Greers Ferry October

October Forecast:

Hello All!  Fall has arrived here on Greers Ferry.  Water surface
temperatures will range in the lower 70's and down into the 60's.
During September we experienced quite a few great days of catching on
the water.  Locating large schools of shad was our key to success.  I
am looking at October to play out the very same way, find the bait and
you have found the fish.  Although the very best locations may vary
from day to day, your techniques and presentations should remain
relatively simple and basic for most all species in the reservoir.
Fish are active and on the move right now.

Schooling whites and hybrids will gain a lot of attention this month
as traditionally October is regarded as the very best month for
surfacing fish.  Stable weather patterns will fish best when coupled
with falling surface temperatures.  Main lake fish in the both the
North and south Basin will be more pressured than fish in the creeks
and pockets, making them at times more difficult to catch for longer
periods.  Fish Dinner Lures line of Custom In-Line Spinners along with
Lake Fork tackles line of Soft Plastic Jerk baits, which can be found
at Fish`N Stuff and Golden Outdoors, you will have no problem keeping
your rods bent.  With extended feeding times and being able to
physically see your quarry this month it's an exciting time to visit
the home of the World Record Hybrid Striper of 27lbs 04ozs., Greers
Ferry Lake.

As fall kicks into gear lot's of Bass Tournaments will be held here at
Greers Ferry.  This is great for the fish and the fisherman as catch
rates and physical surveys of fish living here will be recorded to
benefit the reservoir for both the  present and the future.  It's
imperative this month to cover lot's of water and do lot's of looking
before ever making a cast.  Locating large concentrations of bait in
both open water and around cover will be key to bigger bags at the
scales.  Minnow imitating lures fished high in the column should be
utilized while using both your eyes and your electronics to dictate
where you fish.  Look for shad shallow in the mornings while sliding a
little deeper as mid day approaches harboring feeding schools of
Kentucky's, Largemouth and Smallmouth throughout the day.

Our Walleyes here on Greers Ferry will be making a surge this month
while feeding higher in the column and targeting wounded or dying bait
fish.  Swim baits, Jerkbaits, Spoons and Live Bait rigs will all
account for fish as they will still be slightly scattered with the
bait.  As water temperatures get into the mid 60's look for a huge
increase in daily catches.  I prefer wooded creek ledges with lot's of
cover along with flat points on the main  lake with the river channel
turning into them.  Early morning and on low ceiling days utilize your
hard and soft plastic minnow style options, while on bright days and
on up in the mornings go to a live crawler on a drop shot rig.

October is flat out one of the best month to be on the reservoir.
Migrating Fowl, Lot's of Surfacing Fish and The Great times to be had
are a few of the many reasons you need to experience what we have to
offer here on Greers Ferry Lake.  Mark YOUR Calendar now for Fishing
For the Fallen October 29th at Devils Fork Tournament Facility,
$2000.00 Guaranteed first place for you and your partners best 5!  If
you have any question's about this report or our area please call or
email me and I'll get back with you as soon as I'm off the water.
(501)691-5701  or fishgreersferry@gmail.com www.fishgreersferry.com
Good Fishin` Cody S. Smith