Old Hickory Lake
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Season
Old Hickory Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Shakey Heads4
- Football Jigs3
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')3
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)2
- Texas Rigs (Worming)2
Largemouth Bass29 Reports
Smallmouth Bass3 Reports
Catfish2 Reports
Spotted Bass1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
88°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Shad
Forage
Shad
When the wind kicks up I have been finding a spinner bait to be a great search tool when they are not schooling. Creek channels and main lake rip rap banks with grass have been producing solid numbers of fish. If I encounter short strikes I will drop shot or fluke for them.
Species
Catfish
Season
Summer
Technique
Soft Jerkbaits
Structure
Pilings
Was fishing for smallies and tossed a fluke under a bridge. He nailed it when it hit the water. Missed him the first time and threw it right back in the same spot. He put up a heck of a fight on an ultra light rod and an Ark Gravity BFS reel. Didn’t see that in the list of gear to select though. Good reels for the price. Fluke action is where it’s at this time of year! Also caught a few smallies as well.
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