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Old Hickory Lake Guide Service Fishing Report- 04/18/2016- 04/26/2016

Posted by ian on April 26, 2016

  

Fishing on Old Hickory has remained good for both bass and crappie over the last week or so with really good numbers and quality. Both species have headed to the banks for their annual rituals and are up shallow for the catching.  With the full moon last week I think the biggest push of fish have hit the banks and there are lots of fish on bed right now.  We are starting to see more and more empty beds with just the males up guarding and have been catching more and more post spawn fish.  The weather over the last week or so has been ideal and looking at next week the stable weather will only help. Water temps are pretty similar throughout the lake right now ranging in the low 70’s with water clarity varying depending on your location.

 When bass fishing we have been targeting shallow rocky flat areas with crankbaits, spinnerbaits, wobbleheads and rattle traps producing well with some wind and the trusty shakey head when theres not. This time of year I will also focus on lead in banks/areas catching both pre and post spawn fish using primarily jigs and t-rigged creature baits. If you can find that bank/area the fish are using to travel to and from an area, you have found a spot that will replenish each day. Flipping wood has also produced some quality fish, as it typically does this time of year, with the Strike King Rodent doing most of the damage.

 The good crappie bite is finally here and the crappies are making a good showing! We have been focusing on brush piles and stake beds in 4-9 fow with 1/16^th and 1/8^th oz jigs producing best. We have been experimenting with some Strike King baits over the last several weeks and found the Joker and Slabalicious to be awesome baits!!! Our top color for the two have been blue/white and popsicle.  Typical crappie colors have been productive along with the two including white, white/chartruse. Chartruse, blue/white, blue/chartruse and motor oil. If you have been waiting on the crappie bite to get here, it time to hit the lake!!!

 Here at OHGS we use brand new high end fishing equipment from Denali Rods, Lews reels, Vicious Line, Fish Terror Baits, Strike King, Eco Pro Tungsten and other top of the line equipment. I am a United States Coast Guard licensed captain and 100% dedicated to making your trip the trip of a lifetime.