Super User roadwarrior Posted December 5, 2011 Super User Posted December 5, 2011 I have only missed three Saturdays since August. I haven't decided exactly where to fish next weekend, but I'm leaning towards Wilson below the Wheeler Dam. So far this fall we have had a couple of good days in terms of numbers, but have not found the big girls yet. Maybe this weekend things will improve. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 5, 2011 Super User Posted December 5, 2011 Can't belive theres not any of you below Pickwick dam fishing. Most years when the waters like this, The brown fish are eating it up. If I can swing it this week, I hope to make a trip. SmallMouth and Sauger. They have flood gates open, but if we can keep the rain west of us. The river should be slowing down by thursday. Pete I have an appointment in Selmer Friday morning. If you have room for me in your boat, maybe we could get together for half a day. If you are interested, let me know. -Kent Quote
Pete-K Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 I have an appointment in Selmer Friday morning. If you have room for me in your boat, maybe we could get together for half a day. If you are interested, let me know. -Kent Kent I will not know for sure if I can make a trip Friday until Thursday evening. But if we can make plans Thursday we may just make a evening of it. I only live about 7 miles from Selmer. Will Pm you my phone number. But remember I have not done much bass fishing in the last 15 years or so. Or than live bait for brown fish early fall. But grew up on the river there below Pickwick. Also never fished it with the water this high for them. But had buddy's that wear them out when its like this. Shoot I bet I can learn a lot from you on a trip. Pete Quote
sidsmith03 Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 Id like to catch some Sauger, a buddy and I ran into guy fishing off the bank at the d**n a couple weekends that was fishing strictly for Sauger and said that they were amazing fish to eat. Ive never even saw one. Quote
lazeebum Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 I like to fish Pickwick when some spillways are on. I catch a lot of drum, but sometimes.... Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted December 5, 2011 Super User Posted December 5, 2011 nice fatty! When was this caught? Jeff Quote
lazeebum Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 It was caught Friday afternoon. I love Pickwick this time of year. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted December 6, 2011 Super User Posted December 6, 2011 Nice! Congrats! Jeff Quote
sidsmith03 Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 very nice! I have fished pickwick a lot since the spring and Im still trying to learn how to bass fish would love to get a hold to some that size very nice Quote
lazeebum Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 Although it makes for tough handling in a small boat with a 40 lb trolling motor, I like to fish when there is current. The western end of Pickwick is more challenging to me, but I am getting better. Quote
Mr. Swabby(aka westtennessee1) Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 Me and a buddy are headed to Wilson on Friday, fishing below the dam near McFarland Park. Hopefully the water will settle down by then. Gonna fish live bait and probaby some spinnerbaits and bandits. Anyone have advice on where to focus and other potential offerings that might draw the attention of a big brown fish? Thanks! Quote
sidsmith03 Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 how do you guys fish with livebait for smallmouth? Quote
Pete-K Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 how do you guys fish with livebait for smallmouth? Check out this video it will give you an ideal. Along with get you ready to go fishing. http://www.myoutdoortv.com/fishing/fishing-with-roland-martin/live-bait-smallmouth-bass Quote
lazeebum Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 Let me clarify. When I say I am fishing Pickwick that means from below Wilson dam to above Pickwick dam. Road Warrior can tell you better than me, but fishing the current below a dam can be fun or frustrating. Try to find slack water near the current. If some spillways are on and it ain't too muddy you can do real good. Quote
Pete-K Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 Me and a buddy are headed to Wilson on Friday, fishing below the dam near McFarland Park. Hopefully the water will settle down by then. Gonna fish live bait and probaby some spinnerbaits and bandits. Anyone have advice on where to focus and other potential offerings that might draw the attention of a big brown fish? Thanks! Heres a link to a little better water info. It shows what they think the water will be for friday and saturday. Tn River Stage Florence AL Quote
Pete-K Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 Id like to catch some Sauger, a buddy and I ran into guy fishing off the bank at the d**n a couple weekends that was fishing strictly for Sauger and said that they were amazing fish to eat. Ive never even saw one. What days can you fish? When the water gets back down and I can find the fish. We will try to get a few hours fishing in. And I can only say this for my self. But Sauger to me is the best tasting fish in the Tn river. Just a hint of sweet taste and man bring them home still swimming in the livewell, Fillet them out. Make a batch of Hushpuppys and then right into the oil. No way to beat them fresh and hot. Pete Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 11, 2011 Super User Posted December 11, 2011 Me and a buddy are headed to Wilson on Friday, fishing below the dam near McFarland Park. Hopefully the water will settle down by then. Gonna fish live bait and probaby some spinnerbaits and bandits. Anyone have advice on where to focus and other potential offerings that might draw the attention of a big brown fish? Thanks! So, how did you do? Quote
sidsmith03 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I usually fish on the weekends, I get a lot of days off around this time of year being a teacher and a coach allows plenty of time to fish and hunt. What days can you fish? When the water gets back down and I can find the fish. We will try to get a few hours fishing in. And I can only say this for my self. But Sauger to me is the best tasting fish in the Tn river. Just a hint of sweet taste and man bring them home still swimming in the livewell, Fillet them out. Make a batch of Hushpuppys and then right into the oil. No way to beat them fresh and hot. Pete Quote
Mr. Swabby(aka westtennessee1) Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Well trip started out slow, we got to the McFarland ramp about 0700 and the fog was thick! Had to carefully navigate close to the dam, and started with cranks, jerks and jigs. After losing about four baits, we reverted to drifting live bait about 0900. Fairly productive day using live bait catching other species but the brownies did not come alive till about 1500. WHAMO!!! Caught about five in ten minutes all small ones. Then the toads got active, and I could not figure out why. Dam spilling all day so it was not the current. The sun came up about 1100 burning off all the fog so it was not the sun. Anyway, my buddy Mike landed a 5 lb fish at 1515 and then I hooked up with what I thought was a 15 lb Drum ten minutes later--- NOPE!!! WHOOP-WHOOP! I'm now in the 7 lb club. This fish went 7.25 lbs and put up the fight of my life. Did not know if my 6 lb Yozuri line was going to hold up but it did! As a matter of fact, thankfully, I had just tied a fresh knot prior to catching this fish which is now my PB!!!! Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted December 13, 2011 Super User Posted December 13, 2011 Congrats on the great trip! Jeff Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 13, 2011 Super User Posted December 13, 2011 WOO-HOO! You da MAN! Quote
CStan442 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Posted December 14, 2011 Glad to see my thread still alive and kickin! Would this weekend still be good to fish above around the Coleman launch? Total noob on fishing this time of year here and the family will be gone and I need to go fishing somewhere or should I just stay local? Quote
sidsmith03 Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 Thinking about giving it a shot sat morning hopefullyit will make for a good trip... Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted December 15, 2011 Super User Posted December 15, 2011 sid....let us know how you do, as we are planning a trip on the river for Sunday!! Jeff Quote
sidsmith03 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Will do!! sid....let us know how you do, as we are planning a trip on the river for Sunday!! Jeff Quote
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