04-12-2017, 09:00 AM
Walked the banks between Shady Groove and the Bridge as well as some of the banks of the small lake via the tunnel. Tons of panfish everywhere plus Crappie hanging just off the banks in 5-6 feet water. Used rattle traps, and some small Carolina rigged worms. Action with the bass picked up using darker jigs with a brown trailer. But, caught the biggest bass of the day walking back with a light colored shad I picked up from Soddy tackle - cast it about ten times walking near the shoreline in and around rocks etc. Had several bumps before landing. Great fishing but the pan fish were going after everything I cast it seemed like. Saw plenty of bass running the banks - probably checking out possible beds. Spring has sprung!