Fish Talk

Main channel fishing is good on Fort Loudon randy@theheraldnewspapers.com Editors Note; Randy Lindsay, has been an avid fisherman for more than 20 years. Randy was born in Knoxville in the 60’s, and has lived there his entire life. Married with two children, his major form of enjoyment is fishing the area lakes. You can catch him out on the water where he spends every chance he gets. Randy has a number of trophies and a huge list of fishing accomplishments that would make any avid fisherman envious. Check out his advice and column, and let him know how you did. Email him at randy@theheraldnewspapers.com. The main channel seems to be the best place to catch fish this week on Fort Loudon. With the water temperature a constant 70 degrees, anglers have reported catching fish early with crank baits and spinner baits. Rip rap and points are the location of choice for early morning fishermen. In the afternoon hours bass are hitting jigs and Carolina rigs along bluffs on the main channel in 12 to 14 feet of water. Deep rigs are also working well along main points using 4 inch finesse worms. Some small fish are being caught in the back of coves, but larger fish in the 2 to 4 pound range are coming out of the main channel. Fishing conditions are expected to remain fairly consistent throughout the week