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Saltwater: Inshore: Improving. Capt. Bob Barnette, fishing out of Richmond Hill, said, “We are catching a lot of small trout and a lot of what we call rat-reds — short redfish.” He said to use an adjustable float rig with a live shrimp. “Fish the mouths of the creeks and inlets around oyster beds and…
Seminole: Level: Full pool. Temp: 85 degrees. Clarity: Muddy. Bass: Slow. Guide Mike Sloan at Wingates Lunker Lodge said the rains dropped the water temps significantly, but the fishing remained slow. The morning and evening topwater bite on the grass is hit or miss. Anglers have had some success throwing frogs in the grass, but…
Sinclair: Level: 0.6 feet below full pool. Temp: 80-82 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain on the main lake. Heavy stain up the creeks. Bass: Good. Mike Cleveland said the fish are starting to move up with falling water temps. “They finally went to biting on Sinclair,” he said. “The deep water stuff is over, and they’ve…
Tobesofkee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 86-89. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Fair. “Bass fishing has been tough due to all the boat traffic and hot August temperatures,” said Clayton Batts. For daytime fishing, Clayton recommends skipping a small jig under docks. “Throw a Big Bite Baits 1/16-oz. Fintwist jig head with a green-pumpkin or red-bug finesse…
Weiss: Level: 1.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 85 to 88 degrees. Clarity: Good fishing color. Bass: Fair, said Warren Barnes. Bass will follow baitfish into the creeks as temps begin to fall. “Use buzzbaits and War Eagle double-willowleaf spinnerbaits early. Throughout the day try flipping baits such as Gambler Bacon Rinds or a Gambler…
West Point: Level: 0.42 feet below full pool. Temp: Low to mid 80s. Clarity: Clear on the main lake. Clear in the creeks. Stained to muddy up the Chattahoochee River. Upper creeks have a light stain. Bass: Tournament angler Ken Bearden said it was pretty tough toward the end of August, but with falling water…
Hope the birds are flying on opening day. Getting your limit of fast-flying doves may be even more of a challenge this year. A good wood-duck hole could be a lot more fun this winter, too. How does three woodies heading home for the oven taste? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has already…
I saw a buddy of mine over the holidays. Good guy, lives in Atlanta, works as an architect, doesn’t hunt. “How was your harvest?” he asked. “Pretty dang good — 42 bushels an acre.” “No, your deer harvest.” “Oh. I killed two, but we’ve eaten one of ’em up already. Freezer’s pretty empty. By the…
This summer’s record-high fuel prices and associated rise in the cost of living are making life tough for anyone who uses a boat for business or recreation. Saltwater anglers are really feeling the pinch since, on average, the boats, engines and fuel tanks are larger. That’s why many coastal fishermen are looking at their small…
For a lot of kids summer means playing outside with friends, going to the local swimming pool and heading indoors to beat the heat with a little video-game action. Unfortunately, video games have taken over as the No. 1 summer activity for kids. Couple that with the fact that fewer kids have access to good…
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