Oh for techniques, for smallies fish a small crayfish crank, spinner, gulp minnows, live minnows, or flies(woolly buggers preferably). They're easy to catch. For cats a crawler on the bottom will do, but I've also caught lots on live minnows and gulp minnows. I tend to catch lots of cats using a bobber too.

I fish it alot and its awesome fishing there are some monster smalles in there

what is considered a big wiper?

Caught many fish there. You will not be disapointed going in may or june.
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what is considered a big wiper?

18-20 inches

I'd have to say maybe a little bigger. Like 20"-22" is what I consider a big one but they're all fun to catch.

Shenango is a fun place to fish but be aware of the laws. Very strict here.
Below the dam is indeed fun,,,:)
Nopt all these fish were caught there.

I would consider that a very good wiper. Nice fish!

Nice fish Mikastorm , never had much luck there. A 10 lb. Striper is a respectable river fish the lake holds larger guys due to more feed. My personal best is this solid 15 lber. the only one I have ever kept. 

Man I can't wait to hook into a big one like that. I figure it's only a matter of time, I'm there almost every weekend once my camp opens.