Greers Ferry Fishing Report 7/02/08

[Cody Smith]

Greers Ferry is currently at 473 feet and is constantly falling at a rate of 4 - 6 inches per day. Water temperatures are almost a constant 84 degrees and have been for a few weeks now. The reservoir remain's off color from normal and clearing daily depending on wind and traffic. Campgrounds are reopening and we are seeing more weekend traffic than anytime this summer. During the week it has been very nice with a little wind and surfacing fish most days. It seems the hybrids are making a longer appearance in the evening hours rather than the morning session. We have been doing good and picking off up to 20 per school, along with some white's when they are participating. Spoons, Spooks, and other minnow imitation's will work as long as you can make longer casts to the schools without getting too close. However, one minute they can be 100 yards away and the next there is another bunch of them under the boat. The largemouth bite has picked up on secondary banks, points and some deeper channel swings. Jig and chunk trailers are definately the way to go during periods of sun and traffic. The smallies are hanging deeper on the ledges around points and some type of cover. I have personally caught the spots in as little as 6 feet of water out to 40 feet. They are still a little scattered but seem to be getting into tighter groups as the bait fish begin to move on out. Catfish are still spawning and there should be a good surge in feeding after there done. Look for the transition zones between main channels and spawning areas with cover and baitfish. Good Luck and Be carefull this holiday weekend~ Cody S. Smith / TrouTTroller Guide Service, smittyc888@hotmail.com