Norfork - Red bank Fishing Report 12/22/17

[Ham]

Water Temp 51.5 to 52 degrees. Water had a lot more stain than the areas of BSL that I have been fishing. It was breezy. Air temp started at 52 and dropped throughout the day. It was 45 degrees when I had to bail. Rain started at 10 am or so and never completely stopped. It was raining pretty hard for a while. 

A smarter version of me would have worn a coat or st least one more layer.

My struggles with baitcasters continue. I did manage to get A 17 inch largemouth bass on a Megabass 110 Plus 1. I fished multiple JB's. Multiple Warts in 4 different locations. Spinnerbait. I caught the one bait I got with a baitcaster. 

Fortunately, I can fish with spinning rods as well. I also got to Long Pole some crappie which I dearly love. 

swim baits, Ned Rig, and Drop Shot. 

Bobby Garland Baby Shad on 1/16 and 1/24 oz Jig heads for the crappie. 

I caught my Third ever Lake Norfork walleye today. Ned rig. I would have been fine if more walleye would have eaten a Jerk Bait. 

I had a social obligation so I had to quit at 3 PM. I left them biting. I finished with 24 all together. 

Pretty sure that it was my last fishing trip of the year. 😢

Fair Warning: Run on the Channel side of the lake. The flat side has Full Size trees randomly scattered about. Left overs from the Spring flood. Gonna suck if you hit one. 

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[Johnsfolly]

Ham - congrats on the walleye! Sorry that your season is likely over for the year. As with all fishing endeavors there is always the next bend in the river, another part of the lake, the next trip, and always next year. I hope that you and your family have a great holiday and you have good fishing in 2018!

[Ham]

I caught quite a few Spotted Bass. Including this one on the third cast of the day 

[Ham]

17 1/4 inch walleye. A great "eater" if it was legal to keep. 

[Ham]