Arkansas Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Bull Shoals 09/28/06

Dam area to Lead Hill: The fish are slowly moving into their fall locations in the dam area and are in the tougher transition phase. Look for Smallmouth to be holding tight to the bottom in 25’ – 35’ of water on pea gravel points and flats, Jewel spider and football jigs in PB&J have been very effective.

Kentuckies have been suspending below schools of shad near bluff ends and off the ends of pea gravel points, spoons and Chomper drop shot worms are working well. Largemouth have been much shallower; look for them to be 15’ deep or less and can be caught on crankbaits, spinnerbaits or top water early and on Eakins jigs later in the day near cover.

Lead Hill to Power site: The upper portions of major creek arms has some of the best water color on the lake, this has allowed the fish to move shallower and feed on shad that have moved into the highly oxygenated water. Throw Jewel Lavender Shad spinnerbaits, Lucky Craft RC 1.5 or 2.5 crankbaits and Sammy top waters in and around the schools of shad.

Another great method to pick up a big fish is to pitch either an Eakins jig or a Chompers Super Salty Sinker to any piece of cover you find in the backs of these creeks, let the bait sit on the bottom for a while before moving it as many times the fish will swim over a pick it up.