Cold Weather Fishing

[bradthefisherman]

Thought I'd report on my bait search. As I have scouted around Holiday Island and Eureka I haven't located the shad yet. I went to Lake Leatherwood and the little boat ramp and the docks weren't productive. I didn't even see any bluegill under the docks.

I have checked Leatherwood creek as it flows into Lake Leatherwood and as it flows into Eureka Springs and haven't seen any shad holding up in the deeper pools. I attempted to scout Black Bass lake in Eureka but the road was still way too icy for my vehicle to attempt, I thought there might be some bluegill in the lake that might be easy to catch on my ultra-light tackle with some meal worms. I plan to go back tomorrow after the snow melts a little more.

This morning I tried the ramp, the point, and the old bridge pier at Holiday Island and didn't find em. Maybe after a day of sun they will run back into that cove. I plan to try again tomorrow morning or afternoon.

The search continues, I have six days left, I hope to fish by Thursday or Friday.

I may also try the Beaver Dam site on the river side.

Thanks for all the info and tips!

[Bass Ivy]

Catching Shad with a throw net is hard to do around here at any time of the year.