08-29-2010, 09:00 AM
Wanted some crappie since my freezer is getting low. Put in at a private ramp near the mouth of Soddy Creek about 7:30am. I worked a steep, deep rocky bank and a few docks. Caught 18 keepers and kept 14 over 11 in. Probably caught 12-15 less than 10 in. I was using BG shads of various colors, but all except the electric chicken had some glitter in them. For deep water, I used 1/16 oz. leadheads, for shooting docks, 1/32. Most hits came deep (15-25 ft.). The hits were subtle. Also caught a couple of chunky little spots and 2 bluegills. Current was 29K cfs, which, I think, helped the cause. Water temp was 78.5 when I got there and later was 80 the last time I checked. A mild breeze was blowing down the lake.