Above Bennett?

[XP 590]

Anybody have any experience chasing smallies above Bennett?  I'm going solo in my kayak Saturday from Cat Hollow down to the Bennett access.  I know the water is a little low but it looks like there are some holes up there.  Worst case scenario:  I spend a beautiful October afternoon in the mid 70's on the river.  Can't be bad.  

[snagged in outlet 3]

I did about 25 years ago and we did well.  That's the best I got for ya.

[fishinwrench]

It's my impression that everyone concentrates on the longer/deeper pools, but I always do better on that stretch by concentrating on the easily overlooked little hiding spots.   Basically if there is a spot where you can't see the bottom, even if the spot is no bigger than your kitchen sink and no deeper than 2 feet, you should fish it.  

A 15-16 incher is about as good as it gets up there, so if you catch a few in that size range you can be assured that you're doing the right thing. 

[Gavin]

Think I'd do Moon Valley to Cat Hollow, or Moon Valley to Bennett instead. The mile above Bennett doesn't seem to hold many fish.

 

 

 

[podum]

4 hours ago, Gavin said:

Think I'd do Moon Valley to Cat Hollow, or Moon Valley to Bennett instead. The mile above Bennett doesn't seem to hold many fish.

 

 

 

This....

[oneshot]

Caught many Goggle Eye above Cat Hollow.

oneshot

[XP 590]

Thanks for all the input.  I'll let you know how the trip goes