Fishing Report

[GloryDaze]

Just returned from a trip from the Prongs to Bay Creek- Water level was 2.5 at Mountainview when we started and really low at Bay Creek when we wrapped it up. The bite was definitely on over the weekend-

We didn't catch anything real big, I think a 14" was the largest- Soft baits bouncing off the bottom in the riffles seemed to work pretty well. The hottest lure was a watermelon colored chomper used right a dusk until 20 minutes or so after dark.

I forgot my camera, but my buddy took some pics- if he sends them to me I might post one or 2 for you all.

[ColdWaterFshr]

Nice report. I just got back from the Jacks late last night - my family of 5 plus two other families. Had a great time, but lordy it was hot. I didn't want us to do a long float on Sunday, so I tried to shave off a couple miles by putting in at Harlow Ford (2.2 miles downstream of the Prongs). Chuck Tryon's book showed us the way on paper but the absence of street signs left us to guessing and so ended up on a rather treacherous jeep trail that took us to Ratcliff Ford. We floated there to Blue Spring on Sunday, and then Blue Spring to Rhymers yesterday. Caught half-dozen smallish smallies on poppers and pumpkinseed worms, but we didn't give it much effort. Spent more time swimming and fighting off heat-stroke. Water was beautifully clear and felt wonderful to get in. Kids got to see Jam-Up cave which was a real treat.

Chuck Tryon's book is a good one, but I'm sure its gotten a few people in trouble. Some of these roads have a high pucker factor if you arent in a 4x4. The road to Ratcliff Ford ain't for mini-vans.