Dale Hollow 1-27-08

[Pointer 78]

My first time on Dale Hollow today. It's as many of you described, it's one of the prettiest bodies of water in the South. John and I launched at daybreak and we headed North. Not alot to report. Fish were caught in depths ranging from 10-25 ft using jigs and float-n-flies. No real size to any of them. The only people on the lake catching fish of any real size were using shiners. We watched one fella land a solid 5 lber on'em. The warmest water we found was 46 degrees. I'd never fished a lake where you can see your lure 20 feet down. Fishing with a 10 foot pole was difficult at first but I slowly got the gist of it. Thanks John for an enjoyable day.

 

[PaperGod]

I meant to tell you to bring an ultra light up there too with a couple of small spinners - the rainbows will slam 'em when the bass fishing is tough.

Glad you bagged a few,

PG

 

[polo-dog]

Dale Hollow is beautiful. I haven't been there in more than 30 years but I need to get back there sometime. It is deep and clear, like you said. I had a tackle box that went to the bottom when a john boat flipped over in 15-20 feet and I dove down later, found it and salvaged everything. I've not been in water like that other than in the keys for clarity.

 

[bent rod]

Good report. That is cool that you went somewhere new, tried something new and were successful. I went there one time, it is a beautiful lake, I caught only rainbows on a 3 inch grub, but they were fun and fat.

 

[fishinvol]

I love Dale Hollow !! My last trip up there was October 06 and I caught a 5lb largemouth in 20 foot of water on a pop-r!! Night fishing in the summer is outstanding too! Glad to hear you had some success.

 

[Fishin Fool]

At least you got to go! I've always wanted to check it out. Thanks for the report!