The best catfish Hugh saw last week were in the 15 to 16 pound range. At the Clarksville Sports Center, Rusty Rutledge said Carolina rigs and shallow running crankbaits are producing bass. Crappies are being found in 5 to 10 feet of water. Bobby Whitlow at Bobcat's Lake Country in Clarksville, said some nice bass are being caught on crankbaits in 10 feet of water off the points. Alan Paczkowski said they had great top-water fishing for bass this week as the bass fishing continues to improve.
Stripers are scarce, but bluegill fishing continues to be excellent.
Bobby Colston at the Tackle Box in Gaston, said bass fishing is pretty good right now following the same pattern outlined above. He said the Zoom salt and pepper is the hot color for lizards and plastic worms right now. From Worsham Grocery, we hear that the excellent bluegill action is continuing. Anglers are catching lots of smaller bass. Albert Finchum at the PC Pullover Tackle Shop, said bream fishing is excellent.