Could we ask for more? Summer-like weather is here and conditions are excellent. A record number of RV’s filled the local parks. Dallas Johnson, operator of Ingram’s Marina was out Saturday morning taking pictures of "the most folks we have had in three years".
I talked to visitors from Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arizona – everyone fishing, fellowshipping and cooking out. What a way to live!!
For the first time this year, I was on the lake two times – Tuesday, March 10th after visiting anglers in Harvey Creek, Freeman Creek and Blount Creek – I decided to try my luck in Hammock Creek.
The Crappie we caught were all "slabs". On Thursday March 12th, Bruce Traylor and I took a nice catch fishing minnows in the pads. Crappie fishing has been good for some, not so good for others. Reports are coming in to both Whippoorwill and Ingram’s Marinas of Crappie being taken in shallow water, 2-3 feet in the lily pads, fishing 15 to 18 inches deep. Crappie fishing should remain strong for a month or more.
Bass fishing remains good. Some Bass have still remained around beds, however, most anglers are fishing post-spawn areas in deeper water. Reports of Bass weighing 6-8 lbs. coming in to both local marinas. Next week I will give you more on the upcoming Bass Tournaments in the near future.
Catfish is still being taken and reports of good numbers coming in. Ronnie Baggett and wife reported a nice catch off his dock. The best bait is still prepared catfish bait and worms, fishing on the bottom.
With warmer water, Bream are beginning to be active with some good catches being reported fishing in 6-8 feet of water, using crickets and worms. No reports on Shellcrackers, however, I’m sure reports will start coming in soon. The water condition: is level stable, stained-clearing, water temperatures 65 – 70 degrees.
Hope to see you soon! Until next week, "Tight lines, Good fishing"!
Wayne Dudley
"Captain D"
(850) 508-4308
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