Punisher Lures :: Fishing Lures, Bass Jigs, Hair Jigs, Spinnerbaits & More!

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You'll notice a consistant theme in this report...stay close to the main body near grassy river channel points. Due to a lot of pulling on the lake and the lack of rain this season, the water level is low and fish are staying close to these points near creeks. Typically in the fall we get a good amount of rain that washes plankton and other sources of food for the forage into the creeks. Smallmouth are lazy. Instead of chasing their meals in and out of the creeks they stage at these points and wait for them to pass while heading into the creeks or back out to the main river channel. This hasn't been a typical season, but your best chance of landing a bronze beast will still be around these points and off steep banks near these points in 30-40 feet of water...

What's working? Carolina rig with tubes at 30-40 feet later in the day in clear conditions. On cloudy days throw topwater baits like a Chug Bug or Zara Spooks early in the morning until 9:30am - 10:00am. Remember, the water level is low, so fish are still staying close to those points, and watch the water temperature this week! The bottom is gonna drop out and it's getting real close to Float n' Fly weather!

Stephen Headrick a.k.a. "The Smallmouth Guru"

For a complete report on fishing Dale Hollow Lake and hot spot maps, visit www.DaleHollowFishing.com.