Fishing help

[dsonthelake84]

Plan on going to Wood Creek or Laurel. Which one? I know its going to be warm and sunny do I need to fish in the creeks or on the outside of them? Crankbaits or plastics.?

[fishhound]

ive not fished this lakes but with the warm weather & stable fish should be moved up in shollow water i would start at secondary points & work my self to the back of creeks for as lures im more of a power angler so i would go with crankbait R jerkbait if water is clear nat colors if stained chartreuse colors if muddy slow it way down thin i would go with a slow falling jig dark colors.

[smokefan]

nice bass in your pic dsonthelake84. Did it come from Luarel?

[dsonthelake84]

Fishhound thanks for the advice. Smokefan, it did come from Laurel. You fish it alot. I usually fish Woodcreek bc laurel is just such a tough lake but thought bout this year fishing it more since its closer.

[smokefan]

I fished Laurel about 4 times a week from spring thru the fall, but thats been about 5yrs ago, I moved to Knoxville and couldnt get up here because of work and now I dont have a boat. It is a tough lake but there are spots that I tried to hit regural basis. Do you fish the river section of the lake much or do you stay on the lower end? Do you fish it day, night, or anytime?

[gocats]

Laurel will have at least 2 tourneys going out of Holly Bay. The Renegade and Saddlebrook Open I believe are scheduled for this weekend. Hope this helps.

[dsonthelake84]

Smokefan, I usually fish Rogers Creek or Spruce Creek. I will journey down to the river section if nothing is going on there. As for when I fish, I usually wake up bout 3 and head out till bout when I just can't fish no more. I try to come home before dark so I can spend some time with the wife and boy. Decided to go to Wood Creek and glad I did. Caught 8 3 keepers one was 19 inches.

[smokefan]

Thats a good day. Ive ony fished woods creek a couple of times and dont know much ab out it. As for Laurel, I have fished Rogers Creek some and if I remember right I have caught some a couple good smallmouth there. I think it has a bunch of chunck rock in the back and I caught them on top water, if im thinking of the right creek??? Never been to Barrren but good luck. Let us know how you do.

[Procraft Cat]

I'll be on Laurel as well Saturday morning. I'm going to launch from Craigs. If you see a green and white Procraft give me a holler...

[smokefan]

If you guys ever have a empty seat and want someone to fill it let me know. Im dying to get back out there.

[dsonthelake84]

Smokefan, I know them rocks you are talking bout. Thats where that smallie came from in the pic. My first sm bout 3 years ago. As for the back seat, we will have to get out sometime. I work weekends at walmart dc and fedex a couple days through the week, but try to fish at least once a week if not more. I will let you know ahead of time when we can get together.

[smokefan]

Just when ever you get ready let me know! I had a feeling that there was a few real nice fish around those rocks, the couple I caught there werent as good as that one.