Lake Oolenoy

Palmetto Guide loaded up and made the short trek up to Lake Oolenoy near Table Rock, SC. Without a doubt this is one of the most gorgeous places we have had the pleasure to paddle yet. This small mountain lake is built for paddling and eclectic motors only. As soon as we paddled out form the boat ramp this is the view we were welcomed to. Simply amazing and surreal, it was hard to find words for this beautiful mountain paradise.

AS always we explored around taking in the breathe taking views ,and then we decide to wet some lines. the water was crystal clear, you could see down about 15 feet. Right away we managed to score a few nice mountain bass, then we decide to go exploring up a creek that lead into Table Rock State Park and Pinnacle Lake.

 

Palmetto Guide up in a mountain creek taking it all in.

 

 



Kris in tow, the water was cool and clear

 

 





We Made our way out of the creek and paddle around to the back side of the lake. As we rounded the corner we came upon a spillway and the dam. I decided to throw a Black Rooster Tail across the front of the spillway and it was on. The colorful and strong mountain Bream were stacked up. we probably sat there for about 30 min. laying into them. These Bream were so colorful and very strong. In my opinion there is nothing better than catching big slab bream on Ultralight Tackle. Bending rods and ripping out the drag, these little guys put a huge smile on our faces. We finished up the day with 6 Slab Bream and 3 Bass.

 

Off for some more exploring on the far back side of the lake. This sand bar was surrounded by crystal clear deep water and feed by a cold mountain stream. So Kris and I decide to get out and go trekking on foot and see if we could not try and find some trout. Lake Oolenoy is a very peaceful ,beautiful, and majestic lake you can defiantly feel the sprit of Mother Nature here.

 

 

 

Once again the WS RIDE 115 AA preformed well above my expectation. We probably put in about 6 iles of paddling and thanks to the design of the Wildy it only felt like I paddled a mile or so. Please let us know at Palmetto Guide if you would like to head out on the water, or hit the trail...heck we might even be able to combine the best of both worlds.