Posts by Craig James
Black Water
I managed to make my first trip to the Caribbean a few summers back and fell in love with the warm waters of the tropics. If you have never been yourself, I highly recommend you slide it to the top of the old bucket list. Trust me when I say that you will be glad…
Read MoreAltamaha River Bass In The Trees
Looking out my front window as I begin working on this story, it’s raining… again. If there has ever been this much early spring rain in Georgia, I’m either too young to know about it, or old enough that I’ve forgotten about it. Bottom line is it’s made for some tough fishing, and I’m ready…
Read MoreBass Tournament History Made On Seminole
On Jan. 23, history was made on Lake Seminole as the Georgia High School Association held its first-ever bass tournament. The event drew an impressive 120 boats filled with two-man teams from every corner of the state as anglers battled for a chance to qualify for the state championship that will take place on May…
Read MoreDog Hunt Produces Top Buck For Atkinson County
When Cam Newmans, of Willacoochee, squeezed the trigger on a big Atkinson County 10-pointer while dog hunting on Dec. 27, 2020, it was a moment he will never forget. “We hunt a small lease by dog hunting standards, it’s only about 5,000 acres. There’s 10 of us buddies on it, and we call it The…
Read More100 Years Of South Georgia Family Coon Hunting
Coon hunting is at the very essence of our hunting heritage. Man and dog go out into the night, and not just for the kill, but for the chase itself. From the hills around Macon, up through the hollers of the mountains and down in the cypress swamps of the southern portion of our state,…
Read MoreChristmas Gift No. 3: Favorite Defender Series Rods
For my third and final gift recommendation, the Favorite Defender series rod gets the nod. I have fished a 7-foot model for the past few months, and I’ve been blown away by its strength and sensitivity. This rod is perfect for bass fishing and inshore saltwater fishing and has a respectable $99 price tag. Satilla…
Read MoreChristmas Gift No. 2: Blackstone Portable Griddle
Gift No. 2 of my three-part series is the Blackstone portable griddle. This 17-inch model has over 250 square inches of cooking space and is a cooking machine that has plenty of room to prepare a meal for the whole family. Perfect for camping trips or any adventure, this griddle also works great when used…
Read MoreSaltwater Kayak Fishing For Redfish And Trout
December is as good a month as you could ask for. The celebration of Christ’s birth, old Santa sneaking down the chimney and plenty of time with family and friends. It’s Christmas time in Georgia, and I plan to enjoy every minute of it, both off and on the water. That’s right, I’m not ready…
Read MoreStop With The Apologies
Over the past year or two, the social media outdoor scene has been overrun with bullies who are out to bash hunters for the deer they choose to kill. It’s ridiculous and pathetic to say the least. But, over the past few months I have noticed an equally concerning trend online, and I don’t like…
Read MoreYoung Lady’s Giant Georgia Buck Expected To Make Book
When Ragan Souter, of Poulan, climbed into her buddy stand on the afternoon of Nov. 21, she had no idea she was fixing to kill a Worth County giant that a local deer processor and her boyfriend would tape out unofficially at 190 total inches of antler. Although Ragan will have to wait the 60…
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