I love a split shot rig with a finesse worm for river bass. I use a light split shot about 12" above the hook and let the current take it.

Been fishing Lake Norman the last two days, predominantly up river. Today we were up around Terrapin Creek when we saw it, a bald eagle. The bird flew in front of us and landed in a tall pine, white head and tail with a dark main body. It was not an Osprey, those pretty common on Norman. We tried, in vain, to get close enough to snap a pic but the bird flew off as we neared the tree. I've heard about bald eagles being spotted up that way but this is the first time for me. It was beautiful and we were in awe. As for the fishing, we've found stained water and 54-55 degree temps. Fishing has been pretty good too, 9 yesterday, 11 today, mostly spots in the 1-2 lb range. Thats all I got right now.

I don't know what it is about Terrapin Creek, every time we're up there see some of coolest/strangest stuff

We fished up Terrapin and points north three days last week. Bluff banks seemed to be working. Going back tomorrow, hopefully this little front passing through wont hurt them too much. Blue bird sky and light SW winds. Friday I took some pics of the eagle with my phone. Not real clear zoomed in.

Best I could do

The fish are still biting. We caught 10, mostly on docks today, mostly up around Hicks Creek. Water temps up slightly into the 57-59 degree range. Big fish was a 2 lb spot. Loving this weather!