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    My last Experience on the foot wasn't very pleasurable, and I said I wouldn't ever go back. My Buddies Talked me into going again April 2-4 and i need some info to make this trip pleasurable. We will be staying on the south end. What do we use and where do we go??? Any help is appreciated

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    Rental boat or taking your own?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nwtncrappiefisherman View Post
    Rental boat or taking your own?
    We will be taking our own boats and and stay at a real nice place, its the fishing i have trouble with
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    Fishing is real finesse on reelfoot. The smartest fish you will ever fish for. Which is why most hire guides. The first of April usually produces easier fish to catch depending on wind but the way it's looking this year. Might be a little tough. Hopefully spring arrives next week

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    I’ve sworn off RF several times but end up going back lol. Last time was 2 years ago when I broke my prop idling back to the ramp.

    Might give it another try in a few weeks.


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    I love to fish Reelfoot. First week of April, I would plan on spiderrigging in water 10 ft deep or less. Usually, I will start in 10 FTW about 6 to 8 ft deep.....and as the day progresses move shallower, fishing 8 ftw and then 6 and even 4 or 5ftw. I always fish about 2 ft off the bottom depending on water depth. On a good warm sunny day the fish will move toward the trees and grass around the shoreline, so one poling the trees and grass with a jig can be productive. For Spring fishing, I favor the areas of Keystone and Swan Basin depending on wind direction. I'll often put in a Champy Pocket, Keystone or White's Landing. Another favorite Spring-time area is Moultrie Field. Shallow Spiderrigging there with jigs and minnows can be very productive. You can also vertically jig fish the dead Lilly Pad stems around the shoreline. Water is high enough right now at Reelfoot that you can pretty much motor anywhere on the lake without much trouble, and you'll see people running pretty fast. However, unless you know where you are, there is always a chance you might hit a stump or log, so be watchful and careful.
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