Douglas Lake PAA practice report

I think its spring...I know I heard someone say it was, but apparently no one told the area around Douglas lake.  For the first two days of practice we have endured 20+ mph winds (gusting over 30), near non-stop snow/sleet/snow, with numerous white-out conditions reducing visibility to under 200yds.  How's the fishing you ask?  T-O-U-G-H!  Or at least it has been for me.  That's not a sour grapes statement, just a statement of fact.  I still have tomorrow to try and get some work done, but unless something changes, this one is shaping up as a tough one!  Lord willing, I'll get a few things figured out tomorrow. Only time will tell.  If nothing else, at least the sun is supposed to shine tomorrow, that'll be a welcome sight!
God Bless,
Duke

It all starts tomorrow...

Official practice starts tomorrow for the first event of the 2013 PAA Tour on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, TN.  It's going to be an interesting day for sure, after raining nearly all day today, the weatherman is calling for rain, sleet and snow with temperatures topping out in the mid 30s!  Doesn't that sound like some awesome fishing weather! lol.  All I can say is thank the Lord for Gore-Tex clothing.  By judging the surrounding terrain, a lot of trees have budded out since I was here two weeks ago, so apparently they have had some warm weather.  Hopefully that has warmed the water temps up a little bit.  Tomorrow will tell the story that's for sure. Check back, I'll try to update as the week goes on.
God Bless,
Duke

2013 PAA Tour Kicks off Next Week

Douglas Lake will play host to the inaugural event of the 2013 PAA Tour.  Competition is set for March 28-30th.  Results can be found at www.fishpaa.com   Results will be updated daily!

Finally on the water...

I spent Friday and Saturday on the water, and I've got to admit that it felt darn good.  The PAA Tour is getting ready to start, so I did a little riding around on Douglas Lake in east Tennessee.  Having never been there before, I spent the majority of my time just looking.  I fished a little bit on Friday, and a little more on Saturday, but most importantly I managed to get a handle on how the lake lays out.  It's definitely going to be an interesting tournament.  It looks like the weather is going to play an important role in how this derby shapes up.  Lord willing when I get back over there, I'll be able to get 'em figured out.  Regardless, it will be interesting to see how this one pans out.  I'll keep ya posted!
God Bless,
Duke