Hybrids, Sandbass

About Outfitter

I'm Jerry Starkey, owner and operator of Starkey Outdoors. As a lifelong resident of Oklahoma I have spent my entire life pursuing fish & game in the great state of Oklahoma. Hunting and fishing is just who I am. I try to be as honest and dependable as they come. That's why I proudly placed my family name on my business.  After the service I went to work for American Airlines as an A&P Mechanic ​in Tulsa,Okla. I spent 20 years turning wrenches for them. The pay and stability was nice but it just wasn't my passion. My passion was the outdoors. In 2013 I took the bold move and left American to become a full time outdoor guide. A move I have never regretted. I'm so blessed to be able to share my passion and experiences with my friends, family, and the general public.  When you go on a trip with me, please be prepared to talk a lot, joke around some, and have a fun time. Sure, we will catch fish but guiding is more about entertainment. Be prepared to be entertained.

Experience Overview

Hybrids, Sandbass, and Stripers provide an exhilarating fishing experience. While pursuing Walleye, we often encounter these species, although I tend to steer clear of them during dedicated Walleye missions. As evening descends, they emerge to the surface, aggressively targeting shad. Their technique involves thrashing the shad with sharp gills before descending to pick up the wounded ones. The advent of sidescan and livescope technology has simplified the task of locating schools midday. Utilizing a spoon, we can effectively jig up and down to entice bites. Live shad proves to be a successful bait choice, particularly on Skiatook and Keystone lakes. The integration of this new technology has heightened my anticipation for chasing these species this year. Skiatook lake imposes a limit of 5 Hybrids, with only 2 allowed to exceed 20 inches, and an unlimited allowance for Sandbass. Stripers are scarce in Skiatook. Conversely, Keystone lake permits 5 Stripers, 20 Hybrids (5 of which can exceed 20 inches), and unlimited Sandbass. My boat limit stands at an exciting 50 fish per trip.

• Bass - Hybirds
• Light tackle
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