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Tim"s Ford 5-9-2008

TBG Guide Jon Simmons and I had a 2 boat trip today with Mr. Patrick Evener-Mr. Harry Hazlehurst-Mr. Thomas Evener-and Mr. Paul Hildebrand. The pictures above are some of the fish that we caught today. Once again the Rapala X Rap Shad #10 www.rapala.com paid off big time as well as a Prowler 6 inch Worms in lighter colors www.prowlerlures.com Good bunch of guys and a lot of fun. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 5-07-2008

I fished Tim's Ford today with Mr. Ralph Laubacher and Mr. Matthew Laubacher. Matthew is stationed at Arnold Air Base here in Tennessee and soon will be deployed to Afghanistan. We appreciate Matthew for his service and pray God's protection upon him. Ralph, Matthew and I caught a mixture of Smallmouth, Spots, Walleye (not pictured) Hybrid and Rockfish. Prowler Soft Shad www.prowlerlures.com and Rapala X Raps www.rapala.com did the trick again. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 5-5-2008

High preasure, blue bird sky's and little wind was the conditions that David Honey and I was faced with today on Tim's. We moved a lot and managed to put a few in the boat on a Rapala #8 X Rap. Our largest 3 are pictured above. Over all it was just plain old tough. This is my second time to fish with David and we had a great time. We will be doing it again in 3 weeks or so. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 5-1-2008 & 5-2-2008

A good customer of mine had to reschedule a trip that we were suppose to have taken on 4-29-2008 so I only fished Tim's two days this week. On Thursday 5-1-2008 I fished with the brother and sister team of Bonnie Fly and Thomas Baker. On 5-2-2008 I fished with the father and son team of Richard and Dan Di Perna. A Prowler Soft Shad www.prowlerlures.com and a Rapala #8 X Rap www.rapala.com paid off again. These are just some of our pictures for the past two days.  We caught Hybrid-Smallmouth-Largemouth-Kentucky's and Walleye over these past two days and had a great time with Bonnie, Thomas, Richard and Dan. This is the 2nd time I have fished with the Di Pernas and we are going to do it again this summer. Thanks to all for a good two days...Rick Mcferrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

TIM'S FORD 4-26-2008

I had another good day with Mr. Masahiro Iwagaki on Tim's Ford.  The pictures above are of our larger fish all caught on a Prowler Soft Shad. www.prowlerlures.com  Our bite was very good early and at least for us it got thinner and thinner as the day progressed. I will be fishing with Masahiro in May and will look forward to that trip. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 4-24-2008

I fished Tim's Ford today with Wayne and Vicki Barnes who have a house on the lake at Estelle Springs. When Wayne called me he said that he wanted to fish the river and learn some new areas and techniques. We fished for several hours in the river and it was dead. By mid-morning the sun was getting high so I suggested that we make a run to the areas where I have been on fish so off we went. It didn't take Vicki long to hanging multiple Smallmouth and a Kentucky. This was a birthday present for Vicki from Wayne and you can tell by the look on her face she had a good time. By the way she is "Gooood" with a Prowler Soft Shad www.prowlerlures.com  We had multiple short hits on Smallmouth and Hybrids and for two trips in a row 2 broken lines, one on a Secret Weapon Spinner Bait www.secretweaponlures.com and one on the Soft Shad.

 Happy Birthday Vicki.............Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 4-22-2008

Good day on Tim's today with Mr. Jay Arnold. All of our fish today came on a Rapala X Rap www.rapala.com  and a Prowler Soft Shad www.prowlerlures.com . We had multiple misses and short hook up's  and even a broken line on top of all of that. I back tracked on several areas that had been producing prior to this moon and they were there. Hang on we are close to some great days on Tim's. Great day with Jay and he and I will be doing it again in May and June. I have scattered dates open in May and June and special pricing on multiple trips. Rick McFerrin (6150765-7303) www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 4-14-15-16-2008

For the past three days I have fished Tim's Ford with Mr. Joe Walsh and Mr. Steve Fields. We were faced with several challenges. (1) 3 days of high pressure and blue bird sky's (2) Bass are on the bed (3) a major spring cold front moved in the past week end (4) the first two days it was in the 30's when we put the boat in the water and 41 today. (5) Full moon and an early bite. We managed to over come some of these simply by working our tails off and moving, moving, moving. The pictures above are just some of the fish we caught in the past 3 days, plus we lost 3 big largemouth and had our line broken once on a big hybrid. All of our fish were caught on a Secret Weapon Spinner Bait www.secretweaponlures.com in zero water. Joe and Steve already booked a trip for May 09....2 great guy's 3 tough days...but persistence pays off. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 4-14-2008

It was a tough cold mid-April day today for Mr. Bill Brooks and me. Air Temperature was 39 degrees when we put in today and the surface temps had fallen almost 3 degrees. We caught 3 and missed 3 or 4 more in the first 2 or 3 hours and then everything died for us. Most of our fish came on a Prowler Soft Shad www.prowlerlures.com  and a Rapala DT6 Crank Bait www.rapal.com Unless something changes I will be back on the water 3 more days this week and will keep you posted. Rick Mcferrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 4-11-2008

I fished 4 hours today on Tim's with two great people Joseph and Shelly Durbak. The trip was in jeopardy almost from the beginning with huge super cell storm systems and tornado activity moving into middle Tennessee. I always say I like wind and today I had all I wanted. (30-35+mph) With the Smallmouth being on bed and the high winds I decided to key in on the Hybrids.  With the cells moving in we started hitting areas where I have been on fish over the past several weeks. Joseph and Shelly put 5 Hybrid in the boat before the cell phone started ringing every few minutes telling us to get off the water. We are planning another run at this sometime in June for some early am top water action. . I look forward to the next trip. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 4-8/9/2008

I fished Tim's Ford the last two days with Mr. Michael Brock, Mr. Ronnie Brock, Mr. David Seibel and Mr. Bruce Jarvis. The pictures above are some larger fish caught on a Prowler Soft Shad www.prowlerlures.com  on a Mustad #4 wide gap hook www.mustad.com  and a Secret Weapon Spinner Double Willow Leaf blade www.secretweaponlures.com. Tim's will just get better and better as we enter into the late spring and early summer. Water temperatures are rising andfish are being caught on a variety of baits and techniques. I have some scattered dates open in May and June. The early morning top water bite will be in full gear by then so give me a call (615-765-7303) or e-mail me at rickm@dtccom.net  Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 4-7-2008

I fished Tim's today with Mr. David Honey from Tullahoma. We put in at the State Park to 53 degree water temps-summer pool and more floating stuff in the water than I have seen on Tim's in a long time. There was wood pallets-huge logs-cooler-parts of people docks-you could just about name it and it was floating. We started out slowly and then finally got on a good pattern that yielded some good fish all on a Rapala DT6 www.rapala.com  We caught Largemouth, Smallmouth, Hybrid and a 5lb 10oz Walleye. I had a great time with David and we are going to do it again in May. Rick Mcferrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 3-31-2008

This will be the only post for this week. I'm taking  the rest of the week off for revival in my church but will back on the water 5 days next week. I spent 1/2 day with David and Cardin on Tim's Ford yesterday with mixed results. The Smallmouth bite was tough but we did put 2 good Hybrid and Rockfish in the boat on light line (6lb Test)  I have fished with David 3 times now and will be doing it again in the middle of the summer when I get back on the daytime deep water dock bite. Water temperature remained in the low 50's even with the cold front that had pushed it's way into the middle of our state. I look forward to fishing with them again this summer. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 3-29-2008

I fished today with Massahiro Iwagaki and friend Okeki. These guys are great to fish with and the language barrier didn't make any difference when you start putting fish in the boat. We started out like I have been over the past week fairly fast and then we had some storms blow in that drove us back to the ramp where we stayed almost a hour or better until it blew over. We went back out to less wind and clearing slies. It took a little looking but we found them again.16 Smallmouth in the boat and 5 lost. 2 Hybrids and 2 broken lines. All in all a good day with 2 good guys. We are planning to fish together in April and May as well. Wind on the right banks was hard to come by but when it did it paid off. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 3-28-2008

What a great day with Mr. Dee Eakins on Tim's Ford. The bite started out quickly on a Rapala X Rap www.rapala.com  and then switched over to a Whirly B later on in the day. Not only did Dee catch some bragging size Smallmouth, he will also be telling the story (a true one at that) about the 2 big fish that he lost right at the boat that were much bigger than anything you see above. Just a great day...6 of 12 shown above. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 3/25/ 2008 & 3/37/2008

Tuesday Doug Markham (Doug Outdoors) Tim White (Rapala Pro Staff) fished Tim's to shot a video for Doug's new T.V. show. Tuesday was a high pressure clear day and although we had wind the bite was tough all day. Tim is holding the largest of the day caught on a Rapala X Rap www.rapala.com  We are going to do it again in May. Yesterday I fished with Mark and James Schwartzkopf from New Jersey. We had a much better numbers day putting 14 total in the boat. We also lost 6 or 8 that just came unbuttoned. Most of our fish were caught on the X Rap as well and when things slowed down a Prowler Drop Shot Worm on a shaky head. www.prowlerlures.com  Great time with everyone. Water temp was 51-52 degrees and a good wind out of the south east. I have scattered dates open in April and May and Tim's will only get better give me a call. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 3-24-2008

What a great day with 2 brothers-Mr. Don Collier and Mr. JD Collier. JD lives in Wisconsin and Don lives in Ohio and they are here on a short vacation. It was 32 degrees air temp-51 degree water temp and a light snow shower when we put in this morning but things heated up quickly. For the day we caught 12 Smallmouth, 1 Largemouth, 1 Spot, 1 Black nose and 5 Hybrids. Pattern? Simple, Wind-Wind-Wind was the key for us today. The stronger the better. Whirly B's did the trick. Rick Mcferrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim"s Ford 3-20-2008

Daniel my youngest has been on break all this week and we have been busy doing allot of other things so this was my first time on Tim's this week. I met Mr. Kevin Israel at the ramp and 6:30am and we already had blue sky's and 34 degrees air temperatures. For those of you that don't live in Tennessee we had a major storm with 50 mph + straight line winds, tornados and a 40 degree drop in air temperature since 2:00pm yesterday. All in all today turned out good though with us putting 11 Smallmouth and 3 Largemouth in the boat. All were caught on either a Rapala DT6 Shad or Crawfish colored crank bait www.rapala.com. Our largest 2 are pictured above. Kevin I had a very enjoyable day....your great to fish with. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 3-15-2008

All you have to do is look at Lewis face to see that this young man had a great time today chasing those brown fish. I met  Mr. Ronnie Richards and son Lewis in Manchester and they rode to the lake with me. We put in right at day light and the storms were already moving quickly our way. On our 2nd stop Lewis caught the biggest Smallmouth that he has ever caught (Way to go Lewis!) The lighting drove us back to the ramp twice early on and I guess we sat out 1 1/2 hours or more waiting for things to clear. But all in all we had a good time and our biggest Smallmouth weighted in at 4lbs 4oz right on the nose. Rapala DT6's in Shad www.rapala.com was the ticket for us today.  I had a good time with Ronnie and Lewis and hope to do it again in May and see if we can't put Lewis on some big Hybrids......Rick Mcferrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 3-13-2008

I fished 1/2 day with Mr. Jay Arnold today on Tim's Ford. We spent the first 2 hours without much wind but when we could find some it paid off. Rapala DT6's www.rapala.com  paid off again today. Water temperatures was just above 50 degrees and the rains that we have coming in this week end should help as well. Hope this helps. I have some scattered dates available if your interested in a Tim's' Normandy or Woods trip. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 3-11-2008

I have been off the water the past several days because my boat has been in the shop-just picked it up after the trip today. I fished Tim's today with Mr. Danny Woodard and Mr. Bubba Crouch and had a great day. We put Bubbas Triton in the water (thanks Bubba) right at day light and caught 5 at our first stop and then the wind died. I explained to the guys to just hold on and when the wind picked back up we would be back in the fish an that's exactly what happened. 20 total for the day with several misses. All on Rapala DT's and Whirly B's......Guys I had a great time, hope to do it again soon. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Normandy 3-3-2008

I met Jerry Steakley in Manchester at 5:45am and we put the boat in the water at Fire Lake on Normandy about 6:30am. The sole purpose for the trip was to catch some of the big spots that Normandy is known for. Water temperatures was in the high 40's and the wind was already 10-15mph but that was clam to the 25-30mph we had later in the day. No matter where you went you just couldn't get away from the the wind. We even had water come up over the front of the boat a couple times and it would work you to death just to keep the boat where you could make a decent cast. We did manger 10 total for the day and lost 3 others. We had 4 Spots 5 Largemouth and one big black nose Crappie.  Normandy is another good choice here in middle Tennessee. Hope this helps Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 2-29-2008

I fished with Mr. Ronny Murray today on Tim's and I think this had to be the coldest rain that I have had on my hands for a long time. True to the weather mans norm, the temperatures never reached the 50's as forecasted and the rains that was going to blow through early never did. But I not complaining It was a Smallmouth day and once again they would hammer the bait.  9 Smallmouth and 2 Largemouth for the day. Good days ahead on Tim's give me a call. Rick Mcferrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 2-25-2008

I met Mr. Bob Hinds and his son Cody at the state park ramp at 7:00am. Cody just turned 15 years old and this was a birthday present from his dad. Things couldn't have worked out better for Cody. It didn't take me long to find out that he knows his way around a boat and fishing equipment. Cody also isn't bashful about putting the big fish in the boat. Things started out quickly with a 4lb 14 ounce Smallmouth the slammed a Rapala DT10 Parrot crank bait off the 1st windy point that we stopped on. www.rapala.com  Then later Cody hooked up with some bragging size Hybrids on a  Lure Jensen Krocodile spoon www.lurejensen.com. The largest Hybrid was knocking on 8lbs and was the largest fish that Cody has ever caught. Way to go Cody!!!! All these fish were caught on light tackle All Pro APX 7' Medium rods www.allprorods.com  and 6 or 8 pound test P-Line. www.pline.com Things will heat up quickly on Tim's as we enter into the spring season. I have scattered open dates available so just give me a call (615-765-7303) if you want to get in on some great Bass/Hybrid action. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 2-15-16-2008

I had a great day on Tim's today with Mr. Don Schleicher and Mr. Chris Zimmerman. Many of you know Don from being one of the premier Striper guides in the south.  We were on fish from the get go and caught fish at every stop except for 2. The Smallmouth and Largemouth would unload on either  a  Rapala DT 10 Parrott or or DT 6 Parrott colored crank bait. www.rapala.com Because of their design the DT Series baits reach their depth potential quicker that any other crank bait that I have ever used. When you combine that with a side by side action that emits a sound that can only be achieved by a balsa wood bait it becomes extremely effective. I throw these on 6lb P-Line www.pline.com  and on a 7' Med All Pro APX series rod www.allprorods.com . What a combination! Today I fished with Mr. Jim Sipes and Mr. Earl Hull of Franklin Tennessee. The going was a little tougher today but all of our fish still came on the DT10 same color and basically in the same areas. Jim is holding our largest fish of the day in the lower left hand picture. Hope this helps you on your next trip. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 2-5&7-2008

I fished Tim's Ford today with my favorite fishing partner, Daniel my 12 year old son. Daniel is holding two of the fish he caught today. One on a Chartreuse Buckeye Shad www.buckeyeshad.com and the other on a Parrott DT10 www.rapala.com Water level is up about 18 inches and the water temperatures have risen to 48-49 in some areas. There is a lot of color in the Rock Creek-Dry Creek areas as well as in the backs of many pockets and coves. I fished the 7th with Mr. jay Arnold and we didn't have any picture fish. Tim's continues to be off and on just about like every where else in the state. More next week. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 1-31-2008

I fished Tim's Ford today with Mr. Thomas Ebbecke from New Field New Jersey.  We had a good amount of wind today after 8:00am and we keyed in on the points that had the mot chop. Just like the first of the week these fish would hammer the bait and there wasn't any doubt in you mind when the hit.....Man nothing like a Smallmouth slamming a crank bait.  DT 10's did the trick again.  www.rapala.com  I'll be fishing with Tom again in a couple weeks and look forward it. More to come stand by. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 1-28-2008

I fished Tim's Ford today with Ron Kairdolf from Murfreesboro. We put in right at daylight to 27 degree air temps and 44.3 water temps. We searched until noon for wind....any wind.....but to no avail them near 12:30pm the wind picked up and so did the brown fish. These Smallmouth would almost knock the rod out of your hands when they it. As a matter of fact I had one hit so hard that it stripped the drag and still didn't get him stuck...sometimes hard to understand. Today Rapala DT10 Parrott was the ticket www.rapala.com  Largest was just over 4lbs. I'll be back on Tim's Thursday and will update you them. Rick Mcferrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 1-25-2008

First let me say this was a cold but fun work day that I spent with Mr. Ken Jenkins on Tim's Ford planting Porcupine Fish Attractors www.porcupinefishattractors.com  and spending a little time throwing some new baits from Sworming Hornet Lures www.fishheadspin.com  and DT's from Rapala www.rapala.com Just a heads up I will have new articles written on all 3 of these exciting products in the next month or so. My web site is in the process of being changed and I hope to have these up on the "New Look" shortly.  Ken and I originally planned on meeting at 7:00am but with the bitter cold we pushed back until 9:00am and it was still a chilly 17 degrees when we reached the lake. Water temperature ranged from 42 to 47 in various parts of the lake and there was zero wind any where.   We put in at Holiday Marina, built and loaded several attractors and proceeded to drop them at the following GPS coordinates @#$%^&*()_+ something must be wrong with my key board. After that we worked a few areas loosing 4 Smallmouth on DT's and catching 1 on the 1/8 ounce Fish Head Spin with a white beetle tail dipped in  Red JJ's Magic www.jjsmagic.com....Fun relaxing day....I will be on Tim's 3 days next week and will update you each day. Rick McFerrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

Tim's Ford 1-16-2008

I fished Tim's Ford today with Mr. Jerry Steakley launching the boat at the State Park Rampn at 7:00am. We had  27 degree air temperatures and 44 degree water temps. The 44 degrees held all day even with a southerly wind at 10 mph. We caught and released 9 Smallmouth and 1 Largemouth all caught on Rapala DT6's in 3 different color patterns. www.rapala.com We also had 5 others that we didn't get in the boat. I had a good time with Jerry and look forward to fishing with him again. I'm running a special on Tim's for the month of February. Full day at the 1/2 day price...If you are interested in more information I can be reached at 615-765-7303 or rickm@dtccom.net  Rick Mcferrin www.tennesseebassguides.com

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