Pop Rivers - Old Crappie Angler and Humorist

                                    Weiss Lake Conditions and Weather Forecast - Feb. 14, 2018 We have had a lot of rain over the past week, and most of Weiss Lake and it's creeks, bays, and rivers are muddy or heavily stained.  Some rain is still forecast for the next 5 days, but nothing heavy; just a 20%  to 50% chance each day.  Maybe 1" of rain over the next 5 days total. Water level reached full pool due to rain and runoff, and may rise a little more.  You can still find some fishable waters in Yellow Creek and Bay Springs.  Water temps in the high 40s to low 50s. Long line trolling with Southern Pro Hot grubs in dark or bright colors;  try  popsicle, black & chart., red & chart., blue- black & chart. & bubblegum & chart.    Also, Jiffy Jigs in similar colors.  Tight lining minnows will also work.  Stained water is OK, but not muddy.   8 to 12 ft. deep, so use 1/24  or  1/16 jig heads.   Boat speed  -  .7 to .9 mph Air temps are forecast to b

Rain this Saturday and Sunday is forecast.  Our crappie tournament was postponed due to forecast. I like to fish; it should only rain on the days I don't plan to fish.  Sounds fair to me ....  Since I  am not fishing this weekend,  and I have not been since November of last year; I am getting very irritable. Fishing is my nerve pill that relaxes me, and makes all my problems fade away for a little while. Being on the lake and seeing, hearing, and smelling all the beauty that God created just makes me feel better.  I have learned to truly appreciate the little things in life that we all sometimes take for granted. I am getting near 70 years of age, and everyday is a blessing to be enjoyed and appreciated.  Many of my friends have passed on; and that makes me appreciate every day even more.  Therefore; I fish, and every time time I do I enjoy my time on the water even more.  Sometimes I catch fish, sometimes I only catch a few, and sometimes I catch none; but I still enjoy

February 1, 2018                        Weiss Lake Crappie Report Water temp. - 40 to 45 degrees         Water color- lightly stained     Weather for the next week is predicted to be pretty good - mid 30s at night - 50s during the day, rain on Sunday, and sunny on Friday and Saturday this week. The crappie are moving and suspended in the river and creek channels.  Look for the flocks of birds and boats.  When you see a lot of either, the crappie are there; but not for long. The crappie are following the bait fish and searching for warmer water.  Long line trolling, cork and jig, and pushing minnows are all working fairly well..  Find the fish and you can catch them. Little River ,  Little Spring Creek , the Bubble Hole near Cobia Bridge , and Cowan Creek are all holding some fish, as is the main Coosa River channel.  Use your electronics to find large schools of fish; they are moving around, and you will have to move with them to catch a good limit. Weiss Lake Lodge