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You never quite know what you’ll see or experience when you set off into the wilds of the Georgia woods—that’s one of the draws that brings a hunter back. John Hicks certainly didn’t expect to see a buck on his way to his stand Dec. 9 in Ben Hill County. John stepped behind a tree…
On Nov. 21, Jimmy Rhodes, of Chester, and his buddy Frog Mullis, owner of Frog’s Buck Shop Taxidermy in Hawkinsville, went on a scouting trip at the Westlake Tract, an archery-only area of Ocmulgee WMA in Twiggs County. After splitting up, Jimmy stumbled upon an incredible find—a massive black-bear skull. “I didn’t know if I…
West Point: Level: 11 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 40s to low 50s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Fair. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “A few good largemouths continue to remain shallow even on cold days. Try using Little John crankbaits, Shad Raps and Rat-L-Traps along rip-rap banks and in the backs of deep pockets, especially first…
Weiss: Level: 5.8 feet below full. Temp: 46-52 degrees. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Good. Tournament angler Warren Barnes reports, “Both largemouths and spotted bass on Lake Weiss are in the winter mode right now on main-lake ledges and points. IMA crankbaits and Revenge jigs are working best for me right now on these areas. On…
Sinclair: Level: 1.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Upper 50s to 60. Clarity: Light to moderate stain on the main lake, stained up the rivers and clear down south. Bass: Guide Walker Smith reports, “The fishing has been good. Numbers aren’t as easy to come by, but you can count on a big bite if…
Seminole: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: 58 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Baty reports, “The cooler water temperatures have really gotten the bass fired up on the main lake. Look for areas on the main lake on the Chattahoochee side. The grass is still very thick, so you have to fish…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Bob Barnette reports, “We have had a mild winter so far. For the last two months, the sea trout bite has been great, with many people catching a limit. This was great news as it appears it may continue into January. Looking ahead, sea trout will be moving to the headwaters of…
Russell: Level: 3.7 feet below full pool. Temp: 55 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Excellent. Tournament angler Kerry Partain said the lake is fishing good for numbers right now but not size. Fish are killing a drop-shot worm, either a Meat Head or the new Zoom Z-drop worm. Fish are in the ditches in the pockets…
Oconee: Level: 1.2 feet low. Temp: 52-54 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain up the river and clear down the lake. Bass: Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Fishing has been good to great. Fish have remained somewhat shallower than normal with the higher-than-average temps. Fish have been caught on 3/8-oz. Net Boy Baits Flippin’ jigs in green…
Lanier: Level: 14.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Clear. Spotted Bass: Guide and tournament angler Ryan Coleman reports, “The fishing is excellent right now for spots. The fish are very active with the high water temps and are up shallow and out deep. I have been concentrating in submerged timber in creek…
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