Name:	Bama_bassin -	Reply
Subject:	Above 280 bridge
Date:	1/7/2017 12:02:03 PM

good morning everyone. Got a quick question. I've only fished lake Martin a few times in the past but have never ran up to 280 bridge. I was curious to how far you can run the river above the 280 bridge this time of year. Any help would be appreciated. 

Thanks

Name:	Aardvark -	Reply
Subject:	Above 280 bridge
Date:	1/7/2017 9:11:19 PM

A quick glance at Google maps gives me the impression that "running" up there is not a good idea at winter pool, even with good electronics. There are lots of sand bars to contend with, not to mention hidden hazards that can't be seen because of the muddy water in the satellite view.  Going slow while watching your electronics and reading the channel would be safer until you are familiar with the river.

Name:	realfast64 -	Reply
Subject:	Above 280 bridge
Date:	1/8/2017 8:47:24 PM

Stay to the outside bends and in the middle as you switch to the next outside bend. The only real dangerous place is a rock pile about the size of  kitchen table WHICH is above the Alex City boat ramp on the Alex City side south of the mouth of Coley creek just before you get to the rock wall on the left of the river.  It is clear till you get to the mouth of hillabee creek. stay to the right at the mouth but in the middle.  Stay in the middle left till the mouth of Timbergut then ease to the middle right again till you get to the Logjam Island on the left and NOW YOU NEED TO PROCEED WITH CAUTION . Stay to the right but slow ( one LARGE STUMP IN THE MIDDLE) and numerous huge rocks ans some snags but many fish and some LARGE ROCK FISH. The second most predicable fish on Lake Martin in this area. Large Shiners or spottails and a cork will ruin a youg boy and make memories that a kid and a Dad or Granddad will never forget in a couple of months.

Name:	John C -	Reply
Subject:	Above 280 bridge
Date:	1/8/2017 10:19:29 PM

you can get to the rocks at Irwin Shoals, which is just upstream from Jaybird Landing.