Bass fishing Eastern TN
Tennessee Fishing
Sep 7, 2023 22:29:52 #
Kyle76
Loc: Soddy Daisy TN
Hello I'm new to TN and a one armed bass fisherman. It's been real tough for me so far, a fish here or there, nothing big. I'm looking for some tips for Ocoee reservoir, lake Chickamauga, and Douglas lake. I would greatly appreciate and advice
Sep 8, 2023 10:57:02 #
I fished Douglas last fall with a guide. Lake level was down a lot. Guide said it fluctuates frequently and 10’ of change is not unusual. We found some smallies and white bass on points in the morning. Topwater walking baits early and then switched to squarebill crankbaits, A-rig, and spinnerbaits throughout the day. Gotta admit it was slow and numbers were less than we expected. Rip rap near the bridge held a few and a few more in creeks along drop offs. Btw, it is a heavily fished body of water. There were a lot of boats and this was on a week day. Would
I go back? Probably not. The guide did not impress.
I go back? Probably not. The guide did not impress.
Sep 8, 2023 11:04:03 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
Kyle76 wrote:
Hello I'm new to TN and a one armed bass fisherman. It's been real tough for me so far, a fish here or there, nothing big. I'm looking for some tips for Ocoee reservoir, lake Chickamauga, and Douglas lake. I would greatly appreciate and advice
Fish deep in Douglas. Even after they drop water levels. Minnows work as well as crankbaits.
Sep 8, 2023 14:18:55 #
Sep 8, 2023 14:32:40 #
ghaynes1
Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN
Kyle76 wrote:
Ok thanks, did you find any certain color better than most?
Had some luck with lime green or chartreuse jigs.
Sep 8, 2023 16:06:27 #
Shad pattern crankbaits, A-rig was ghost or white paddle tails. We did have better luck with smaller cranks as it was fall and we went with downsized baits.
Sep 9, 2023 00:32:42 #
Kyle76
Loc: Soddy Daisy TN
Thanks for the info I'll give it a try next week, I'm going to try Ocoee tomorrow hopefully I can beat up on some spotted bass
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