Smalliehound

They were tanks for sure. It was a late spawn so these were all pre spawn fish and they were fat. I'm glad we didn't have to pull them off the nest because I'm not really into that. And amazing enough, that last fish my wife is holding wasn't the heaviest.

You got that right.

Thanks guys. Speaking of great Lakes smallies, my wife and I got a chance to fish Traverse Bay in June. Absolutely amazing day. See pics below. Unfortunately, those lakes are out of my reach for a quick weekend trip. But, watts bar and some of the others are not. I have fallen in love with night fishing. Are the mentioned lakes clear lakes like DH that are good for night fishing?

I've heard some of the biologist talk and think they're probably right. It's best days are behind it. It maybe takes something like what Cumberland went through to re-nutrient a lake. I've heard the smallmouth fishing has improved since the dam has been fixed andc water has come back up. Not that I've heard of any monsters yet. But, maybe soon. So, any recommendations?

I'm curious if anyone has an opinion. I've been fishing DH for a couple of years now and have had some success. Caught my first fish over 5lb and many 3-4+ fish. But, for that fish of a lifetime, I'm wondering if you have to try WB or somewhere in the Tenn River chain. It had the lake record broke twice earlier in the spring. I just don't see DH producing thise type of big fish anymore. At least on any consistent basis. I may be wrong. Anyway, just curious if anyone else has thought about it.

I have a chance to fish either bay in the next couple weekends and was wondering which one might be best. I've done a bit of research and kind of have a feel for each. I'm a smallmouth addict so they're my main target. From my understanding, each bay will see some smallies at this time of the year. I only have a small 14' Thundercraft with a 15 hp motor. So, I don't think I'll be braving the big lake. Maybe not even a bay if the wind is bad. Just wondering where my time would be best spent. Thanks for any input.