Floatin' Fool,

Bushbear's first link mentions that Ross Lake now has redside shiners. Since the illegally introduced minnows became abundant, the lake's bull trout and rainbow trout grow larger with the added forage base. Rainbows reach 25" and bull trout - which you cannot technically target and must release - can reach 30". The floating resort near Ross Dam has two redside shiner fly patterns if you don't tie your own. The owner/operator gave me samples a few years ago that I misplaced. Troll or cast and strip shiner imitations along the shore, near snags or other debris and hang on.

Selective gear regulations are in effect, so it's artificial flies and lures, no bait, single barbless hooks.

If you're canoeing, don't get caught in the middle of the lake after about 1:00 in the afternoon. The wind can kick up a nasty chop and waves, making paddling unpleasant, if not downright dangerous.

Sg