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Jordan Lake Fishing
Report
JORDAN LAKE
By Reed Montgomery / Reeds Guide Service
Website: www.fishingalabama.com
Impounded 1928
Lake level down 2 feet.
Winter on Jordan Lake
After fishing Jordan Lake (the last of six man made impoundments on the
Coosa River System), for over 30 years, I can still say, "an angler has as
good of a chance at hooking into a trophy sized spotted bass here on this 18
mile long lake, as when fishing any other lake in Alabama. Landing one of
these trophy sized Coosa River breed of spotted bass is another obstacle
anglers just have to overcome, for all of Jordan Lakes trophy sized bass
will give up a fight to the finish. Sometimes they win.
Even Alabama's Smith Lake, that has given up several spotted bass world
record "spots" can't compare. One reason being, they are easier to fool into
biting on Jordan Lake. These Coosa River breed of spotted bass do not have
to go as deep as Smith Lake bass, to locate food or preferred depths, with
most of Jordan Lake's spotted bass known to inhibit water depths less than
30 feet deep. Although some really big, spotted bass have been taken in
deeper water on Jordan lakes lower end with 50 foot depths more evident.
Even Jordan Lakes headwaters, situated in a deep, rocky boulder-strewn
valley, only shows water depths of 10-20 feet. When near the Lakes
headwaters you may see deep holes or old, deeper original Coosa River
Channel drops, about 2 miles downstream of upper reservoir, Mitchell Lake
dam.
So why do I keep telling anglers year after year, season after season, and
week after week on guided trips that Jordan Lake is the place to be when
searching for these really big, Trophy sized Coosa River spotted bass?
Because I've been there and done that. I've seen hundreds of spotted bass
exceeding 5 pounds, many of which were weighed in all kinds of bass
tournaments all throughout this 6 Lakes / Coosa River System. That's over 25
years of tournament fishing, 30 years of guiding on this lake and other
Alabama Lakes and still, from just exploring Jordan lake in every season, I
can still say its the best. My personal best is a 6 pound spotted bass. But
I've netted 4 between 6- 7 pounds and seen 8 pounders!
Trophy Spotted Bass
"A trophy spotted bass is as big as the picture took with an angler's eye
(that fooled it into biting) and stored in his memory forever."
Like a good pair of eyes, when you land one of these trophy bass, the memory
will stay with you for a lifetime. Its a very hard fighting bass. Spotted
bass not only hit your lure with a vengeance, but as you bring a hooked spot
to the boat the lunging pulls it creates, one after another, are very
distinct. If your hooks are sharp and they hold its good. But hooks can be
bent, straightened out, broken, or easily shaken loose if not sharp enough,
or if an old hook displays a broken point or missing barb. Its called paying
attention to detail. Of which there are even more details that require your
attention as well.
Details such as the knot between you and these tackle-testing bass. Another
often easily broken obstacle for these bass to overcome. Tie a good snug
knot. Check it for line nicks usually overlooked and found close to the knot
or up the line. Any weakness, like the short tagged end of the line, cannot
be overlooked. If it does not look right cut and retie. At times even a
sharp spilt ring on today's lure can cut your monofilament line or a bad
ceramic eye in your rod.
One mistake, even professional bass tournament anglers make, is not re-tying
enough, which can be a costly mistake. Knots are weakened from constant
casting, retrieving hung lures from snags, or your line or knot can get up
against one of today's very sharp treble hooks, damaging it as well. Knots
can be weakened from battling a small bass and a knot can really get
stressed out real fast, from battling a much bigger bass. Rocks, wood cover
and even some weeds, can damage your line. So re-tying any lure you use,
often, which only takes a minute, may aid you in landing that trophy sized
spotted bass this winter season. Rather than seeing it break off, leaving
you with the old tale of, "the one that got away."
Want to learn more about fishing for bass on Jordan Lake this winter? Or
learning to fish any Alabama Lake year round? Always call on Reeds Guide
Service...first!
"Jordan Lake's oldest, professional guide service, fishing and guiding on
this lake for over 30 years." Several boats and professional guides
available for multiple parties or corporate guided trips, year round.
Remember, "A guided fishing trip with Reeds Guide Service makes a great
Christmas gift, Birthday surprise, Fathers day gift or just any occasion,
for those loved ones that love to fish." See my website:
www.fishingalabama.com for more winter fishing tips, guide service info,
links, and seasonal articles on fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth
bass, spotted bass and some huge, striped bass.
* Looking for a new Bass Boat? See: www.airportmarine.com Also check out
their tournament trail info found there. The best paying bass tournament
trail in Alabama!
* Looking for the worlds best bass boat? Go to: www.rangerboats.com
Good Fishin'
Reed Montgomery / Outdoor Writer
" Alabama Radio Show Host and Television Host For Over 10 Years "
Owner / Reeds Guide Service (205) 787-5133
Birmingham, Alabama
Email: alabassgyd@aol.com
Website: www.fishingalabama.com
" Over 40 Years Fishing, Guiding and Exploring Every Lake in Alabama for
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Some Huge, Striped Bass
."
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