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Reelfoot Lake Fishing Report for: Not much has changed this week. Jackie did have a good day catfishing Monday, bringing in 115 pounds of fish, but he said it's been hit and miss. He also had a good day bluegill fishing Tuesday bringing in 50. But once again, he said that it's been good one day then slow the next. Wednesday didn't do much good on either one. Not much to report, besides the heat, but here it is: Catfish- Catfishing has been fair to good. Some nice catches like mentioned above have been brought in and will be brought in all summer long. They just aren't consistent. One day they bite like crazy, then the next day provide mediocre results. Cats still provide the best fishing this time of year. For catfishing, Jackie uses 17 lb. test and a three way swivel for his bottom fishing rig. The line from the swivel to the sinker should be about 16 inches and the line to the hook should be about a foot long. To have your best chance at catfish, try one pole fishing on the bottom (as mentioned above) and one fishing with a bobber, keeping your bait 3-4 inches off the bottom. Once you establish which one is working better, then switch the other over. Nightcrawlers and stinkbait usually work equally well. At Reelfoot, the stinkbait mentioned comes in the form of a dip (big jar full of bait). You then take a catfish lure that comes in the form of a small tube with holes and a sponge covered treble hook on the end. You dip the lure in the bait to cover it. Get a stick before you leave the bank and use the stick to poke the lure down in the bait, so you don't get it on your hands, pliers, etc. It also helps to dry the bait before redipping. Just make sure and use something to dry it that you won't need for anything else, because this stuff really stinks. One other trick is to drop the lure in the lake and swirl it around for a second to kind of set the bait. That way it will stay on better. Also, try to lob the bait out gently to help keep as much of the stinkin stuff on there as possible. Then just sit back and wait. If you haven't gotten any action in 20-30 minutes, move on to another spot. Anchoring the boat is recommended. Crappie- Not many reports from Crappie anglers, which means that Crappie fishing is slow. Bass- Not hardly anybody chasing bass lately. But if you're going to try them, go early or late in the day. Spinnerbaits or topwater would be safe bets for lures. Bluegill-Fair. They have been bringing in a few good catches. Actually, more than would be expected this time of year. But, it's still just considered fair. Crickets are the top bait. Yellow Bass- This continues to be one of the worst years for yellow bass in recent history. Don't really have an explanation, but it's slow. For more details on what works best for any of these species, check last week's report. Most of it still applies.
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