Nauticman, Upper Nickajack, Smallmouth Bass, 9/30/09, My Son FirstLight

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Pete Jr. and I fished from 5-7:45. We had a very good evening. The flow was 72,500 cfs and the water temp. was 72. The length and weight of the fish are described in the pictures. <br /><br />The biggest smallie, the 4.75 pounder was caught on a DD22 in 15 ft. of water from a natural rock shoreline. A big catfish also hit the DD22 in the same area, but pulled off (lots of slime on the line). All the other fish were caught on rip-rap with spinner baits, Gitzits and jig/pigs. Several smaller smallies and spots and a redeye were also caught.<br /><br />A couple of interesting fish were the 17.5 in. meanmouth and the genetically disturbed smallie. The meanmouth had some faint markings like a spotted bass, but a smooth . The strange smallie was very short for its weight, but fought very hard.<br /><br />All fish were released.