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<![CDATA[FishingTN.com Tennessee's Fishing and Boating Community]]> http://www.fishingtn.com/ Tennessee Fishing and Boating forum. en Thu, 17 May 2012 23:47:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fishingtn.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[FishingTN.com Tennessee's Fishing and Boating Community]]> http://www.fishingtn.com/ Heading to Panacea, Fl. http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5244&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:34:48 GMT Heading to Panacea Fl, in 7 and a wake-up. I head down there twice a year and hit the gulf for the Spanish, lady's, reds, specs and what ever else I can catch! I here some good reports from down that way so far. I never buy bait, I have alittle spot of some protective water where I can catch all the finger mullet, pin fish and gulf shrimp I can handle. Castnet does wonders! ]]> Out Of State Fishing Tennesseejugger http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5244 Good problem to have. http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5243&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 04:04:53 GMT Went to Pickwick today to get some Gills for a fish fry Saturday. I had a spot picked out that I thought would be holding some chunks...and it did...but the problem was it was also holding Smallies...White Bass...and Large Mouth. Caught 8 Large Mouth all just about same size as in pic. Caught... Went to Pickwick today to get some Gills for a fish fry Saturday. I had a spot picked out that I thought would be holding some chunks...and it did...but the problem was it was also holding Smallies...White Bass...and Large Mouth. Caught 8 Large Mouth all just about same size as in pic. Caught somewhere between 40 to 50 Small Mouth all in the same size range....12 to 13 inches. Had about 45 White Bass. All of the fish were caught on 2# test NanoFil using 2# test fluorocarbon leader. The lure was a 1/64 Trout Magnet in the Bison and Purple Redemption color. While the Gills will hit Purple Redemption I have found Small Mouth love that color in all the lakes I fish that have them. The Gills were really thick. When you are catching fish like today you don't even want to take time to stop and take any pics. All in all a great day. Have to go to doc to get the knees juiced up early AM then off to fish somewhere else. If anyone interested the Stripers are busting it around the generator intakes on the lake side at Pickwick. Quite a frenzy going on.

Regards

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]]> Local Fishing Alphahawk http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5243 The First Catch in my life http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5242&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:19:14 GMT I used the tips that I've got from you guys. You make it clear to me and clear the confusing information that I read else where.
And finally, I caught the first fish in my life.
I attached a 4lb fluorocarbon to the end of my line, and used a nightcrawler as a bait.
Now, I feel more confident playing with the bait, splitshot, and bomber. I start understanding the main concept of using the basic things. And the most important, after the first fish, i knew that I am doing the right thing, I can catch a fish.

Thank you all guys for the great guide, and for being patient with my lower-than-beginner questions.

I think it is a green sunfish, can you confirm it please?

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]]> Local Fishing Newbie http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5242 Southern Trout Magazine at Troutfest. http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5241&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:19:45 GMT The first issue of Southern Trout Magazine is up and can be viewed at SouthernTrout.com/mag/. This weekend we will be at Troutfest at Townsend, TN. Please come by and say hello and talk trout fishing--Don Kirk, Publisher. www.southerntrout.com/mag/ (http://www.southerntrout.com/mag/) The first issue of Southern Trout Magazine is up and can be viewed at SouthernTrout.com/mag/. This weekend we will be at Troutfest at Townsend, TN. Please come by and say hello and talk trout fishing--Don Kirk, Publisher. www.southerntrout.com/mag/ ]]> Local Fishing KirkSouthTrout http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5241 Salt Water fish question http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5240&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:09:04 GMT I am heading to Panacea, Fl. next week and looking at bag limits and slot, What is meant when they say 24" Fork? Does that mean that you measure where the tail starts to fork? ]]> Out Of State Fishing Tennesseejugger http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5240 Fishing in Islamorada, FL Keys http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5239&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:18:38 GMT Fishing this month in Islamorada, Florida Keys has been fantastic. The mild winter has kept our waters very warm and as far as the fish are concerned, spring is here. Tarpon have started to show up pretty good back in the cape area, all around flamingo and the everglades, and even in the bays in... Fishing this month in Islamorada, Florida Keys has been fantastic. The mild winter has kept our waters very warm and as far as the fish are concerned, spring is here. Tarpon have started to show up pretty good back in the cape area, all around flamingo and the everglades, and even in the bays in the local fly fishing holes on flat calm days. We had some good nights bridge fishing, catching several fish in the 80-100 lb range fishing early in the morning. There have been plenty of redfish and snook around in the backcountry as well, they've moved from the deeper creeks and canals to the shallows. The morning after a recent (and likely are last) cold front, it blew a steady 25 mph, but we made it back to one of my honey holes and caught approx. 30 snook and 20 redfish, plus some sheepshead and black drum! Many of the shorelines and islands with downed trees are a good bet for finding these fish, they can also be found in numbers up on the flats where they can be sight fished. Plenty of trout, ladyfish, jacks, snappers, and the likes can be found in muds in the bays, and there are even still a few mackerel, bluefish, and pompano around though they are starting to thin out as the water temperatures rise. Some permit and cobia have shown up in the gulf, and even some permit on the offshore wrecks on the atlantic side have been spotted. We had some good bonefishing on some of the recently windy, overcast days which gave us good stake up conditions, catching 3 one morning in the 6 - 8 lb range.

Capt. Rick Stanczyk
rick@seethefloridakeys.net

]]> Out Of State Fishing syxxt9 http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5239 Middle TN Streams http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5238&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 03:00:19 GMT *Had a great day friday Charlie Faulkner of Arrington and Chuck Bailey of Kansas wading 2 streams. We caught 60 plus fish with half being smallies. Most all were on Creekminnows and some came on live crawdads. the biggest smallie was 17.5 and the longest was a 3 ft water snake that hit my... Had a great day friday Charlie Faulkner of Arrington and Chuck Bailey of Kansas wading 2 streams. We caught 60 plus fish with half being smallies. Most all were on Creekminnows and some came on live crawdads. the biggest smallie was 17.5 and the longest was a 3 ft water snake that hit my creekminnow. I did throw the jacks worm and tiny brush hawg watermelon red catching a few. I mostly just watched the two fish and caught bait. Our Middle TN Streams are fishing great and should stay that way as we go into summer.

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]]> Local Fishing creeksmallie http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5238 Gathering Update, please read! http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5237&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:27:25 GMT OK here it is, this is the format that I have come up with. Categories: 1. Large Mouth/ small mouth = big fish 2. Pan fish = total weight 3. Catfish = big fish Large mouth and Smallmouth must be alive. If you catch a giant catfish and want to CPR, weigh it, take photo and have a... OK here it is, this is the format that I have come up with.

Categories:

1. Large Mouth/ small mouth = big fish
2. Pan fish = total weight
3. Catfish = big fish

Large mouth and Smallmouth must be alive.
If you catch a giant catfish and want to CPR, weigh it, take photo and have a witness.

If all agree then we can take up $10.00 per angler and Have gift cards for 1st place winners.

The date will be June 30th (Sat). Start time 06:30 and end at noon.
Location: Lagaurdo rec area, Old Hickory Lake on Hwy 109 in Lebanon.

There are picnic tables and a sand beach for swimming, now as far as food, I can bring my grill and I think that if you just brought what you want to eat and drink would be the best. I will bring extra burgers and buns and what not. What would be great if we could get some of our wifes to come and hold a spot for us...

If we all agree on the gift card, K-mart has Basspro gift cards that we could get. The date should give all advance notification to be able to attend.

This is going to be an awesome event and I am looking forward to meeting you all.

Don

PS...any legal means of fishing, be it cane pole, trolling what ever as long as it is legal, any type of bait as long as it is legal can be used. Pan fishers please only weigh in fish that you would normally keep for table fare. This will be an individual event, so if you have more than one person in your boat then it is up to you to keep track of your fish! Maybe use culling markers. The date has been changed to June 30th so that TK can attend. Also you may fish from the bank as long as you are within the Law..

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!! ]]> Local Fishing Tennesseejugger http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5237 Cumberland River Striper http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5236&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 15:53:52 GMT Well I decided to venture away from Tim's Ford Lake to chase some stripier on the Cumberland above OH. From what I have heard slow trolling planer boards with skipies is the way to go. My biggest question is what would be my best area to fish. Any other advice would be much appreciated. Always hard figuring out a new area. Hope to post some pics after the weekend. ]]> Local Fishing Shane Giles http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5236 Good Morning! http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5235&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 13:35:57 GMT Please read Gathering thread for updated information! Please read Gathering thread for updated information! ]]> Local Fishing Tennesseejugger http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5235 crappie bite http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5234&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:30 GMT Fished an area between the forks confluence and jefferson sprngs that was loaded with fish on my finder. This is the same area that has been loaded with gar spawnin and baitfish.between sun and mon caught 50+ with 30 keepers,1 nice channel cat,3 tiny lm,and 5 yella bellys.Fish were in 12 to 18 ft... Fished an area between the forks confluence and jefferson sprngs that was loaded with fish on my finder. This is the same area that has been loaded with gar spawnin and baitfish.between sun and mon caught 50+ with 30 keepers,1 nice channel cat,3 tiny lm,and 5 yella bellys.Fish were in 12 to 18 ft of water near structure and the channel drop.1/16 red/chart tube jigs.Caught the 3lb.cat on my 12ft. B n m jig pole.That was interesting. Oh yea,got a free seat to the smyrna air show with my girls sat while on the river.Now that was cool! ]]> Local Fishing tsuggs http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5234 White Bass on the Hick http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5233&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 11:22:18 GMT Long time reader first time poster. What a great site and learned so much, thanks to all who share and time for me to join in.:)

I live in H'ville near Drakes Creek. Just bought a second boat, a 21' center console with the intention of hunting down stripe and stipers. I know this lake is full of them both. Not looking for the huge stripers yet and I know they are on the other side of the lake for the big un's. But that being said, there has to be some 10lb+ fish through out the lake. Just looking for some places to start looking for both fish. I have umbrella rigs, inline spinners, small crank baits to start. Wife and son LOVE to fish and I just want to get them on some of these "smaller" stripers or nice stripe and let them experience the sound of a reel begin for mercy. I have only had luck under the dam, but will not take this boat down that confounded ramp.
Thanks for all the advice and keep up all the good work.

P.S.
I cant get my son to read a book, but he does read this site, lol ]]> Local Fishing jmsjordan http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5233 <![CDATA[Just got back from Panama City Beach and can't wait to go back. Picture thread]]> http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5232&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 02:31:58 GMT Well about 10 of us made it down to the Panama City Beach/Destin area to fish for a week. Some were spouses and or girlfriends who didn't fish much and some were hard core. Sarah and I came home with about 30lbs of filets, good thing we brought the vacuum sealer with us. I gained about 13lbs over the vacation beer, bourbon, scotch, and lots, and lots of food.

There was a bunch of firsts and personal bests caught like sharks, black fin tuna, dorado and king fish. A friend of Sarah and mine came over from Jacksonville Florida Wednesday and fished with us for the rest of the week. He had never been in a kayak on the ocean as he usually fish's for reds, trout, and flounder in the creeks. He is now hooked. There is nothing like hooking into a fish and the first 10 seconds is drag screaming, or it taking 15 minutes to land a fish because the fight is so strong, or just not knowing what is on the other end.

After the first day of fishing Sarah picked up a new rod and reel an Okuma level wind with bait alarm, and roller guide rod. This really helped her put some fish in the boat.

This was a great trip, and trying to plan another this fall, and definitely at least one per year. I'll get some pictures up soon.

Sunday was a sad departure, but 8 days is the perfect length to make a good vacation.

The view from our balcony, this was breakfast about every morning.

Every evening beverages.

]]> Out Of State Fishing MidTNKayakAngler http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5232 Laurel Hill 5-14-2012 http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5231&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 00:22:53 GMT Took the kayak to Laurel Hill today. Concentrated only on catching big Gills..and was successful. Fished the points where they drop off to 30 feet of water. The big ones were not up close to the bank. Counted the Trout Magnet down to 25 feet and ever so slowly twitched it back to me. Takes quite a... Took the kayak to Laurel Hill today. Concentrated only on catching big Gills..and was successful. Fished the points where they drop off to 30 feet of water. The big ones were not up close to the bank. Counted the Trout Magnet down to 25 feet and ever so slowly twitched it back to me. Takes quite a while for a Trout Magnet to drop 25 feet. It rained on me most of the day. I didn't care...I was having a ball. All of the fish are at 9 inches. On some the girth is quite large. I guess on about 4 fish they were approaching a pound. All the others were better than a half pound.....made some really nice filets. Going to try and hunt them again tomorrow.

Regards

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]]> Local Fishing Alphahawk http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5231 Kentucky Lake/Moors Resort http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5230&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 23:15:24 GMT Hey guys! It's been awhile since I've posted, but I could use a little help. My wife and I are headed to Moors Resort on Kentucky Lake on Wednesday. This is for our 5 year anniversary and she plans on letting me do a good bit of fishing, while we're there. (I definitely married the right girl! :D) I've never fished on Kentucky Lake, but know of it's great reputation. I mainly plan on fishing for bass, large mouth or small mouth, but have no problem catching other species, as well. Is anyone familiar with this resort, or area of the lake? The resort is located in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. (http://www.moorsresort.com/) I had planned on getting a guide on one of the days, but the money isn't gonna be there for that. They have boats for rent, so that's what I intend to do. What techniques would be most productive in this area and time of year? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Also, I believe a TN fishing license is valid on certain parts of the lake, but have no idea if this would cover the area I will be in. Can anyone confirm or deny that? Thanks again! ]]> Local Fishing jebtcop http://www.fishingtn.com/showthread.php?t=5230