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Winter
Fishing Lake Jordan
After
fishing Jordan Lake (the last of six man made impoundments
on the Coosa River System), for over 30 years, I can still
say, "an
angler has as good of a chance at hooking into a trophy
sized spotted bass here on this 18 mile long lake, as when
fishing any other lake in Alabama. Landing one of these
trophy sized Coosa River breed of spotted bass is another
obstacle anglers just have to overcome, for all of Jordan
Lakes trophy sized bass will give up a fight to the finish.
Sometimes they win.
Even Alabama's Smith Lake, that has given up several spotted
bass world record "spots" can't compare. One reason being,
they are easier to fool into biting on Jordan Lake. These
Coosa River breed of spotted bass do not have to go as deep
as Smith Lake bass, to locate food or preferred depths, with
most of Jordan Lake's spotted bass known to inhibit water
depths less than 30 feet deep. Although some really big,
spotted bass have been taken in deeper water on Jordan lakes
lower end with 50 foot depths more evident.
Even Jordan Lakes headwaters, situated in a deep, rocky boulder-strewn
valley, only shows water depths of 10-20 feet. When near
the Lakes headwaters you may see deep holes or old, deeper
original Coosa River Channel drops, about 2 miles downstream
of upper reservoir, Mitchell Lake dam.
So why do I keep telling anglers year after year, season
after season, and week after week on guided trips that Jordan
Lake is the place to be when searching for these really big,
Trophy sized Coosa River spotted bass? Because I've been
there and done that. I've seen hundreds of spotted bass exceeding
5 pounds, many of which were weighed in all kinds of bass
tournaments all throughout this 6 Lakes / Coosa River System.
That's over 25 years of tournament fishing, 30 years of guiding
on this lake and other Alabama Lakes and still, from just
exploring Jordan lake in every season, I can still say its
the best. My personal best is a 6 pound spotted bass. But
I've netted 4 between 6- 7 pounds and seen 8 pounders!
Trophy Spotted Bass
"A trophy spotted bass is as big as the picture took with an angler's eye (that
fooled it into biting) and stored in his memory forever."
Like a good pair of eyes, when you land one of these trophy
bass, the memory will stay with you for a lifetime. Its a
very hard fighting bass. Spotted bass not only hit your lure
with a vengeance, but as you bring a hooked spot to the boat
the lunging pulls it creates, one after another, are very
distinct.
If your hooks are sharp and they hold its good. But hooks
can be bent, straightened out, broken, or easily shaken loose
if not sharp enough, or if an old hook displays a broken
point or missing barb. Its called paying attention to detail.
Of which there are even more details that require your attention
as well.
Details such as the knot between you and these tackle-testing
bass. Another often easily broken obstacle for these bass
to overcome. Tie a good snug knot. Check it for line nicks
usually overlooked and found close to the knot or up the
line. Any weakness, like the short tagged end of the line,
cannot be overlooked. If it does not look right cut and retie.
At times even a sharp spilt ring on today's lure can cut
your monofilament line or a bad ceramic eye in your rod.
One mistake, even professional bass tournament anglers make,
is not re-tying enough, which can be a costly mistake. Knots
are weakened from constant casting, retrieving hung lures
from snags, or your line or knot can get up against one of
today's very sharp treble hooks, damaging it as well.
Knots can be weakened from battling a small bass and a knot
can really get stressed out real fast, from battling a much
bigger bass. Rocks, wood cover and even some weeds, can damage
your line. So re-tying any lure you use, often, which only
takes a minute, may aid you in landing that trophy sized
spotted bass this winter season. Rather than seeing it break
off, leaving you with the old tale of, "the one that got
away."
Want to learn more about fishing for bass on Jordan Lake
this winter? Or learning to fish any Alabama Lake year round?
Always call on Reeds Guide Service...first!
"Jordan Lake's oldest, professional guide service, fishing and guiding on this
lake for over 30 years." Several boats and professional guides available for
multiple parties or corporate guided trips, year round.
Or call on Reeds Guide Service...first! (205) 787-5133 "Fishing
and guiding on Jordan Lake and other Alabama Lakes for over
40 years." Remember, a guided fishing trip with Reeds Guide
Service also makes a great gift for Birthdays, Father's day
or for Christmas (certificates available), for those loved
ones that love to fish.
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Good
Fishin'...
Reed Montgomery / Reeds Guide Service
Website: www.fishingalabama.com
