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The spotted seatrout or “spec” is arguably one of the most targeted species in southeast Georgia estuaries. These beautiful fish exist in large numbers and are quite accessible year-round. However, this time of year something special happens. Big females show up in the marsh and surrounding creeks, and now is a great time to put…
When you think about bass fishing in Georgia, the old and faithful destinations quickly come to mind. Seminole, Eufaula, Lanier, Blackshear… we literally could go on and on. Georgia has no shortage of bass fishing opportunities. But, what about the lesser knowns, those lakes that are here and there across the state that seem to…
Private pay-to-fish ponds come and go across the Georgia landscape, and many have disappeared over the years. However, Stuckey’s Pond in Wilkinson County near Irwinton and Jeffersonville has withstood the test of time and is still going strong. In fact, Chris Bailey, of Houston County, says Stuckey’s Pond is one the best places in Georgia to…
When I think back to my childhood, some of my fondest memories center around family fish fries. Cheese grits, hushpuppies, and for the main course a healthy portion of crispy bream. We relied on the bluegill and its wide variety of cousins to help feed any event from birthdays to family reunions and, of course,…
Sam Thomas, of Jefferson, recently caught a record-breaking largemouth from Lake Yonah that weighed 8-lbs., 2-ozs. On the morning of March 30, Sam was fishing a Peach State Jon Boat Anglers tournament on Lake Yonah. By daylight, he was in his boat at the top end of the lake, but the fishing was real slow. He waited…
The new Conasauga River blue catfish record would have weighed considerably more it if had have kept a bird—and an unidentified mammal—in its stomach. While being held in a tank waiting to be weighed on certified scales, the catfish spit up several critters. Natasha Short, her husband Alan and their kids, Taylor and Destiny, decided…
The third-annual Peach State Crappie Club (PSCC) Veterans Event was held March 16 on Clarks Hill as a way to show appreciation to those who have served our country in the armed forces. “We take them fishing, it’s a great day of fellowship and a way to thank them for their service to our country.…
Hartwell largemouth and spots have spawning on the mind in April, and you can catch both on predictable prespawn and postspawn patterns, as well as on the bed, this month. Then near the end of the month both species will be concentrating on the herring spawn and feeding heavily, an exciting time to fish Lake…
I enjoy college kids. They look at the world through a whole different set of eyes than I do, and when it comes to bass fishing, they are a good reminder that old tricks aren’t always the best tricks when it comes to catching fish. Clayton Childs, 21, of Bishop, recently graduated from college, but…
It’s time to make plans to hit the Oconee River for some competitive catfishing fun. The 7th annual Oconee River Catfish Tournament, sponsored by the East Dublin Lions Club, is April 26-27, 2019. Anglers can fish anywhere from Ball’s Ferry Landing downstream to the Altamaha River. Ball’s Ferry is located in Wilkinson County just east…
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