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Fishing Reports
Allatoona: Level: 0.3 below 840. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing on Allatoona continues to be great, even though the heat is here and water temps are up from July. School will be starting back soon, and we should see less pressure on the lakes, which makes…
Clarks Hill: Level: 0.6 below 330. Temp: Low 90s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: D.J Hadden with Hadden Outdoors reports that during August the night bite is going to be your best bet for comfort and catching. Fish 20- to 30-foot drops and humps near river channels with a Carolina-rigged green-pumpkin bait. Pick your favorite, anything in the…
Blue Ridge: Level: Full at 1686. Temp: 83 degrees. Clarity: 12 feet. Bass: Eric Crowley, of Lake And Stream Guide Service, reports, “The bass have been stacked up on just about every point. The super clear water has made getting them to commit a bit tricky at times. Early in the morning, throw a topwater or a…
Carters: Level: 0.9 below 1,074. Temp: 82 degrees. Clarity: 5 feet. Bass: Guide Louie Bartenfield, of Carters Lake Guide Service, says Carters is in full summer pattern. Most anglers are going out at night to avoid the heat, but the daytime bite can be productive. Keep a walking topwater ready at all times to cast to surface…
West Point: Level: 1.3 below 635. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson said the fishing is fair. “August is usually a tough month for bass fishing on most lakes, and West Point is no exception. We have had a tremendous hatch of baitfish this year, and the bass can be difficult to…
Oconee: Level: Full at 435. Temp: 88 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Norris Edge said bass fishing has been fair to good. There’s been an early bite at The Bullhole on Zara Spooks and Skitter Pops, but you’ll need to be there early. That bite only lasts an hour. After that, you’ll need to fish…
Head to Lake Oconee this month if you are tired of dredging the depths for summertime bass. There is always a good shallow bite at Oconee, especially for quality bass. Target grassbeds, seawalls and rocks to catch them. However, if you like probing the depths, you can catch Oconee bass that way, too. Lake Oconee…
I’ve been camping for over 30 years. I am proud to say that I’ve never camped in an RV or motorhome. I like to be in a tent. Not sure why, but that is just my thing. Get to a campground or forest service road, look for a somewhat flat spot, pick out the random…
Venison Stroganoff This fast and easy dish takes venison to a new level. 1 1/2 lbs. of venison backstraps 3 cups baby mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced thick 1 cup beef broth 1 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sour cream 1 pat butter Olive oil Fusilli pasta Cornstarch to thicken Prepare all ingredients first. Slice…
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