I will be staying with a group up at Dale Hollow from Oct. 16-18.  However, I have never fished for smallies before, nor had much experience fishing that sort of lake.  While I don't mind catching largies (especially considering most up there are of a little more size than my Allatoona dinks), I haven't caught a smallie before.  What should I expect, and what techniques would y'all start with?  Also, I would love to catch a musky while I am up there, without committing all 3 days to it.  What sort of methods would y'all attempt for either species?  Not looking for "trophy" sized fish, but some "keepers" would be nice.

Thanks

Check out smalljaw.com they have a forum and give pretty good fishing reports that's the best knowledge you will get.

I will be staying with a group up at Dale Hollow

You are about to lay your eyes on one of the most beautiful lakes I have ever fished. It is also a relatively difficult lake. Go in with an open mind, forget about the dinks in Allatoona and enjoy the view. Good luck.

The best bite will probably be after dark.

Definately check out Smalljaw.com they will have the best info about the Hollow.  I havent got to fish it since May, but I know the night bite is still best.  Be careful if you go out at night, when the sun goes down there you can barely see your hand in front of your face.  Maybe, this cooler weather will get those big brown fish moving shallow.  Good luck they  call it Dale Humble for a reason.