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    Winter trip, where to go

    Will havw a few spare vacation days left after hunting season and it's been a while since I havw been anywhere with the boat.
    For a short 3-4 day wintertime fishing trip where would you all suggest. Thinking mainly TN as I do really like the area.
    Small mouth would probably be the target. Would it be better at Dale Hollow, maybe Pickwick?
    Just looking for some ideas.

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    Dale Hollow

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    What month? Late October through December are usually pretty good. January and February can be as well, weather permitting. Cherokee, Douglas, South Holston and Watagua.

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    1+ on Dale Hollow

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    IT will more than likely be Thanksgiving week

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    Quote Originally Posted by Luke View Post
    IT will more than likely be Thanksgiving week
    Best fishing I have ever done on Dale was around Thanksgiving but I have also struck out then depending if the lake is turning over or not.

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    Just basing on how hot its been this summer, I wouldn't expect Dale Hollow to be quite ready at Thanksgiving. It's not going to stop me from going, because I go that weekend every year but I'm expecting it to be hit or miss this year.

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    All depends on the weather before hand. But that is when it usually starts getting good.
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