CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 2.1 FEET, 63 DEGREES & CLEAR

Bass fishing is good. Cooler temperatures have activated the bait fish and this has sparked a feeding frenzy in the bass. There is a good fall pattern setting up and should remain constant for at least the next couple of weeks. Stained water can be found up in the creeks and rivers, so stay with the same baits and patterns as you did for last week. Small rock outcrops along the bank and around the islands are producing some good fish up the rivers. The 3/8 ounce Rattlin Rapala in the red fire crawdad, the fire tiger with black heads and the Silver Tennessee Shad are excellent colors. On the main lake and off any sharp points, use the Rapala DT10 and the Rapala Husky Jerks. On the sharp drop offs, the Down Deep Husky Jerks can be used to catch the suspended bass hanging out on the ledges. Try a slow crank retrieve your jerk baits on the sides of the points. Use this bait just like a crank bait during the fall to add a few extra fish to the live well. Ask for a free sample of the BASS FISHING LAKE CLARKS HILL book. Send a sample request to ken@southernfishing.com