LAKE LANIER IS DOWN 5.4 FEET, THE CREEKS ARE STAINED AND THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR & 70’s


Well it appears we are in the midst of Indian Summer this week as some really warm weather has moved in and is staying awhile. I can tell you the fish like it! We have been throwing 3 things most days all day: top water, swimbaits, and jerk baits. The schooling bite seems to have really picked up, which is normal for the early fall and these water temperatures. A smaller swimbait as well as a super spook have worked well on the schooling fish. Also, a Spybait is a good option as well when the fish are on the move but not eating your larger offerings. Throw that little thing out and let it sink to about a 10 count, then SLOWLY retrieve. On the top water side, a super spook, gun fish, chug bug, a whopper Plopper, and a fluke have been my main choices for top water, and a Sebile for a swimbait. Also, try a jerk bait if the fish won't come up. A Spro McStick should do nicely. Focus on offshore structure with cover, such as brush on humps and points, for this approach. We are still concentrating on brush in 18-25 feet of water. In general, focus on the areas that offer close proximity to much deeper water. Those areas will now hold the best numbers and size of fish. Here are my open dates for October: 10, 11(PM), 12, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, and 31. Fall is coming and so will be that awesome top water and swimbait bite. Don't miss it, schedule your trip now! Give me a call and let's get out and have some fun.

This Bass fishing report brought to you by: Jimbo Mathley, www.jimboonlanier.com 770 542 7764


This Lake Lanier Striper report is from Big Fish On guide Service. To book your guide trip call Captain Ken at 404 561 2564 or contact us on our web site. www.bigfishonguide.com


Striper fishing is good. The fish are on the move and the pattern is all over the place. Load your boat with down rods, free lines, lead core lines, downriggers, umbrella rigs, Ben Parker spoons, top water baits and a spinning rod to pitch Herring. Every day seems like a new day and you need to be prepared. There are fish on points, main lake pockets, creek channels and river channels from Browns Bridge to the Dam. We have also had some reports of Stripers North of Browns Bridge. We are seeing some Stripers schooling on top early and moving to deep water as the sun rises. Down rods have been the most productive technique this week. However, we did see a day where weighted free lines out fished down rods. If the fish are not biting your down rod try deploying a couple of free lines and move at .5 to.8 MPH. You can also try to get a reaction bite by trolling umbrella rigs or lead core. The key is to try something different. Do not waste a lot of time in any one spot or any one technique. We are rigging our down rods with 6 to 8 foot of Seaguar fluorocarbon 12lb. test leaders with a 2oz weight and a #1 or #1/0 Gamakatsu Octopus hook. Our umbrella rigs consists of a 3 ounce frame and 9 one ounce Captain Mack’s chipmunk jigs with white or chartreuse 4 inch shad bodies. Set the Umbrella rigs 130 to150 feet back and trolling at a speed of 2.8 to 3.2 MPH. We are also focusing on main lake and creek channels with lead core line with a one ounce buck tail jig set at 8 to 9 colors and trolling at 3.0 to 3.8 MPH. Most of the action has been from Vans Tavern south to the dam. However we have had some reports of fish North of Browns Bridge this week. The water temperature is in the mid to high 70’s. The water is stained in the backs of the creeks and clear on the main lake. The lake is 5.3 feet below full pool. To book your guide trip call Captain Ken at 404 561 2564 or contact us on our web site. www.bigfishonguide.com


On Saturday September 30, 2017 2pm at Bass Pro Shops in Lawrenceville learn BASICS OF ELECTRONICS BY LOWRANCE PRO STAFF KEN STURDIVANT


Ask for a free sonar set up sheet by sending me an email to ken@southernfishing.com. Please tell me what model machine you have.


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