• THE DALE HOLLOW 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 FISHING REPORT

    THE DALE HOLLOW FISHING REPORT

    Provided by Captain Jim Durham - Owner Tennessee Walleye 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: May 30th, 2017

    · Latest water temperature: 73.5 ° F surface (Willow Grove Dock): May 29th, 2017

    · The lake is still flooded with an elevation of 651.95 above sea level on the lake. The Corp is releasing 2,845 cubic feet of water per second through the spill way.

    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 night time Walleye fishing remains red hot on Dale Hollow! We are catching some true trophy Walleyes and some huge fat limits of fish! We are casting under Hydro Glow lights while anchored and are also trolling at night! Day trips are producing nice fish as well!

    Check out the huge limit the William Elkins group caught !



    We also catch nice Crappie as well!



    Check out the huge limit the Sam Houston group caught.



    We are catching some huge Largemouth and Smallmouth as well!







    If you are interested in big stringers of large tasty Walleye, don’t miss out! We are scheduling BOTH day and night trips and the bite id RED HOT!


    Click this link to book your trip: http://www.striperfun.com/pages/bookacharter.php

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

    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.

    TENNESSEE WALLEYE 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 Tennessee Walleye Charters

    Are you looking to have some fun catching big Walleye? Tennessee Walleye Charters can put you on big fish on beautiful Dale Hollow Lake! Guided trips are available year round on Dale Hollow weather permitting. Tennessee Walleye 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 Tennessee Walleye 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 “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 through Spring. 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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