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Lake Jackson Fishing Report January 2015
Jackson: Level: 0.7 feet low. Temp: 50-53 degrees. Clarity: Clear to lightly stained.Bass: Fair. Tournament fisherman Aaron Batson reports, “Look for big spots down the lake. They are eating jerkbaits and Fish Head Spins. Look for them suspended in 15 to 20 feet of water out over points and timber in 30 to 35 feet…
Read MoreLake Hartwell Fishing Report January 2015
Hartwell: Level: 5.6 feet low. Temp: Mid 50s. Stripers: Guide Preston Harden reports, “January is a transition month on Lake Hartwell. Stripers, hybrids and bass are still active early in the month. If we have a cold winter, fishing usually slows down by late January. Fish will eat small flukes on jig heads and bucktails.…
Read MoreClarks Hill Fishing Report January 2015
Clarks Hill: Level: 6.2 feet low. Temp: Mid 50s. Bass: Good. Tournament fisherman Jon Hair reports, “The better fish are coming in ditches or pockets with hydrilla. Start out in 20 feet, and work shallower. Use Greenfish Tackle Shin Spin jig heads with a Super Fluke or Super Fluke Jr. Also throw Greenfish Tackle Creeper…
Read MoreCarters Lake Fishing Report January 2015
Carters: Level: 2.4 feet low. Temp: 52 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Guide Louie Bartenfield reports, “The fish are in full winter pattern and are from shallow to deep across the lake and river. My guys have boated fish on everything from Float-n-Fly and jerkbaits in 10 feet of water to football jigs and SpotSticker…
Read MoreLake Burton Fishing Report January 2015
Burton: Level: 12.5 feet low. Be careful. The ramp is just below the water level. Be sure to check closely before trying to launch. Temp: 48 degrees. Clarity: Clear.Bass: Guide Wes Carlton reports, “Start out the morning alternating a Super Fish (Super Spin) tipped with a white fluke and a jerkbait on the main-lake points.…
Read MoreLake Blue Ridge Fishing Report January 2015
Blue Ridge: Level: 15 feet low. Temp: 47-48 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “The spots and smallies are cruising the rocky bottoms in the creek mouths and the transition areas from rock to hard-clay bottom near the bends in the river. Star Creek, the area around Point 1 and the middle section…
Read MoreLake Blackshear Fishing Report January 2015
Blackshear: Level: 2.7 feet low. Temp: 50-53 degrees. Crappie: Rusty Parker reports, “The Crisp County Power Commission started raising Blackshear to its normal level back on the Dec. 15, and so far it’s kind of slow. Rain is coming the next few days and should have it full soon. The crappie have been biting fairly…
Read MoreBartletts Ferry Fishing Report January 2015
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.9 feet below full pool. Temp: 50 degrees. Clarity. Clear.Bass: Tournament angler and trail director Dennis Hudson says the bass were scattered leading into January, but they are now starting to settle down as they get in that typical dominant January pattern. “In January, you look for those nice cold days when…
Read MoreLake Allatoona Fishing Report January 2015
Allatoona: Level: 16.3 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 50s, warmer closer to dam. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing is great as we enter into 2015. Expect things to slow a little toward the end of the month as temps begin to get into the lower 40s. This time of year…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Ground Venison Loaf
Ground Venison Loaf 1 lb. ground venison1 cup dry oatmeal1 large onion, diced1 large tomato, chopped4 tblsp. Dijon mustard3 tblsp. jalapeno, crushed2 tblsp. ground sage2 eggs, beaten1/3 c. Italian dressing3/4 cup milk1/2 tsp. salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper Mix all ingredients by hand in large bowl. Press into loaf pan and cover with foil. Bake for…
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