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    Digital Guide Trips
    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Drop shot basics

    Best for May - June

    Watts Bar Lake

    Tennessee

    Bass

    Conventional Artificial Bait

    Posted 12 months ago

    John Murray

    John Murray

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    Brief Description

    I’ve been drop shotting since it came to the West Coast 25 years ago. Most people make it too complicated- this tip will get you using a drop shot quickly!!

    Have questions? Message digital guide

    What's in this detailed digital guide trip?

    • Full breakdown of patterns, techniques, and lures

    • Weather and conditions report

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    Full Breakdown of Patterns, Techniques, and Lures:

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    Weather and Conditions Report

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    Current Watts Bar Lake Weather Conditions

    Below is the current Watts Bar Lake weather information to help you plan your next Watts Bar Lake fishing trip. Need more specifics? Try sending a message to John Murray to let them know what kind of tips you are looking for to help you prepare for a successful time on the water.

    Wind
    4 mph SW
    Air Temp
    76°F
    Pressure
    1015 hPa
    Conditions
    83% clouds

    Updated about 1 hour ago

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    Drop shot basics

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    Yes, you can view all of the digital guide trip tips, premium fishing reports updates, and training videos on John Murray's FishTips profile here.

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    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Best fishing on Watts Bar Lake in years!!

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: May

    5 days ago

    $100

    John Murray100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Smallies at Watts Bar

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Apr

    19 days ago

    $100

    John Murray100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Watts Bar TN- fishing report

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Apr

    1 month ago

    $100

    John Murray100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    Cole Sands fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Great Spawning Areas-Watts Bar

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Apr - May

    1 month ago

    $100

    Cole Sands100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Smallies and Meanmouths at Watts Bar!!

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Jan - Feb

    4 months ago

    $75

    John Murray100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Everything is biting at Watts Bar!!

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Dec

    5 months ago

    $75

    John Murray100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    Alex Rudd fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Watts Bar BIG Winter Smallmouth Fishing Tip!

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Dec - Feb

    5 months ago

    $150

    Only 3 left

    Alex Rudd

    Influencer

    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Bass fishing report for Watts Bar Lake

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Dec - Jan

    5 months ago

    $75

    John Murray100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    Fishing report for Watts Bar TN ( lake is lowering)

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: All Year Round

    6 months ago

    $100

    John Murray100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    John Murray fishing report for Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee

    The best bite on Watts Bar right now!!

    Watts Bar Lake, TN

    Best: Oct - Nov

    6 months ago

    $100

    John Murray100%

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide