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Georgia Saltwater Fishing Report – July 2023
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey of Miss Judy Charters 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 Lanier Fishing Report – July 2023
Lanier: Level: 1.7 below 1071. Temp: 75-78 degrees. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Jimbo from Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “Depending on the water temperatures, there are several techniques you can utilize to stay on top of the fish during the hot summer months. By July, the majority of the spotted bass are normally…
Read More8th Annual Brandon Key Catfishing Tournament Raises $60,000 For 30-30 Ministries
Dennis Johnson and his crew won first place and a check for $7,500 in the 100% payback Brandon Key Catfishing Tournament on Lake Sinclair June 10-11. The 8th annual tournament is a fundraiser for 30-30 Ministries, a 501c3 non-profit organization youth ministry whose mission is to use hunting and fishing as a platform to share…
Read MoreOgeechee River Fishing Report – July 2023
Ogeechee River: Mark Vick, of Guyton, fished the river recently and had a good morning, despite the rising water. He and his friend David Brodmann kept 15 nice redbreasts, a bluegill and a catfish. They caught a bunch of fish but only kept the biggest. Their hot Satilla Spin colors were bumblebee (black/yellow) and crawfish.…
Read MoreFree Gun Every Hour During Outdoor Blast!
The Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast returns again this year to the sprawling LakePoint Champions Center from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30, and just for walking in the door, attendees will again have free chances to win a gun in a drawing that occurs every hour of the show. A name will be drawn every…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report – June 20, 2023
Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “The last few days have been big tides, a lot of muddy water but good fishing. The key is finding water with some visibility. You are wasting your time in the water that looks like chocolate milk. The flounder bite is getting hot. I had 16 good ones on June…
Read MoreCWD Confirmed In Florida Deer About 40 Miles From Georgia Line
It seems almost inevitable that at some point Georgia’s deer herd will be affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). After cases in Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina, Georgia has thus far dodged the CWD bullet, although the bullet seems to be hitting closer. A Georgia case hasn’t shown up yet, but a CWD positive…
Read MoreAllatoona Crappie Fishing Report – June 12, 2023
Robert DeHaas, lure-maker with Red Rooster Custom Baits and an OG from “Team Geezer,” reports, “The crappie are on their summer pattern, suspended in or around structure in 10 to 20 feet of water. The early and evening bites are your best bet. The water temp mid-lake was 78 degrees and clear and the water…
Read MoreApply Now For Georgia Quota Hunts
The chance to hunt a new tract of land with great odds to take home some venison and possibly even a quality buck, or maybe get back on a dove field for the first time in a few years, or even a waterfowl hunt where mallards are a real possibility… these experiences are available to…
Read MoreGeorgia Saltwater Fishing Report – June 2, 2023
Inshore: Capt. David Newlin reports, “The trout bite has been hot the last couple of days, even with a 20-knot northeaster blowing,” David said. “We caught around 35 trout yesterday (June 1), along with redfish, black drum and bluefish. We released several big redfish up to 32 inches. Finding clear water was a challenge. Everywhere…
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