Advertisement
News
It takes some competition duck callers years to win a major title and qualify for the World’s Championship in Stuttgart. Alex Ciraulo did it in the first year he was eligible. Alex, a 17-year-old from Buford, recently won the Georgia State Duck Calling Contest. In addition to joining an elite group of Georgia state champions,…
Each year, WRD works hard to plant public dove fields for Georgia hunters. The big question this year is how has all the rain affected these fields. In some cases the water has slowed cutting and burning. However, other fields are right on schedule and should have plenty of feed in the fields. The following…
I’m lucky to have access to some suburban wooded tracts in the outskirts of Atlanta. We all know about the quality of bucks holed up in these pockets and ribbons of woods. An oasis of wildlife habitat nestled between neighborhoods and businesses can hold a world-class buck. A couple years ago I began trying to…
James McClain, of Watkinsville, his son Dylan, 13, and nephew Brandon, 10, of Athens, were jugging at Lake Oconee on May 18 when they hooked a giant flathead catfish. “On this particular morning, we had set about 20 jugs, and when we pulled up next to one of them, the jug went under,” said James.…
David Campbell walked briskly across the harvested peanut field in northern Lee County, his Lone Wolf climber slung over his shoulder and Hoyt bow in hand. On this cold December morning he could see his breath as he made his way to a tract of large pines and continued into them about 80 yards to…
Jamie Hardin opened one side of the double glass doors leading into Haynie’s Drug Store and stepped inside. With the aid of a single crutch, he turned to his right and walked into the brightly decorated 1950s-style soda shop located in the front right-hand corner of the pharmacy. After taking a few steps, he paused…
West Point: Level: 0.2 feet above full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Most of the creeks in the mid lake are clear as well as the main lake south of 109. Bass: Fair. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Largemouth fishing this summer has remained pretty tough. The fish seem to be confused and scattered by the…
Weiss: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 82-86 degrees. Clarity: Ranging from stained to clear. Bass: Guide and tournament pro Warren Barnes reports, “The bass are still in the summer mode all over the lake. The early morning topwater bite is awesome all over the lake. Fish buzzbaits and walkers like the IMA Skimmer…
Tobesofkee: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Slow. Tournament pro Clayton Batts reports, “The bite on Lake Tobesofkee has been tough with all the changing weather conditions. Try fishing topwater like a Pop-R around seawalls and grass during low-light conditions and all day on cloudy, rainy days. When the sun comes…
Sinclair: Level: Full pool. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Aaron Batson reports that bass can be caught early in the day on black or white 3/8-oz. Ol’ Nelle buzzbaits on main-lake seawalls and grassbeds. Focus your efforts on areas that are near deep water close to the main channels. “Once you get some…
Become a GON subscriber and enjoy full access to ALL of our content.
New monthly payment option available!
Advertisement