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Fishing Reports
Lee Hartley of Buford loves winter bass fishing, especially on Lake Lanier north of Atlanta. The crowds are gone, the lake is peaceful and the spots are predictable and plentiful. “I think the winter is the best season to catch big bass on Lanier,” said Lee. “Especially now, the lake is so far down the…
On Saturday Sept. 27, 2008, The Mini-Me Classic was held at Tribble Mill Park located in Grayson in Gwinnett County. What is the Mini-Me Classic you might ask? Well, it is a parent-child bass-fishing tournament that was started on Woody’s, GON’s message board. A couple of forum members came together and presented an idea to…
Devin Key has been hunting all his life for a gnarly racked monster like the one he killed in south Rockdale County Oct. 24. The funny thing is, the Stockbridge hunter almost passed on a perfect, 30-yard, broadside shot because he thought the buck might be too small! But that’s the end of the story,…
West Point regulars Daryl Adams and Tim Vanegmond can both relax for the next few years — their entry fees will be paid for all the tournaments they want to fish. This team split $35,000 for winning the 2008 Georgia State Championship, hosted by Highland Marina on West Point Nov. 1-2. The two anglers, who…
West Point: Level: 2.5 feet below full pool and falling. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear on the main lake; slight stain in the backs of the creeks. Upriver is slightly stained and clearing. Bass: Good. Tournament angler Ken Bearden said there are both shallow and deep bites going on right now. For the deep bite,…
Weiss: Level: 3.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 50s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Fair. “The largemouths are in the creeks and pockets following the schools of shad,” said guide Warren Barnes. “I’m using War Eagle spinnerbaits and varying the bait color depending on the water color. After the sun gets high, a crankbait like…
Tobesofkee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 54-59 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Special Notice: Tobesofkee will be drawn down 6 feet this winter. The drawdown begins Dec. 5 and lasts until Jan. 31. Bass: “There will be a good jig bite at the first of December before the lake begins to drop,” said Clayton Batts. “Fish a black-and-blue…
Sinclair: Level: 0.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 48 to 54 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain; clear at the lower end. Bass: Tough. Mike Cleveland said it took 9 pounds to win a tournament the weekend of Nov. 23, and big fish came in at about 3 1/2 pounds. “That cold front came through, dropped the…
Seminole: Level: 6 inches below full pool. Temp: 50-56 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Fair. “The recent cold fronts have dramatically dropped the water temperature,” said Mike Baty. “Some fish are still being caught on the grass flats with Rat-L-Traps and spinnerbaits. The main-lake flats seem to be working the best. Fish the edges of…
Saltwater: Inshore: Excellent. “The saltwater fishing has been off the wall for the last couple of months,” reports Capt. Bob Barnette. “Even with the super-high tides and strong winds, the fishing has been red hot. The water temp is starting to cool. It is in the high 50s, the water is clear and the fish…
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