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| Tennessee Bass Fishing |
Question:
A friend and I are planning a fishing trip to Tennessee the second week in
June. Does anybody have any suggestions on where to go or what lakes. We want to get a cabin on the water. We may try two different lakes for the week. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Answer:
Let me put in my plug for the Nashville area. Old Hickory Lake is a much underrated Bass Fishery. In the 9 years I've fished it, I can count the number of times I've been skunked on my fingers. My first trip out lasted only about 2 hours and I had 3 nice Bass. There are plenty of free launch sites on the lake and accommodations can be had at many nearby motels in the area. BASS is holding their super tourney on this lake later this year.
For a change of pace, Percy Priest lake is only a very short distance (less than 45 minutes) away and offers good Smallmouth and Rockfish (Striped Bass) fishing.
Since you are planning to bring the wives, Nashville will offer them the opportunity to do some sightseeing, shopping and nightlife. Go to the Hard
Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood or NASCAR Cafe or any of the other tourist eateries around town. Opryland is closed now but you can see where they are building the new Bass Pro Shops on the park's old sight (Gaylord, owners of
Opryland, are majority stockholders in Bass Pro Shops).
The second week in June is a little late for the best fishing, but should still provide you with plenty of fun fishing.
Wherever you choose to visit in Tennessee, I wish you good fishing and an enjoyable stay.
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