Barren River Lake
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CatfishTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonWinterStructureLedgesWarm winter day with air temps in the 50's, with the lake drawn down its a great time to walk the flats and cast live bait out into the channel.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBrush PilesWell wasn’t much happening. This little guy hit a blade bait and not another bite after about 4 hours. One bite and one in the yak. Weather was nice for the last two days but still dealing with cold nights. Some near freezing still. Hoping the next few weeks get better. Water temp was around 54 degrees. Getting there slowly but surely.
Conner E.Bronze AmbassadorSpecies
CrappieTechniqueCrappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureStanding TimberFallen timber all across rock wall. Crappie 5-10”. Found about 4-7’ deep in murky water.
Gaje AyresBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRiver ChannelsMost fish were caught on channel swings leading into spawning areas fishing 12 to 22 feet of water. Bite was subtle after a major cold front pushed through. Water temps were 52 to 55 degrees in areas we fished. We also caught a couple fish on a Rapala DT-10 Green Gizzard Shad crank bait.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonFallStructureLaydowns
The fall transition was in effect, with fish scattered and junk fishing was the game of the day. We found most fishing in higher oxygen areas mid-lake, where there was still some stain in the water. The morning bite was slower-moving top waters, then we found bass pitching into structure. Later in the afternoon, fish were on points and were targeted with minnows, crank baits, and swim baits.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesCrappieTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
New to fishing so the 12 1/2" crappie has been my largest one so far.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFootball JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints
The cold front we have had seems to have knocked fish back a little. Only seen two fish up on the bed and very few cruising. Backed off and started fishing spawning flats and shallows points with a Swing Head to combat that. Reeling it just along the bottom bumping the pea gravel rocks.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructurePoints
Tungsten 3/16 worm weight on Floricarbon 12 lb line..7'6" Bass Pro Johnny Morris carbon rod reel combo..#2 Mustad Worm hook...
