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Barkley----Crappie moving into the shallows. I caught a few yesterday fishing the condos I put out last winter in front of my dock. They are only in about 4 feet of water now.
The fish were full of eggs and I believe they had lovemaking on their minds. Some of you may recognize that "faraway" look in the eyes of the boys and that "dont bother me now--I have a headache" look in the eyes of the girls.:D
Driller, how was the bite last week on Little River? I fished Eddy two different times last week and it was about as bad as I have ever seen it. 4 one day and 5 the next time. I know several other guys that had the same luck so I know it was not just me. I am hoping that this week will be much better.
THE BANDIT
I agree with you Bandit caught 5 today fish deep-shallow couldnt get on them, but a friend of mine went today and done real well catching them on the banks.
Wind and rain yesterday. I did manage to slip away from the "war dept" for a couple of hours and only caught 3 keepers. The neighbors that fished my dock did way better than I did(15) and burned no gas.
So much for the early spawn! I can really lose contact with the fish this time of the year.
THE BANDIT
Well i finally got on a few fish yesterday in Eddy Creek. They were full of eggs. Most were in 8-10 ft water on brush. About the time i started catching them good, the wind got so rough i couldnt keep my position. Hopefully next weekend will be a little calmer. Shouldnt the lake be about 5 ft higher for this time of year?
They are supposed to bring the lakes up to around 357 within the next 2 weeks.
Slapper, That is good news. I swear this last couple of weeks has been tough. Some of the best fishermen I know have had problems catching fish anywhere on Barkley. I have put in several buckets of brush and pipe in Eddy. Maybe I will try to find them Wed. if the weather holds. Thanks for your report. THE BANDIT:cool: :D
Was on the lake this morning by 5:45. In three hours on fishing, I caught 19. All were in 12-15 feet of water on breaklines with brush. Would have loved to stay but things are not always as I want them.
26 slabs yesterday fishing Little River. Very few "short" fish. The blacks have made their move to the banks and we have rising water.
Blacks are in 3-4 feet of water around cover. Whites are a little deeper and I caught a few really nice ones still out on the ledges.
Jigs did not do all that well---minnows are the hot item right now.
This may be the best year we have had for a long time---get out there and fill your freezers.