Darrell, Harvey, and I went fishing yesterday, each going our separate ways. We each had the same results. We started fishing for our specialties but failed. Then we started bass fishing. Harvey and I used a grub and Darrell used stick bait. We each had good success.

Darrell and I went fishing together today in the sleet. We really did well catching walleye, bass, and stripers. We  used only Jerk baits half way back in the creeks over brush. We stayed as far away from the bank as we could, casting, cranking the lures down about 4-5 feet, giving three quick jerks, and allowing the lure to sit still for 6-10 seconds and repeat. You do not have to worry about telling when you get a bite. They will about jerk the rod out of your hand! This is fishing! Darrell caught a nice bass on his first cast. We took a picture and immediately released her. It is a shame to kill these big fish just a few months before they spawn. They are our livelihood. We saw shad coming out of the water and caught a nice striper. This continued until the sleet turned to rain. Darrell (who is allergic to water) wanted to go in. I did, too, but did not want to be the first one to say so.

Harvey reports that the strong fronts coming in are mixing up the crappie. The bites are very light. He also says they move up shallow when it is sunny. When they are in the brush go over the top of them with a slip float and minnows. I will update this report when they start biting good again. We know where they are. I have never seen bass fishing any better! Check out blog.blackburnsresort.com for a daily gossip column of what is going on around Norfork Lake. You have three pretty good fishermen in Darrell, Harvey, and I checking conditions for you.

Scuba Steve Street at blackburn's Resort blackburnsresort@centurytel.net
Blackburn's Resort on Norfork Lake. If you are not staying at Blackburn's Resort you are paying too much.

The Blackburn's Resort Fishing Report has taken on a new consultant. Harvey Hall from Hard Times Crappie Guide Service is joining Bink's Guide Service in compiling our fishing report. Harvey is a very knowledgeable crappie guide on Norfork Lake. Darrell Binks does not guide for crappie but he does catch several big ones. By having Harvey and Darrell contribute to my report, I can give you the best Norfork Lake fishing report possible. These two experienced guides, along with myself "Scuba Steve", are among the best fishermen on Norfork Lake. All three of us go fishing nearly every day all year and catch fish. So thanks Darrell and welcome Harvey!
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