Chickamauga_03-08-07

[DirkV]

Decided to take the day off and take the old-man fishing. After seeing all the crappie reports, I had to try it. We only managed 3 crappie and lost count of the yellow stripe. Tied on a rattle trap and caught 3 bass within 15 minutes. All were in less than 4 feet of water. Caught a small spot and several bream on the bluffs.
That was it except for a few drum and a beautiful day on the water.

 

[jason]

Dirk, did you happen to take note of the water temperature where you caught the bass?

 

[DirkV]

I did not look while in that cove. Surface temp was 54 F around Island Cove Marina, so I would guess a little warmer.

The bass acted lethargic, did not want to jump. They did want to eat, the second fish had the rattle trap almost down his throat.

 

[polo-dog]

DV, nice looking fish. I was hoping that the bass were starting to move shallower. 54 degrees is perfect in my thinking.