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anybody got any daytime reports for russell lately. was thinking about going this weekend

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July 17, 2009

LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 3.4 FEET, 83 DEGREES AND MOSTLY CLEAR BY TIM WHITE - RAPALA PRO STAFF

Bass fishing took a hard hit last week and anglers showed up at the scales with small limits to prove it. It was real tough and it seemed like you fished one area or point forever, before getting a bite. And when you caught the fish, it was small. This, I've been hearing over and over again as anglers fish the Dog Days of Summer. Down sizing your baits and line size can help your fishing. Use a 3/16 to 1/4 ounce jig on eight or no more than ten pound test line. Also on those Carolina rigs extend your leader out to about 36 inches or more. Some anglers use a four foot leader during the hot summer months and during the cold winter months. Find the deepest water possible that is holding some kind of fish and work your baits really slow. One good bite every hour to hour and a half is not uncommon this time of the year. A 40% to 50% chance of showers or thunderstorms are in the forecast for the first part of the weekend. This should stir up the fish some if it happens. Night anglers are still fishing rocky points with jigs and dark colored worms on Carolina rigs. Once again a s-l-o-w presentation is a must. If you think you are fishing too slow, slow down some more. Work the bottom no more than six inches at a time pausing for about 20 seconds before moving the bait again.

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thanks man. I will give it a shot!

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If you cant fish with the BIG DOGS stay on th dock!
Shut up and FISH you big BABY!!!