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Hunting
As the 2005-06 deer season went from archery, to primitive-weapons week, to full-blown gun season, one thing remained constant. Big bucks were being taken at a fast clip, and entries for the Truck-Buck contest were coming from every corner of the state. Weeks 7-11 of the contest provided plenty of thrilling tales and some lifelong…
It’s that time of year again; the middle of summer in Georgia. Temperatures are soaring, the humidity is stifling and it is often downright uncomfortable to be outside. For us anglers it can be even worse. The reservoirs are packed with fun seekers on watercraft of virtually every description, and it is often difficult to…
After 20 years of GON being able to renew old friendships with many of you each August at the Buckaramas, GON has been denied a place in the shows this year by the show owner, the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF). We are disappointed by the actions of GWF/Camo Coalition because we valued this opportunity to…
Grant Taylor, 7, was born with a skin disorder called EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa). The disease causes the skin to be extremely fragile, where the slightest bump can cause his skin to peel or blister. Thankfully, there’s an organization dedicated to finding a cure. Called DebRA, the non-profit organization has been around for more than two…
It’s one of the biggest bass-fishing tournaments in the nation — BFL’s All-American. Kip Carter from Oxford finished third at this year’s All-American, an accomplishment that’s a really big deal. This year’s All-American took place July 6-8 on the Connecticut River. Family and friends joined Kip each day at the weigh-ins. The Carter clan were…
I find that as I’m out on the water or anywhere that fly fishing might come up in conversation, I’m consistently running across people who have a lot of incorrect assumptions about my favorite pasttime. And it just so happens that there’s just not really a whole heck of a lot to write about regarding…
Chattahoochee Tailwater Water temp: Mid 50s Phil Sharpe of Fly Box Outfitters in Kennesaw said that he and some clients have had good luck with wooly buggers, prince nymphs, hare’s ears and pheasant tails. “Buford Dam is only generating two to three hours each night, so the water is low,” Phil said. He suggests more…
Inshore: The inshore bite has been good, said Capt. Greg Hildreth. “The trout are hitting on live shrimp as well as on the DOA shrimp in the glow color,” he said. You can also catch redfish on the mud flats at low tide by sight-fishing and casting soft jerkbaits. “The black tip shark action as…
Marben Farm PFA: Level: Most of the ponds are several inches low from lack of rainfall. Clarity: 16 to 24 inches. Temp.: Mid 80s. Bass: As usual for this time of year, early morning and late afternoon have been the most productive for bass,” according to John Wilson of WRD Fisheries Section. “Four- to 7-lb.…
Level: 5.1 feet low. Temp: 89-90 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Fair. Guide Paul Parsons says, “The big spotted bass and largemouths are holding in the shade during the day. We’re catching them around 10 to 12 feet deep in 30 to 40 foot holes. We’re using six to eight-inch gizzard shad and catching 5-…
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