When the flood gates of power-generating dams open and create swift currents, noted Alabama bass pro Tim Horton scores big with 3/4 - and 1-ounce spinnerbaits. Horton has caught countless trophy bass on heavy spinnerbaits from the tailwaters of Wheeler, Wilson, Pickwick and Guntersville reservoirs near his home. Fishing tailwaters with spinnerbaits has also come through for him while competing in major bass tournaments in other regions of the country.
This spinnerbait application produces best in March, April and May, the months when heavy rainfall often forces the managers of dams to release vast amounts of water to avoid flooding. Horton claims that September, October and November are also good when storms cause swift currents in the tailwaters.
Although the fishing can be fantastic when the water flows, it gets tough when the current is nil. Moving water forces the bass into predictable places and puts them in a feeding mode.
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