As far as the fella above who stated that locals don't like sharing information, I find that true. But I'm not one of them. I've lived on the lake for 7 years and when I first started people treated me the same way, even though I was from there. It took me several years to learn how to fish the lake on my own, which is why I don't mind sharing. I know how it is. Tiptonville is a small town and we make a lot of our money off out of towners owners who come to fish the lake. So in my mind I want people to enjoy themselves and come back. Others don't think that way. They think everyone is going to fish out their spots. It's a big lake! Craopie are abundant! There's room for all of us! So like I said, send me a friend request, and holler at me next time you come back. I'm not a guide, will charge you no money, and I'll go out with you and let you follow me around and I'll teach you the lake.