by Steve McCadams
www.stevemccadams.com
Report for December 4th, 2000
This week's fishing report around the Paris Landing area of
Kentucky Lake, located near Paris, TN., indicates improvement over last
week, especially for crappie anglers. Stable weather has returned and
temperatures have rebounded back to normal or above normal in some
instances. However, a slight cooling trend is in the making which will
suit the waterfowlers just fine but may curtail fishing somewhat.
Observed lake elevation was 355.3. That's up several inches over
last week in the aftermath of some rainfall throughout the region. Look
for lake levels to begin falling slightly this week as TVA draws
Kentucky reservoir back down hear summer pool elevation of 354.
Surface temperatures were in the 44 to 48 degree range during the
day but slightly cooler at night as the mercury dipped into the low 30's
throughout the week.
Crappie anglers are finding fish on the deep ledges in the 18 to
25 foot depths. Jigs are producing but so are live minnow presentations
on the double hook bottom bumping rigs. Color combinations that are
working best seem to be red/chartreuse, chartreuse/blue,
black/chartreuse and some lime green sporting metal flake within the
skirts.
The rising lake levels also stimulated some action for anglers
working the deeper manmade fish attractors such as brush piles and stake
beds. The 9 to 14 foot range was producing some decent fish as angler
vertical fished jigs right down in the structure.
Action for crappie anglers should hold up well this next week,
barring any windy days that prohibit anglers from working the open water
areas.
Not much to report from bass anglers as action was slow with a few
smallmouth being taken as anglers work the deep ledges with light tackle
such as leadhead grubs, Roadrunners, etc...
Sauger action should begin to improve further south on the river
in the next few weeks as well.
Remember to dress warm when winter fishing and realize your
limitation during this season.
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Steve McCadams
is a professional hunting and fishing guide
here in the
Paris Landing area and host of The Outdoor Channel's
television series IN-PURSUIT.
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