Saturday, July 29, 2006
Weather: typical for the season, partly cloudy
| Time Period | Fishing Plan |
| 5 AM - 11 AM Excellent(78%) Sunrise: 5:46 AM Moonrise: 10:09 AM |
Fish for: channel catfish and walleye Location: main channel and dam tailrace areas, near bridges and areas without cover, 2 to 4 feet of water with moderately slow current Use: A 6" worm with a jig Technique: still fish Tips: A 3/8 ounce jig hook would be perfect. Use a medium-heavy baitcast or spinning rod with around 17 pound test line. |
| 11 AM - 3 PM Excellent(98%) |
Fish for: bluegill and crappie Location: flats and bays, near submergent vegetation and logs, 3 to 11 feet of water with slow moving water Use: A 1" grub or worm with a jig Technique: still fish Tips: A 1/8 ounce jig hook will be most effective. Use an ultralight spinning rod with around 4 pound test line. |
| 3 PM - 9 PM Excellent(98%) Sunset: 8:27 PM |
Fish for: bluegill and rock bass Location: points and backwaters, near docks and emergent vegetation, 3 to 11 feet of water with no current Use: A 1/2" grub or worm with a slip bobber Technique: still fish Tips: A 1/8 ounce split shot will do nicely. Pick a hook around size 10. Use an ultralight spinning rod with around 4 pound test line. |
| 9 PM - 10 PM Excellent(100%) |
Fish for: smallmouth bass and largemouth bass Location: flats and points, near large rocks and logs, 5 to 13 feet of water with moderate current Use: A 1" brown, black or blue jig or spinner bait Technique: cast and retrieve at medium speed Tips: Pick a jig with a weight of about 1/16 oz. Use a medium-light spinning or spincast rod with around 8 pound test line. |
| 10 PM - 12 AM Excellent(100%) Moonset: 10:31 PM |
Fish for: smallmouth bass and largemouth bass Location: humps or reefs and wing dams and closing dams, near logs and large rocks, 5 to 13 feet of water with moderately slow current Use: A 7" blue, purple or brown plastic worm with a jig Technique: cast and retrieve very slowly Tips: A 3/8 ounce jig hook would be good. Use a medium-light spinning or spincast rod with around 8 pound test line. |