August
17, 2008
July
and August Fishing has been average this year. I apologize for not
getting many reports out this summer. Computer and camera problems
and being blessed with some lifestyle changes slowed my fishing down
the last two months. The Gar Fishing has been great this summer which
helps when things are slow. A 3 to 4 foot gar in waste high water
makes for an interesting fight and on the lighter side comical. The
Trophy Smallies have been few and far between but the numbers have
been good in the 15 inch range. Ten inch Rock Bass have been great
and the numbers are average. The same pattern has held early and
late in the day and has been best very late. There is a mid day bite
in the deepest holes with craw-dads and minnows and Sliders fished
very slow. Fishing the Case Jacks Worm Early and Late on top has
been very effective and of course live bait will work all day. With
the Cooler temps we a re hav ing, the top water bite should be great
in the mornings and start around 5 in the evenings.
Our
Streams were effected by the last two years of drought in that the
amount of ground water flowing into the stream beds is not as prevalent
this summer. This has caused the streams to be warmer this year than
I can remember causing a night bight just like in our lakes. I waded
two weeks ago and had a ball throwing the Jacks worm and Case King
Grub (between 9pm and 11pm) across the top they would hammer it.
If you know your waters it is safe to wade at night. If you are not
familiar with a stretch I would not go.
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very simple and the most peaceful way to enjoy fishing in Middle Tennessee.
Mike Dial
Stream
Smallmouth
Guide
Tennesse Bass Guides - TBGI
