Table Rock Lake Fishing Report – Report date: 5/4/12

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

Table Rock Lake Fishing Report – Report date: 5/4/12

Water level = 914.7’ – Stable                 Water Temperature = 68.3° to 70.8°

In my April 30th post, I noted that: “The 2012 Bass Pro Shops Central Open ended yesterday (May 29th) and the winning angler was throwing a phantom green Wiggle Wart, and a Strike King 6XD in the 13’ to 20’ range.  A similar pattern was used in the BASS Elite victory last week on Bull Shoals, so this is an option you/I should definitely be exploring.”

Since I haven’t thrown a crank bait since the late prespawn period, and heeding my own advice, I threw one yesterday almost exclusively.  The results: 6 bass of which 3 were keepers, the largest being almost 4 lbs.  These were all caught in the 6’ to 10’ range in coves on and within 50 yards of secondary points.  I was throwing a foxy shad medium Switchback Shad which runs 10’ to 12’ deep.

Just to verify my pattern/results from Monday were still good, I also briefly threw a Carolina Rig on  secondary points.  It is working and I believe this pattern will hold indefinitely.  I baited the rig with a Zoom Brush Hog and a 6” Zoom lizard.  The lizard color was watermelon and chartreuse and the Brush Hog, watermelon with orange flake.

As noted in the previous report: “The bass are definitely in a post spawn stage now and, in the creeks and coves, seem to be in the 6’ to 10’ level.  With the shad spawn in high gear, I fully expect the coves and creeks to remain active for the next week to 10 days.”

One last item, prior to going out, rig a few rods with the baits you think you will be using so they are easily accessible when you encounter different conditions.  On any given day, one bait may be more effective than another, so you need to try an assortment of rigs or combinations to determine the “soup déjouer”.

This is a great time to be on the water so grab your friends and gear and enjoy these great fishing conditions.

Good luck and be careful out there.
See you on the water.

Tony Noland ® www.fishtablerock.com

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Table Rock Lake Fishing Report – Report date: 4/30/12

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

Water level = 914.7’ – Rising                 Water Temperature = 65° to 67°

As I mentioned in my April 26th report, I have spoken to several anglers who have recently had success throwing a Carolina rig targeting secondary points in creeks and coves, so yesterday I committed to this pattern.  I fished for about 5 hours, had 9 bass of which 2 were keepers.  I primarily used one bait combination, a Zoom Brush Hog, watermelon with orange flake.  I did try a jig on a few main lake points as well as a few docks just inside main lake points, but had no takers.

The wind was from the south at about 10 mph and the sky was mostly cloudy.  I began throwing the bait shallow and after not having any success for an extended period of time, I backed the boat out into deeper water.  Again, I threw the bait shallow, but worked it out further into the deeper water.  I immediately got hit in about 8’ of water and this pattern continued on various points for the afternoon.

The bass are definitely in a post spawn stage now and, in the creeks and coves, seem to be in the 6’ to 10’ level.  With the shad spawn in high gear, I fully expect the coves and creeks to remain active for the next week to 10 days.

The 2012 Bass Pro Shops Central Open on Table Rock ended yesterday and the winning angler was throwing a phantom green Wiggle Wart, and a Strike King 6XD in the 13’ to 20’ range.  A similar pattern was used in the BASS Elite victory last week on Bull Shoals, so this is an option you/I should definitely be exploring.

This is a good time to be fishing.  The water and weather conditions are near perfect and it is a time you need to be prepared to try different lure combination options.  Lizards, Brush Hogs, Senkos and trick worms are all producing as are various crankbait and spinner baits.

Last item, when you find a good lay down or isolated brush, try multiple baits.  For example, just because you don’t get hit throwing a trick worm, it doesn’t mean there is nothing there.  Pick up a lizard, a jig or crank bait and throw it in there.

The weather forecast for this week is good, so be sure to get out and take advantage of these great conditions.

Good luck and be careful out there.  See you on the water.

Tony Noland ® www.fishtablerock.com

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Table Rock Lake Fishing Report – Report date: 4/26/12

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

Water level = 915.0’ – Stable               Water Temperature = 63° to 65°

I fished about 2 ½ hours today and had 5 total Bass (1 keeper).  Much of the time, I spent scouting the shallows for bedding fish, but I didn’t see any.  I believe the spawn is over for the most part on the west side of the lake and the fish are making their way back into deeper water.  One reminder, Bass will take the same route back to deeper water that they took to spawn.

The fish I caught were away from the bank in water from 1’ to about 5’.  I also caught one on a shallow point near the back of a cove.  Another high pressure system moved in overnight along with northerly winds and I’m convinced this slowed the bite today.  I spoke to several anglers today and most were having a slow day as well.

All 5 fish I caught were on a Kinami Red Flash Bait and they did not hit it aggressively.  I had to let the bait sit for a few moments and either I would see my line start to move or I would feel the fish playing with the bait.  I also tried a Zoom 6” lizard and a spinner bait which has worked well recently, but without any success today.  During the past 2 or 3 weeks, I have found the bite better in the afternoon and today I had to leave before afternoon.

The creeks are absolutely loaded with shad, so that information should provide some guidance.

Last item; even though I didn’t have a chance to try it today, several people I’ve spoken with are having success throwing a Carolina Rig on secondary points and on long tapering main lake points. The baits of choice are a Zoom 6’ lizard and a Baby Brush Hog.  Watermelon with Red is the color I’m told.  Shad colored crank baits thrown parallel in 4’ to 8’ of water are also producing some fish as are chrome & black or chrome & blue Rattle Traps thrown into surfacing fish around points.

The weather forecast for the next week is good, so this is a good time to get out and take advantage of the great conditions.

Good luck and be careful out there.  I’ll see you on the water.

Tony Noland ® www.fishtablerock.com

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