Dale Hollow...where the World's Biggest Smallmouth Bass was caught, back in, I think, 1971 or so. 11 Pounds, 15 Ounces. I'd love to catch a 12 Pound Smallmouth Bass. Then, I'd be the guy with the new World Record! Over the years, my biggest Smallmouth Bass was around 4 Pounds, so, for me, that ain't nothin' to sneeze at. He put up a great fight, so I'm good with it. Happy Trails to ya, friend, and I hope you do well, in not only your fishin' endeavors, but in life itself!
As a kid I spent five long summers camping on an island, fishing and water skiing on Dale Hallow. We put in at Mrs. Ranoes Holly Creek Fishing Camp. Wonderful memories.
Dale Hollow is fickle, but one of the most beautiful lakes in Kentucky and Tennessee and I’ve fished there since I was in my 20’s and that was 40 years ago.😜😎 Keep growing and keep casting ✊🍀🎣🍀
John , Thanks for sharing, I remember just being a boat length off the ramp and water depth was 20 foot deep and deeper. Great Smallmouth fishing, Get you a Silver Buddy and AC Shiner two of Billy Westmoreland favorite lures on Dale Hollow. God Bless.
Some days they are biting and some days ya just cannot figure it out. However, it was exciting to see your disposition heighten when you latched onto that 19 incher. Thanks for sharing, John and God Bless. That's why there's a next time.
I noticed at around 14:48 that you cast right over some fish. I’m excited to get my Old Town out. It’s finally getting warm here in IN and the bite should be heating up.
Alright, win some, lose some. Gonna be around 80 degrees Monday & Tuesday next week. Regroup and win on Chickamauga. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!!!
I fished Dale hollow once about 20 yrs ago. Tennessee side and Kentucky side. Beautiful Lake. 👍👍. Those cabins look like the one i stayed in. Right close to the docks. I'm thinking Wolf creek. Not sure. Been a long time ago.
I was fishing on the Brazos here in Texas one day and was fishing with a hellgrammite and didn't catch a thing. Then I just took the 1/16 oz weight off it and the first cast caught a fish and continued to catch them all day long. And all I did was take off that weight and fish it weightless. The little things like that count. You hung in there when a lot of people would just go home. Great show. Also, if I had a river that beautiful, I would just stay out there anyway.
Not one of your better tournaments, but most definitely a good opportunity to learn. I'm always impressed with the fact that you end every video on a positive note. What makes you more real than most RUclips fishing channels is that you're willing to share your good as well as your bad days with us. Trust me brother we've all been there at one time or another. But you came away with a positive attitude, you learned something new, and that makes you a better person and a better fisherman.
I was wondering when you'd get this video up...sorry it was not the best day. I was following along that day on TourneyX app and saw it wasn't going well. Lessons learned and they don't come cheap. I'm still watching the video, but wanted to jump on the comments. A bubblegum lemon swirl hellgrammite!! That one smallmouth kind of looked like it had freshwater drum back. Thank goodness for that glide bait catch...that was a beautiful bass! Glad you stayed positive, you know there's always a hand on your shoulder.
John....many years ago there was a bait Billy loved to use on Dale Hollow. In fact he was part in deisinging this particular bait. The lure was called a Pedigo-Spjnrite. I still have e two full cards that Billy gave me many years ago. It is basically and tail spinner similar to a little George but the difference was the unique head and tail dressing. Billy always like the white marabou and yellow marabou. He would basically throw these out on steep clay banks and main lake points. Very simular to how he fished his silver buddy blade bait. The spin rite was eventually bought out by Pradco. You can still find these baits online but very few of his originals are out there. I custom designed a mold years ago and had it cnc machined. Till this day it is one of my favorite baits to use in the winter time. Not many people fish this bait any more because of it availability. As stated I custom made a mold and tie them up myself. There is no telling how many tournaments I have won over the years with a pedigo spi rite.
I'm building my RUclips channel [guitar] and I'm actually using your channel for ideas. You're a real guy, doing real stuff. No click bait. No gimmicks. And, you keep it clean. I show your vids to my girls. I'm your neighbor kinda, I'm on Signal. Love these vids. I remember fishing DH with my dad. I'm super happy your channel has grown. Well deserved
You ever get a chance to get out west we have 3 amazing small mouth rivers. John Day Columbia and the Umpqua. You can catch 100 plus a day on the Ulpqua and John Day. 😊
Wow what a difference a day makes. Killing them during pre fishing and stumped until the end on the second. Like I heard it told..You either win or learn something. Perfect example brother. Blessings John
Man that’s weird how much that hole changed from one day to the next.. great largemouth though! Sometimes we don’t get what we expect but the Lord is there and allowed you a great fish. And your character shines to those other anglers and they see a man who loves Jesus in the midst of them and to me, that’s a win!
Still iced over here. Went out to one of our best fishing spots just to see what was happening there. One lonely guy ice fishing. The bridge over the creek where it entered the reservoir had a bit of open water so we dropped down our Aqua-vu camera to see if anything was there. Not one fish was visible, not even a small one. The water was fairly clear still since the snow isn’t melting yet. I don’t think the guy on the ice was having any luck either.
Man you slayed them the day before the tournament, it's crazy how fish are from 1 day to next, you did what most of us would have done about switching areas, to fish, great video as always, hope you do great on chickamauga, I really Ike these tournaments you do!🎣
Yea and Just had and 4 pund spotted bass didn't caught no number and live bite and it won't close its mouth.18 and half to 19 inches.I wasn't try to caught bass when I was trying to caught bass they wouldn't bite.It look like and largemouth but it's eye were red like and spotted bass.It may have Bern and memouth. That stocks that it won't hit the trick wrom but it hit the live nighcrewer.Mabe I can help you out in April.
@@865CreekAngling Believe it or not, I haven't even started fishing yet this year. Sometime within the next couple of weeks, me, my Brother, and a friend of ours, are supposed to go fishing on a nearby Small Lake. Let's see what happens.....
Sort of looks like Wolf River resort. Is that where you are!? My family and I stay on level 1 behind the church! Father in law is down there now crappie fishing. Those rooms look familiar, maybe.
Man I just want to know where you were at where there wasn't any wind. I was there all weekend and never was able to find a spot where there was no wind. Glad to see you were able to catch some there though.
Heading down to Dale Hollow for my 2nd time next Wednesday. Last year we braved some of the worst cold fishing weather i've ever experienced. Not a single smally caught (whole point of us making trip from indiana) but made the best of it by slaying crappie. My dad caught a 2lb 9oz white crappie with 1/4 in of hail and freezing rain caked over the Sunset Marina pontoon rental boat lol. Any tips for smallies down there this time of year?? Thanks
whew, may be a tough tournament. That's a tough lake to fish. It's a Smalley lake. Whew, yep that's the way it is at Dale Hollow. It will Make a fisherman out of you. You are a good fisherman John. That's not a bad day. You caught a nice Bass. and a small one. Dale Hollow takes some time to understand. it's very dependent on the time of year as far as where to fish. Steep rock walls are good. Early spring up in the shallow creek areas like you were fishing. Did you use the Hellgramite?
I think there was a BASS Open Tournament right in Dale Hollow a few weeks ago. It may have been a little pressured and these cold straps has made the fishing a little wonky
From Cincinnati, yet nearly grew up at Star Point as pre-teen. Parents fished, skied, boated, camped everywhere there. Sunset Dock, Obey River. Love this place....😊😅 PS. Know the landmarks...or else..as it gets dark...every shoreline looks alike...you are in God's hands if you get turned around..be safe.😮
They all seemed to be all the same size that day no matter what you threw at them, hopefully they get bigger but then that's the way it goes sometimes nice 19 incher at the end
Friend, you should never leave your creek completely in pre spawn at Dale. Pretty sure you are in Ilwill creek,, should fished it all day. South western banks if possible,, wind is your Friend. Take it or leave it,, free guide advise to a seemingly Fine fella. Hope you're having good success friend. 😊
" I THINK WERE GNA FINALLY HAVE A TOURNAMENT WHERE EVERYBODY CATCHES THEM " 🤷🤦♂️ And to top it off I zerod this past weekend!!! Lol we still aways have fun though
I know it's backseat driving but it appears to me you second guessed yourself....you should have gone there first thing. Go where you KNOW the fish are at. MARANATHA
Man I might have to check it out I have seen the replica of the state record here in mi and that thing didn’t look real either lol I wonder what that one would look like 🤣
I know he was a friend but this is a tournament why take someone to an area that you found and it was a small area with limited fish. The fish he caught were ones you didn't have a chance to catch.
Josh I still love u man, but I really wish you would get out of that kayak and go back to Creek fishing. Exploring, catching several different species, micro fishing. That kind of thing. You might want to rename channel to smallmouth adventures.
Hit the wall with the lure. I mean “on the rocks” not in front. You make me so nervous! Catch that one then hurry up and get your bait back in the water!! Hurry!
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Remember Billy Westmoreland he wrote a book about small mouth called Ole Bronze Back.Dale Hollow was his favorite.
Dale Hollow...where the World's Biggest Smallmouth Bass was caught, back in, I think, 1971 or so. 11 Pounds, 15 Ounces.
I'd love to catch a 12 Pound Smallmouth Bass. Then, I'd be the guy with the new World Record!
Over the years, my biggest Smallmouth Bass was around 4 Pounds, so, for me, that ain't nothin' to sneeze at. He put up a great fight, so I'm good with it.
Happy Trails to ya, friend, and I hope you do well, in not only your fishin' endeavors, but in life itself!
How insightful
The book was called "Them ole brown fish". Got a autographed copy from Billy.
My dad fished with Billy way back in the 80s. Billy was a legend, and my dad was purty good too. Beautiful lake
I've hit six lbs once and passed my son the stick two years ago on a four lber it's the best fish imo (Allegheny river)
Dale Hollow is like this all the time.
As a kid I spent five long summers camping on an island, fishing and water skiing on Dale Hallow. We put in at Mrs. Ranoes Holly Creek Fishing Camp. Wonderful memories.
My family and I’m used to rent a houseboat on Dale Hollow every year. I caught my PB smallie there! 21 inches.
Sweeeet!😂
Dale Hollow is fickle, but one of the most beautiful lakes in Kentucky and Tennessee and I’ve fished there since I was in my 20’s and that was 40 years ago.😜😎 Keep growing and keep casting ✊🍀🎣🍀
Thanks for taking us along and sharing!
John , Thanks for sharing, I remember just being a boat length off the ramp and water depth was 20 foot deep and deeper. Great Smallmouth fishing, Get you a Silver Buddy and AC Shiner two of Billy Westmoreland favorite lures on Dale Hollow. God Bless.
Some days they are biting and some days ya just cannot figure it out. However, it was exciting to see your disposition heighten when you latched onto that 19 incher. Thanks for sharing, John and God Bless. That's why there's a next time.
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This has got to be a bucket list lake for any serious bass fisherman. It certainly one of mine. Thanks for sharing.😊😊😊
I’ve got a trip planned for Dale Hollow in June! I’m so excited
@@BigRed1999 Best of luck to you. Keep expectations reasonable and enjoy every minute on the water.😉
really good walleye fishing also i live 35 min from it fish it almost every weekend
I noticed at around 14:48 that you cast right over some fish. I’m excited to get my Old Town out. It’s finally getting warm here in IN and the bite should be heating up.
Alright, win some, lose some. Gonna be around 80 degrees Monday & Tuesday next week. Regroup and win on Chickamauga. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!!!
Thanks!
Very nice bass. You always have fun ketching nice fish Thanks for the video 🙏
I fished Dale hollow once about 20 yrs ago. Tennessee side and Kentucky side. Beautiful Lake. 👍👍. Those cabins look like the one i stayed in. Right close to the docks. I'm thinking Wolf creek. Not sure. Been a long time ago.
I was fishing on the Brazos here in Texas one day and was fishing with a hellgrammite and didn't catch a thing. Then I just took the 1/16 oz weight off it and the first cast caught a fish and continued to catch them all day long. And all I did was take off that weight and fish it weightless. The little things like that count. You hung in there when a lot of people would just go home. Great show. Also, if I had a river that beautiful, I would just stay out there anyway.
Not one of your better tournaments, but most definitely a good opportunity to learn.
I'm always impressed with the fact that you end every video on a positive note.
What makes you more real than most RUclips fishing channels is that you're willing to share your good as well as your bad days with us.
Trust me brother we've all been there at one time or another.
But you came away with a positive attitude, you learned something new, and that makes you a better person and a better fisherman.
Good stuff John! Keep on tossing those glides 😉 😜
Nice biggun John. Great verse as always.
I was wondering when you'd get this video up...sorry it was not the best day. I was following along that day on TourneyX app and saw it wasn't going well. Lessons learned and they don't come cheap. I'm still watching the video, but wanted to jump on the comments. A bubblegum lemon swirl hellgrammite!! That one smallmouth kind of looked like it had freshwater drum back. Thank goodness for that glide bait catch...that was a beautiful bass! Glad you stayed positive, you know there's always a hand on your shoulder.
John....many years ago there was a bait Billy loved to use on Dale Hollow. In fact he was part in deisinging this particular bait. The lure was called a Pedigo-Spjnrite. I still have e two full cards that Billy gave me many years ago. It is basically and tail spinner similar to a little George but the difference was the unique head and tail dressing. Billy always like the white marabou and yellow marabou. He would basically throw these out on steep clay banks and main lake points. Very simular to how he fished his silver buddy blade bait. The spin rite was eventually bought out by Pradco. You can still find these baits online but very few of his originals are out there. I custom designed a mold years ago and had it cnc machined. Till this day it is one of my favorite baits to use in the winter time. Not many people fish this bait any more because of it availability. As stated I custom made a mold and tie them up myself. There is no telling how many tournaments I have won over the years with a pedigo spi rite.
Great video
I'm building my RUclips channel [guitar] and I'm actually using your channel for ideas. You're a real guy, doing real stuff. No click bait. No gimmicks. And, you keep it clean. I show your vids to my girls. I'm your neighbor kinda, I'm on Signal. Love these vids. I remember fishing DH with my dad. I'm super happy your channel has grown. Well deserved
Definitely quality over quantity! What a nice largemouth! Enjoyed the video!
You ever get a chance to get out west we have 3 amazing small mouth rivers. John Day Columbia and the Umpqua. You can catch 100 plus a day on the Ulpqua and John Day. 😊
Thanks John for sharing, My cousin used to run a BBQ joint on the west side of the lake.
Wow what a difference a day makes. Killing them during pre fishing and stumped until the end on the second. Like I heard it told..You either win or learn something. Perfect example brother. Blessings John
Always love your videos even the rough days of fishing those are real to and like I said this is why I always love your videos
I am glad I found your channel. I’m hopefully moving Tennessee at the end of July and I want to get into making fishing vlogs
I can’t wait to get on sale hallow some day! Just started this video. Excited to see what it’s like from a tourney perspective!
Man that’s weird how much that hole changed from one day to the next.. great largemouth though! Sometimes we don’t get what we expect but the Lord is there and allowed you a great fish. And your character shines to those other anglers and they see a man who loves Jesus in the midst of them and to me, that’s a win!
That was a very nice bass John. I hope you your next toutament sir. God bless you and your whole family and good friends...🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀
Love that lake,late april early may.busted up shale / rock and live shad.try a small shad immitatating bait.
THAT WAS DEFINITELY A KEEPER JOHN!!!!! Just goes to show that you have to be ready to adapt at the drop of a hat.
Hang in there! Get em next time!
Nice catches as always. Could you someday do a video outlining the gear you use when you go kayak fishing? Thanks.
Still iced over here. Went out to one of our best fishing spots just to see what was happening there. One lonely guy ice fishing. The bridge over the creek where it entered the reservoir had a bit of open water so we dropped down our Aqua-vu camera to see if anything was there. Not one fish was visible, not even a small one. The water was fairly clear still since the snow isn’t melting yet. I don’t think the guy on the ice was having any luck either.
Man you slayed them the day before the tournament, it's crazy how fish are from 1 day to next, you did what most of us would have done about switching areas, to fish, great video as always, hope you do great on chickamauga, I really Ike these tournaments you do!🎣
Awesome video. Loved the big glide bait bass. Would be cool to see you do a video where you go out and only throw big swimbaits for the day.
You should look for native artifacts along rivers like that
Keep try you not the only one Struggling to caught fish this year I am struggling too.
Yea and Just had and 4 pund spotted bass didn't caught no number and live bite and it won't close its mouth.18 and half to 19 inches.I wasn't try to caught bass when I was trying to caught bass they wouldn't bite.It look like and largemouth but it's eye were red like and spotted bass.It may have Bern and memouth. That stocks that it won't hit the trick wrom but it hit the live nighcrewer.Mabe I can help you out in April.
That fish was worth the trip brother!
Hello from Northern Maine
The wind in Tennessee has been tough the last week! Awesome video as always also I caught a carp on swim bait today😂 fishing for bass and got a carp😂
That's an oddity, for sure! But at least you caught something...and I'd imagine you had fun catchin' him.
@@ronaldshank7589 it was fun and I caught 8 largemouth after that so good day fishing
@@865CreekAngling Believe it or not, I haven't even started fishing yet this year. Sometime within the next couple of weeks, me, my Brother, and a friend of ours, are supposed to go fishing on a nearby Small Lake. Let's see what happens.....
@@ronaldshank7589 well good luck I started fishing back at the end of January winter months I fish trout
@@865CreekAngling I haven't caught a Trout in ages! Brown Trout are ok...but Brook Trout are better, and Rainbow Trout are definitely my favorites!
Another epic video 📹 😎 that glide bait seems pretty awesome
Man, that was a chunker!😎🎣🎥👍
I’ve been wanting to try a glide bait. Awesome fish on it.
Sort of looks like Wolf River resort. Is that where you are!? My family and I stay on level 1 behind the church! Father in law is down there now crappie fishing. Those rooms look familiar, maybe.
it was
Man I just want to know where you were at where there wasn't any wind. I was there all weekend and never was able to find a spot where there was no wind. Glad to see you were able to catch some there though.
Hello from the state of Virginia 💞
Never be afraid to pull out those new lures. You just never know!
Great bass John will you post a link for your hat I want one
Heading down to Dale Hollow for my 2nd time next Wednesday. Last year we braved some of the worst cold fishing weather i've ever experienced. Not a single smally caught (whole point of us making trip from indiana) but made the best of it by slaying crappie. My dad caught a 2lb 9oz white crappie with 1/4 in of hail and freezing rain caked over the Sunset Marina pontoon rental boat lol.
Any tips for smallies down there this time of year?? Thanks
hopefully the bass are more active, they should be getting in shallow places and in the creeks
whew, may be a tough tournament. That's a tough lake to fish. It's a Smalley lake. Whew, yep that's the way it is at Dale Hollow. It will Make a fisherman out of you. You are a good fisherman John. That's not a bad day. You caught a nice Bass. and a small one. Dale Hollow takes some time to understand. it's very dependent on the time of year as far as where to fish. Steep rock walls are good. Early spring up in the shallow creek areas like you were fishing. Did you use the Hellgramite?
yes i used all my good lures
I think there was a BASS Open Tournament right in Dale Hollow a few weeks ago. It may have been a little pressured and these cold straps has made the fishing a little wonky
Dale Hollow is a lake I've fished ,,, it has the biggest Bluegills,, true pounder and bigger,,
My dad and I yoused to catch huge ones on a fly rod with small poppers and 'sneaky peats'.
From Cincinnati, yet nearly grew up at Star Point as pre-teen. Parents fished, skied, boated, camped everywhere there. Sunset Dock, Obey River. Love this place....😊😅
PS. Know the landmarks...or else..as it gets dark...every shoreline looks alike...you are in God's hands if you get turned around..be safe.😮
They still got lake trout in Dale Hollow? Used to be some good ones in there.
I love swimbaits. I know not usually the ideal lure for small water
Yumdinger😅good bait...
Man you had a tuff day but that one was a beast
Do the tournament rules allow for the use of any electronics ?
Yes they do
Where did u get the hellgremites in that color at
Which marina did u put in at
Man i cant believe how they were hitting that orange helgramite! Looks like it would be so far from a natural looking bait!! Interesting!!
welcome to the swimbait life!
They all seemed to be all the same size that day no matter what you threw at them, hopefully they get bigger but then that's the way it goes sometimes nice 19 incher at the end
Did you fish ky side or tenn side
tennesse
What is your favorite rod and reel brand
Where did you find the bubble gum yellow swirl hellgrammite?
I'd like to know too
Yum is going to make them soon
what is your life jacket? that head support is great with the angler config in the front. thats nice.
It’s an Old Town branded one.
it is old town brand, its made to fit over the seat
Where did you get that id tag for the board?
frontier outdoors
When will those Hellgy’s be available?
im not 100% sure but when they bare i will post about it
Dale hollow has so many tournaments every time I go there's a tournament.
Go get em next time!
Where can you get the yum hellgamite
They will be available soon
Where you get the bubble gum swirl hellgrammite?
yum is going to have them for sale soon
Right before the glide bait fish I was going to comment “glide bait or jerkbait time.” 😆
Use to houseboat vacation DHL when I was a kid in the 70s. Gar big enough to eat you!!
Friend, you should never leave your creek completely in pre spawn at Dale. Pretty sure you are in Ilwill creek,, should fished it all day. South western banks if possible,, wind is your Friend. Take it or leave it,, free guide advise to a seemingly Fine fella. Hope you're having good success friend. 😊
Tough times call for a NIKKO hellgrammite. Others are OK, but nothing is like a NIKKO.
Nice
Is that Yum Hellgrammite on the market yet??
not just yet
@@CreekFishingAdventures I didn't figure. I'm pumped for that!
" I THINK WERE GNA FINALLY HAVE A TOURNAMENT WHERE EVERYBODY CATCHES THEM " 🤷🤦♂️ And to top it off I zerod this past weekend!!! Lol we still aways have fun though
yeah looking back at them its always fun to think about
Your definition of keeper must be different from mine 🙂 Is it because of a rule before a tournament? Because that 4 pounder looked edible.
in these tournaments its catch and release
@@CreekFishingAdventures Could it have been kept since this was a day before the tournament? I would have released anyway but just wondering.
jUST A THOUGHT! tRY USING JIGS WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS
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Heb 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
UCONN Final Four dude!
i know whats up with that, haha
This is bad news for Nikko 😂
nikko is different, like zman , so i think there will always be a market for them
Fly and rind and doll fly.....
Did you say Yum Hellgrammite????
Old saying "Don't leave fish to find fish"
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I know it's backseat driving but it appears to me you second guessed yourself....you should have gone there first thing. Go where you KNOW the fish are at. MARANATHA
Anit this were the world record smallmouth was caught?
yes it was, i saw the replica and it doesn't even look real
Man I might have to check it out I have seen the replica of the state record here in mi and that thing didn’t look real either lol I wonder what that one would look like 🤣
Way to stick with it until the end. 1 fish that counts but it was a PIG for sure.
I know he was a friend but this is a tournament why take someone to an area that you found and it was a small area with limited fish. The fish he caught were ones you didn't have a chance to catch.
he figured out something i couldnt, i was glad to see that the fish would bite but i was doing something wrong
Josh I still love u man, but I really wish you would get out of that kayak and go back to Creek fishing. Exploring, catching several different species, micro fishing. That kind of thing. You might want to rename channel to smallmouth adventures.
it would be nice but the creek fish dont bite when it is cold or flooded, which has been a lot
@@CreekFishingAdventures I understand the flooded part for sure. Just miss those videos. Good luck
Hit the wall with the lure. I mean “on the rocks” not in front. You make me so nervous! Catch that one then hurry up and get your bait back in the water!! Hurry!
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Better lucky next time