You're Invited to the 5th Annual BassResource.com Roadtrip!!!

[roadwarrior]

Guntersville, Wheeler, Wilson, Pickwick and Kentucky Lake all have

professional and club bass tournaments nearly every week of the year.

On top of that, we also have catfish tournaments, crappie fishermen,

sauger and striper guys who always catch a few green fish by accident.

So, what's the impact on the fisheries with all this pressure?

Nada, nothing at all, none whats-so-ever!

8-)

[CJ]

cart7, Shiloh is very interesting place. Take you a tube of crickets (can't take a pole though) and throw some in Bloody pond.   That will make you get on over to Pickwick!

[simplejoe]

Plan to spend the better party of a day. Take your time at every stop.

But when you get to the pond...well, just relax and let your mind wander.

The park is VERY special.

Kent this time around I think my Wife and kids are going down with me were still undecided though  :-/ so what are some of the things they can do down there when I'm out on the boat fishing all day.

                                        joe

                         

8-)

[retiredbosn]

I'm gonna make this one, missed out on the Kentucky Lake, who do we send the $50.00 registration to?  I have a boat, back seat is empty as of now, don't know if I'll be roomin in the hotel or bringing a camper.  

[Glenn]

Woo Hoo!

Registration and other activity info will posted as we get closer to the dates.

This is gonna be BIG!  

[BrianinMD]

Sounds like a great time, talking with the boss about it. Her mother lives about an hour away from the lake so it would be a combo trip.

Just would like to room with someone to save some money, I would take a sleeping bag and crash on the floor to make this trip happen.

Also, would need to ride shotgun on someone's boat...

[roadwarrior]

Plan to spend the better party of a day. Take your time at every stop.

But when you get to the pond...well, just relax and let your mind wander.

The park is VERY special.

Kent this time around I think my Wife and kids are going down with me were still undecided though :-/ so what are some of the things they can do down there when I'm out on the boat fishing all day?

joe

Swimming pool at the lodge and a designated swimming area

on the lake, immediately adjacent to the lodge. Golf course

and hiking/ biking trails; personal water craft, pontoon and

small boats; tennis courts; play ground; and some quaint

local stops for shopping. Examples are chainsaw carving,

homemade quilts and a number of antique stores.

Still, Shiloh National Park is the #1 attraction and tourist

destination. There is some shopping and diners just outside

the park, too.

http://usparks.about.com/od/natlcivilwarpks/a/shiloh.htm

8-)

[I Love BassResource]

My fish at Kentucky was 5. Jimzee caught a 7+ on Guntersville.

5 1/2...Don't mess with the legend.

8-)

I think me and the DeadJedi will Ride down this year.  Maybe we can put Legends to rest  

[Jimzee]

My fish at Kentucky was 5. Jimzee caught a 7+ on Guntersville.

5 1/2...Don't mess with the legend.

8-)

I think me and the DeadJedi will Ride down this year. Maybe we can put Legends to rest

I hope you guys do make the trip.  Gonna be a fun trip this year.

[BrianinMD]

Found this bit of information to get everyone excited on the Tennessee Fishing Reports page...

"Pickwick Lake in May

From massive Pickwick Lakes upper lake headwaters, to the lower lakes deeper creeks, the fishing is exceptional for smallmouth bass, spotted bass and largemouth bass in May. May is often noted as "the" topwater month. But on Pickwick Lake, May also shows bass holding in areas that brought them shallow a few months ago, as they leave the shallow water and head back to deeper water, usually around the first week of June.

During these transition times try fishing midlake areas, far back up in creeks, or midways, around first and secondary creek points. Fish with deepdiving Excaliber Fat Free shad crankbaits in midtodeep running models. Spro's crankbait 25 series in baby bass colors are also excellent running crankbaits. Jerkbaits always generate a few strikes from all species of bass during May.

Some bass, suspending away from the bank, will nail fast, erratic retrieves with these injured baitfish imitating lures. These anxious and hungry fish can be enticed with fast, erratic stopandgo retrieves. Try Trilene Big Game 1015 lb. test monofilament line on these jerkbaits, along with other floating model jerkbaits. Storm's Suspend Dots and Suspend Strips will make floating model jerkbait lures suspend. Experiment, for every lure takes different amounts of added weight to attain perfect suspending qualities.

Pickwick lakes lower end has lots of grass and in Spring, like on other Tennessee River lakes, lure choice can vary. Buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, shallowrunning crankbaits, rattletraps, super spots, floating worms, lizards, soft jerkbaits, frogs and rats, all bring surprising results. Try these and other lures in and around, the many varieties of grass, that bass inhabit on Pickwick Lake, this Spring."

[I Love BassResource]

My fish at Kentucky was 5. Jimzee caught a 7+ on Guntersville.

5 1/2...Don't mess with the legend.

8-)

I think me and the DeadJedi will Ride down this year. Maybe we can put Legends to rest

I hope you guys do make the trip. Gonna be a fun trip this year.

Fish guestimations, raw chicken, and stumbling drunks... how could it get any better?

;D

[Long Mike]

BrianMD, in all honesty, I don't believe that 1015 lb. test line is really necessary.  There are big fish in Pickwick lake, but not THAT big.   ;D

[5bass]

My fish at Kentucky was 5. Jimzee caught a 7+ on Guntersville.

5 1/2...Don't mess with the legend.

8-)

I think me and the DeadJedi will Ride down this year. Maybe we can put Legends to rest

I hope you guys do make the trip. Gonna be a fun trip this year.

Fish guestimations, raw chicken, and stumbling drunks... how could it get any better?

;D

Burley was on my boat and I saw the scale. No guesses needed.

[cart7t]

BrianMD, in all honesty, I don't believe that 1015 lb. test line is really necessary. There are big fish in Pickwick lake, but not THAT big. ;D

Sure Mike, go with that wimpy, sewing thread 15lb line and when that WR Smallie bites, you'll wish you had that extra 1000lbs as insurance.  

[simplejoe]

Plan to spend the better party of a day. Take your time at every stop.

But when you get to the pond...well, just relax and let your mind wander.

The park is VERY special.

Kent this time around I think my Wife and kids are going down with me were still undecided though :-/ so what are some of the things they can do down there when I'm out on the boat fishing all day?

joe

Swimming pool at the lodge and a designated swimming area

on the lake, immediately adjacent to the lodge. Golf course

and hiking/ biking trails; personal water craft, pontoon and

small boats; tennis courts; play ground; and some quaint

local stops for shopping. Examples are chainsaw carving,

homemade quilts and a number of antique stores.

Still, Shiloh National Park is the #1 attraction and tourist

destination. There is some shopping and diners just outside

the park, too.

http://usparks.about.com/od/natlcivilwarpks/a/shiloh.htm

8-)

Thanks Kent.    

[I Love BassResource]

My fish at Kentucky was 5. Jimzee caught a 7+ on Guntersville.

5 1/2...Don't mess with the legend.

8-)

I think me and the DeadJedi will Ride down this year. Maybe we can put Legends to rest

I hope you guys do make the trip. Gonna be a fun trip this year.

Fish guestimations, raw chicken, and stumbling drunks... how could it get any better?

;D

Burley was on my boat and I saw the scale. No guesses needed.

I obviously wasn't talking about Burley, as his scale pic made Sports Illustrated that week...

[BrianinMD]

Oh come on Long Mike, you don't want that added security when you tie into the world record smallie????

It was a copy/paste from the other site, read straight over that typo. Just putting a little tease on here about the smallie fishing in May at Pickwick.

[bmadd]

I think I'll be able to make this one for sure. It won't be in the middle of classes.

[BigJohnny]

I'm hoping to come out for this one seeing how I had to cancel my vacation for the second summer in a row. I have to make up for it by taking 3 vacations next year!

BRB-Flippin laydowns off a pontoon boat at Pickwick Lake

[Sharkbite]

Hey guys I really would like to go this time. I won't be able to afford the cabin myself so I am hoping I can share a room with someone. Is that possible? Send me a PM if you are looking for a room mate.

So does anyone have a finall conculution on what license you'll need from which state? I know around here boundry waters are shared. I can fish either side of the Delaware with a NJ or PA licence. But from what I understan to fish lake Eire you need to buy a permit. I don't know about that much.

I also noticed that tent sites are $10 a night. Does that include the catered events with the rest of the guys or do you have to supply your own food?

thanx

[Long Mike]

Sharkbite, four guys sharing the cost of a cabin is MUCH cheaper than two guys sharing a room at the lodge.  i.e. $29.77 a day each vs $42.94.

[Sharkbite]

Sharkbite, four guys sharing the cost of a cabin is MUCH cheaper than two guys sharing a room at the lodge. i.e. $29.77 a day each vs $42.94.

Yes I can afford that but I don't know If I'll have the money to get a cabin then fill it. So I really would prefer to get into a cabin that needs a man.

If I can't get in then I'll tent camp.

[Long Mike]

C'mon guys we are still nine months away.  Sharkbite, not to worry.  If you don't have the coin to reserve the cabin yourself, just keep broadcasting - like once a week.  Eventually, without a doubt, you will find a roomie.  The problem with reserving a room by credit card at this early date is that you are charged immediately for the reservation, i.e.  about $120.  Admittedly, your room mates pay you back at the end of the trip, but you've got to suck up the financial outlay for some nine months.  For some of us that's not a problem.  For others of us, that can cause a real financial squeeze.  That's when you want to start shopping for roomies, and requesting a deposit to cover your deposit.

[Btech]

Are we there yet?  JOE CALL ME - Lets room and save some money - I heard there are House boat rentals..... Yeah im thinking fishing 24 / 7 ...... 7 days ... what ever we are there if we can get a houseboat i dont think ill leave the water unless i run out of beer.

[Sharkbite]

C'mon guys we are still nine months away. Sharkbite, not to worry. If you don't have the coin to reserve the cabin yourself, just keep broadcasting - like once a week. Eventually, without a doubt, you will find a roomie. The problem with reserving a room by credit card at this early date is that you are charged immediately for the reservation, i.e. about $120. Admittedly, your room mates pay you back at the end of the trip, but you've got to suck up the financial outlay for some nine months. For some of us that's not a problem. For others of us, that can cause a real financial squeeze. That's when you want to start shopping for roomies, and requesting a deposit to cover your deposit.

Yea thank you very much I have faith that I'll get in.  I am oked to go by my women so thats a plus lol.  I will worry about it in the new year.  So put me down on the list then ok.

thanx