Posts by GON Staff
Lake Jackson Fishing Report February 2015
Jackson: Level: 1.2 feet low. Temp: 43-47 degrees. Clarity: Mostly stained, especially up the lake.Bass: Fair. Tournament fisherman Aaron Batson reports, “Look for a consistent bite from big spotted bass down the lake in clearer, more stable water right now. Upper lake areas keep getting blown out with heavy rains. Bass can be caught on…
Read MoreLake Hartwell Fishing Report February 2015
Hartwell: Level: 3.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 46-48 degrees. Clarity: Stained to clear.Bass: The Bassmaster Classic is on Lake Hartwell Feb. 20-22. For more information, turn to page 14. Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “When it’s cold like this, bass tend to be in channels and deep banks. If you get a warm spell,…
Read MoreLake Eufaula Fishing Report February 2015
Eufaula: Level: 1.4 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: 49-53 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament pro Les Bratcher reports, “Lake Eufaula is in winter pattern. There have been catches shallow on warm days on a jig, but most anglers who winter fish are grabbing a jigging spoon and going deep. The spring is on the…
Read MoreClarks Hill Fishing Report February 2015
Clarks Hill: Level: 3.6 feet low. Temp: 51 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: William Hooker said he’s been catching bass in the 20-foot depth range using Texas-rigged worms or Greenfish jigs. “I have heard of some big sacks being caught by some of the local bass gurus that are fishing the upper end of the lake,”…
Read MoreCarters Lake Fishing Report February 2015
Carters: Level: 1.1 feet below full. Temp: 48 degrees. Clarity: About 5 feet visibility.Bass: Guide Louie Bartenfield reports, “Fishing remains consistent despite the dropping water temperatures and crazy weather. Recently our lake fluctuated from 3ft below pool, to 8ft over-full-pool, back to 5ft below pool, all in 4 days; crazy weather. Water temps are holding…
Read MoreLake Burton Fishing Report February 2015
Burton: Level: 7.1 feet below full pool. Temp: 43 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Wes Carlton reports, “The lake is now back to its normal winter pool level with the recent rainfall that Georgia has received. The bass bite has been good. Most of the fish we caught came off a 1/2-oz. white Super Spin…
Read MoreLake Blue Ridge Fishing Report February 2015
Blue Ridge: Level: 12.6 feet low. Temp: 42-44 degrees. Clarity: Main lake is clear; river is a little stained. Bass: Guide Eric Welch reports, “It’s been a pretty good winter so far. We’ve really not had cold enough weather for any of the lake to freeze so far this year. I’m still catching fish in…
Read MoreLake Allatoona Fishing Report February 2015
Allatoona: Level: 12.5 feet below full pool. Temp: 45 degrees. Clarity: Mostly stained except in the dam area and in Stamp Creek. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “February can be tough on Allatoona. Some of the coldest temps of the year happen at the end of January. At the first of February, bass are…
Read MoreVOTES: Voice of the Educated Sportsman
Each January, GON offers the chance to voice opinions on issues that affect sportsmen. In addition to the annual Rate Your Season survey, we’re asking three other questions on this year’s January cover ballot that center around topics that will come up for discussion at the WRD hunting-regulations meetings this month. To see the dates…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Ground Venison Loaf
Sunday Dinner Venison Roast 1 venison hindquarter4 garlic clovesI tblsp. celery seedI tblsp. black pepperI tblsp. salt2 medium onions, sliced2 cups Moore’s Marinade1/2 cup coffee1/2 pound bacon1 bag mini carrots6 red potatoes, halved1 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup white vinegar Remove all sinew and fat from hindquarter and wash thoroughly. Make small splits in top of…
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