questions on dropping lake levels

[inshore]

a lot of the guys and girls on the forum would maybe have a idea as to what the fish do when they are pulling a lot of water. do the fish reposition in the lee of the current or will they become more aggressive and get in the current. will they pull off the cover or go deeper in the cover. will it affect the thermocline? will they move shallower or go deeper? what will the shad do move down or move into the coves. just wondering what your thoughts and experience tells you.

thanks

[fishinwrench]

My thoughts and experience tells me it doesn't matter. There truly isn't a programmed response to falling water. After a hard drop some fish (plenty) will remain shallow.

Fish on mainlake points SOMETIMES seem to react to the water movement but you can't always depend on it.

Today there seems to be more flys in my hallway than there is in the kitchen, even though there is NOTHING TO EAT in the hallway. Yesterday the flys were on the ceiling fans. Where are they likely to be tomorrow?

[Champ188]

The important thing is that as long as you shower tonight and don't die, the flies probably won't be on you.

[Champ188]

As far as fish behavior in falling water, I believe current is always a good thing. However, the dam at Table Rock is relatively small for such a big lake, and it really isn't capable of releasing enough water to create what I personally consider to be a significant current up in the lake. You might find some active bass on main-lake points when water is coming in from Beaver and running straight thru to an open Table Rock dam.

This time of year, 3/4-ounce football jigs would be my old-school way to locate these fish. Just be aware of the thermocline (probably 28-30 feet) and don't fish below it. Shaky heads in 1/4-ounce will also work if you have the patience, and so will drop shots.

Good luck.

[96 CHAMP]

Thanks for input that comes from many years of observation champ, I always like to read your format on subjects brought foward here on this forum, thanks again ?