Jan 15, 2025
GOOD. Water stained; 54 degrees; 0.22 feet below pool. The recent cold blast has bunched up the shad and pretty much every predator fish is taking advantage of it. Otherwise the eater catfish are good from 10-50 feet on baited holes on Catfish Bubblegum, liver, worms, and punchbait. Drifting channels and deep flats where shad are schooled up can produce giants this time of year using fresh natural baits. Largemouth bass are good early and late on the edges but slow working baits in and under shad schools can really produce. As well as fishing deep structures. Watch points for schooling bass of all kinds early and late in the day. Crankbaits, jerkbaits, and swimbaits for schooling fish and creature baits on structure do well. Crappie have been fair but hit or miss depending on whether the spot has been drained already. And most have. With the cold weather please take extra precautions and wear life jackets. Most who go in the water this time of year won’t make it out. Report by Bradly with Bradley Guide Service. Hybrids are being caught in 21-42 feet on flats and drop-offs. Some can be caught trolling, however deadsticking has worked, as well as using a teasers, all can be found at Bradley’s Outdoor. Always wear your life jacket! Report by Mike Cason, Fishical Therapy.
