Center Hill Dam 7/4/12

[Newbie]

I was there about 9AM, there were a few people. Some trying to lunch there Canoe, and a few anglers, and a family just came to enjoy there time and put there stuff in the shore.
Around 9.30, there were plenty of Canoes several with groups of people. It was disturbing and they came across the anglers lines, but the heavy traffic didn't last long.
I was moving around, exploring the place, I saw old man catching and releasing a number of trouts.
I started casting, then I heard the horn sound, and saw the flash light. That's was at 9:50, and by 10:10 the water level was covering all the shore. I was told by the old guy that the water level wont get as it was till 3:00PM
All the people in the shore left by that time, a few canoe came later, I was alone until 2:00PM
The water were extremely cold, and when the wind blow, it is like AC, coooold and lovely.
After they start generated everything become a mess. The current flow was so fast until I left around 2:40, and the water were still covering the shore, even worse by that time.

I didn't catch even a bluegill , I think it was better before the start generating.

When I hiked down the river, I saw two spots were a group of big fish taking shelter in the hole, I tried to catch them in a stupid way, but I couldn't.

The weather by the water was awesome, but it was hot at the parking.

When I left there were two anglers only, and I some people trying to lunch their canoe.

Despite the freezing water, I had a good time.

[Travis C.]

http://www.tva.gov/lakes/cnh_r.htm

Check here next time Newbie before leaving your house to see what the generation schedule looks like.

If you are at the Dam the water rise is almost immediate but after generation cuts off your looking at 30-45 mins before it looks like it did prior to generating.

[Newbie]

Originally Posted by Travis C.

http://www.tva.gov/lakes/cnh_r.htm

Check here next time Newbie before leaving your house to see what the generation schedule looks like.

If you are at the Dam the water rise is almost immediate but after generation cuts off your looking at 30-45 mins before it looks like it did prior to generating.

Thanks for the information.

I thought the generation would last 30min at maximum, I didn;t expect that it will last from 9:50 to 2.40, it was still generating when I left.

I will check the link next time.

[lupanfreitag]

There is also a TVA app that will give you the info you need. I don't know how often it is updated but for the most part it can be trusted. Always good to have at your finger tips, better than the call line.

[j19bill]

Originally Posted by lupanfreitag

There is also a TVA app that will give you the info you need. I don't know how often it is updated but for the most part it can be trusted. Always good to have at your finger tips, better than the call line.

The APP gets updated everyday @ 6pm. It links directly with their website so it should be accurate. It is what I use.

[jad2t]

You have to be very cautious around the dam during generation but that's actually the best time to fish that area. You can catch big trout, tons of white bass, striped bass, and just about anything else in that river. Try Kastmaster. Throw them into the boils and let them drift downstream. Keep the slack out of the line so you'll feel the strike and keep them off the bottom. You can lose a lot of lures down there.

[Newbie]

Originally Posted by lupanfreitag

There is also a TVA app that will give you the info you need. I don't know how often it is updated but for the most part it can be trusted. Always good to have at your finger tips, better than the call line.

Thanks, that's easier.

[Newbie]

Originally Posted by jad2t

You have to be very cautious around the dam during generation but that's actually the best time to fish that area. You can catch big trout, tons of white bass, striped bass, and just about anything else in that river. Try Kastmaster. Throw them into the boils and let them drift downstream. Keep the slack out of the line so you'll feel the strike and keep them off the bottom. You can lose a lot of lures down there.

So just through it and let them drift on top?
With such fast current, should I use splitshot? I was using size B splitshot and the lure still close to the top.

Thanks for the guide

[jad2t]

Originally Posted by Newbie

So just through it and let them drift on top?
With such fast current, should I use splitshot? I was using size B splitshot and the lure still close to the top.

Thanks for the guide

Throw it at an angle toward the boils then let it drift. If you do this, the lure will have time to sink. Make sure you reel in just enough line to get all the slack out so you'll feel the strike. Once the spoon drifts a certain distance past you, it will rise to just below the water due to the fast moving current. At this point, reel it in quickly so it doesn't eventually get pushed to the rocks and gets stuck. If nothing else, you should be able to catch lots of white bass and skipjack like that. I've seen pics of guys catching very nice sized trout and bass like that as well. White bass can be a lot of fun on light tackle! They're also great to eat, and there is no limit on how many you can keep.

[MNfisher]

Originally Posted by jad2t

White bass can be a lot of fun on light tackle! They're also great to eat, and there is no limit on how many you can keep.

I am pretty sure there is a limit of 15 for white bass....just to keep you from getting in trouble.

[jad2t]

Originally Posted by MNfisher

I am pretty sure there is a limit of 15 for white bass....just to keep you from getting in trouble.

Oops. Yea, limit of 15 but no size limit.