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Stumps & Snags

Single pole vertical jigging is a great tactic for
fishermen wanting full control of the bait. A jig or
minnow/jig combo can be dropped in and along
good wood cover. The “thump”, setting the hook
and pulling the fish into the boat is the reward.

breaks up the silhouette of the boat. Too much difficult and fish pull tight behind cover or go
wind is a problem. Boat control becomes to areas with less current.
difficult whether jigging or slow trolling. Fishing Pressure: Fishing pressure
Current: Slow current is fine. Fast makes a difference. Most lakes have fewer
currents are bad. Presentations are more fishermen in the summer.
Boating Traffic: Summer is a time when
non-fishermen are playing on the lakes. Each
lake is different but those with skiers, jet skis
and other boating traffic can be a problem.

- Tim Huffman

New for 2015...

Kayak Division

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2015 Schedule of Events

Lake Talquin, FL 01/16-17/15 Crappie USA
Cresnt/Dead Lakes, FL 01/23-24/15
Oran.-Loch-Newn., FL 01/31/15 125 Ruth Ave.
Weiss Lake, AL 02/28/15 Benton, KY 42025
Clark’s Hill, GA 03/06-07/15
Lake of Egypt, IL 03/13-14/15 270-395-4204
Old Hickory, TN 03/21/15
Cherokee Lake, TN 03/27-28/15 www.crappieusa.com
Lake of Ozarks, MO 04/04/15
KY/Barkley, TN 04/10-11/15
Green River Lake, KY 04/17-18/15
Pickwick/Wilson, AL 04/24-25/15
Cave Run, KY 05/02/15
Miss.-Sal., IN 05/09/15
Lake Shelbyville, IL 05/16/15

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