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    Last updated: Jul 30, 2025

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    Cole Sands fishing report for South Holston Lake in undefined

    Current South Holston Report-BIG FISH!

    South Holston Lake

    Best: Jul - Sep

    21 days ago

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee

    Lake Chickamauga-Killer late summer patterns for big bass

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    Best: Jul - Oct

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Nickajack Lake in Tennessee

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    $150

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Boone Lake in Tennessee

    Boone Lake Summertime Patterns

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    Best: Jun - Aug

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Watts Bar Offshore Bite: 42 Ledge Spots!

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: May - Aug

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    $150

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Pickwick Lake in Alabama, Tennessee

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    Best: May - Aug

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    Cole Sands fishing report for South Holston Lake in undefined

    South Holston Summertime Pattern (Smallmouth and Largemouth)

    South Holston Lake

    Best: May - Aug

    3 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands

    Cole Sands

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    99% rating

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    99% rating

    (4 reviews)

    Gerald J

    Jul 5, 2025 (edited)

    Huge amount of coordinates. Great details on baits and technique. Excellent communication with Cole. He answered all of my questions quickly/

    Logan T

    Jun 13, 2025

    Tony M

    May 13, 2025

    Kevin B

    Nov 22, 2024

    Are you catching any on rattle traps? if so what type and color

    Response from guide

    Hey Kevin, yes a rattle trap has been good on the main lake bars and the back of the creeks for schooling fish. On the main lake bars, a 5/8 ounce Yo Zuri rattlin vibe in sexy Shad, citrus Shad, and ghost pearl Shad has been good. In the back of pockets, a 3/8 ounce rattlin vibe has been better in the same colors

    Cole Sands fishing report for Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee

    Best Big Swimbait areas for Giant Lake Chickamauga Prespawn Bass

    Chickamauga Lake, TN

    Best: Mar - May

    5 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Great Spawning Areas-Watts Bar

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Apr - May

    5 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee

    Best Sight Fishing Areas-Lake Chickamauga

    Chickamauga Lake, TN

    Best: Apr - May

    5 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Saint Johns in Florida

    St. Johns River Giants (31 Pound Bag)

    Saint Johns, FL

    Best: Mar - Apr

    6 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Hartwell Lake in South Carolina

    Lake Hartwell Ditch Bite (Crazy numbers of 2.5 to 4 pounders)

    Hartwell Lake, SC

    Best: Mar

    6 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for South Holston Lake in undefined

    South Holston March Pattern (Livescope and non-livescope pattern)

    South Holston Lake

    Best: Mar

    6 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee

    Lake Chickamauga Bar Bite (Big numbers and size in March)

    Chickamauga Lake, TN

    Best: Mar

    6 months ago

    $125

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Nickajack Lake in Tennessee

    Nickajack Lake winter fishing

    Nickajack Lake, TN

    Best: Feb - Mar

    7 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for South Holston Lake in undefined

    South Holston- How to catch a tournament winning bag in February and March

    South Holston Lake

    Best: Feb - Mar

    7 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee

    Prespawn staging areas-Lake Chickamauga

    Chickamauga Lake, TN

    Best: Feb - Mar

    7 months ago

    $100

    Cole Sands99%

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    Super Specific Watauga Lake Pattern-crazy numbers of quality fish

    Watauga Lake, TN

    Best: Feb

    7 months ago

    $100

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    Cole Sands fishing report for Boone Lake in Tennessee

    Trout, Striper, and Bass Pattern-Boone Lake

    Boone Lake, TN

    Best: Jan - Mar

    7 months ago

    $75

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