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I've lived most of my life 1.5 hours from Reelfoot, and I've never fished it. The wife and I are wanting to try it for our wedding anniversary get away.
How is the fishing the last part of September, or the first part of October?
And any recommendations for fair priced accommodations?
Thanks,
Brian
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If we continue to be dry the water level should be low enough to see a whole bunch of stumps. Crappie will be around a lot of them!
I’ve never stayed in any of the resorts or motel type rooms but Blue Bank appears to be the nicest. I’ve heard good reports from Boyette’s resort.
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Thanks grumpy. And it doesn't have to be all fancy, a good clean roof over our heads for the weekend!
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I have stayed at Boyettes. They are old small cabins, but they were clean, the sheets were clean and the toilet worked. Ronnie Capps mom is the owner. She is really nice.
I'm trying to get my bearings straight on Reelfoot, is the south end of the lake the more popular end with all the resorts?
Which part of the lake is the deeper portion ? I know it's not very deep on average, but isn't there seems area that is 10-14ft deep?
And if all the stumps are beginning to show, would you advise to spider rig or 2 pole the stump fields?
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The south end (Lower Blue Basin) is where most folks fish in the fall and winter and you can find plenty of water to catch fish that is 8-12’ deep. There is a good size area of 13-14’ deep water with some spots 15-16’ but I would try spider rigging double minnow rigs in 10-12’ water. Hopefully I’ll get more information soon if it cools down a little more!
We got over 3” of rain in the last couple of days so I guess the Lake may rise a little.
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Thanks Grumpy, you have been a big help!
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I was at Blue Bank 3 years ago. They did everything promised! Everything was great but the weather. But it’s very nice and clean and had very good food! Want to go back soon. Im from Alabama 40 miles north of Tuscaloosa and its worth the drive!Quote:
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Regardless of where you stay, I'd suggest you leave your glass boat home and rent a boat there. The stumps are the problem. Most of the bigger resorts have aluminum jon boats with really heavy hulls, and small outboards that are built for a lake like the 'Foot. The fishable part of the lake is not so large that you need a go-faster boat to get from one place to another.
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Don't have a glass boat anymore. I'll be fishing out of my aluminum Ranger. Another reason I got rid of the glass boat. Already been to D'arbonne with it in March, needless to say it's very stumpy too.Quote:
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I'm looking at the last weekend of September, 28th, 29th, 30th. The weather should be pretty good still, maybe a hoodie in the mornings, but tshirt and shorts the rest of the day.
How are Boyette's little cabins?
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Brian, we booked a 4 day trip back in 2015 and stayed at Cypress Point. Cabin was comfortable and clean. No complaints, I would stay there again. I took my boat and the only drawback, even though small, you have to back about 40-50 yards to unload. But they give you a slip to park and tie up. All minners are FREE! You need more, just get 'em. Wife has a cousin who lives in Union City, TN. He says Boyettes is nice, too. But no experience with that one. Can say much for our luck with the crappie, but it was very enjoyable vacation. GOOD LUCK!
Growing up a Missouri Hillbilly had a bunch of real enjoyable family vacations to Reelfoot.Usually made a couple spring trips,fishing Blue Basin for crappie the first trip and bream the second.You will most likely enjoy seeing the cypress trees,eagles,ducks,osprey,and other wildlife.Some folks like spider riggin the lake but we used to single pole the cypress stumps/trees and always had a ball.Back years ago had a choice between a jon or a Reelfoot boat and we always used the Reelfoot boat if staying at a resort.A lot of our trips we took our own jon boat and camped.Another big highlight for a chow hound was eating at either of two restaurants on southeast end of the lake .Both were great,do not know if either is still there.You can look forward to visiting Reelfoot ,I would suspect you will want to return again.Enjoy your fishin and visit.
Just putter along because you will hit the stumps......
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I enjoy fishing the foot in the fall. last time I was there in the fall the water was at the lowest it had been. The fishing was great . The weather was a little cool that year. we fished single pole and double jigs on the stumps . done really good. Im planning on going back down in October this year. looking forward to it. I always take my own boat and I stay at the old Blue bank motel . Believe it is called Reelfoot outdoors now. the rooms were nice and the staff was great. They also have a sporting goods store that is nice
Hey there again Brian,
I remember seeing one of my BnM videos of Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman spider riggin Reelfoot.It was enjoyable watching them explain their approach. Don't know witch number dvd it was as I have lent it and others to a friend.
If you would happen to fish Blue Basin the north end is shaped like a big upside down U. The northwest side of the U has several canals going to duck blinds.The blinds can be enjoyable single pole fishing along with cypress stumps and edges of lily pads all over the lake.Reelfoot is a beautiful place to wet a line.Enjoy yourself
We are booked in a cabin at Boyette's, arriving Friday September 28th, and be leaving out on Sunday. Plan on fishing for 2 whole days and eating some good food in the evenings!
If you see us in the silver Ranger swing by and say howdy!
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Idle speed only because you will be hitting stumps....its not bad in Blue Basin but is everywhere else. Be careful. It's a great lake tho and the restaurants are fantastic.
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When does the Mississippi River begin to affect Reelfoot's water level?
How is the lake level right now? Are the stumps beginning to show, or really showing??
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Stump are just below the water. Not just a whole lot showing right now. Still likes more then a foot lower then what it is now to make it low like it was in 2012 and 2010. Probably never going to see it that low again with the spillway being fixed. Still very dangerous right now if you do not have alot of experience on low lake conditions