I start my long awaited first week of vacation on Saturday. I am staying very near the Logan Martin dam and am gonna see the lake for the very first time on Friday. Any lake specific tips out there? I know one day I am going to Wedowee... I am told that if you are in the area you should fish this lake. There are many lakes within a couple of hours drive from Logan Martin (including Weiss, Lay, Wheeler, Guntersville, Martin, ect.)... any can't miss lakes anyone??

Thanx in advance.

The only one that I have fished is Martin. I would say, don't waste your time going there, especially this time of year. Millions of wakeboarders, jet skis, and general pleasure boaters. If I had the opportunity to go to Guntersville, I wouldn't pass it up. That is considered by many to be a world class fishery.

Wedowee is deeeeeeeeeeeeeep. If you've got confidence in your deep fishing skills, you'll have a good time.

Good luck, have a good vacation.

Thanks jimmie0 for the response. I will skip Martin... but I am afraid those conditions will exist on all the nearby waters!! I have fished Guntersville many times... and it is a great lake... but it is probably just a tad bit too far for a one day outing. I will try Wedowee, just because I have been pushed that way by a buddy who fishes it regularly. Chances are I will spend most of my time on Logan Martin, so I can spend as much time as possible with a wet line. It will be a great test of my fish locating skills.

Thanks again

   Stay on the Coosa River chain lakes and find current.  800-525-3711 is the number to get the Ala Power daily generation schedules.   Any color will work as long as it's green pumpkin.  

Good luck and enjoy your stay.

Bama Nate

Stay on the Coosa River chain lakes and find current. 800-525-3711 is the number to get the Ala Power daily generation schedules. Any color will work as long as it's green pumpkin.

Good luck and enjoy your stay.

Bama Nate

Thanks, BamaNate. I have watermelon seed colored stuff, but no green pumpkin... I will add any color (as long as it is green pumpkin) to my arsenal!!! Thanx!!

Any color will work as long as it's green pumpkin.

Those spots do love green pumpkin!

Well, the tip about using any color (as long as it was green pumpkin) was a good one! I did a little experimenting and by far the spots prefer a darker, more natural color. I caught a few on motor oil and (brown) pumpkin seed, but the green pumpkin out produced all others. I fished five days on Logan Martin, never made it to Wedowee due to bad weather. I caught one large mouth all week, north of the I-20 bridge. I caught many spots from the 'loco' creek to the dam... my favorite part of the lake was the mid part, from Clear Creek to the Stemley bridge. I never caught any big spots that the Coosa River chain is known for, but I was overall pleased with my fish finding abilities.

Thanks again for the advice, I really enjoyed the lake. It is a good one.