Dale Hollow Guide

[hogdaddy]

Can anyone tell me who would be the best guide on Dale for Float n' Fly? I know that it's not time yet, but i was just going to reserve a spot in December.THANKS

[plowboy]

Fred McClintock is my pick but plenty of good ones. Call 931-243-2142 or web site is http://www.trophyguideservice.com/

[BassBest]

Maybe I am mistaken but I do remember "redneckshadrap", or "Mhall" talking about wearing them out on the fnf last year, not sure which one, but one of them loves the fnf, and has reported manymanymany big catches on this site, they are not a guide service to my knowledge but they are probably better than that. Hopefully they will chime in to tell. I know that one of them posted they were going to try the fnf on Ky Lake in a tourney and was wondering how they did, maybe I missed their post. Maybe you could discuss this with them.

Elijah Orr
Kentucky Lake Bass Club
Asst. TD
270-354-5285
[email protected]

[mhall]

>Maybe I am mistaken but I
>do remember "redneckshadrap", or "Mhall"
>talking about wearing them out
>on the fnf last year,
>not sure which one, but
>one of them loves the
>fnf, and has reported manymanymany
>big catches on this site,
>they are not a guide
>service to my knowledge but
>they are probably better than
>that. Hopefully they will
>chime in to tell.
>I know that one of
>them posted they were going
>to try the fnf on
>Ky Lake in a tourney
>and was wondering how they
>did, maybe I missed their
>post. Maybe you could
>discuss this with them.
>
>Elijah Orr
>Kentucky Lake Bass Club
>Asst. TD
>270-354-5285
>[email protected]

Mr. Shadrap is quite good with the fnf, and he just may go with you and give a good how to if asked. Guides are all over for the fnf technique. Most are very good such as the one ployboy suggested. Also Bob Coan, John Davis, and so on. A little computer research will turn up several for you to pick from. I'm still in the learning stages myself on the ole fnf, but I'm getting there.

[redneckshadrap]

I'm still a student on the F-n-F at Dale. Phillip Haley and John Davis have been my mentors. Phillips out of Glasgow and guides part time in his off tourney season. John Davis goes at it full time...www.smallmouthspecialty.com
I have no personal experience on the water with Stephen Headrick, but he also guides on Dale. I have talked to him several times on my trips there....

This year I'll be spending more time on Cland and Laurel throwing the fly.

I'm sure Elnut and Mark will chime in on this one.

Redneckshadrap
www.thecreekbank.com
[email protected]

[Bassky]

What length, power and taper do you suggest for FnF rod for smallies on Dale or Cumberland.. Never tried it, and I want to learn. I build my own rods and need some suggestions. Line weights too? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bassky

[thebassman30]

Chiming in.....

I like any of the guides on www.smalljaw.com. I also think you couldn't go wrong with the previous guides mentioned. I believe John Davis is on this site....third one down (Smallmouth Specialty Guide Service). You might also look into staying at John's cabin...photos listed on the site.

I really like Andrew Robertson w/ smalljaw guide service.

You should try to book something now if you can. Between Christmas-New Years has been a strong time for me.

Post your trip.
Mark

[hogdaddy]

Thanks for all the replies! I've always just fished minners at Dale and for the last couple of years hadn't caught very much at all.I love to fish at Dale but can't get excited when you go a day or two without a bite.I've seen all of the guides on the computer and proably will go with one of them , just looking for some personal opinons and experinces(which there was plenty of replies, thanks).As for going with someone else, that would be great, just don't want to be a bum.

[TheJuice]

I've never posted here but I had to when I saw the topic.

As others have mentioned, John Davis is a great guide and person. I have been on the water with him 3 times now and he is a class act, very good fisherman, and a fun person to be around. I've also stayed at his new cabin he rents. I am already looking forward to my 4th trip with him.

[skeeter11008]

Steve Hedrick is a fisrt class guy. He was featured in Bassmaster magazine on the float-n-fly. In person he is very likeable and took the time to show my 12 y.o son the ins and outs of the fnf, Punisher spinnerbait, and jig. He did this on his own time so you can imagine the detail you get on a paid trip. Plus the guy is a student of Billy Westmoreland. 'Nuff said.

[plowboy]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jul-05-06 AT 10:27AM (EST)[/font][p]>What length, power and taper do
>you suggest for FnF
>rod for smallies on Dale
>or Cumberland.. Never tried it,
>and I want to learn.
>I build my own rods
>and need some suggestions.
>Line weights too? Any info
>would be appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Bassky


9 ft is about average for a f-n-f rod. Taper is very paroaboic, more like a trout fly rod than a bass rod. If your near a Bass Pro they make a float-n-fly rod that you can check out(micro lite) and silstar makes one that is popular. Go find one and check out the taper and guides. I think one of mine has 8 and the other 11 guides. Very soft rods to take care of the light line and to lob the f-n-f. I have friends that get by with a 6 1/2 ft medium spinning rod but when you have 8-12 ft of line below the float the extra lenth really helps. Remeber the float-n-fly is not rocket science. If your in the right area of the lake and have the float set at the right dept you will get bit. You may have to play (jiggle) with the float some if there is no wave action. Finding the fish is where the guide comes in at. Good luck?

[Bassky]

How about a 10', medium weight, fast taper? I am hoping to build a couple of these this size. Do you think this will work? Probably 2 part rod, EVA grips, spinning reel seat. I work close to the Cincy Bass Pro,
I will have to make a visit this week and take a look at some. I have heard some guys using steelhead salmon rods also.
Bassky