Water Temp. 72
BASS
Bass fishing has been very productive over the last two weeks. We had two big guide trips over the last week that had several boats. All boats caught a lot of fish. The next day we had another big trip and it was pretty much a repeat. We caught bass in large numbers both days but we only caught a few over 3 pounds. Most bass are shallow in grassy areas on flats or in the backs of coves. Fish with a Strike King Spitt'n King top water bait or a Strike King Burner spinnerbait.

White bass
White bass are still easy to catch. White grubs are accounting for most of the white bass we are catching, Strike King Series 3 Crank Baits white with red eyes are also working well. You can catch plenty of white bass on almost any river bank right now.

Stripers
Stipers are still active at times. You may fish for hours without a bite but you may catch 20 in a few hours as well. Last few guide trips were hit or miss but even on the slow days we caught a few. We caught the majority of them on Strike King Wild Shiner Jerk Baits that had silver sides and a blue back. We also caught a few drifting live minnows.

Catfish
Now is the time to go on a catfishing trip. A normal trip could consist of at least fifty fish. If you like catching a lot of fish with the occasional big fish now is the time to go. I have been using live worms in different depths. I have caught them deep but the shallower water has produced a few bigger fish for me. You can fish in the still water around the dam with a one once sinker or in the current with a little heaver weight and you should find a good pattern for a large number of fish.

Sauger
Some people are starting to catch a few sauger already but it is still a little early to count on catching a limit. I am starting to catch a few good sauger on crank baits usually while I am bass fishing.




My website is www.pickwickareaguide.com and you can also go there to access TVA’s website and by doing so it will take you straight to Pickwick lake.

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