Arkansas Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Bull Shoals 11/13/05:

Dam area to Lead Hill: The deep bite is becoming more dominate in the dam area of the lake. Look for schools of shad being “Herded” into pockets by schools of Kentuckies, fish these areas with white spoons, drop shot or needle worms and grubs. Bigger fish are on the bottom in deeper water near points and roll offs; Jewel 7/16 oz. spider jigs, 5/8 and ¾ oz. football jigs all in PB&J or green pumpkin / green flash with matching jig trailers as well as Carolina rigged French fries and finesse worms will all catch better quality smallmouth from 20’ – 35’ deep.

Lead Hill to Power site: The upper end of the lake has gotten a lot more active over the past week, Jewel lavender shad spinnerbaits, keel banger buzz baits, wiggle warts, and Lucky Craft RC 1.5 7 BDS 4 have all been taking fish. Look for windy transition banks where big rock breaks down to pea gravel and you have a sharp depth change to hold several fish; any bait in the area will be a big plus.