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Hey fellow fishing folks just returned from Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River) March 2 , 2008

I went down to set out some of my Honey Holes. I put out the 11 Christmas trees left and they all got put out today. A lot of people were watching me, but I think I got them out without giving away my spots.

Have to tell you, I was in Panther Creek at the back and found some 57 degree water off a point that turned out deadly. Caught 15 nice bass between 2 1/2 and 3 pounds and over half were Spots.
The wind came up pretty strong, but the really great thing about fishing Pickwick Lake is that you can always find a nice cove out of the wind.

All the fish today were taken off a Rat-R-Trap Crome and blue 1/2 ounce. About 2pm, they seemed to want something in the bone color, and would not hit the chrome and blue.

As I make some of the trips, I will put the outcome on my site as fast as possible so you do not miss out.

Right now Pickwick Lake is down, but look for them to bring it up in the upcoming months. For the anglers that don’t know, the lake water level is controlled by Pickwick Dam.

While traveling the lake to set my honey holes, I noticed a lot of guys going after crappie. They were in the middle of the coves and in Bear Creek fishing about 20 feet down.

Didn’t get the chance to stop by and ask how they were doing since I was on a mission that I wanted to get done and still have some time to wet a hook or two. I left the lake about 3:30pm so I only got to fish for about 2 1/2 hours but was very pleased at the outcome.

I tried some of the steep rock banks thinking maybe I’d pick up on some smallmouth but they were not biting today. One thing about this lake is if Pickwick Dam is pulling (Moving Water), the smallmouth will bite but not today. 

There were about 15 boats on the water today. I guess the wind scared some anglers away.
I am thinking about in three weeks the bass should be thinking real hard about spawning just from what I saw today; that is, provided Mother Nature does not throw a curve ball in the game. I did see some shad activity today off the points and I am not talking about the outside point but try the next one inside the coves. Look for a point that has grass on it and the way I found the grass today is cast and check your hooks when you get the bait back in. 

My fishing partner today said it was his best trip ever to the lake. He learned a lot from a few secrets that were given while watching and doing what I told him.

Get out there and get them. I have given you what to use and where to go. It’s up to you now. Good Luck.
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Keep the Hooks Wet

Steve McGoldrick