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Weeding Out Smallies PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Learn to fish the weeds at night and reap the benefits on Dale Hollow
Want a trophy smallmouth?  Try fishing the weeds at Dale Hollow, and do it after dark!

Yes, that’s right, the weeds.  Nearly every angler knows about the bluffs, the deep-water breaks and the countless rock points in this Tennessee impoundment.  How many anglers know about the weeds?  How many anglers know how to fish them?
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Dancing Lizards for Smallmouths PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 11 December 2007
ON TENNESSEE’S DALE HOLLOW LAKE, the Smallmouth Guru, Stephen Headrick, has developed his own unorthodox method to entice big bronzebacks when they move to the shallows to spawn.

To coax strikes from these fussy fish, the Celina, TN native uses 6-inch Zoom soft plastic lizards or salamanders he rigs using a “secret” style favored by local anglers.
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So You Want To Fish The Float And Fly? PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Those readers who have been watching developments at Dale Hollow know that float and fly time is just around the corner.  Have you thought about it on your home waters?  If not, maybe you should.

This technique will work on nearly any species of game fish that suspends in cold water.  That is just about all of them.

The float and fly is really a simple fishing technique.  A small jig is tied on a leader to a three-way swivel with a bobber attached.  This rig is cast on a long limber rod with light line.  The jig is allowed to suspend, between nine and 15 feet below the bobber, in front of the fish.  When the fish takes the jig the bobber goes under and you set the hook.

Simple it may be, but like all successful angling techniques it has its subtleties.  To get started you will need the correct equipment.  The equipment is not expensive, but it is specialized.  Recommendations begin by consulting the boys at the Hollow – that is Stephen Headrick, the Smallmouth Guru - (931) 243-6133 and professional guides Bob Coan - toll free (866) 233-2471, Ralph Sandfer - toll free (877) 214-9698, and Bobby Gentry - (270) 427-4078.
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Hair Jigs for Wintertime Smallmouths PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Hair jigs and smallmouth bass go together like ham and eggs.  A bait doesn’t develop a reputation like that unless it works.  Try these tactics for more brown bass this winter.

Once upon a time, long ago, anglers believed that their prey did not bite during cold water seasons.  When early winter arrived, they put their rods and reels in the garage and waited for warm spring breezes.  Modern-day angles know better.

At a time unknown, on a lake unknown, by an angler unknown, the hair jig was discovered.  Since that day, or night, the hair jig has consistently caught fish, especially smallmouths.
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Stephen will be giving seminars and tank demonstrations from "Jig Fishing for Smallmouth" to "Float N' Fly for Smallmouth." His seminars will be at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm. Join him at the front of BassPro Nashville's 25,000 gallon aquarium EVERY THIRD SATURDAY of the month for this very informative FREE day of great smallmouth information!

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From Hair Jigs to Spinnerbaits & Bob's Bobbers to Apparel, you can find a full line of Punisher Lure products at Stephen & Lynette's retail outlet, the Dale Hollow 1 Stop, as well as on their website, PunisherLures.com.

Punisher Hair Jigs & Flies are tied with Punisher Craft Hair, a synthetic fiber renowned for its light weight, water resistance, and color capacity. Craft Hair Flies are an excellent all-purpose Float & Fly choice.

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