Posts by Brad Gill
Lake Seminole Fishing Report – April 2022
Seminole: Level: 0.6 feet above 77.5. Bass: Guide Paul Tyre reports, “The bass fishing has been awesome through the month of March. As we enter into April, the bass will be moving into their postspawn patterns. April is a excellent month for topwater lures. A buzzbait is my first choice because it is very productive…
Read MoreLake Russell Fishing Report – April 2022
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: 60 degrees. Clarity: The main lake is clear, stained in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good the last few weeks and should continue to get better this month. We have been catching fish using multiple baits both shallow and deep. There are…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report – April 2022
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “Bait shops should start to catch and carry live shrimp. With live shrimp in the well, traditional adjustable floats from large to small and popping corks are going to be your best bet for not only finding but catching fish. If a redfish, spotted seatrout or flounder gets close to this…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report – April 2022
Lanier: Level: 0.7 feet above 1071. Temp: 55-60 degrees. Clarity: Clear except for a little stain in the backs of the creeks. Bass: Guide Jimbo from Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service, “Fishing during the spawn can provide some interesting opportunities and many different choices. Bass focused on the spawn are often quite finicky…
Read MoreSuwannee River Warmouth Record Broken Twice Within Five Minutes
The Suwannee River warmouth bream record was broken on Feb. 22 with a fat, prespawn fish that weighed 1-lb., 3.2-ozs. The angler was Terry Palmer, 71, of Pearson, who actually caught two warmouth within five minutes that broke the previous record of 15.04 ounces. “We fish for catfish, those little Suwannee River cats,” said Terry.…
Read MoreTournament Reports – March 2022
Prince Opens Season With Big Win At Lake Lanier Alex Prince took a commanding lead to win the Boater Division in the American Bass Anglers Open Series held Feb. 12 on Lake Lanier. Launching at Laurel Park, the Blue Ridge, Ga. angler won by more than 5 pounds. His winning bag contained all spotted bass,…
Read MoreRealtree Kids Scrapbook – March 2022
GON’s Trophy Room – March 2022
Since Georgia Outdoor News magazine started in 1987, we have continuously enjoyed sharing the accomplishments of others. Some months we’ll receive hundreds of pictures of happy hunters and anglers every year who just want to share their accomplishments. We are truly blessed that so many loyal Georgians think enough of GON to share with us…
Read MoreAllatoona White Crappie Record Broken After 42 Years
After a 42-year run, the Lake Allatoona white crappie record has been broken. Cody Hopkins, of Canton, is the new record holder after catching a 3-lb., 4.24-oz. slab on Feb. 10. “It was only the third fish I’ve caught since moving here on Dec. 4,” said Cody. Cody is the new caretaker at Cushing Memorial Park…
Read MoreTwo Brothers Collect 41 WRD Angler Awards In 2021
Chris Daniel, of Cumming, isn’t a dad guilty of not spending enough time with his kids. In fact, he spent so much time with them in 2021 that two of his sons collected a total of 41 WRD Georgia Angler Awards for various fish species in Lake Lanier. “I have three kids who love to…
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