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GON Freelance Writer Inducted Into Georgia Hunting and Fishing Hall Of Fame
Two Georgia outdoor writers were recently entered into the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Hall of Fame. Jimmy Jacobs, a native of Atlanta, and John Trussell, of Warner Robins, were inducted at the annual Georgia Outdoor Writers Association meeting held recently in St. Marys. The Georgia Hunting and Fishing Hall of Fame is housed at the…
Read MoreWest Point Fishing Report June 2015
West Point: Level: 1.1 feet below full pool. Temp: 79-83 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear down the lake; the river is lightly stained to around the 219 bridge.Bass: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Shallow-water baits such as unweighted Trick Worms, flukes, Senkos and frogs are working right now. Postspawn females are being caught in shallow water…
Read MoreLake Weiss Fishing Report June 2015
Weiss: Level: Full pool. Temp: 79-83 degrees. Clarity: Stained.Bass: Good. Capt. Mike Carter reports, “The fishing on Weiss has really turned on, and this lake can be a blast when you get big largemouths and spotted bass combined for a great day of just plain ol’ fun. The main pattern has been covering a lot…
Read MoreLake Sinclair Fishing Report June 2015
Sinclair: Level: 0.6 feet below full pool. Temp: 83-84 degrees. Clarity: Clear to lightly stained. Bass: Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Bass have moved deeper. Look for them to stack up on main-lake structure in 16 to 24 feet of water. Ditches down the center of coves can be productive, too. Slow-moving baits like a…
Read MoreLake Seminole Fishing Report June 2015
Seminole: Level: 0.6 feet above full pool. Temp. Mid 80s. Clarity: The Chattahoochee is stained, the Flint is slightly stained, and Spring Creek is clear.Bass: Guide Aaron Crews reports, “At this time fishing is a little slow for bass. This will improve with water clarity and mayfly hatches. Topwater for bass should take off soon.…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report June 2015
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “Summer is here in full swing. Water temperature was 80 degrees in Ossabaw Sound this morning. Big schools of pogies (menhaden) have been all over the surface the last few days. All the migrating fish will follow the schools of pogies. The trout bite is going good. The biggest…
Read MoreLake Russell Fishing Report June 2015
Russell: Level: 1.1 feet below full pool. Temp: 80 degrees. Clarity: Clear on the main lake and stained in the creeks.Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing on Russell has been tougher than normal the last two weeks with largemouth almost nonexistent. You can catch a few fish early on the main-lake points…
Read MoreLake Oconee Fishing Report June 2015
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 82-84 degrees. Clarity: Clear down the lake; light stain up the lake.Bass: Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Fish have moved deeper. When current is moving, crank deep summer locations with a Normans DD22 or Strike King 6XD crankbait in blue/chartreuse colors. Look for bass to hold in 15 to 22…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report June 2015
Lanier: Level: 0.4 feet below full pool. Temp: 78-81 degrees. Clarity: The north end is lightly stained from War Hill Park north and from Laurel Park north. The south end is very clear.Bass: Very Good. Guide and tournament pro Ryan Coleman reports, “We still have a little pollen falling on the water but thankfully, that…
Read MoreLake Hartwell Fishing Report June 2015
Hartwell: Level: 0.2 feet above full pool. Temp: 78-81 degrees. Clarity: Clear and some stain in the creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good the past couple weeks with the blueback herring spawn keeping the bass shallow and feeding up before moving out for the summer. Early in the…
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