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    Cumberland beat down

    Fished Friday afternoon for SM & spots around the State Park & Saturday for striper in Lilly creek & Caney Fork; 1 fish.
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    Re: smallmouth on Lake Cumberland

    Thanks so much for your willingness to share with those of us that don't have the knowledge you have with the brown fish and flys. It gives us hope!
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    Re: Cumberland/wolf creek

    The comments about the two guys catching all the striper at the base of the dam peaked my interest. That's the first time in years I've seen a post about striper in the tailrace at Wolf Creek Dam. Is...
  4. Thread: Battery question

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    Battery question

    I charged up my 2 Inerstate marine RV deep cycle SRM-27 batteries last night; got to the lake and my trolling motor was very weak. I checked the battery connections and noticed that on 1 of the...
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    C-Land River around Burksville

    Anyone seen the river the last couple of days; what's it look like; are the ramps out of the water. Thanks.
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    Cumberland River-Burksville to Tn state line

    I was thinking of trying the river this weekend for striper since the generation is down to a decent level and wondered if anyone had any recent experence in the the area listed in the title. Any...
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    C-land or Dale for green fish

    Headed up from Nashville next weekend to the Jamestown, Ky. area for a Mother's day visit and plan to do some bass fishing with my son. Would you recommed C-land or the KY side of Dale. Why and what...
  8. Thread: where to go?????

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    Re: where to go?????

    Thanks for the feedback on Green River; I'll cross the mud hole off my list this time around.
  9. Thread: where to go?????

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    where to go?????

    I'm a visiting out-of-towner and I'm planning to give Green River lake a try next weekend; I've fished it 3 times in the past but never this time of year. I've got a boat and gear for LM & SM; any...
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    Re: best fishing spot around Nashville

    I haven't done a lot of winter fishing in Nashville as I've only lived here for 3 winters. The areas I've had a lot of catching success in the arae has been in the tail race below Cordull Hull and...
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    depth/fish finder question

    Recently having put more focus on striper fishing and reading all the advise on the importance of "finding the fish", I believe I need to upgrade my depth finders. I currently have two Garmin Fish...
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    Re: Winfrey's Ferry Cumberland River?

    I was at Winfrey's in early November wading and saw several boats putting in or out. They all had to work a bit to get on or off but all were able to get it done. With a smaller boat you should be...
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    Re: striper fishing novice

    I'm not an authority on striper in the river below the dam, but what I've picked up from posts, reports, and trying it myself, striper fishing below the dam )all the way to the TN state line) has...
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    Re: striper fishing novice

    Sent you a PM.
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    Re: striper fishing novice

    I did go out Saturday morning, but due to the promise of early rain, I bailed on the lake and bank fished for trout below the dam. Got a limit of little ones in about 1.5 hours and headed back to...
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    striper fishing novice

    After resisting the temptation for years, sticking to only LM and SM, I decided to give in and try striper fishing. I have a 17' Carolina Skiff rigged with a couple of depth finders, a good trolling...
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    C-Land River Striper

    The past year's water levels and temps seemed to kill the striper bite around Burkesville to KY/TN state line; the recent C-Land River report suggested they're back. I hope it's true as it's the some...
  18. Thread: Cumberland River

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    Cumberland River

    Coming in Sunday from the South to C-Land and was thinking about stoping below Burkesville on the way to striper fish on the river. Is it worth the stop or should I go straight to the lake for...
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    Striper in the C-Land River

    A few years ago (pre-dam repair) the river was on fire with monster striper; what does the prospect of them moving up river look like this spring (Burkesville area). I'd like to plan a trip soon but...
  20. Thread: photo contest

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    photo contest

    Took the boys out and they scored! You've got to love it!
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    Re: Lake of the Ozarks

    I'm not a camper so I don't know the best spots, but I did live in Missouri for 15 years and fished The Lake of the Ozarks several times. I like the Grand Glaze arm, putting in at the what was called...
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    Re: Cumberland Tailwaters

    If you're fishing below Wolf Creek Dam and catching smallmouth it will be the only time I've heard anyone doing so. That doesn't mean they're not there, it just means I've never caught one and...
  23. Thread: Cumberland Trout

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    Re: Cumberland Trout

    I was there early July and believe the water levels to be similar; if my belief is true, there are a few very shallow areas between the dam and Helms Landing when the gates aren't open. You need to...
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    Re: Carolina Skiff Boats

    I got a 17' skiff last year and use it on lakes and rivers. It has a shallow draft and can be run in shallow water. I'm happy with it and it performs very well for a varity of fishing situations; I...
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    Re: Cumberland River Stripers

    Try the tail race of Cordell Hull for some fast action. Nothing big, 15 lb to 5 lb range, but alot of fun. The " usual" striper bite on the river on the KY side is dead and the Obey/Cumberland...
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    Re: Need Help! Cumberland River fishing spot

    I recently spent several days fishing the river and I would suggest fishing as close as possible to the Wolf Creek dam tail water. The water down at the ferry was in the middle 70s and we saw morw...
  27. Thread: Cumberland River

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    Re: Cumberland River

    IWe were only a short distance from the ramp just below the dam. We were on the sourth side of the river by the are where the big boulders/deep pool is. We caught walleye and sauger there two...
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    Re: Cumberland River

    Fished the river on Thursday from about 8:30 to 4:30; put in at the dam and fished just short of Helm's Landing. Caught a 5 LB. brown, 4 or 5 browns and rainbows around 17 inchs and caught 8 or so...
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    Passing of a friend

    Greg Wilson; owner/operator of Lake Country Outdoors (Russell Springs/Jamestown) and a friend of all who knew him, passed away on 5/31 at the age of 46. Services were held on Saturday & Sunday. Keep...
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    Re: Cumberland River-Burkesville

    What's the river like down by Cloyd's Landing & McMillian's Ferry. Is the depth suitable for drifting down toward the state line (striper) or are there area's that a 17' boat won't clear?
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    Cumberland River Striper

    I haven't seen any reports on the C-land river regarding striper being seen or caught around the Burkesville to state line area; have they moved up yet? If not, does anyone have any thoughts on when...
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    Re: cumberland river

    Did your guide friend offer any explaination for why the striper fishing is off? (high water, too early, global warming, etc...). Did he/she offer any prediction for the coming weeks? I need some...
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    Any reports of stripers on the C-land river

    I'm thinking about heading to the river around the Burkesville to State line area soon and was wondering if anyone has seen any of the big boys in the area lately. Thanks.
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    Re: Lodging on Cumberland River

    My group will consist of myself , my 11 year old son, my adult friend and his 10 year old boy. We need something that sleeps 4 (1 bedroom with pull out or a 2 bedroom); a kitchen with frig would be...
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    Lodging on Cumberland River

    Planning to visit in late May and again in in early July and I'm looking for a place to stay on the river with river access on site or nearby; somewhere between Burkesville and the Tennessee state...
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    Striper on the C river

    Anyone heard of striper blow ups on the C river around or below Burkesville yet? If not, when should they show up?
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    Re: One Of The Best And Worse

    I agree with Livewell that the Classic competition was great and the coverage was poor, including having a Toyota overdose. I do have to disagree with Livewell's comment "they are just American made...
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    Re: Fishing the Cumberland River?

    I've fished out of my 17 foot Carolina Skiff (fiberglasss) in that area several times without problems and the guide that runs in that area is using a 19 foot plus Skiff also.
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    Re: Fishing the Cumberland River?

    Try fishing the area from Burkesville to the state line; there's a couple of ramps available but you have to look for them. The water level is more consistent down in this area compared to up by the...
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    Re: Avatar Contest - Win 2 Fishin.com T Shirts

    Right from a bass holes mouth! XXL please.
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    Wilson Lake smallmouth 5.3 lbs.

    Caught in the tail race with live shiner.
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    Priest instead of Tims Ford

    In a previous post I ask for info on buying shiner at Tims Ford; I changed my mind and am headed to P. Priest. I will be fishing around Bear Island and the 5 mile marker, coming in from the...
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    Re: 680 level: Trout CR

    My thought as well at first, but reading what a rainy spring would do to the lake; i.e. cause the dam to release water 24/7. That would push out a lot of the cold lower level water into the river...
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    Shiners at Tims Ford

    Thinking about making the trip down from Spring Hill Saturday for some winter striper but don't have a clue where to buy bait in that area. Any help (including tips) would be great. Thanks.
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    Re: Gizz-4 crank bait

    Smack Tackle; I think you have to buy direct from them. They have a web site.
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    Re: 680 level: Trout CR

    I'm not as interested in the trout as I am with the river striper down around Burksvillle (although I'm interested in the outlook for trout). Any thoughts on the impact to the spring striper fihing...
  47. Thread: Gizz-4 crank bait

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    Re: Gizz-4 crank bait

    Any color your favorite? I bought the one with a slight green cast to it.
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    Gizz-4 crank bait

    Recently I've been readiing several reports from the mid-south that mention the Gizz-4 as an effective lure for striper. Of course I had to buy one but it hasn't seen water yet. Anyone had any...
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    RE: What makes a great Tube bait

    Sounds a lot more like a sales pitch than unbiased advise.
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    RE: Balloons or floats when trolling shiners?

    Aqua Gem Snap Floats
    http://store.snapfloat.com/index.html
    The small sizes look right and the potential is interesting.
    Is anyone doing anything like this for striper?
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