by Capt. Robert Eidson
Lineside fishing is fair. The rain we have had the last few weeks has stained the lake from Little River to the dam. The north end of the lake is stained to muddy, but is still holding a ton of fish, mostly white bass and small hybrids. These fish will not hit live bait, but they will take a spoon as fast as you drop it down to them. Look for these fish north of Galts Ferry. Midlake is where you want to be if you are looking for stripers. Bartow Carver to the dam is the place to be for stripers and bigger schools of hybrids. These fish are not eating live bait either. I have had my best luck midlake pulling u-rigs the last few times out. These fish have moved out of the river channel and up on the edge of it. Look for these fish to be in water 20- 40 feet deep. I look for the live bait bite to start any day now and I think heading to the lake without it could be a big mistake. This time of the year you need to be open minded on your techniques. Topwater, trolling, spooning and live bait can all work this time of year, but what worked yesterday may not work tomorrow. Take the kitchen sink with you when heading out to the pond this time of year.
I think striper fishing is only a few days away from busting wide open and the topwater bite is just around the corner too. I still have a few days open for January. Give me a call and lets go fishing….. 770 827-6282. And remember a TRIP WITH FIRST BITE GUIDE SERVICE makes a GREAT gift.
FORECAST BY: Capt. Robert Eidson
First Bite Guide Service
770-827-6282
eidson6260@att.net
www.firstbiteguideservice.com