NE Tennessee fishing: Any report on NE TN fishing? I've fished Ft. Loudon, Watts Bar, Douglas and the Lenoir City Park Marina with very little results. Any suggestions on bait, time of...

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Any report on NE TN fishing? I've fished Ft. Loudon, Watts Bar, Douglas and the Lenoir City Park Marina with very little results.

Any suggestions on bait, time of day, etc. I fish off the shore. Thanks.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

ghaynes1 wrote:

Any report on NE TN fishing? I've fished Ft. Loudon, Watts Bar, Douglas and the Lenoir City Park Marina with very little results.

Any suggestions on bait, time of day, etc. I fish off the shore. Thanks.

Hey buddy. Are there any bait stores in the area? That's usually a good place to get the latest info on what and where people are catchin and on what. Good luck to you both. Hope you find em on your next outing.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

saw1 wrote:

Hey buddy. Are there any bait stores in the area? That's usually a good place to get the latest info on what and where people are catchin and on what. Good luck to you both. Hope you find em on your next outing.

Hey bud. Yes, we get minnows and worms at 2 different bait shops and I've looked at a new rod and reel. We were told crappies were being taken at limits from the mgr of one shop. We were there the next day with the same bait. Nothing. Not a bite. A couple small bluegill when we switched to worms. We are bound to have a big day soon. Maybe with the guide. Pics will definitely be taken. Lol

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

ghaynes1 wrote:

Hey bud. Yes, we get minnows and worms at 2 differ... (show quote)

When is your guided trip?

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

saw1 wrote:

When is your guided trip?

I need to call the guide tomorrow. We had to reschedule due an outpatient surgery Bear had done. I'm hoping we can go soon. The weather here can get hot and humid quickly.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

ghaynes1 wrote:

I need to call the guide tomorrow. We had to reschedule due an outpatient surgery Bear had done. I'm hoping we can go soon. The weather here can get hot and humid quickly.

Yeah buddy. I would think the sooner the better.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

saw1 wrote:

Yeah buddy. I would think the sooner the better.

It will happen. I'll keep everyone updated.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

ghaynes1 wrote:

It will happen. I'll keep everyone updated.

Hi Greg, a quick question, is your guided trip gonna be from a boat, or from the bank?

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

Fredfish wrote:

Hi Greg, a quick question, is your guided trip gonna be from a boat, or from the bank?

Definitely a boat. 4 hours, probably 7:30am to 11:30am. Guide says he can show us more spots on the lake to fish from the bank. We will probably troll for crappies but we have questions about fishing for bass and bluegill.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

ghaynes1 wrote:

Definitely a boat. 4 hours, probably 7:30am to 11:30am. Guide says he can show us more spots on the lake to fish from the bank. We will probably troll for crappies but we have questions about fishing for bass and bluegill.

Sounds like a fun and educational trip. Bring a little pocket notepad and take notes, or record them on your phone. I for one, wouldn't remember much, accurately, anyway. I'd be having too much fun catching fish.LOL
I can't wait to hear and see the results of your trip.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Greg,
Are you trying minnows and worms below slip bobbers? If so, try different depths.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

OJdidit wrote:

Greg,
Are you trying minnows and worms below slip bobbers? If so, try different depths.

Yes. Adjusted depths many times.

Fish Dancer Loc: Guntersville, Alabama

Fredfish wrote:

Sounds like a fun and educational trip. Bring a little pocket notepad and take notes, or record them on your phone. I for one, wouldn't remember much, accurately, anyway. I'd be having too much fun catching fish.LOL
I can't wait to hear and see the results of your trip.

Just don’t drop the phone in the water. 😀
Good luck to you and bear.