LAKE HARTWELL IS UP .5 FOOT UNDER FULL POOL. THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR AND 80.6 DEGREES, THE BACKS OF CREEKS ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED AND 82.4 DEGREES

This Lake Hartwell Bass report is from Rick Steckleberg of Sworming Hornet Lures. From Jimbo's Service on Lake Hartwell. Call Jimbo Mathley to book a Hartwell Bass trip with Rick, 770-642-7764.

Bass fishing is good. The lower lake fish are shallow to mid depth and are starting to school in the creek mouths over deeper water, as smaller pods of bait are starting to form. We have been catching these schooling fish on pearl white flukes, chrome super spooks, and the Sworming Hornet Fish Head Spin. When the bite slows, switch to a drop shot finesse worm in Morning Dawn Red or a green pumpkin craw jig. Focus on bridge pilings or points on the side the drops the sharpest for this bite. There are also fish being caught on a Sworming Hornet Fish Head Swarm Umbrella Rig. Consider using Fish Head Spins as your swim bait hooks to provide more flash to your rig. If you are out at night, try lighted docks with a weightless Pearl White Fluke or a jig for some good hook ups. See our web site for Rods Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale. The Bass Fishing Lake Hartwell book is for sale with lots of locations and patterns. ken@southernfishing.com for a sample.

Rick is available for Guide Trips on Hartwell daily. Come fish with the local legend on Lake Hartwell, Professional Angler Rick Steckelberg. Contact Jimbo on Lanier at 770 542 7764 to book a trip with Rick.