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Truck-Buck Week 13 Results 2023-2024
Week 13 Results (Dec. 2-8) Hunter, County, Score 1. Ken Perry, Colquitt, 135 4/8 2. Ross Purvis, Cook, 131 6/8 3. Chase Ledger (b), Sumter, 126 5/8 4. Robert Cleveland, Early, 117 1/8 5. Jamey Hulsey (pl), Walker, 112 6/8 6. John Kilpatrick (y), Upson, 105 0/8 Key: (y) youth, (l) ladies, (b) bow, (c)…
Read MoreGON April Issue 2024
Vol. 38, No. 4 Turkey season is here… a little late, maybe with less chance at hearing a gobbler, but the turkey woods still hold a magical pull. Photo By Tommy Kirkland April 2024 Magazine Flipbook Edition Articles available to paid GON subscribers April Feature Articles No hindsight ip unit displayed. Oconee Crappie…
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15-lb. Carroll County Largemouth
Brice Rhodes made Georgia big-bass history on Feb. 29, 2004 when he caught a 15-lb., 2.1-oz. bass in a Carroll County pond. His name currently sits at the No. 34 spot on GON’s Georgia’s Biggest Bass of All-Time list. “I was fishing in a cove and threw down the bank under some trees,” said Brice.…
Read MoreConservation Law Enforcement Corner – April 2024
The Conservation LE Corner is designed to highlight the efforts of Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division (LED) officers who, among their many duties, protect Georgia’s wildlife, sportsmen and natural resources from game-law violators. The following account is provided by DNR LED. Montgomery County: On Oct. 14, 2023, Game Warden Dylan Bennett was patrolling near Ailey…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report – April 2024
Lanier: Level: 0.6 feet over 1071. Temp: Upper 50s to low 60s. Clarity: The water clarity is all over the place due to the rain in recent months. That being said, the water clarity is improving daily. Bass: Guide Jimbo Mathley with Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “Fishing during the spawn can…
Read MoreLake Allatoona Fishing Report – April 2024
Allatoona: Level: 1.2 feet below 840. Temp: 58-63 degrees. Clarity: Stain of all levels. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “April on Allatoona is on fire! Bass are in all phases of the spawn. This is the month when you pick your favorite way to fish, and that’s how you can catch them. Most fish…
Read MoreSatilla River Fishing Report – April 2024
Satilla River: Redbreast: Craig James, with GA BOY OUTDOORS on YouTube, reports, “April is probably the best and worst month for Satilla River redbreast fishing, if that makes any sense. All jokes aside, you can expect to hook into some of the heaviest fish of the year right now, but don’t expect to catch a…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report – April 2024
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey reports, “Bait shops should start to carry live shrimp. With live shrimp in the well, traditional adjustable floats and popping corks are going to be your best bets. If a redfish, seatrout or flounder gets close to this bait, they will eat it. You can also fish just plain naked.…
Read MoreLake Russell Fishing Report – April 2024
Russell: Level: 0.4 over 475. Temp: 58-64 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear on the main lake and stained in creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing is on fire, and you can catch them on a variety of baits all over the lake right now. We have been catching a lot of prespawn…
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