Walleye fishing in the south is popular during summer, with fish typically hanging together in shallow water depths. Three methods include trolling crank baits, trolling motors, and night fishing under lights. Slow trolling techniques catch walleye, bluegill, catfish, and bass. Bug repellent is essential for effective fishing.
A follow is a muskie that chases a lure back to the boat, revealing its cover and feeding window. Experience on the water can help handle a follow, as it allows for better decision-making and rehearsing of the visual. Muskies are curious and can be exciting to catch.
At age seven, the author began fishing with their dad and grandfather on the Collins and Rocky rivers and the upper Caney Fork river. They learned to control their boat using an easy arm paddle and long pole. Fishing on rivers requires knowing where fish are holding, navigating logs and ledges, and keeping the boat in control. Taking turns fishing is essential for success.
Muskie fishing is popular in southern states like Tennessee, where reservoirs and impoundments support various fish species. Cory Allen, a skilled fisherman, specializes in this area, where the Tennessee Valley Authority controls the river's flow. Allen is knowledgeable about the underwater topography and its impact on muskie behavior.
The shad spawn bite is a thrilling bass fishing experience during spring when shad appear on ledges. Bass chase the shad at first light and early morning, causing spinner baits to be ripped. Captain Mike Gerry recommends fishing at first light and daily until the spawn runs out. The Picasso Pro dual willow leaf bladed bait is a good choice.
The author observed a phenomenon in over half of over 30-50" fish in Tennessee, where they perceive objects and their environment as compartmentalized entities. To address a lost fish, the author added a small blade to a H20 Barbarian, resulting in five fish and a giant.
Captain Mike Gerry emphasizes understanding fish movement and habits for success in fishing. Mental improvement is crucial, including adapting to weather changes. In Bass fishing, accessing the best information and working with experienced anglers is essential. In The Spread provides high-quality information from diverse anglers.
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Musky lures often get forgotten due to various reasons, such as clear coat peeling, faded bucktails, repeated abuse, or lost confidence. To revive these lures, you can repaint and repair them, re-tie them, or combine them with other lures for a new look. Airbrushing is a popular method, but aerosol cans and screens can also be used. Proper care can also help retain the luster of bucktails.
Spring camping trips often involve catfishing using jugs, limb lines, and trot lines. Cats are abundant in the south, and setting up jugs, limb lines, and trot lines can be a great way to stock the freezer. Live bait, fresh cut bait, and limb lines are effective for flathead catfish.
As Florida's waters warm, redfish are shifting from winter spots to outside passes and keys due to abundant food sources. Targeting spring redfish with artificial baits is recommended, with good incoming tide and current and tidal flow. The gold spoon is a popular lure for spring fishing, mimicking dying bait fish. Stealth and patience are essential for successful fishing.
Creek fishing in Tennessee starts in mid-March, attracting smallmouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and shell crackers. Small creeks and rivers offer great opportunities for fishing, with wading upstream and using small top water lures. Live bait and crawfish are excellent choices for targeting river fish, with simple rigs and fast action rods.
The term "bite" in angling discourages creativity and limits exploration beyond a single presentation. However, nature changes daily, and any tactic can effectively synchronize with species. Smaller fish respond differently to larger presentations, so avoiding "bite" thinking can hinder progress towards larger fish.
Catching a Trophy Musky in middle Tennessee is best during late winter/early spring. Muskies can be found in Center Hill lake and Great Falls reservoir. Fishing is best during warming trends, pre front conditions, and moon phases. Use six-inch twitch baits, soft rubber swim baits, and slow steady retrieves.
Cats and muskies are good hunters, making sight fishing and the "cat & mouse game" approach essential. The author uses a sinking musky lure, searching for "Still" fish, and then pops the jig off the bottom. Jig combos, slug-Os, and Fin-S are excellent choices.
Buck Perry's teachings emphasize bottom contact in bass fishing, but it's often overlooked in musky fishing. Largemouth bass often suspend more than other species, making bottom bouncing a misappropriation of depth control. Smaller cranks like Roger Watter's H20 Rampage and Cranky Nitro are ideal for this purpose, as they can be weighted for different effects.
A group of bass fishers are discussing their fishing habits, with some expressing success and others expressing disappointment. The conversation often turns negative, with some bass fishermen claiming to kill every fish they catch. Some even mention tossing the fish for the Buzzards to eat. The conversation is a mix of friendly and arrogant comments, highlighting the challenges faced by bass fishermen.
Spawning is a common activity for anglers, with Muskies being a unique species. They spawn during a specific time of year, attracting prespawn fish due to current and temperature. Muskies are broadcast spawners, not constructing nests or affecting their progeny's life cycle. They often return to staging areas near the back end of coves and cuts. Paying close attention to these areas is crucial for locating and catching these fish.
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Native muskies once roamed rivers and streams in Tennessee, but hydroelectric dams wiped out spawning grounds. In the mid 1980s, they were reintroduced into the Collins river, thriving until the early 2000s. Today, the river has a healthy population of muskies, with occasional fish of 50 inches or better. Musky lures, tools, and a first aid kit are essential for fishing.
