Austin11C

It is. I have seen some huge ones pulled out of Norris and melton hill

Blckshirt98, I know they weren't carp for sure. And forgive me as I'm a novice bass fisherman but I do not know what a drop shot is. But that's why google is my friend haha. So I've looked up drop shot rig and I can honestly say I've never used one of these. I'll definitely have to give it a try. Thanks for the tips.

Thanks for the replies guys, and crestliner2008, I was targeting stripe when we set off but stumbled upon a cove with multiple largemouth. The cove would be a really hard place to sneak up on so I'll really have to figure out a better approach, if I can't I may just have to take that as a sign there are good largemouth in the area and fish more cover around the area. But I'll still be sure to give it a few cast as I'm walking by to my fishing spot. You never know when one may be feeling extra aggressive haha. Thanks guys

I figured they were sunning and wasn't too interested but figured it was worth a try. I did put my Senkos in my box because I wanted to try a wacky rig next time. Thanks. I'll give it a shot.

Hey guys I'm new here. Been visiting the page for a long time for fishing tips and pointers. I need some advice on boats. I fish a lot in east TN mostly Norris lake and the Clinch river if anyone is familiar with the area. I'm getting burnt out on bank fishing, there's only so many good spots you can get to. I'm looking for a small boat for 2 people to fish. Depending on who I take but I'd say around 400-420lbs together no matter who I take with me. Like I said it would be for fishing the lake and river. I'm wanting something at least 14' I think 12' would be a little too cramped. Since I have minimal experience with boats I want something somewhat stable, I know flat bottoms are stable but don't pair well with choppy water from reading other post. I'm not sure what is considered choppy. The river doesn't flow extremely fast and Norris is a huge lake but I would say it was too choppy I guess. I'm on a budget and having to buy a used boat, I've found many good deals on Craigslist but I'm not sure what kind of boat would be ideal for me, a flat bottom, v hull or semi v? All the used flat bottoms I've come across are 14x36 I've not found any wider ones. I'm not sure if this matters but I would like to put a casting deck in whatever I get, nothing too high for I want to keep a low center of gravity so I'm thinking no higher than the average bench seat, but those questions can wait since I haven't even got a boat yet. I'm just excited to start a new hobby. Thanks guys ~Austin

Hey guys, the stripe are running here and I was out the other day fishing with my brother. We walked up on this little cove and we could look out and see quite a few bass, all just hanging out below the surface. I tried everything I had in my tackle box. From top water frogs,worms,crawfish,spinners etc. the fish just weren't interested. I'm somewhat new to bass fishing as I grew up on a river with mostly trout fishing. Any of you guys know why they wouldn't have any part of it or any tips for next time I'm there? Thanks.

Hey guys I'm new from east TN I fish mostly Norris Lake and the Clinch river for those who know the area. I'm somewhat new to bass fishing as I've been a big trout guy most of my life. Here for tips and tricks. Keep catchin em guys.