whats the best way to locate big stripers on Crab Orchard lake in so. il. Have had some success in pastspeed trolling w/deep cranks and spoonplugs, but can,t find shad this year that usually allow for locating them.

thanks for reply, Ive tried everything I can think of about this w/no luck. All I come up with is about his career as a lure designer....which I already knew. Thanks

Anyone remember when Tom Seward worked and fished this area? I recall and would like to re-read his articles about his unusual and successful techniques on Devils Kitchen lake. I think the articles were published in either Bassmaster or In Fisherman,this all took place in the 1970s before he moved into new career as lure maker on west coast. If anyone can tell me which publicaion I would like to revisit them