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West Point Fishing Report July 2014
West Point: Level: Full pool. Temp: 80-85 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Fair. “Fishing for largemouth has been slowly starting to improve over the last few weeks and hopefully will continue to get better,” said guide Keith Hudson. “High water levels, bream beds and the mayfly hatch continue to keep at least some of the…
Read MoreLake Weiss Fishing Report July 2014
Weiss: Level: 0.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Lightly stained. Bass: Guide and tournament pro Warren Barnes reports, “Bass fishing on Weiss is great right now. The bass are in the summer mode all over the lake. Because of the recent high water, the early morning bite is awesome all over the…
Read MoreLake Tobesofkee Fishing Report July 2014
Tobesofkee: Level: Full pool. Temp: 82-84 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Good. Tournament pro Clayton Batts reports, “The fish that are deep are in schools on main-lake humps and points in 12 to 18 feet of water. These fish can be caught on a variety of baits once they are located on your Lowrance. Start out…
Read MoreLake Sinclair Fishing Report July 2014
Sinclair: Level: 1.4 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Lightly stained to clear at the dam. Bass: Slow. Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Bass fishing is tough. Look for a few topwater bites during the early morning hours. Try a Buzzerbait buzzbait around seawalls and grass. Look for stuff very close to main…
Read MoreLake Seminole Fishing Report July 2014
Seminole: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: . Clarity: Clearing. Bass: Excellent. Tournament angler Matt Baty reports, “The latest bass tournament on the lake was the Southern Big Bass Battle. There were 16 hourly weigh-ins, and it took a 7-pounder to win nearly every single time! Needless to say the bass are really biting…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report July 2014
Saltwater: Inshore & Nearshore: Capt. July Helmey reports, “For those inshore fishermen who just want to catch fish, I suggest purchasing or catching some live shrimp. This is the No. 1 bait that all fish like. When it comes to fishing with live shrimp, there are several good presentations. There is the traditional adjustable float,…
Read MoreLake Russell Fishing Report July 2014
Russell: Level: 0.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Tournament pro and guide Trad Whaley reports, “You can catch spotted bass all you want, but everything is about a month behind this year. The fish are still in that 8- to 10-foot range and haven’t started getting deep. The largemouth…
Read MoreLake Oconee Fishing Report July 2014
Oconee: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Light stain to clear.Bass: Fair. Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Hot days have pushed the bass into solid summertime patterns. Deep points, ledges and humps are holding the majority of the fish. Look in 16 to 26 feet of water. Brush on an area can help. A…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report July 2014
Lanier: Level: 0.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Clear except for light stain in the very backs of some creeks. Spotted Bass: Good Guide Ryan Coleman reports, “We have had a few 90-degree days, and that has shot the water temps up. The water clarity is extremely good, which is better for…
Read MoreLake Jackson Fishing Report July 2014
Jackson: Level: 1.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Stained in the rivers, and clear in the main lake. Bass: Tournament pro Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has slowed down, but the mayfly hatch is in full swing. If you get on the right one, you can load the boat pretty quickly. Ride around…
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