• THE DALE HOLLOW LAKE - CUMBERLAND RIVER FISHING REPORT

    StriperFun and Tennessee Walleye Charters
    (931) 403-2501 http://www.striperfun.com captainjim@striperfun.com
  • Specializing in "Trophy" fishing as the owner of StriperFun Fishing Guide Service in KY and TN and TN Walleye Charters, Captain Jim Durham is a licensed guide who has fished the Cumberland Plateau and KY and TN year round for over 50 years. Captain Jim is a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Captain and is the creator of the “Striper Fish like a Pro” instructional DVD series as well as his own line of fishing lures.

  • THE DALE HOLLOW LAKE - CUMBERLAND RIVER FISHING REPORT

    THE DALE HOLLOW LAKE - CUMBERLAND RIVER FISHING REPORT

    Provided by Captain Jim Durham - Owner Dale Hollow Charters Fishing Guide Service, StriperFun Guide Service (on Lake Cumberland, the Cumberland River and Tims Ford), Superbaittanks.com, Captain Jim Marine Electronics & Captain Jim Lures

    Staff Writer for fishin.com

    DATE OF REPORT: September 27th, 2016

    • Latest water temperature: 81.1 ° F surface (Willow Grove Dock): September 26th, 2016


    Just a brief update from the last report!

    The Walleye fishing is remaining red hot on Dale Hollow! We are catching some true trophy Walleyes! Check out the photo below!





    The Trout bite on the Obey River that runs out of Dale Hollow is also awesome this time of year!



    And of course the Striper bite in the Cumberland River (just 10 minutes from Dale Hollow) is simply awesome!




    We hope to see you soon. Click this link to book your trip: http://www.striperfun.com/pages/bookacharter.php

    My more detailed prior report is below:


    Greetings to my readers! I hope that the world finds you and your family doing well!

    KAPOW ! BAM! KAPOW! BIG FISH AND LOTS OF THEM!!!!!

    THE WALLEYE FISHING IS SMOKING “RED HOT”!

    And the beat goes on!
    2016 has been just a great year for Walleyes and Sauger on the Cumberland River and on Dale Hollow in Tennessee.



    The Walleyes have been red hot this week. I have attached below some photos from the last few days.



    Once November/December gets here we will be on the Cumberland River through next May wherein the Walleye and Sauger get huge (Walleye up to 14 pounds) with lots of numbers! Get ready for some winter Cumberland River fishing folks – it is unsurpassed!

    Click the link below to book your trip:

    http://www.striperfun.com/pages/bookacharter.php

    Or call me at 931-403-2501. These Walleye and Sauger trips are fantastic! We hope to hear from you!

    StriperFun has a new guide – Mr. Jeff Brown!

    Jeff is a local Upper Cumberland TN fisherman who specialty is Walleye and Sauger on the Cumberland River through the winter months and Walleye on Dale Hollow through the summer. Jeff has decades of experience fishing TN waters and we are so pleased he has joined us! He also has an awesome new boat which I know the customers will really like!

    SUPPORT THE VETERANS

    As a former United States Air Force Airman - military veteran and as a current U.S. Merchant Marine Captain and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Patrol Coxswain (Captain), I understand the great importance that our brave service men and women play in our society. Their service is why you speak English, can vote and can enjoy the freedom that you do!

    We also cannot forget the duty and service provided by our Policemen, Fish and Wildlife Officers and Firemen.

    DALE HOLLOW CHARTERS OFFERS A 10% DISCOUNT on all charters to currently active Policemen, Fish and Wildlife Officers and Firemen as well as to all active military AND retired military veterans (with proper verification ID provided by the person booking the trip).

    This is our way of saying “THANKS” to these important men and women for your service.

    About Dale Hollow Fishing Charters

    Are you looking to have some fun catching big Walleye? Dale Hollow Fishing Charters can put you on big fish on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake! Guided trips are available year round on Dale Hollow(or just a few miles from Dale Hollow on the Cumberland River), weather permitting. Dale Hollow Fishing Charters caters to fishing enthusiasts of all ages. Whether it is a weekend trip with a group of your buddies, or a trip with mom and/or dad, a large multi boat corporate trip or a big fishing weekend with the wife and/or the kids (couples and families welcome) all Dale Hollow Fishing Charters trips can be customized accordingly!

    Why Use a Fishing Guide?

    Utilize the guide’s many years of experience and lake knowledge -Learn new tactics and techniques – Increase your chance of “landing the big one!” - Use top of the line equipment and the freshest live bait - Cost effective way for your group to fish (cost per fisherman) - Even professional fishermen hire guides to learn a lake and new techniques!

    God is amazing in his creation! I am blessed to spend another day pursuing my passion of putting clients on big fish on our magnificent lake! I give it all to God!

    WILLOW GROVE RESORT LODGING

    As a professional fishing guide who has boated and fished on Dale Hollow Lake for over 50 years, I always want to make sure my customers are taken care. For super nice cabin accommodations on Dale Hollow, I always recommend Willow Grove Resort!

    Imagine waking up overlooking one of the largest and most scenic lakes in the Eastern United States. Dale hollow is truly paradise! It has over 620 miles of shoreline (average depth 80 feet) with over 27,000 plus acres of crystal clear water

    Willow Grove Resort Marina offers spacious lodging in a variety of cabin settings right on Dale Hollow Lake with great lake views!

    All Willow Grove Resort lodging rentals have cable TV, microwave, small refrigerator and coffee maker as well as year round heat and air to keep you comfortable. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness of our rooms!

    To book a Cabin, call Captain Jim Durham at 931-403-2501and I can take your deposit and customize your entire trip for you, including boat rentals as well as fishing trips!!

    Casting

    We are casting Captain Jim lures to surfacing fish:

    FULL LINE UP OF LURES

    Captain Jim Lures sells the top of the line hair jigs (captain Jim Specials) and blade baits (Little Friends), as well as the “Striper Mugger”, the “Tennessee Thumper” and the “Walleye Dazzler”! These lures have been heavily field tested, are super easy to cast (or troll) they also absolutely wear out the Large Mouth, Spots, Walleye and Small Mouth!

    Click the link below to go to the website and watch the new lures as their photos will appear (a new photo “pops in” every few seconds) in the middle of the top of the screen on the first page. Click any photo of any lure that to go in and read more about the newly designed lures and to see enhanced photos!

    You can also watch them demonstrated on YouTube by clicking the links below:

    "Kentucky Thumper": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXEQaTkleb8


    To buy this lure click: http://www.striperfun.com/store/kent...mper-p-41.html

    “Tennessee Thumper”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba8uN6NYhk8

    To buy this lure click: http://www.striperfun.com/store/tenn...l?%3CosCsid%3E

    “Walleye Dazzler”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfuizmHF9r0

    To buy this lure click: http://www.striperfun.com/store/wall...zler-p-43.html

    “Striper Mugger”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46aVV...e=results_main

    To buy this lure click: http://www.striperfun.com/store/stri...gger-p-46.html

    “Captain Jim Hair Jigs and Blade Baits”: http://www.striperfun.com/store/stri...b2964914829f7a

    “Captain Jim Umbrella Rigs”: http://www.striperfun.com/store/umbrellas-c-13.html

    You can also purchase Captain Jim lures at the Willow Grove Marina ship store!

    We are moving quickly into fall. Dawn rolls around a little earlier each morning and “Twilight” now rolls around just a little later each night. It is great to be alive and be a “free” American! I look forward to seeing all of you this year on the water.

    Count your blessings each day and live “in the moment”, not in the future and always remember to stop and shake the hand of a person in uniform or wearing garb that shows they are a veteran! Their service is why you speak English, can vote and can enjoy the freedoms you do!

    Remember also to always obey all fishing regulations while on Dale Hollow Lake or any other waterway. Following the rules is a must! It is important that we all be good stewards of our fishing resources.

    Until next time, blue skies and tight lines!

    Specializing in "Trophy" Striper Fishing, Captain Jim Durham is a Kentucky and Tennessee State licensed guide who has fished Dale Hollow, Lake Cumberland and the Cumberland River year round for most of his adult life. As a former B.A.S.S. tournament circuit fisherman, Captain Jim is also a Search and Rescue Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary as well as a Coast Guard Merchant Marine Captain and Captain of his local Fire Department .
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