Matthew Mattingly
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29 Years old, from a small town with three stops signs and a general store. Guy from a small town with big dreams. Currently fishing the Bassmaster Opens on the Pro side and nearly everything local I have time for. Avid bowhunter, occasional runner, and just love to laugh.
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Fishing Reports (10)
About Matthew Mattingly
Hometown
KY
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Matthew Mattingly's Fishing Reports
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FallSpecies:
Spotted BassStructure:
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Hard Topwater (Walking)Products Associated With This Report
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Pre-SpawnSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
PointsForage:
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SpinnerbaitsFrom Feb-April is a great time for a spinnerbait on Green River. The fish are in pre-spawn, the water is warming, has a slight stain, levels fluctuate and the largemouth move with it. Focus on points moving into spawning areas...
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Reported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 21, 2021
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FallSpecies:
Striped BassStructure:
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Hard Topwater (Walking)Cherokee is loaded with huge Stripers and Hybrids and fall is a great time of year to catch them using conventional bass tackle. Focus on looking at main lake points and islands around creek mouths. I have had the best...
Read MoreReported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 21, 2021
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SummerSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
LedgesForage:
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Football JigsSummer on Green River from May -August can be a great time to fish the ledges in the morning and night times. The mid lake area from Holmes Bend to Lone Valley traditionally have the most ledges to offer. Start...
Read MoreReported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 19, 2021
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SummerSpecies:
TroutStructure:
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Inline SpinnersTrout fishing below Wolf Creek dam with a inline spinner is an absolute ball. 50+ fish is not uncommon., check the TVA schedule for generation schedule, less generation the better! The river offers lots of boulders, rock piles, current breaks...
Read MoreReported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 19, 2021
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FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
DocksForage:
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Swim JigsWent to Chickamauga expecting a froggin and flippin beatdown, but tough fall conditions, bass chasing shad and 6 hours of no bites determined otherwise. Grabbed a swimjig and the outside clumps of grass in front of mats and marina docks....
Read MoreReported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 19, 2021
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
ShadForage:
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Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')Follow the shad. Green river is chock full of baitfish. The bait fish start to move to main lake flats in 3-10ft of water as well as backs of the pockets. Cover water until you start seeing baitfish. The baitfish...
Read MoreReported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 14, 2021
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersForage:
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Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)Smallmouth are starting to get active as the water temperature goes down. Early fall, main lake points, and boulders, rock veins are all key areas to concentrate on. Fluke style baits in white, chartreuse and bubblegum have all been hot...
Read MoreReported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 14, 2021
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Largemouth BassStructure:
LaydownsForage:
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Buzz BaitsFall is a tough time of year on these highland reservoirs. To counter that and have a good day you need to cover water and find the active fish. One of the best lures to do that is a simple...
Read MoreReported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 14, 2021
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Season:
FallSpecies:
Smallmouth BassStructure:
BouldersForage:
ShadTechnique:
Hard Topwater (Walking)Start with a walking top water in the morning. Look for first and secondary points going into creek arms that have bigger rocks and boulders for smallmouth to hide under. If topwater isn’t working or lake is really calm switch...
Read MoreReported by Matthew Mattingly
on Oct 14, 2021
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