Old Hickory Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Pilings
Weather has been rainy and nasty. Figured I would give it a shot and see what I could catch today. Caught this one right up near the bank on the jig. He hammered it and swallowed it practically.
Species
SaugerSeason
Winter
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Docks
Water Temperature
63°
Actual bait was a 6th Sense Clout worm in the Merthiolate color I just cut in half and added to a 1/6th ounce Zman Ned head. Don’t see that on the list here, but there it is. No bass biting today and was surprised to have this guy bite. Would have been nice to catch a limit on these for a fish fry, but gave up due to rain. Have not caught a sauger in years, so that was even more of a surprise.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
Wash fishing stumps in shallow water. Started noticing small blowups in the water. Decided to change to the spinning rod with the baby shad and a 6th Sense Pecos under spin. This guy nailed it on the first cast. Got two more before having to call it quits. They are definitely watching undersized baits. With spinner bait with willow leaf baits were a bust in the same area.
Species
DrumSeason
Fall
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Water Temperature
76°
Not sure I have ever had this happen before. Was one of two drum I caught today on a chatter bait. Weird. I also got one largemouth but it flopped out of the boat before I could snap a pic. So a pic of a drum instead. lol
Species
DrumSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
43°
Well it wasn’t what I was fishing for in this case but still a hefty fish to land on a medium-light spinning rod. First rain fell last night and brought the water up just a bit, but still way below the typical water levels. Less people are fishing or boating on the lake these days. Bass are acting a bit lethargic though still.
Species
Striped BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Shad
Fished at the Gallatin steam plant and up river to Bledsoe creek. Found some smaller stripers in 10-15 ft off the end of laydowns close to steep channel ledges. The weather today was classic post-front blue bird conditions. We also caught lots of skipjack in the bay below the steam plant on white and silver spoons.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
55°
This was from the west fork of drake's creek on Old Hickory. Have to crank fast through structure to get them to bite. Found that slower 6.x reel didn't work quite as well. Had to step up to the 7.1.1 for them to take notice and crank it hard and fast. Thinking I might go to the faster 8.1.1 speed to see if they like that even better. I feel like they are reaction biting and not to eat at all. Water is dropping in temperature for sure, but the lack of rain still persists. Not much else to report, just happy temps outside are still in the mid to upper 60's.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
59°
Bite is getting harder and harder. Water is very low. Hoping for more rain soon. Shad are not as active as they were. Happy Veterans Day to all who served!
