Arkansas Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Bull Shoals 10/15/05:

Dam area to Lead Hill: The better fish weighed in at the Heartland Buddy championship were caught in this area of the lake fishing a Jewel 5/8 oz. football jig in PB&J or green pumpkin / green flash, either one with a 5” green pumpkin jig trailer. Most of these fish came on deep pea gravel flats and roll offs in 15’ – 25’ of water and they would hit the bait as it was falling either after it had been hopped or as it was falling down a drop.

Lead Hill to Power site: Early and late there is a good top water bite off main lake and secondary points, watch for surfacing fish and make long casts with a Sammy, spook or spittin’ image. Later in the day a Jewel 5/16 oz. spider jig or a small tube fished on points mixed with pea gravel and chunk rock will produce several bites. Drag the baits on the bottom paying close attention to any areas with wood or larger rock cover; these spots will hold most of the fish.