Thread: turn over

There are huge differences in the type lake you are dealing with. For example, a man made reservoir like table Rock is a "highland" lake, Smithville is a "lowland" lake, Wappapello is a "flatland," and Lake Mead is a "canyon" lake.

They all stratify differently and the effect of winds are vastly different in different types and then there is what I call the "X" factor, and that would be the presence of current. Some lakes have a current all the time, others have one only when used for flood control.

Some may say this is merely speculation and doesn't translate into results on the water. Here is a tip... try it and you may be surprised. After the water temp gets below 40F, you can catch bass on lowland lakes using crappie jigs where the deep water comes closest to the shallow water (a bluff).

Understanding lake types is very important for anybody that fishes a lot of different lakes.

Again just my $.03