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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Catching Up

Wheeler Lake - Browns Ferry and Indian Creek

Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Air Temperature: 32 - 60 degrees during trip
Water Temperature:
Lake Level: 552.36 
Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy. Winds East South East- 12 MPH.

I was thinking about my friend Cameron a few weeks back and gave him a shout to see if he wanted to fish.  It's probably been 2-3 years since we've had a chance to get together.  He was all in and drove down from TN to fish.

We started the day trying to catch stripped bass at the nuclear plant, but temperatures were warming quick and strong current + strong winds in the same direction made in impossible to stay in position.  We gave it all we could up until lunch, but had to give in due to the tough wind and water.  We caught one bass and a couple cats.  I did manage to catch one nice flathead.  

After lunch, we decided to completely change it up and try out some new water.  We trailered to boat to Triana and launched at Indian Creek.  I had never been there before, but had heard it might be a good spot for crappie.

Crappie fishing was slow with mixed luck between minnows and jigs.  We caught 4 keepers but had a great time doing it and it was excellent to catch up.  We will definitely need to do it again sooner next time.  






Sunday, February 6, 2022

Lookin' Good In Stripes

Wheeler Lake - Browns Ferry

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Air Temperature: 28 - 47 degrees during trip
Water Temperature:
Lake Level: 552.57 
Weather Conditions: Sunny. Winds North West- 3-10 MPH.

I made a last minute decision to head out solo this morning.  I also wanted to see if I could take what Kevin had taught me about fishing for stripped bass and apply it on my own.  

I headed out and did exactly what we've done the past couple times.  I definitely wish I had a spot lock trolling motor.  I'm able to fish, but it is a much bigger struggle to hold position without the spot lock.

I had a great morning.  I caught 5 strippers and 2 cats.  Two of the bass were very nice and fought insanely hard.  I was glad to see I could apply what I'd been learning.