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The Old Fishing Hole – Best place to catch Catfish

July 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

I’m going to tell you of a great place to go catfishing if you live in Middle Tennessee, say Spring Hill, TN, this place is about 110 miles but worth every minute of it

The Old Fishing Hole – June is “BLUEGILL TIME”

June 18, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Bluegill may be a small fish but it can fight like a big fish, not as much meat as a big fish but what there is, is worth the great taste that this small fish has. Some fishermen

Crappie fishing at night with underwater fishing lights

June 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Crappie night fishing – When you go fishing at night there’s a special solitude and quietness that is so much different then fishing during the day. and the best thing is that the big slab crappie are always out feeding at night. You can still catch crappie in the hot mid to late summer if [...]

The Old Fishing Hole – Catch and Release

July 15, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Smallmouth bass from Center Hill Lake Now that summer is here, water temperatures have climbed into the 80′s in most area lakes. Warmer water temps. provide less oxygen and fish held in a livewell can become stressed very quickly. During the heat of summer, proper care and handling of released fish is essential to ensure [...]

The Old Fishing Hole – SHELLCRACKERS

June 17, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Bluegill and Redear May through early June is the time to mark your calendar for shellcracker (redear) fishing. These colorful sunfish move to the shallows during this time to spawn making them easy targets for you baits. Fishing for them can lead to some fast action and loads of fun for anglers of all ages. [...]

The Old Fishing Hole – In Search of Monster Crappie

May 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Larger baits for huge slab crappie I just returned from a great fishing trip on Kentucky Lake where I attended a writers conference hosted by Jim Duckworth. It’s an annual event where I have the opportunity to fish with some expert fisherman and outdoor writers. We all get to try and evaluate new products and [...]

The Old Fishing Hole – Crankbaits for Spring Bass

April 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Warmer spring weather has anglers in hot pursuit of bass and crappie throughout the mid-state. As temperatures have begun to rise the fishing is also beginning to heat up. Water temps. have moved into the mid 50′s now in area lakes and we have transitioned from winter into a spring pre-spawn fishing pattern. Whether you’re [...]

The Old Fishing Hole – Crappie concentrate in shallow water in the spring

March 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Spring will soon be here and so will springtime crappie fishing. As water temperatures begin to rise, crappie will start their migration from deep water to shallow spawning areas. Spring is much anticipated by crappie anglers as fish will concentrate in shallow water to spawn. This may be the best time of the year for [...]

The Old Fishing Hole – New State Record Spotted Bass

February 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Guide Jim Duckworth with a spotted bass The spotted bass is a black bass that looks very similar to the largemouth bass. This bass is also known as a spot, Kentucky bass, or Kentucky spotted bass. They are found in streams and reservoirs in Tennessee and throughout the southern states. Spotted bass are often mistaken [...]

The Old Fishing Hole – Winter Sauger

February 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Sauger caught on the Cumberland River The sauger is a member of the perch family and resembles its close relative the walleye. Saugers however are smaller and are more typical of rivers whereas walleyes are more common in lakes and reservoirs. Both have very sharp needle like teeth and exhibit the characteristic eyes with milky [...]

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