Arkansas Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Bull Shoals 08/20/06

Fishing report for BULL SHOALS LAKE home of the record Largemouth Bass.
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Hi Folks! This is Ron Schneider with this week’s fishing report.

Both lakes have dropped slightly again this week, water temperature is in the mid to upper 80’s.

On Bull Shoals, the bite is still slow. There is some early morning top water Bass action towards the back of major creek arms. Best baits are smaller ones like Pop-R’s, Spit’N Image, Zara Spook Jr, or Chug Bugs. Otherwise try around brush piles in the 28’ to 38’ of water. For Kentucky Bass try a little deeper at 45’ to 55’, with fish just off the bottom. Try jigging spoons, drop shot rigs, or live Shiners.

Walleye action has been good. Try long line trolling with lead core line pulling Hot-N-Tots or Rip Shads. Best depth is 28’ to 34’. Also working well is slow trolling with bottom bouncers and Crawler or Leech rigs. The best time seems to be 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM .

Until next week, this is Ron Schneider wishing you Peace and good fishing!

Report #2

Water temperature in the Theodosia area is in the upper 80's and the water's stained.

Walleye were the most active this past week. Main lake channel swing points and humps were the best places to fish. Look for these walleye in 35-45 feet of water. Troll worm harnesses or crankbaits to catch these walleye.

Bass are deep and shallow. On windy days fish points with a Carolina rig or a spinnerbait , throw jerkbaits and lipless crankbaits on flats , or fish main lake points with a tube, grub , or a worm 20- 40ft.

Crappie are schooled along channel edges or suspended around brush. Live minnows are hard to beat but you can cover more water with crankbaits and jigs.

Catfish are being caught on trotlines set in deep coves and along river channel banks. Set your lines near the thermocline and use a variety of baits.

Remember to keep only what you can eat and release the rest for another day. Rick Culver of Wilderness Trail does the research for this report and the writing of this report. For more information call Rick or Sue Culver at Wilderness Trail at 870-445-2703, e-mail us at wtrail@bullshoals.net or check out our web site at www.wildernesstrail.com

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