WEISS MAY 2008

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May 29th 2008

LAKE WEISS IS AT .20 FEET BELOW FULL POOL STAINED AND 74 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is Good and most Bass are shallow and in various stages of spawning, some Bass have spawned and started moving to the shallow grass that has started turning green over the last couple of weeks. 3/8 ounce Spinner Baits in fire tiger with double willow blades in gold color is always a great bait to catch these fish as they roam these grass beds feeding after the spawn. A Zoom lizard in junebug or black is always a great bait for Bass during the spawn. Most of the Bass have moved into 2-5 feet of water in the spawning bays of the upper and lower lake, look for shaded banks with hard bottoms that have at least 1 1/2 feet of water right at the bank, shaded seawalls in the spawning bays are always a great place to find these cruising and bedding fish.

Crappie fishing is Fair and fair numbers are being caught on the river ledges in 10-14 feet of water bumping bottom with minnows and Jiffy Jigs in Little River and the Chattooga River. Fair numbers of fish are being caught shooting docks with the new chenille Jiffy Jig made for a slow fall for shooting docks www.jiffyjigs.com, look for older, bigger docks that make a lot of shade and the ones that have brush under and around them are always good.

Striper fishing is good and the Stripers have started moving back to the main lake in good numbers. Look for them to move to the river channel ledges in 12-20 feet of water. Places where the channel drops very steep, like the outside of turns of the river are always goods spots to find stripers. The upper and lower points where creek and river channels intersect are also great spots to catch thes fish.
Look for the shad on the edges or in the flats near the river channel. A live shad down lined on a # 2 treble hook at 8-10 feet is the preferred method, but do not forget to put out a free line behind the boat to catch the shallower fish.

Catfish are biting Great. Catfish are being caught all over the lake. Jug fishing the deeper flats near the river channel with cut shad is the most productive method.

For your next visit to Weiss Lake I Recommend
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This brand new resort on the banks of beautiful Yellow Creek has everything for the fisherman and family.
Offering private Villa's on and off the water from 2 bedrooms to 6 bedrooms fully furnished with washers and dryer's, leather furniture, big screen Televisions, hardwood and tile floors, all in a private gated community with a in ground swimming pool. The Chalet's on the water have private boat docks with power. The resort also has a private boat ramp for your convenience, with plenty of amenities for the non fisherman it offers something for everyone !
Come stay at Chesnut Bay Resort, Weiss Lakes most exclusive resort at a very reasonable price !


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For the fishing trip of a life time, come fish with me on Weiss Lake, Alabama The Crappie Capital of the World and Striper Capital of the South !

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Thank you and have fun fishing.

Mark Collins

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