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Paradise PFA: Level: Most lakes are full. Temp: 74 degrees. Clarity: Lakes lightly stained; 24-inch visibility on Lake Patrick. Bass: Fair. Bass are hitting buzzbaits and topwater lures in the early morning. Concentrate on shallows and along weed lines. Primrose mats have begun growing out from the shoreline and are providing excellent cover for smaller…
Well known for its ability to produce large bass, Dodge PFA near Eastman is also a standout for brilliantly colored, pan-sized bream. On April 10, 2008, I made a trip to Lake Bell, the 104-acre lake at the PFA, to catch the beginning of the prime season for bream which normally runs from April to…
Paradise PFA: Level: All lakes are full. Temp: 70-72 degrees. Clarity: Lightly stained. Bass: Good. Anglers are catching bass in the 3- to 5-lb. range in lakes Patrick and Bobben. Bubba Jordan reported doing well on Lake Patrick using a watermelon Trick Worm, hauling in several good fish including a 5-pounder. Rob Jordon, who also…
Paradise Public Fishing Area: Levels: Full pool. Temp: 65-68 degrees. Clarity: Lightly stained. Lake Patrick has 36-inch visibility. Bass: Fair. “Bass are starting to feed a little more aggressively,” said Area Manager Charles West. “Anglers are catching 2- to 3-lb. bass on Carolina-rigged 6- to 7 1/2-inch plastic worms. Red shad, tequila shad and pumpkinseed…
When Tony Allen told me the night before our early February trip that he had some new “goodies” to try out the next day, I knew I was in for a treat. As owner of A&R Jigs and More, a crap- pie-specialty business in Danville, he has access to some of the top crappie tackle…