Fishing
Reports on Tim's Ford,
and Pickwick,
Reports
submitted by Rick McFerrin
www.tennesseebassguides.com
Tim's
Ford 10-29-2009
Another
good day on Tim's Ford with Mr. David Honey. The lake continues
to drop, I'm not sure how much we are down but we still have
a long way to go to winter pool, but at least it is going in
the right direction. Water temp was 63 more or less just about
everywhere we fished today. Those brown fish sure do love that
Rapala X Rap www.rapala.com . X Rap and a rig did the trick today.
More to come next week......Great day David!
If
you are interested in a guide trip, please contact me at 615-308-9936
or email rickm@dtccom.net for
more info.
Until
next week,
Rick
McFerrin
www.tennesseebassguides.com
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Reports
submitted by Mike Dial
www.tennesseebassguides.com
Center
Hill 10/27/09
John and I
fished Center Hill Tuesday and had a slower day than in the past
few trips. We still managed 16 Kentuckies and a bunch of bluegill. Water
temps were 66 and with the rain and clouds the fish were still
in 30 to 60 feet of water on or near wood and close to the channel.
Nightcrawlers were the ticket as long as you had enough weight
to drop fast enough by the Bluegills.We did look in creeks for
surface action but did not find any. We saw two other boats all
day and had the lake to ourselves. Even with the rain a great
peaceful day on the water. Again this pattern will last thru
winter and catching a limit of Kentuckies is not hard to do on
Center Hill.
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Reports
submitted by Rick McFerrin
www.tennesseebassguides.com
Lake
Barkley 10-15-2009
For
the past 2 or 3 years good friend Ken Jenkins has asked me to
go to Lake Barkley in October to get in on some of the hot top
water action. We finally got together yesterday knowing that
we had a chance of muddy water due to all the heavy rain we have
been having here in Tennessee but we headed out anyway. Barkley
was clearing but still had a stain and Ken began to catch a few
short fish on top. Then I started tossing the NEW Rapala Helsinki
Shad pattern in the DT10 & DT 6. and the bass would absolutely
nail the Helsinki Shad but when the occasional bass would strike
short they were stuck anyway with the super sharp extended VMC
Surset Treble Hooks which are on both the front and back of these
baits. This is only one of several new colors that we have at
Rapala this year and I can tell you that the Helsinki Shad is
going to be a "Big Time Winner" check them out at your local
sporting goods store or on line at www.rapala.com If
you live in the Murfreesboro area Murfreesboro 
OutDoors
have these in stock now. I also need to tell you about some fantastic
Sufix Line called "ProMix" This line is Extra Limp and comes
off a spinning or casting reel as smooth as silk. It is also
unbelievably tough and abrasion resistant. I was very impressed
with the knot strength. ProMix is manufactured in various
strengths and is offered this year in "Clear Blue" or "Lime" By
the way Ken and I lost track on the count somewhere around 50
bass yesterday. Should be against the law to have that much fun.
If
you are interested in a guide trip, please contact me at 615-308-9936
or email rickm@dtccom.net for
more info.
Until
next week,
Rick
McFerrin
www.tennesseebassguides.com
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Pickwick
Lake
By
Reed Montgomery
Reeds Guide Service (205) 787-5133
Website: www.FISHINGALABAMA.com
Fall
Fishing Lake Pickwick
Not
quite as intimidating as Wheeler Lake or massive Guntersville
Lake, but with 47,500 acres of surface water, Pickwick Lake
still has an abundance of fishing situations for the avid angler
to explore this Fall. The Lakes headwaters, just below Wilson
Lake dam, are recognized as some of the best smallmouth bass
waters in the south.
Just
like during spring these smallmouth's (and largemouth's) move
shallow as the cooler days of Fall arrive. As September slowly
comes to an end, the days get shorter and the nights get cooler.
The water temperature drops and bass are triggered to begin their
trek shallow, as they follow the baitfish and scrounge the lakes
bottom for crayfish.
Moving
shallow this fall, a lot of fish schools will herd the baitfish
together and bust them on top, schooling on into December. This
is an excellent time for topwater fishing for smallmouth, largemouth
and an occasional spotted bass.
The lakes headwaters are also noted for its Fall schooling action,
especially during October and November. Getting in on these surface
explosions are some huge striped bass, hybred striped bass and
the much smaller, but very aggressive white bass. At times there
are literally all species of these fish congregated below Wilson
Lake dam.
Although
many anglers come from afar just to sample the fantastic Fall
fishing at Pickwick Lake's headwaters, many anglers venture downstream
and find the creeks, pockets and main-lake waters just as productive.
Pickwick Lake's lower end has feeder creeks such as Second Creek,
Mill Creek, Cane Creek, Indian Creek, Yellow Creek, Bear Creek
and some smaller areas near the main Lake, such as Short Creek
and Whetstone Branch.
Remember,
a guided trip with Reeds Guide Service to any lake in Alabama
makes a great surprise Birthday gift, Fathers Day gift or Christmas
gift (certificates available), for those loved ones that love
to fish. Call today (205) 787-5133, or e-mail me at alabassgyd@aol.com for
reservations this fall, winter or next year's spring and summer
seasons.
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Good Fishin'
Reed Montgomery
/ Outdoor Writer
" Alabama Radio Show Host and Television Host For Over 10 Years "
Owner / Reeds Guide Service (205) 787-5133
Birmingham, Alabama
Email: alabassgyd@aol.com
Website: www.fishingalabama.com
" Over 40 Years Fishing, Guiding and Exploring Every Lake in Alabama for
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Some Huge, Striped Bass
."
