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MORE FACTS, PHOTOS, AND FUN INSIDE!FREE FREE

FREE!

May 2017

WWW.TNFHG.COM - Full Color On The Web!

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2KEEP OUR TENNESSEE

LAKES CLEAN

Our E-mail: [email protected] us your pictures!

TENNESSEE FISHING &

HUNTING GUIDE1805 Amarillo Ln

Knoxville, TN37922

865-693-7468

J.L. & Lin SteppPublishers

“Serving Tennessee Since

1990”

ABOUT THE COVER

Introduce A Kid To Fishing!

Fish & HuntTennessee!

BENTON SHOOTERS SUPPLYThe Largest Shooters Supply Store In The South!

WWW.BENTONSHOOTERS.COM423-338-2008

Hwy 411, Benton, TN 37307 Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm

HUNTING & FISHING SUPPLIES - GUNS - AMMOARCHEREY EQUIPMENT - SAFES

OUTDOOR CLOTHING FOR MEN/WOMEN/CHILDREN

Long guns and handguns: Over 2,000 guns in stock!Ammo and supplies for every shooting need.

Cheryl Leonard displays a 6.02 lb largemouth

bass caught in Watauga Lake. Spring is in full swing and the fish are

biting in Tennessee lakes - so why not take the

family out to a favorite Tennessee lake

this month for a weekend of fun! Cover photo

courtesy TNT Outdoors,

Mounain City, TN423-727-4181

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WATTS BAR LAKE

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* Groceries * Deli - Take-Out* Pizza * 100% Gas - no ethanol* Live Bait * Worms* Beer * Ice* Lottery* Propane* Minnows

INRODUCE A KID TO FISHING!

1008 River Road, Decatur, TN 37322(423) 334-3468

* New & Used Guns & Ammo* Gun Accessories* We buy gold and silver* Fishing Supplies & much more!OPEN: Mon-Sat 9am - 5pm

J & S Pawn Shop

4 CORNERS MARKETIntersection of Hwys 58 & 68, Decatur, TN

* Gotzza Pizza - Subs - Salad - Wings (Delicious & Best @ Prices) Call In or Carry Out * Hunting & Fishing Licenses * Live Bait & Fishing Supplies * Cigarettes - Beer - Groceries * 100% Ethanol-Free Gas (grades 87 & 93)

OPEN 7 DAYS - Big Game Checking Station423-334-9518

Turkey season off to good start gor this hunter. Photo courtesy 4 Corners Market.

TENNESSEE TEAM TRAILJune 3, 2017

Watts Bar Lakefor details visit TNTEAMTRAIL.com

Turkey hunting - a family affair! Photo courtesy 4 Corners Market.

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WATTS BAR LAKEWatts Bar Bait and Tackle

1831 State Hwy 68W Decatur, TN 37322423-334-4286

LIVE BAIT - TACKLE - FISHING SUPPLIES100% GAS - GROCERIES - DELI

LICENSES - BIG GAME CHECKING STATIONBEER - ICE - CIGARETTES

Open 7 Days from 5am - till fish quit biting!

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* Fishing Equipment * Tackle * Live Bait * Open Mon - Sat

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290 Whites Creek Road Spring City, TN 37381

C.L. with a nice 18-inch crappie. Photo courtesy Watts Bar Bait & Tackle.

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WATTS BAR LAKE

www.kingstongunsandfirearms.comCamo Clothing - Reloading Supplies - Ground BlindsGunsmith Services - Fishing Supplies - Zoom Worms

Open: Tu - Fri 9 - 6 Sat 9 - 5

Jase Marine with big carp on a private pond.Photo courtesy Jerry’s Bait Shop.

Good crappie fishing (L) and bass fishing (R) on Watts Bar Lake. Photos courtesy Jerry’s Bait Shop.

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WATTS BAR LAKE

Wenell from FL with nice crappie catch. Photo Barry’s Guide Service.

Jim from Ohio - great day on Chickamauga. Photo Barry’s Guide Service.

VOLUNTEER BASS TRAIL

$1500 1ST PLACEGuaranteed Per

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100% of Entry FeesEntry Fee $60.00 Per TeamIncludes $10 Big Bass Fee

May 13 - Norris LakePoint 19 - Loyston Ramp

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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop Set June 2-4 in Crossville

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will host the 2017 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop June 2-4 in Crossville at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center.

The relaxed atmosphere of the BOW workshop is aimed at women, and an opportunity for those 18 or older to learn outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing. However, the workshop provides useful for other out-door pursuits and interests. Workshop participants will have a chance to take a variety of courses over the three days and the classes are taught by experts in their respective fields. There will be special programs in the evenings.

(Con’t on p. 9)

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WATTS BAR LAKE

Ray Simpson with record-class 4-pound crappie - see it hanging on wall at Jerry’s Bait Shop. Photo courtesy Jerry’s

Bait Shop.Brady Nichols with good crappie on Watts Bar.

Photo courtesy Jerry’s Bait Shop.

Chickamauga Reservoir Report:

Largemouth Bass: Many bass are bedding. Plastic worms, spinnerbaits, lipless lures, and topwater baits are the best baits. Some heavy fish are being caught.

Smallmouth Bass: Upper reservoir and lower reservoir anglers are catching a few fish. Jigs or crankbaits are good lure choices.

Crappie: Shallow fish are being caught. Some fish are spawning, others have spawned. Jigs or minnows are being used. Trolling, tight lining, and fishing under a float are all techniques being used.

Striped bass: No observations.

Bluegill: Many bluegills are bedding. Crickets or worms are better than other baits.

Sauger/Walleye: No observations.

Catfish: Some catfish are being caught along the river banks and also shallow in the sloughs. The meaty bait of your choice can be used. - TWRA -

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WATTS BAR LAKEArchery Equip & SuppliesCustom made Long-Bows

and MuzzleloadersGuns - Ammo - ScopesTreestands - Clothing

Open: Tu - F 12 - 7 / Sat 12 - 8

Business [email protected]

Mike 423-605-2299Stacia 423-605-0116

1367 Market St. Dayton, TN 37321

Ph: (423)365-9521 Fax:(423)365-09211190 Whites Creek Rd - Spring City, TN 37381

* Lodging For Any Need* Plus New Floating Covered Docks

www.whitescreekmarina.com

Lilli Cate & Brady Nichols enjoy dock fishing on Watts Bar. Photo Jerry’s Bait Shop.

Restaurant and store open every day from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.89 octane fuel - no ethanol

fishing license, live bait, marine supplies, snacks

Authorized service on Evinrude and Yamaha outboards by appt.Authorized Stratos Bass Boat dealer

[email protected]

Nickajack Reservoir Report:Largemouth Bass: Fish shallow in the lake. Plastic worms are the best bait. Some nice fish are being caught.

Smallmouth Bass: Upper reservoir fish are being caught. Live bait, jigs or crankbaits are better bait choices.

Spotted Bass: Most spotted bass are caught upstream. Live bait, jigs or crankbaits are being used most often.

Sauger: A few reports of upper reservoir fish being caught.

Crappie: Tailwater fish are being caught in stillwater areas. Minnows are being used by most anglers. Lower reservoir fish are be-ing caught in shallow water. Minnows or jigs can be used.

Catfish: Meaty baits are being used by river drifters. Several fish are being caught. - TWRA -

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HIWASSEE / OCOEE RIVERS

Jeff Swanson with early-season turkey. Photo courtesy Stoney’s.

Mike Raby killed this big turkey in Polk County.Photo courtesy Stoney’s.

This year’s workshop offers classes in introduction to firearms/safety, successful fishing skills, advanced fishing techniques, all-terrain vehicle operation, basic archery, introduction to paddleboards, boating safety education, outdoor cooking, wild edible foray, beginning fly fishing, nature photography basics, basic canoeing, basic shotgun, survival skills, backyard habitat, map/compass, introduction to muzzleloading, introduction to turkey hunting, introduction to deer hunting, introduction to waterfowl hunting, basic trapping, reading the woods,

(“Outdoors Woman Workshop” ... con’t from p. 6)

discover scuba, and stream ecology.

The workshop fee is $225 and includes lodging at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center, meals, T-shirt, and a 2017-18 Tennessee Hunting and Fishing License. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applica-tions may be obtained from the TWRA website at www.tnwildlife.org, or any TWRA regional office. For more information contact Donald Hosse, Wildlife Education Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or tele-phone (615) 781-6541. - TWRA -

WWW.TNFHG.COM Download this magazine in full color!

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HIWASSEE / OCOEE RIVERS

Brandon Sherwood with a good stringer of stripes on the Hiwassee. Photo courtesy Hiwassee Corner Market.

Tournament Fished on Norris Lake

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FORT LOUDON / TELLICO

Guide Capt. Chadwick Ferrell wiith clients and catfish below Ft. Loudon Dam.Photo FISH ON! Guided Tours.

A good day striper fishing for these guys. Guided byFISH ON! Guided Tours.

Guided by FISH ON! Guided Tours.

Irwin Food CityBass Tournament

Saturday, May 6, 2017Tellico Canal Ramp, Lenoir City

for info (865)232-1105

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FORT LOUDON / TELLICO

Fishing Supplies - Custom Lures - Live Bait - Hunting Supplies - LicensesChecking Station - Hardware - Gas - Convenient Mart - OPEN 7 DAYS

Cotton Odom with a big largemouth bass (L) and smallmouth plus largemouth (R). Photos courtesy Sloan’s Center.

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FORT LOUDON / TELLICOGlobal

Loan & PawnNeed Cash Quick?

We loan on guns, jewelry, car titles, land, boats, any item

of value

We Pawn, Buy & Sell

We can order any gun you need,If we don’t have it!

(865) 988-5263

312 West Broadway, Lenoir City, TN 37771OPEN: M - F 10 -6 Sat 10 - 3

[email protected]

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Guide Capt. Chadwick Ferrell of FISH ON! Guided Tours with big cat below Ft. Loudon Dam.

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FORT LOUDON / TELLICO

Big catfish taken below Ft. Loudon Dam - guided by FISH ON! Guided Tours.

Allen’s Guns and Leather- FREE LAYAWAY! -

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Ammo - Holsters - Scopes - Carry Purses Ask About Out Custom Leather Belts, Wallets, Zippo Lighters, Belt Buckles

- Glock Armor -865-986-4888

5125 B Hwy 321 N, Lenoir City, TN

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FORT LOUDON / TELLICO"Every cast is a new adventure!" Capt. Chadwick

FerrellJoin "Fish On!" Guided Tours, Located on the Ten-

nessee and Clinch rivers. Est. 1998. As seen on "Live at Five" ,"Allstar Cast" and featured in Tennessee

Sportsman magazine. Member: Knoxville Chamber Of Commerce in 2007. Your guide has over 24 years exp.

as a LOCAL, sponsored/pro angler. We are a FULL TIME guide service, targeting ALL east Tennessee

species: Trophy Striper, Trout, Catfish, Bass, Crappie, White bass, Sauger and Muskey. We fish ALL year round. .Great Gift Idea! Gift Certificates available.

Book Today! Check us out at WWW.FISHONTOURS.COM. Contact : USCG Certified, Captain Chadwick Ferrell, 865-455-0412 Thank You and Tight Lines .

Some good striper action below Ft. Loudon Dam - guided by Capt. Chadwick Ferrell of FISH ON!Photos courtesy FISH ON! Guided Tours.

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CHEROKEE LAKE

Croc Davidson (photos above) displays his weekend catch of smallies.Photos courtesy Gilmore Dock.

Killer with “catch of the day.”Photo Gilmore Dock.

Donnie with a couple of big catfish. Photo courtesy Gilmore Dock.

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CHEROKEE LAKE

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Brad Holland with nice striper.Photo Gilmore Dock.

Donnie - smallie & largemouth.Photo Gilmore Dock. Brad Holland with big catfish.

Photo Gilmore Dock.

Brock with a couple of good bass on Cherokee.Photo courtesy Gilmore Dock.

Irwin Food CityCrappie ClassicSunday, May 7, 2017

Tellico Canal Ramp, Lenoir Cityfor info (865)232-1105

All proceeds benefit BOYS & GIRLS CLUBof the Tennessee Valley

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DOUGLAS LAKE

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1114 Douglas Dam Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725Fishing Supplies - Live Bait - Licenses -

Groceries - Deli - Take OutOpen 7 Days 6am - 10pm

Call In Orders Welcome!OUR DELI HAS DAILY BREAKFAST &

DINNER SPECIALS AVAILABLE!

INDIAN CREEK MARKET & DELI1811 Indian Creek Road

Dandridge, TN 37725OPEN 7 Days a Week 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Phone # 865-397-0880

Full Menu: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Take OutAsk About our Daily Specials and Desserts!

Live Bait - Fishing SuppliesBOAT STORAGE - BOAT REPAIRS

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www.bucksnbass.net

2017 FISHERS OF MEN TOURNAMENT5/6/17 Douglas Lake - Swann’s BridgeFor info Steve Jennings 865-984-2903

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NORRIS LAKE

10-yr-old Keegan Nelson with stripe. Photo Judy’s Grocery.

Edward Smith - 24 lb turkey. Photo Judy’s Grocery.

TOUR 2017

Date Lake Ramp

May 20, 2017 Norris Lonas Young ParkJune 17, 2017 Douglas Shady Grove RampOctober 26, 2017 Walters State Expo - White Pine Dinner/Banquet

for info 423-587-5555

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SOUTHERN OUTDOORS2089 Hwy 25 E, Tazewell. TN

(423) 626-7388

Live Bait - Fishing, Hunting, Archery SuppliesGroceries - Snacks - Ice - Discount Tobacco

100% Ethanol-Free Gas - DieselFishing & Hunting LicensesBig Game Checking Station

OPEN 7 DAYS

Gary Shears - 26 lbs. Photo Judy’s Grocery.Earnest Slover - 20-pound turkey.

Photo Judy’s Grocery.

Dustin Norman & Kevin Robinson - 20 crappies. Photo courtesy Judy’s Grocery.

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NORRIS LAKE

CEDAR GROVE MARINA & CAMPGROUNDA Full-Service Marina conveniently

located on beautiful Norris Lake off Hwy 33 in New Tazewell, TN

New Luxury Houseboat Rentals Speedboat RentalsPontoon RentalsOpen Pontoon SlipsNew Wave Runner RentalsNew Park Models RentalsPaddle Board & Paddle Boat RentalsWater Toy RentalsOvernight & Primitive Tent CampingContact us today and start planning your

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Scott Liford & Jeff NorrisOwners

*Houseboat Rentals*Speedboat Rentals*Pontoon Rentals*Open Pontoon Slips*New Wave Runner Rentals*New Park Models Rentals*Paddle Board & Boat Rentals*Water Toy Rentals*Overnight & Primitive Temt Camping

Phone (865)278-3131cedargrovemarina.com

Photos above: Landen and Papaw with a 22-pound turkey. Photos courtesy Judy’s Grocery.

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WATAUGA / S. HOLSTON / BOONE

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Brummitt’s Bait & TackleLive Bait

423-895-8161746 Hwy 321

Hampton, TN 37658

Nate Wilson - 6.8 lb smallmouth. Photo courtesy Brummitt’s Bait & Tackle.

Zaney Pierce - 2 walleyes. Photo Brummitt’s Bait & Tackle.

Mack White reels one in! Photo TNT Outdoors.

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WATAUGA / S. HOLSTON / BOONE

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Brooke Shoemaker displays her turkey. Photo TNT Outdoors.

Hunter Tester checks in nice turkey.Photo courtesy TNT Outdoors.

Blale Ullery with a big bird. Photo TNT Outdoors.

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WATAUGA / S. HOLSTON / BOONE

Ralph Greene got this impressive trophy buck on Roan Mountain, Carter County. The big buck scored 170 7/8.Photo courtesy R. Greene.

Ethan Simcox - 1st turkey - 23 lb, 10” b, 1”s.Photo TNT Outdoors.

Ty Pierce - 9” beard. Photo TNT Outdoors.

Mack White with a catfish (above left) and a nice largemouth (right).Photos courtesy TNT Outdoors.

Research Being Conducted on Pygmy Rattlesnakes

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is assisting wildlife biologists at Tennessee State University in research to determine the distribution of pygmy rattlesnakes in Tennessee.

The pygmy rattlesnake is listed as a threatened species in Tennessee and the research will help in conservation efforts to preserve the species in the state. Native to Tennessee, pygmy rattle-snakes are predators that are rarely encountered and play important ecological roles, including the control of rodent populations. These tiny snakes will rattle their tails when threatened, but

(Con’t on p. 26)

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DALE HOLLOW LAKE

(Huntfishbuddy.com)

- Dale Hollow Fishing Report -courtesy Sportsman’s Lodge Motel

Boat ParkingWith Elec. Hook-ups

Wireless Internet

SecurityCameras

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Smallmouth Bass: Lots of smallmouths are being caught on flukes and spinnerbaits on the lower end of the lake in 5-10 feet of water.

Largemouth Bass: Several largemouths are being caught around shallow cover on floating worms in 2-5 feet of water.

Crappie: A few crappies are being caught on the lower end of the lake on minnows around shallow cover.

Walleye: Lots of walleye are being caught on crankbaits and jerk-baits on points in 5-10 feet of water at night while the moon is up.

Cordell Hull Report:

Reservoir Conditions: Fishing is good. The water temperature is 63 degrees in the pock-ets and the lake is still at winter pool.

Crappie: A few crappies are being caught on minnows around shallow brush in 5 feet of water.

Black Bass: Several black bass are being caught on jerkbaits on points in 5-10 feet of water.

Striped Bass: A few striped bass are being caught on shad near Gainesboro in the creeks in 15 feet of water.

White Bass: Several white bass are being caught near Butler’s Landing on jigs in 5 feet of water.

Sauger and Walleye: A few sauger and walleye are being caught near Gainesboro and Celina on jigs in the deeper holes of the river. - TWRA -

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DALE HOLLOW LAKE

CENTER HILL LAKE

bites are extremely rare and non-fatal if treatment is administered. The snakes are seldom seen by humans.Pygmy rattlesnakes

To aid their research, the TSU wildlife biologists are asking that anyone who happens to encounter a pygmy rattlesnake, he/she is asked to docu-ment the location with a photograph with the Smartphone GPS location turned on. (For an IPhone, it is located in Settings/Privacy. Other phones or cameras will have similar settings.) This will provide GPS coordinates of the photo to document the exact location.

Previous pygmy rattlesnake sightings, along with photographs, can also

(“Pygmy Rattlesnakes” ... con’t from p. 24)

(Con’t below)

be reported with specific location data and the date of the sight-ing. Persons are reminded not to harass or attempt to capture the snakes. The TWRA does not want anyone to endanger themselves.

Pygmy rattlesnake sightings and information may be reported to one of the following biologists: Shawn Snyder, Email: [email protected] or (717) 683-4226; Dr. Bill Sutton, Email: [email protected] or (615) 963-7787.

Funding for the project is being provided by the TWRA through state and tribal wildlife grants

- TWRA -

Horse Creek Dock & Resort703 Horse Creek Dock Road, Celina, TN 38551

* COTTAGES* BOAT RENTALS* FISHING SUPPLIES* BAIT* ICE - GROCERIES

931-243-2125

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PAY LAKE FISHINGGallatin Pay Lake

1035 Old State Hwy 109 N.Gallatin, Tenn. 37066

615-230-0456

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK7:00 AM TO 7:00 AM

(CASH ONLY) $10.00 per personChildren 10 and under fish on Paid Adult ticket

($2.00 per lb to keep fish)FISH WEIGHING 10 LBS AND UNDER SOLD

NO FISH SOLD AFTER 9:00 pmCATCH AND RELEASE ONLY TILL 7AM

BAIT SHOP CLOSES AT 9:00 PM, BRING YOUR BAITPAY AT DROP BOX AFTER 9:00 PM TO 7:00AM

NO TREBLE HOOKSTWO POLE LIMIT

BAIT AND LIGHT TACKLE AVAILABLE

SNACKS AND SODAS

Daniel Austin - 20 lb, 1 oz 4/7/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

James McClosky - 20 lb, 13 oz 4/9/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Tommy Sharpe - 23 lb shovel bill catfish 4/11/17. Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Tommy Sharpe - 11 lb 8 oz 4/14/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake

Nick Bradley - 21 lb, 11 oz 4/15/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Send us your hunting & fishing photos: email to [email protected]

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PAY LAKE FISHING

10 pounds caught 3/28/17Ribert Crudup - 21 lb. 6 oz 3/28/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Saundra Watkins - 28 lb, 12 oz 3/28/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Horatio Crudup - 24 lb, 5 oz 3/28/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Tommy Sharpe Jr - 27 lb, 1oz 3/28/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake. Jamie Neil - 16 lb, 10 oz 3/31/17

Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Christian Burnett - 21 lb, 9 oz 3/30/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Christmas Burnett - 11 lb, 2 oz 3/30/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake

Christian Burnett - 12 lb 3/30/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

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PAY LAKE FISHING

Christian Burnett - 15 lb, 1 oz 3/30/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Christmas Burnett - 7 lb, 1 oz 3/29/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake. Christmas Burnett - 2 lb, 3 oz 3/28/17

Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Tyler Neil - 20 lb, 13 oz 4/1/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Rick Bradley - 26 lb, 14 oz 4/1/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake. Jesse Conyer- 6 lb 4/2/17

Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Gabe Walsh - 21 lb, 9 oz 4/3/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake

Saundra Watkins - 19 lb, 6 oz 4/4/17Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

Tommy Sharpe Sr - 11 lb, 8 oz won Pickle Jar $144 4/7/17.

Photo Gallatin Pay Lake.

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2017RENEGADE

SERIESSign up for TRACKER

TOURNAMENT REWARDSprogram at your local

Tracker dealer or online 2017 Division 5 -

Music City TournamentMay 6 - Percy Priest

Fate Sanders SL - 3pm CST

Old Hickory Bass AnglersBulls Creek Ramp

May 6th - 6am - 2pmfor more info:615-974-2279

or 615-686-7214

PPHSC - 2nd Place - Ray Vivrette, Taylor Vivrette, and Ed Hance -24.05 lbs, Photos this page courtesy Jim Summers.

Percy Priest Hybrid & Striper Club March Tournament - 1st Place and Big Fish - Paul Qualls, Herbert Odom - 32.34 lbs, Big Fish 18.24 lbs.

PPHSC 3rd Place: Blake Hess & Steve Hess -22.01 lbs.

Two Rivers FordOpen Bass Tournament

Saturday, May 13,2017Old Hickory Lake - Flipper’s LandingEntry Fee - $60.00 per boat - 2 persons per boat

$10.00 Big Bass (optional) per boat“Blast Off” 6:00 AM (or safe daylight) - Weigh In 2:00 PM

for info 615-444-5503

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SUMNER/WILSON BASS ANGERS ASSOCIATIONMay 7 & 21 - Old Hickory Lake - Bull Creek Ramp

615-388-1971

Jason Goodman and Paul Sharp with 28 crappies caught on Watts Bar Lake. Photo Jim Summers.

Fishers of Men April Tournament - Old Hickory Lake - David and James Hanson won 2nd Place with 14.92 lbs and also won Big Fish

with 6.61 lbs. Photo Jim Summers.

Team Tournament TrailTN-04 Old Hickory Lake Spring Division

May 13, 2017 - Bulls Creek Ramp6:30 am - 2:30 pm

for info 615-210-9268www.usabassin.com

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