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Fishing
I made my first cast of the morning right against the rocks at the Sugar Creek rip-rap. I was fishing between a husband-and wife tournament duo from Fairburn, Joey and Chris Byrd. Joey wore a smile, a silly grin that would have forced me to ask, ‘What’s so funny?’ but I didn’t have to. Chris…
Teaching a kid to fish is the best way to guarantee that you will be fondly remembered long after you are gone. Think back to your days as a youngster; chances are one of the people you remember the most spent some fun time with you in a boat, or maybe along the banks of…
If you are a Georgia bass angler you have no shortage of good places to fish. Our state is blessed with lots of excellent bass waters, some of them legendary. Reservoirs with names like West Point, Eufaula, Russell… the list goes on, are lakes nationally known for the quality of the bass-fishing experience they provide.…
The bobber and worm sailed over the water and dropped into the water 10 feet from the far bank. Farrell quickly reeled line back onto the spool, dragging the bobber and the trailing red worm back until it was over a light spot on bottom. He stopped the bobber, and the worm settled to the…
With big, fast boats and sophisticated electronics becoming the norm for anglers on Georgia’s lakes today, it’s refreshing and reassuring to find fishermen who don’t need an arsenal of expensive equipment to catch fish. And, while there is little doubt that the gadgetry provides an advantage for those who can afford it, there is still…
Mark Holloway of Madison had never fished Lake Jackson before Friday, three days before his Eliminator semi-final match. After his tournament day, he was wondering why — he loved the endless cover of blowdowns and overhanging branches that lines the rivers above Lake Jackson. And he loved the bass they produced. Blast-off was at 6:06…
Try this dish if you have a freezer full of rabbits and plenty of folks to feed. This recipe makes 50 quarts, but you can divide it to suit your needs. You’ll need: 30-35 rabbits 10 lbs. of stew beef 6 gallons cream corn 6 gallons tomatoes (stewed, diced or whole as you prefer) two…
Public Fishing Area Reports Marben PFA: Levels: Most of the ponds are down slightly due to the drought. Clarity: 18 to 26 inches. Most of the ponds have developed fertilizer blooms to some extent. Temp: 77 to 80 degrees. Bass: Early morning and late evening have been the best times to fish since the weather…
West Point: Level: Down 3.8 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid to upper 70s. Clarity: Clear on main lake; light stain in the creeks. Largemouth: Good, said guide Paul Parsons. he said the fish were still in a spring pattern in shallow brushpiles and blowdowns. He was catching them throwing a jig ’n pig, Texas-rigged…
Weiss: Level: Down 1.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 70s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Lake Weiss guide Mark Collins says he has been fishing a 3/8-oz. spinnerbait in firetiger with double gold Colorado blades and a Gizz 4 crankbait from Smack Tackle in solid white or blue-and-white — still fishing in the spawning pockets.…
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