Midstate fishing report: Water levels return to normal - The Tennessean
In an effort to report the most up-to-date information on fishing in the Midstate, The Tennessean has asked for contributions from several avid anglers. • Brian Carper guide service on Percy Priest: Finally, the water is almost back down to summer pool at 490 feet above sea level. The bass continue to bite in 10-20 feet of water on crank baits and June bug soft plastic worms and black/blue crawfish (1/4-ounce shaky heads and 5/16-ounce swing head jigs). During the majority of our trips last week we fished up-lake on ledges, drops and points. As for the crappie, they continue to bite around brush piles in 10-20 feet of water in mid-lake. Live minnows and Crappie Magnets have been the most productive. • On Old Hickory: With the gates open at the dam and the water flowing down from Cordell Hall, the water temperature is 66-69 degrees in the main channel. With the cooler water in the main channel, the deeper bite has slowed down a little. However, once you navigate outside of the main channel, the creeks and pockets are still at their normal temperatures in the 80s. Plum-colored plastic worms, black/blue crawfish and deep crank baits have been productive in 3-15 feet of water on... The Snow Spin 1-1/2-ounce and 2-ounce spinner baits with purple skirt and gold blade seem to be working best right now. Source: www.tennessean.com
