Not exactly slaying them at the slough

  Thanks for the advice Dan, I appreciate it.  I usally do fish more current, but yesterday it wasn't working and it was that back water that at least had some small ones!  I will check out the other areas you mentioned tonight and try something different next time!  I also like 10 feet of water but I do have some Master Craft lures that will rattle and bounce off of 17 feet as well!   It seems like sometimes it is so easy they will grab anthing that moves.  A guy fishing the banks near the ramp said they seem to be hitting shad best right now, but my experience is that stripers have a great nose for bait and will attack just about anything. 

STRIPERS can BE moody, BUT will HIT just ABOUT anything WHEN hungry!.. JAI boy!

Great shots and thank you for letting me dream for a few minutes.  Some of my most memorable days are when I catch a full dose of nature at it's best.  Good luck next time.