Arjeje wrote:
I made some outriggers, and I put a trolling motor and battery in my kayak so that I do not have to paddle. I can now get much further away from the boat ramp in order to find the fish. I have not been able to find any fish when leaving from Panther Creek. Any help that you might give would be highly appreciated. For example, as I come out into the main lake, if I turn right, how far would I have to go to find the proper bay that has weeds or grassbeds. I’m thinking that all of the people that win the bass tournaments are not fishing in the areas that I am! It seems that every place I fish is either a rock or clay bottom. I’ve been fishing five times per week from either Panther Creek, or Cedar Hill, and all I have gotten were a couple of catfish, which were quite tasty. But I would prefer to catch some bass for the sport of it, and some walleye, or similar, in which to eat. Do any of you have any advice for me?
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If you head over to the public dock across the bridge in Dandridge, you can put your kayak in there. The crappie are starting to hit in 20 to 25 feet of water on minnows. Sometimes the wind and the current are a bit of a challenge but there's plenty of coves and inlets you can work that will shelter you on a windy day. TVA is lowering water levels but cooler temps and water should help catch crappie. You may also get a catfish, drum or bass. I caught a 15 inch walleye off the dock at that launch. You could also try launching your kayak at Concord Park in Knoxville off North shore Drive. They have a kayak launch there near the T-dock. You can fish around the railroad underpass which is right near the dock. Hope this info helps you. Go nail'em.