The drop may be as little as a foot or as much as 5 to 6 feet or more.He cites an example while pointing to the depth finder. Erie may produce more tournament-quality, three- to five-pound fish on a daily basis. The lakes' quality largemouth population is overlooked while smallies grab all the headlines. Pickwick is also an excellent night fishing lake, and trips are available to take advantage of the nocturnal feeding habits of big smallmouth. I highly recommend Donald if you are looking for an enjoyable experience. The lake stretches from Pickwick Landing Dam to Wilson Dam.
Pickwick Lake Often called the best smallmouth bass fishery in the U.S., Pickwick Lake regularly produces smallies in the 2 to 3 lb range and it's not uncommon to catch 5 to 6 lb fish. The ledges are a common occurrence at Pickwick, and where some structure exists in addition to the drop-off the bass will gang up.”Stegall finds smallmouths like smaller baits. Pickwick Lake’s deep, main-lake structure will produce bass for August anglers who plan ahead. Many of these underwater humps are actually ancient Indian mounds that were on the landscape before the lake was impounded.To excavate these mounds, archaeologists dug trenches through the center of the mounds. “Several times I’ve caught a largemouth and smallmouth on the same lure, on the same cast — like one is trying to take it away from the other.To fish with Roger Stegall, call 662-423-3869, or visit Become the most informed Sportsman you know, with a membership to the Mississippi Sportsman Magazine and MS-Sportsman.com. Featuring Catch and Release Fishing for Trophy Smallmouth Bass. I can highly recommend him for a fishing guide.Captain Donald is a very personable and knowledgeable guide in the Lake Pickwick area. “I can feel the bottom really well, and a bite on a braided line is like a hammer falling on the bait.”Past the ledges, Stegall moves into the open water.Pickwick is full of underwater humps and mounds. Five and six pound brownfish are common, and provide the most thrilling jumps in fishing when they are hooked. Both black crappie and white crappie can be found throughout the lake. It continues to be one of the best locales in the country to catch trophy smallmouth bass. My No.
First, and foremost, he is a non smoker, is a gentleman, doesn’t cuss, quick with a laugh, and smile. That fish came from Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee.But as fall creeps into the state, Pickwick’s smallies set up shop in predictable locales.“In September, the secret to catching smallmouths is to work the ledges,” Stegall said as he cut the power to the Mercury motor and dropped the trolling motor on the Ranger Boat.
When this happens switch to a punch-bait and braided line to get to the bass.”Stegall also said largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass are often found in the same areas: It is not uncommon for him to catch the different fish on consecutive casts.“They may also be a little competitive,” he said.
EQUIPMENT: Mine and Yours I use what I sincerely believe to be the best, most useful and effective Let me be your next Pickwick Lake fishing guide when you want to catch a big smallmouth bass. The notion of Pickwick as a premier smallmouth lake remains embedded in the minds of most knowledgeable bass fishermen. So do I! During early spring, smallmouth move into tailwater areas in preparation for the spring spawn. In Spring, smallmouth bass with feed heavily on crayfish, and lures which mimic these freshwater crustaceans can be deadly.
Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama has always been one of the top Smallmouth Bass lakes in the country. He s a joy to be around and will work hard for a great catch. For over 30 years Donald has fished Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River below the dam targeting trophy smallmouth, largemouth, striped bass, catfish, and white bass. The world-record smallmouth weighed 11-pounds, 15 ounces — and has stood since 1955. Dale Hollow may boast more top-end smallmouth. A fat smallmouth comes to the boat for a moment of admiration and instant release.The bait is adjusted and resumes patrolling the water.“Then if I can’t get the bass to bite the Carolina rig, I’ll use the Strike King Series 5 or Series 6 crankbaits,” Stegall said. search specific specified spots stories tips topo waters After spawning they move out to deeper slackwater areas, adjacent to the swift currents in pursuit of forage. EQUIPMENT: Mine and Yours. He can be reached at hawkins2209@att.net. outboard.