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Old Hickory Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 1, 2025

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Trenton Webb

Gold Ambassador

5/22/24

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
Shad
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°

They are on bait. Don’t waste time combing the ledges yet, we are still a few weeks out. Head shallow and cover water. If they are there you will find them.

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Strike King KVD Sexy Dawg Jr Topwater Sexy Shad / 3 3/4"

Out of Stock

Sufix 832 Braid 40lb / Low-Vis Green / 150 Yards

$16.99

Ryan Arrington

Bronze Ambassador

6/4/23

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Rip Rap
Water Temperature
82°

Fishing shallow rocks and rip/rap and shade lines with white frog. Bite started to heat up when the air temperature was peaking.

Hotbait

Jackall Kaera Frog White / 2 1/4"

$11.99

Trenton Webb

Gold Ambassador

5/19/23

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Swimbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
75°

Found a decent bite in and around the ledges of flats. Beware catfish love this as well. You will have to cover a ton of water to find fish that will commit, but patience is key. Retrieve at a moderate pace and prepare to be pummeled.

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SPRO KGB Chad Shad 180 Glide Bait Threadfin / 7"

$59.99

SPRO KGB Chad Shad 180 Glide Bait Gizzard Shad / 7"

$59.99

Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 17lb / 200 Yards

$31.99

Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel Right / 6.2:1

$269.99

St. Croix Victory Casting Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast - The Marshal

$210.00

Omnia Community Member

Bronze Ambassador

5/16/24

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Topwater Popping
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°

Was retrieving it by slow reeling and popping evrry few seconds after i switched to topwater because the cicadas landed on the water and got popped by some bass

Hotbait

Shimano SLX 150 A Casting Reel Right / 7.2:1

$99.99

Rebel Pop-R Silver/Black / 2 1/2"

$7.99

Mike Sawyer

Gold Ambassador

6/6/23

Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad

Went to Old Hickory lake at the Drakes creek area Near the marina and caught a couple Tuesday morning. Caught both in lay downs about 50 feet apart.

Troy

Bronze Ambassador

6/8/22

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Points

LOTS OF RAIN EARLY JUNE IN MID TENN. SHAKY HEAD PRESENTATION WAS THE TRICK ON POINTS NEAR CREEK CHANNEL. STRIKE WAS HARDLY FELT. BASS PICKING UP WORN AND RUNNING WITH IT! HANG ON!

Trenton Webb

Gold Ambassador

5/3/23

Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°

Wind has been unrelenting but not crazy. This has the small jaws pushed up off of main lake points. You will have to run and gun until you find them, but it will be worth the gas money if you find the right ones. The water clarity has dinged a bit, but this has seemingly enhanced the bite. A secondary pattern and a reliable way to catch numbers of largies is running docks. When you find them with the moving baits, it will pay off to circle back with something slow (wacky rig, shakey head, drop shot, Ned rig).