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Why post-spawn fishing is productive Fish are no longer rushing upstream Lateral line and scent detection still dictate feeding Slower, steady drifts in slack water produce strikes Pro tip Use the same drifting and suspended techniques as during the run Match bait size and scent to local forage Pay attention to tide and current for holding zones Takeaway: The post-spawn period extends your opportunity , rewards patience, and can yield trophy stripers without competing with peak-run anglers