Evening at the Caney

Had a couple of great hours fishing the Caney this evening. I went by myself which is nice at times. Im probably going to start going in the evenings because the rental canoe traffic is not as heavy. I caught several nice fish in the 10 to 14 inch range. I was about to pack it in and I had a 18 inch rainbow strike. I knew I had something when the drag on my reel went off. Then It jumped about 5 times all I could do was hold my breath. But I finally got it in and had a guy on a float tube take my picture.

Here are a few more I caught.

14" Brook

16" Rainbow

I also found out my camera will take panoramic shots. So I messed around with it for a little bit. Let me know what you think.

Stones River Fishing 7/3/12

I didn't get to make it to the Caney this week while I was off. Mostly because I tried to put a 2x4 through my windshield. I was able to go to Nices Mill Damn on the Stones River for a few hours. People talk about this place and its not all good. I could tell it is a heavily fished area because of all the trash. But none the less I caught a ton of fish. They weren't big but I was catching.

Longear sunfish.

I don't know what this little guy was thinking he's not much bigger than the lure.

Sad to say this redeye or cossa bass was the trophy of the day.

With views like this I'll defiantly be back.

Whats been working for me.

Its been a hectic week but I wanted to throw up a post about what has been working for me on the Caney Fork river this year.

A lot of what I use depends on the weather and time of day. The hotter and more middle of the day it is, the more the fish retreat to the deeper sections of the river. So too catch them you have to adjust what your fishing with.

This is a 1/8oz rainbow rooster tail. The treble hook has been replaced with a size 12. It is best to use early to mid morning and evening. Throw across the current and slow crank it, as the current makes the blade spin.

This is a 1/8oz Black glitter rooster tail also with a replacement size 12 treble hook. I've found this best to use during mid morning and late afternoon. 

Joe's flies are a great option to use also. They are very light and I typicality use a split shot weight about 10 to 12 inches above. i have caught some nice size browns on these. They can be use pretty much anytime as long as its not real hot.

The Rapala Countdown sinking 1/8oz is my go to lure during the hottest part of the day when the trout are hiding in the deep stretches of the river. This is the rainbow pattern that I use but they also make a brown and brook trout pattern that should be effective also. Just throw out and let it sink close to the bottom and slow crank in. I believe it drops about a foot a second so as the name implies just count it down.

With any hook or lure you use you will want to use a fluorocarbon leader. I prefer the Berkley Trilene professional grade. In my opinion it is more abrasion resistant than other brands, but whatever you chose get 100% fluorocarbon and not fluorocarbon coated. This is a 110 yard pony spool that fits right in a small pocket on my fishing vest.

 I any questions or comment please leave below.