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Welcome to Tennessee Bass Guides LLC.  My name is Rick McFerrin , I have  been a full time guide for 12 years.  In the early years I focused on 2 lakes. Old Hickory and Tim’s Ford but in recent years Tim’s only. I have enjoyed many memorable trips with fishermen from literally all over the world. I have made some long lasting friendships and 100’s of wonderful memories. Guiding has given me the opportunity to work with “Blue Chip” companies in our sport and I value them and will promote them as long as I am fishing. But in all things there is a time to take a different avenue and that is what I’m doing.  This will give me the opportunity to fish other lakes that I have wanted to fish and for species other than bass with family, long time clients and friends that mean a lot to me. I will still be giving you the same product and fishing trip information that I always have. Dated trip pictures and 100% honest information is and will always be the standard on my web site. In that respect nothing has changed.  For those of you that fished with me through the years “THANK YOU” If we can't hook up, I will be happy to direct you to other guides that I have confidence in should you desire a recommendation. We have been blessed in Tennessee with a wonderful and diverse fishery, and we as sportsmen have the responsibility to be good stewards of these recourses. My goal has always been to leave the water I fish in as good or better conditions for those that will come after me, I hope you will feel the same way....Rick

You can contact me for information at rickm@dtccom.net or at my home 615-765-7303

  Tim's Ford Lake is not only full of "BIG" Smallmouth, and Largemouth,  Striped Bass, Hybrids. I specialize in using light line and tackle such as Sufix 6lb & 8lb Pro Mix Mono and a variety of Rapala baits and  techniques based on the season and fishing conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Folks, you need to visit the Old Outboard Barn . TK repairs old outboard motors. Old Outboards and boats is his hobby. He also buys and sells old motors and parts and almost anything else affiliated with Antique and Vintage boats and motors.
Contact: TK Walker-Lebanon, Tennessee--615-347-8277  www.oldoutboardbarn.com

NOTE: TK HAS REBUILT 2 OLD VINTAGE MOTORS FOR ME-I ENDORSE HIS WORK 150% RICK


Woods Reservoir 5-17-2013

I slipped off to Woods this morning to see if I could find some Crappie for the freezer.  I checked out several areas that normally hold them this time of the year but with no luck only 4 o5 White Bass.  I decided to see if I could find some Gill beds and  when I found them I had a blast for over 3 hours catching and releasing 75 plus Gill's, Shell Crackers , Crappie and White Bass all on a 1/16th oz VMC Chartreuse Orange Hot Glow Jig www.vmchooks.com rigged on a very small safety pin type spinner. There are several real benefits to using this little jig that I need to point out. The skirt is made of a Highly Reflective Tinsel that WILL NOT come off the jig head. I caught every on of these fish on the same small jig. Will they hit a soft plastic grub "SURE" but how many will you have to replace catching 75 or more? The hook is manufactured with VMC Premium Carbon Steel that has a great bite and is stout enough to put even much bigger fish in the boat.  I threw this little combo on a AllPro 5'6" APB Ultra Light Rod www.allprorods.com a 4lb Test Sufix Mono www.sufix.com  I know it's hard to determine the size of these but many of the Gills were "hand size" the 5 Crappie were all 10" to 11" and the Shell Cracker ran larger than the Gills.  This is a great time to TAKE A KID FISHING. When they bed like this they are easy to catch and the kids will have a blast (we big kids do too!) Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

Nick A Jack 5-14-2013

Less water, less current, less fish and over all smaller. That just about sum's up my morning below the Nick A Jack dam today. I think I had 20 or so today (Spots and Small Mouth) all on a Trigger X Shiner Swim Bait www.triggerx.com  rigged on a VMC Swim Bait Head www.vmchooks.com  and a  Blue Gill 5 1/2 inch Trigger X Probe Finesse Worm www.triggerx.com rigged on a Real Bait 1/8 ounce Bullet Jig Head (see at Murfreesboro Outdoors) All pro 7' APX Rod www.allprorods.com and 8lb Test Sufix Mono www.sufix.com  The water level had to be down 6-8 feet verses last week and the lack of current sure made a lot of difference.  But!!!!! I enjoyed the day the Lord gave me and I will update you on my next trip. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

 

 

 

Nick A Jack 5-9-2013

 

Daniel was suppose to go with me today but he Turkey hunted instead and he flat missed it!!!!  I put in at daylight below the dam and fish 2 spots all day. I could have taken twice the number of pictures that I took but I think the fish above will give you an idea of what happen today. I caught Smallmouth, Largemouth, Spots, White Bass, Rockfish and 1 big Flat Head Catfish all on a 4 1/2 inch Trigger X Shiner Paddle Tail Minnow www.triggerx.com  rigged on a 3/8 ounce VMC Swim Bait Head www.vmchooks.com  Everything you see was caught on a  Med AllPro APX Spinning Rod www.allprorods.com and 8lb Test Suffix mono www.sufix.com . Wow what a great day! Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

Tim's Ford 4-29-2013

 

I headed to Woods Reservoir  this morning to Crappie fish and when I passed over the Morris Ferry bridge it was chocolate brown and rolling, so I cut through Deckard and put in at the State Park on Tim's instead. With the 5 inches or more rain fall we got this week end the water level is up over the wood walk way at the marina. I struggled around for the first hour or so checking out the trees with a Chartreuse/White Terminator Spinner Bait www.terminator.com  and a floating worm with no results. So I switched tactics and went with a "NEW" soft plastic Trigger X Bait called a "SLOP HOPPER" in the Shiner Color www.triggerx.com  (See picture above) This is a 4 1/2 inch swim bait/jerk bait that has a big paddle tail that creates a vibration that you could feel through the handle of the All Pro APX 7 foot m/h Spinning Rod www.allprorods.com  that I was using today. After I switched to the Slop Hopper I finished the day with 6 Smallmouth, 4 Largemouth, 2 Hybrids and 4 White Bass. I used this bait in 2 ways today One as a swim bait rigged with VMC 1/4oz Swim Bait Head www.vmchooks.com and as a jerk bait rigged with a 3/0 VMC Wide Gap Hook www.vmchooks.com .  When used as a swim bait the fish would smash the Slop Hopper, when they came up for it as a jerk bait they would just inhale and swim off. Either way they liked what they thought the saw.  Not sure about the rest of the week, Daniel graduates from high school in a couple weeks and we have several activities lined up. If I get away I will post the results.   Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

 

 

Tim's 2 Day Report w/o 4/22/2013

 

I fished twice this week on Tim's both after a front had moved through leaving blue bird high pressure skies and colder temps.  David Honey (pictured above ) and I threw tuffy's  yesterday and caught a mixed bag of Smallmouth, Largemouth, White Bass, Flat Head and Channel Cat Fish.  I was using a 7' 6" AllPro APX Med/Light spinning rod www.allprorods.com and David a APX 7' APX  Med. I honestly  believe that  the 7'6" M/L is the best rod I have ever used for this application. Because of it's length you get more distance throwing a 2 inch minnow on a VMC Bait Keeper Hook www.vmchooks.com but yet it is ultra sensitive  and the extra length gives you a lot of leverage with these acrobatic Smallmouth. By the way these rods are x-strong as well, and when teamed up with 6lb test Sufix mono www.sufix.com it's unbelievable just how strong. Earlier in the week I caught several Largemouth, Walleye and Small Hybrid's on a VMC 1/4oz Swimbait Head www.vmchooks.com rigged with a Trigger X Shiner Slop Hopper Swim Bait www.triggerx.com or a (NEW SIZE) Bleeding Chartreuse Shad #6 Rapala Shad Rap. Just a quick tip for those that might want to try using tuffy's.  On several prior trips (see posts below) the Smallmouth hit these much better using the the Real Bait 1/16oz jig with a brush guard but today they wanted the minnow running free on the VMC Bait Keeper Hook. DON'T get caught up in not changing up.  I keep 1 rod rigged with the hook only and one with the jig.  I can hear someone right now "That can't make that much difference"! Friend you must not fish Tim's much.  When you are dealing with weather conditions like these these small changes can make a big difference. More next week Lord willing. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

 

2 Day Tim's Ford Report

This report is for 4-15 & 16-2013. Yesterday I fished with Dave and Brent throwing tuffys on the 1/6th ounce jig made by Real Bait Company. (see picture on the 4-12 report) The 3 above (top row) were our best for the day. We caught several others and lost 6 that were just plain good fish. These guys were great to be out with for the day and both good fishermen. Today I fish with David Honey and we had a decent day as well throwing swim baits on a VMC Boxer Jig head www.vmchooks.com  and 6lb test Sufix Mono www.sufix.com . Yesterday we used the 7'6" All Pro APX M/L Rods that are fantastic for throwing live bait and today 7' All Pro APX Med Rods www.allprorods.com . Good 2 days on the water. Just a side note this is the first time that David and I have been able to get out together since March 21st and it was good to fish with him again. We have become great friends over the years and have caught a lot of fish together, Lord willing there should be a few more. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

 

Tim's Ford 4-12-2013

I met Rick Shipp (pictured above) at the ramp at 6:30am and we fish until noon. The fish above are our best that we put in the boat out of many that we caught and released.  We were throwing Tuffy Minnows on a 1/16th ounce crappie jig with a brush guard and a super needle point made by Real Bait Co. (these are available in multiple stores across Tennessee including Murfreesboro Outdoors) (see pictures top row) Our rods were 7 1/2 Ft All Pro APX Med Light spinning www.allprorods.com  loaded with Sufix 6lb test Pro Mix Mono.  When you combine the sensitivity of the APX with the castability and smoothness of the Sufix Mono it makes for a great set up. I did loose 1 other good fish which was my fault. I will be back on Tim's and Nick A Jack  again next week and will update you on the trips. Thanks for visiting my site. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

Real Bait Company

I want to give you some information concerning a new lure that B.J. owner of Real Bait Company has recently begun making.  I know what these look like, no they aren't....BUT.....you won't know the difference except when you go to the cash register to check out because you can buy several of these for what you would pay for 1 of the other brand.  For those of you that are use to catching multiple species on these little bait I won't have to sell you on these. But for those that haven't used them your missing out.....on.....Smallmouth, Largemouth, Spots, Crappie, Hybrids I could go on and on but I think you understand where I'm going. Come by Murfreesboro Out Doors this Saturday 3-16-2013 between 10am and 2pm for Randy's annual "Cabin Fever Fix" and check them out (SLOW FALL) and we will talk about how to fish them. Also check out all the other variety  of baits that Real Bait Company produces.  100% U.S.A. made with extreme care, that's just the way B.J. operates.  You can get these at Murfreesboro Outdoors....Poindexters...Rock Creek Mkt...and Lil Joes in McMinnville.....Rick McFerrin


 

 

Tough 2 Weeks For Yours Truly

 

Daniel has been on break this week but decided to Turkey hunt so I headed out without him. I haven't had much to tell you lately. This has been 2 of the toughest fishing weeks for me that I have had in a while.  The fish above are some of the ones I caught on 3 different lakes. On Normandy I caught fish on the same Rapala Red Craw DT6 www.rapala.com that I have been throwing down there for the past several weeks.  On Tim's yesterday Jerry Steakly and I struggled from the get go and only managed to put the 2 Smallies above in the boat. These fish came on  the "New"  1/4oz VMC Boxer Jig www.vmchooks.com that is designed for artificial and live bait applications. I was using it on a swim bait but you can also use them on Umbrella Rigs as well. These are offered in 5 colors and 4 weights from 1/8oz to 1/2 oz. The hooks on these are 1X strong and believe me they will not bend. Today I was on Nick A Jack throwing  a Real Bait Tennessee Rig (these are great/light weight rigs) with the VMC Boxer Head Jig and Trigger X Paddle Tail Minnow Swim Baits www.triggerx.com in the Chartreuse Pepper Glow and the Herring.  My best 2 fish came on this rig and I also caught 2 others on a Olive Green #10 Rapala X Rap. Line choices ranged from 6 & 8lb Sufix Mono to the 30/8 Sufix Performance Braid www.sufix.com .  Rod choices this week was a 7foot AllPro APX Med Spinning for the Rapala crank baits and Trigger X swim baits and a AllPro APX 7'10in Med Bait Caster www.allprorods.com for the Tennessee Rig. Not sure if I will fish any more this week, but if I do I will give you an update (hopefully at better one)  Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

Tim's Ford 3-21-2013

How many different ways can you spell cold?  How about CHILLY-FREEZING-ICY-FROZEN-WINTRY-BITTER-ARTIC. David and I put in at 7:30 yesterday morning and it was 26 degrees at the ramp. Cold Yes but "No Wind" at least tolerable. We pull into our first stop and on my 2nd cast a nice 3lb plus Smallmouth in the boat. THEN seemingly out of no where a bitter North West Wind started and it was down hill from there. I have fished on and off all winter and up until yesterday never had ice form in my guides even 1 time,  but today it was that way until we loaded out at 10:30am. The areas where I have been on fish had this 15 mph cooold wind that you couldn't fish into and was to strong to fish with.  Maybe I'm just getting Old? This didn't use to be a problem several years ago.  3 hour results 3 Smallmouth and 1 Spot, with the 2 above being our best. Yes I'm glad that Spring Started this week. If you fished yesterday aren't you? Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

 

 

Tim's Ford 3-19-2013

My youngest son Daniel was out of school today so we headed to Tim's to check out several places that begin to produce for me this time of the year, and we wasn't disappointed. First of all the only DOUBLE PICTURE is the Rock Fish at the top of the post. This is the largest fish that Daniel has caught on Tim's and it weighed in at 24lbs 14 ounces, needless to say he was beside himself.  WE both were using 8lb Sufix Mono www.sufix.com . This line is fantastic, it is small diameter, comes off the spool straight because of the special winding process Sufix uses, and is very strong. All our fish was caught on a 1/4ounce VMC Smoochin Head Jig www.vmchooks.com and a Trigger X Paddle Tail Minnow www.triggerX.com (see top picture above) Daniel was using a 7' All Pro Med/Hvy Rod and I was using a 7' Med www.allprorods.com . Total for the day was 14 Smallmouth (largest 4lb 14oz) , 2 Largemouth, 2 Spots and 1 Rockfish. Water temp was 50 degrees and color was good....no sign of the big rain we had yesterday.  Daniel is a very good fisherman and will be taking over the guide business over time. I hope to get out at least 1 more time this week, if so I will post the results. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


Old Hickory 3-14-2013

Ken Jenkins and I put in at Bull Creek at 9am and fished until 2pm. We caught and released either 8 or 9 Largemouth. We never had any "Good" fish But it was fun being back on Old Hickory for the first time in several years. There is a "BIG" shad kill in both branches of Station Camp Creek with water temps in the 49 to 50 range. We also found warm water in pockets above the Steam Plant.  Rapala Caribbean Shad DT6,   #8 Olive Green Muddler  Rapala X Rap www.rapala.com  and a swim bait rigged on a VMC Smoochin Head Jig www.vmchooks.com did the best for me today. I used 8 & 10lb test Sufix mono www.sufix.com and as always a All Pro 7' med action spinning rod www.allprorods.com  Come by and see us at the Murfreesboro Our Doors Cabin Fever Fix this Saturday from 10am until 2pm.....Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

Normandy 3-12-2013

Ken Jenkins and fished Normandy today from 8am until 2pm we caught and released 9 with the ones above being our best of the bunch. It didn't seem to matter what color you used today since Ken caught his on a Bluegill Rapala DT6 and I stayed with the  Red Craw Rapala DT6 that has been so good over the past several week's.   www.rapala.com  Water clarity and temps vary from Barton Spring and on up the river past the 2nd bridge...44 to 50 degrees, fairly clear to almost muddy. I will be at the Cabin fever Fix event this coming Saturday at Murfreesboro Out Doors between 10am and 2pm come by and I will be happy to help you with all your Rapala, Sufix www.sufix.com , Storm www.stormlures.com , Luhr-Jensen www.luhrjensen.com Trigger X www.triggerx.com and All Pro Rods questions. www.allprorods.com  .  Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

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2 Day Report

Normandy/Tim's

3-7-8-2013

 

What a drastic difference in the weather from yesterday and today. It was COLD yesterday and TOO  beautiful today. In 4 hours I had 6 bites on Normandy yesterday and caught 5 with the 2 above being my best. Today Earl and I put in at 9:30am and fished until 1:30 and had 6 Largemouth and 1 Smallmouth pictured above on Tim's.  Today we never got 5 minutes on either side of the Rock Creek ramp and all fish both days was caught on Rapala DT6's either a Red Craw or Perch. www.rapala.com  As you can see the DT6 Red Craw to the (left) has some battle scars. Yes I have others but man this one works. I'm not sure how many I have caught on this same lure. We both use Sufix mono www.sufix.com and both use All Pro APX Spinning rods www.allprorods.com.  Now for the rest of the story!!! Yesterday I didn't have a bite for the first 2 hours, the first fish I hung and lost was (I'm guessing) 7 to 8 lbs easy. I had her up to the boat twice, I reached down to grab the net, she lunged and away she went.  I hit a little stretch shortly after that that gave up the other 5.  44 degree water on Normandy with good color, 44 to 47 on Tim's with slight color in the river. More Lord willing next week. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

Normandy 2-26-2013

 

I fished Normandy today from 9:30am until 1:30pm. I caught and released 6 Spots, 3 Largemouth and 1 Black Nose Crappie. Water temp was still 44 degrees with good color and all the fish came out of no more than 6 feet of water. I caught these on 2 different Rapala DT6's, a Red Craw and the new Ike Red Demon www.rapala.com. As always I used 6 and 8lb test Sufix mono www.sufix.com and a 7 foot All Pro APX Spinning Rod. www.allprorods.com.  It was cold, rainy and extra windy. And by the way I never saw another boat while I was there.  I will be at Murfreesboro Out Doors for the Cabin Fever Fix event this month and will be glad to help you with all the Rapala, Storm, Trigger X, Luhr-Jensen and All Pro, and Real Bait products. I look forward to seeing you there. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

 

Normandy Feb 2013

My computer has been down over the past couple weeks and I haven't been able to keep up posting my trips. Since this information is 2 weeks or more old I just posted a few of the pictures that I took of recent trips to Normandy.  Everything you see was caught on either a Rapala DT 6 or DT4 in a Red Craw or the Old School colors www.rapala.com  8lb test Sufix mono www.sufix.com and a All Pro 7 foot Med APX Spinning Rod www.allprorods.com Back in business now so I should be able to update my trips each time out.  If your in the Murfreesboro Tn area check out Murfreesboro Out Doors. Randy carries a complete line of all Rapala, Storm, Luhr Jensen, Sufix, VMC and Trigger and APX Rods. He has a great staff that will be welling to help you with all of your fishing needs. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

 

Normandy 2-8-2013

I had to go to Barton Springs this morning but be back to the house by 10:30am. So I towed the boat over there got my business done quickly and fished Normandy from 7:15am until 9:30am. Air temp was 48 degrees went I got there and 44 degrees when I left. I caught all of the fish you see above on a Red Craw Rapala DT4 www.rapala.com. I took a picture of my Hummingbird to show you the depth and water temps that these fish came out of. I never caught a fish that wasn't right on the bank and all came out of 44 degree water.  The DT series baits have so many great qualities but one that should help someone that is just getting started throwing a crankbait is the depth designation of these baits. Pictured above starting at the top is a DT16 a DT10 a DT6 and the bait I caught the fish on today a DT4. The DT4 will run 4 feet deep on 10lb test line and a long cast, DT6  will run 6 feet deep etc. This allows you to select the right bait for the depth that the fish are holding in.

I use either Sufix  www.sufix.com 6lb or 8lb mono 90% of the time when I'm fishing Normandy so with the lighter line these baits will run deeper than their designated depth. If your going to fish Normandy this winter let me give you a quick tip. #1 Look for stained water #2 think shallow 90% of the time #3 put your boat right on the bank and fish parallel # 4 use a med action spinning rod like a 7 foot AllPro APX Rod  www.allprorods.com and DON'T FORGET you Landing Net. You will need it. More to come next week Lord willing. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com Note: The baits above appear to have some orange on them-BUT-that was created by the flash of the camera-These are Rapala DT Red Craw. Rick


 

 

Normandy 2-5-2013

 

Jerry Steakley and I put in at the Barton Springs ramp at 7:30am and fished until 3:00pm. Water temp's ranged from a low of 44 degrees to a high of 47 degrees and had good color from Barton Springs all the way to Crampton Creek, then it began to clear up. The 3 baits pictured above was the best for me.  Rapala DT6 Red Craw, Rapala DT6 Blue Back Herring www.rapala.com and a Luhr-Jensen Root Beer Chartreuse Speed Trap www.luhrjensen.com . 8lb test Sufix mono on a 7' med All pro APX Spinning Rod.  www.allprorods.com  Totals for the day 1 Smallmouth, 2 Largemouth, 9 Spots and I had my line broke one time. Cold water cranking---hard to beat. Murfreesboro Outdoors carries everything that I used today-Check them out.  Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

Tim's Ford 1-11-2013

 

I met Mr. Earl Hull at Holiday Marina on Tim's this morning at 7:00am. This was one of the warmest winter days that I can remember in a long time. It was right at 60 degrees when we met and 71 when I left the lake. Water temps have come up a couple degrees and all the ramps that I have been using are in good shape. The 4 Smallmouth above was our best for the day and each was caught on a 5 to 6  inch creek minnow.  We both use Sufix 6lb Mono www.sufix.com  I know I'm a broken record on some of this, but if I didn't believe it 150% I wouldn't write it. Sufix provides some of the longest, smoothest casts that I have ever experienced on a spinning reel. Plus the 6lb test is only .010 in DIA but yet is extremely tough. Then when you add in the G2 winding that virtually eliminates memory, you are good to go.  Today I switched to a #7105 VMC Wide Gap Hook because of the size of the minnows www.vmchooks.com. These hook are made with Vanadium Steel and have a needle sharp point .  We both used the Med action AllPro 7'6" Apx Rods that worked perfectly as always. 3 different lakes this week (see reports below) 3 good days. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com


 

 

Normandy 1-10-2013

 

I spent 4 hour on Normandy today and it almost felt like spring as warm as it was. Big fish for the day was a 6lb 6oz Largemouth.  Everything came on a DT6 Red Craw www.rapala.com and a Trigger X Herring Paddle Tail Minnow www.triggerx.com  on a 1/4oz VMC Smoochin Swim Bait Head. www.vmchook.com all on 6lb test Sufix Mono www.sufix.com  and a 7' AllPro APX  spinning rod. www.allprorods.com . Water temp was 45-46 and the air temp got up to the low 60's. I will be on Tim's tomorrow morning and will up date you then. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebasguides.com


 

 

 

Center Hill 1-8-2013

 

I met Ken Jenkins at daylight at the ramp and 15 minutes later we were on fish. Ken is very very good with his electronics which paid off big time. We caught and released 8 that you see above plus 7 others that released themselves. One of which was the biggest Spot that I have ever had on. We caught everything on creek minnows, (see top center picture) 6lb test Sufix mono www.sufix.com  VMC Hooks www.vmchooks.com  and All Pro 7 foot Medium action APX rods. www.allprorods.com. The bite was light today, many times when you lifted the minnow up it just felt as if you were hung then you would feel the slightest tick. That is where the 6lb test Sufix Mono and the sensitivity of the APX Rods shine.  Good day with a good friend. More the end of the week from Tim's. Be sure to check with Randy at Murfreesboro Outdoors for all your winter fishing needs. He carries everything I use.  Rick McFerrin www.tennessbassguides.com


 

 

 

Center Hill 12-13-2012

 

Ken Jenkins (pictured bottom row) and I put in at 6:45 this morning and had 4 great hours on Center Hill.  Ken told me he had a "Hot Spot" and boy was he right! Ken caught a couple on a Tube but the pay off came on creek minnows. We estimate that our  best 5 would be in the 16-17lb range. We weighed the largest Smallmouth 4lbs even and the largest Spot 3lbs 2 oz. We used VMC #4 Bait Keeper hooks www.vmchooks.com  6lb test Sufix mono www.sufix.com on All Pro APX 7' Med spinning rods www.allprorods.com . This was my first opportunity to get back out  since a young man that lived with us for several months was killed last week in a car wreck. It felt good to spend a day with a good friend. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebasguides.com



 

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