Author: rickmc

  • Old Hickory 4-22-2026

    Ken and I fished OH this morning caught and released 15 largemouth all caught on soft plastics. I was throwing a 1/16th ounce VMC Rugby Head Jig and a Plum Crush City Janitor Worm. Big fish was 4.12 water color good ans temps in the hig 60’s More next week if the weather allows/ Rick

  • Woods 4-26-26

    Ken and I fished 2 spots on Woods for 4 hours this morning caught and released 25 total. 6inch Crush City Janitor Candy Bug on a VMC 1/16th Rugby Jig. Suffix Braid and Fluorocarbon leader. Water temp in the mid 60’s and varying clarity depending on where we were. You can check out everying thing we used on www.rapala.com Until next time Rick

  • Woods Resv 4-9-2026

    I fished with Jared yesterday out of his boat. We ran to an area where he has been on fish and action started up immediately. I was throwing a 1/16 VMC Finesse Rugby Jig www.vmchooks.com with a Crush City Candy Bug Janitor worm. www.rapala.com The grass in that area is still submerged and thick in places which was taylor made for the 1/16oz Rugby jig which would slide through with no problem. The fish below was the best of 15. Water temp was in the low 60’s and had decent color in the area that we fished. You can view the Rugby and the Janitor at www.rapala.com

  • Tims Ford 4-3-2026

    I fished Tim’s yesterday with long time good friend Jay Arnold. We had a great 6 hours catching and releasing 22 Largemouth and Smallmouth with the majority being caught on a Wacky Rig. The 5 below was some of our best. I was using 10lb Sufix yellow braid with a 8lb Sufix fluorocarbon leader. A Vmc Neko Long Shank Wide gap hook and a Crush City Candy Bug or Plum Janitor worm rigged with a VMC Cross Over Ring to maximize the tail action on the Janitor. Low 60 water t.emp-moderately clear water and a lot of good Tim’s Ford wind. Check out all the items listed above at www.rapala.com

  • Dale Hollow 3-12-2026

    Jared and I fished DH yesterday from 8:30am until 4:00pm. We caught and released a mix of 42 Largemouth-Smallmouth and Spots. We put in at Sun Set Marina and ran up river which had great color to several pockets and channel swings. When we found 56-57 degree water we started there. We started throwing crankbaits-chatterbaits and spinnerbaits with only a few hits. We switched over to a shaky head and at that point it was on. I was using the Crush City 6 inch Sprayed Grass Janitor www.rapala.com, tHE Janitor is designed to be rigged in multiple ways from Texas rig-Shaky Head-Neko Rigged and more. It’s Infused with Color-Salt-and scent this is just a great worm. It also has great tail action and the back ribs helps hide the hook point extremely well. Sufix 10lb Yellow Braid and a 8lb Sufix Fluorocarbon leader www.sufix.com. I can’t post all the pictures so below are 6 of our best of 42-Thanks for visiting my site. Rick McFerrin Tennessee Bass Guides.com

  • Center Hill 3-9-2026

    Ken and I fished CH for 6 hours today and the ones posted was our best. We also had several smaller fish as well. Everything on soft plastics and either a shaky head or a VMC Finesse Weedless Jig. W tried several different swims baits and crankbaits with no takers. More Later this week if all go’s well

  • Woods 2-19-2026

    Jared and I fished woods today from 8am until 2:30 and the ones you see below was our best. Rapala DT6 Cribbean Shad and Chartreuse Rootbeer did most of the damage. www.rapala.com Water temp on the ramp side of the bridge ranges from 52 to 54 but under the bridge it begins to drop quickly. All our fish came from water no deeper than 5-6 feet.

  • Woods Reservoir 2-12-26

    I fished Woods yesterday with long time friend and a great young fisherman Jared Hollingsworth, I made a early mistake in the direction I took us on the lake and it cost us several hours. It wasn’t until late in the afternoon that we found the ones that you see below. We had 8 bites in a hour. . We put 6 in the boat and both lost one. The fish were i n(3-4 feet) 52 degree water. Sufix Yellow Braid with a fluorocarbon leader and a jig. www.sufix.com Sorry about all the pictures being in single file-still working on how to get them side by side. Rick