I can't help you with info on your specific location regarding the
skipjack herring. However, I can relate some recent fishing
experience that might help.
I was fishing both above and below the dam at Lake Chickamauga in
Chattanooga, TN during Thanksgiving week. The dam is multi-purpose
with turbines, spill, and lock. The lake was spilling around 55K cfs.
Above the dam, I fished from the bank and landed 2 huge skipjacks in
the 2 to 3-lb. range. They were landed on medium spinning tackle
with 8-lb. test line. I was fishing near the turbine intake. I used
1/8 oz. jigs with a pumpkinseed curly tail grub. Retrieve was not
slow, but medium. I observed several thrashing about the surface,
which led to casts in their direction and ultimately the fish.
I observed another angler fishing below the dam who was catching them
left and right. He was fishing a small eddy along the bank, on the
straight chute below the dam. He was being observed by a great blue
heron within a few yards of him.
Watch the herons along the bank, because they'll help put you on
these fish. Also, the closer you can fish to a warwater discharge
near the generating station, the better.
By the way, these are a blast to catch. Head shakes and drag-peeling
runs. It's no wonder they're often referred to as Tennessee Tarpon.
Good Luck & I hope this helps,
Pup
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