MarkBama, do not get discouraged. How many times a year do you fish Holt? You are right you can get dinked to death there. There are plenty of fish in that lake, and some big spots. I usually dont do well there either but my uncle and cousin wearem' out there. I cant give away secrets but Ican say it is better when Bankhead is putting water in and Holt is pulling it out. Hang in there and fish it a few times more a year espically in the winter.
Better luck next time.
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