LAKE HARTWELL IS FULL POOL. THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR AND 51 DEGREES, THE BACKS OF CREEKS ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED AND 57 DEGREES

Bass fishing is fair but it will take some work this week. There are still fish to be found in the mouths of the creeks and the timber lines on and around main lake features such as points and humps. Many of these fish are still fairly deep. We have been catching these deeper fish on a weedless 1/2 ounce Fish Head Spin in pearl white and albino colors trailed with a matching super fluke Jr. Some fish have also started to move into main lake pockets and ditches and have been very shallow in some cases, especially with the recent warming trend. The old reliable shad rap has started to come into play in some of the creek pockets, as well as a jerk bait, Fish Head Spin, and a jig. The FLW Tour is coming to Hartwell the second week of March. Look for some good weights if this warming trend continues.

From Jimbo's Guide Service on Lake Hartwell by guide Rick Steckelberg.

Come fish with Rick on Lake Hartwell and learn his top secret approaches and strategies that will be used by the pros in next year's Bass Master Classic. The Classic is coming to Hartwell in February 2015. Contact Jimbo on Lanier at 770 542 7764 to book a trip with Rick. The book BASS FISHING LAKE HARTWELL is available. We have opened this lake up to avid bass anglers with over 100 key bass fishing holes. ken@southernfishing.com for a sample. See our web site for Rods Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale.