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Report Updated May 17, 2013

LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, STAINED & 77 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and the bass are spawning in areas on wood and
sandy shallow banks all over the lake. Use the Carolina Zoom rigged
lizard in green pumpkin or red shad Culprit on the main lake points.
On grass in the creeks, pitch a RC1 Lucky Craft shallow crank bait and
work the edges of the grass. Crank the bait three times and stop the
lure as it passes under the grass for a fast strike. Pitch and flip
gourd green Zoom u tail worm on a light weight on a Texas rig. On the
wood, drop a green Zoom floating worm with no weight around the docks.
Work the Texas rigged Culprit red shad worm over and in the grass beds
all over the lake. Up the rivers and creeks and use the Fat Free bream
colored crank baits in the pockets. Any color of the #5 Shad Rap is
fair and fish the baits on the river bends on the down stream side.
Strike King 3/8 ounce spinner baits are fair around the stumps in the
creeks. Be sure the skirts are in chartreuse and white combinations
with all gold blades. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and
Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing “On the Water” fishing
schools.






5-10-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, STAINED & 74 DEGREES



Bass are biting all day and there are still big fish being caught
shallow on lizards and spinner baits and large jigs and pig
combinations. Stay in the creeks as the bass are still very shallow.
The Texas or Carolina rigged worms in red shad or purple and use the
brass and glass weight for extra sound. Work all slow lures all the
way back to the boat on the points and ledges. Up river in the creeks
mouths slow roll a larger 1/2 ounce Strike King spinner bait with gold
and silver willow leaf blades. Later each day the fish are moving to
river points. Run a gold Rapala by any grass and let the bait sit dead
still. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan
technology with Southern Fishing “On the Water” fishing schools.




5-3-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, STAINED & 74 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is good. The bass are nearing the end of the spawn and
most fish that are being caught on the lake right now are post-spawn
fish that are feeding on shad. A good pattern to search for right now
is the shad spawn. The shad are spawning right now all over the lake,
you just need to be on the water early to get in on the action. Any
topped out vegetation such as hydrilla or peanut grass near deeper
water is a good place to look. The shad will spawn on top of the water
and you can see them flicking in the grass. Once you find a shad
spawn, there are several baits that will catch the bass, but it is
really hard to beat an Alabama rig. The best baits to rig the Alabama
rig with will be the new Big Bite Baits Cane Thumper 3.5 in reel shad.
To rig up the Alabama rig properly and lessen your chance of losing
it, you need to use heavy braid, such as 65lb Sunline FX2, light wire
Gamakatsu jig head and strong snaps. The weight of the jig head varies
depending on the depth. 1/8 ounce works well in shallow water and 1/4
ounce works well in depths of 10 feet or more. If throwing the Alabama
rig is simply just not your style, then a spinnerbait works real well
around the shad spawn. Top water is also starting to get fired up and
a good bait to use around the shad is a Stanford Turbo Shad in Summer
color. Once the shad spawn is over, look for main lake grass points
and fish the Alabama rig, spinnerbait or a Carolina Rig with a 1 ounce
Fish Catchin Fool Tungsten weight. Use your electronics to locate the
grass points and look for bait. The new Lowrance Elite 7 HDI is an
awesome unit and has an affordable price. It works well on Seminole
and it really shows detail and makes it easier to locate balls of shad
on the outside edges of the grass. Learn how to use the Lowrance
Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing “On the
Water” fishing schools.






4-25-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .6 FEET, STAINED & 72 DEGREES



Bass fishing is great and the fish are shallow. Tandem spin models and
double willow blade baits just right for retrieving through the grass
water willow. On any of the models, gold blades have probably been the
best overall, with silver, copper and colored blades also producing.
Chartreuse and white combination skirts have been good along with
black chartreuse, blue chartreuse and blue white. Crank bait shallow
and Super Flukes are also hot. Small baits with small blades have
produced well with blue skies and bright sun. A 5 inch Senko in the
June bug color has shined as a come back bait for missed strikes on
the spinner bait. Zoom lizards in 5 or 6 inch sizes have done well
rigged both Texas and Carolina style. Try to use the lightest weight
possible for the conditions. Small to medium size crank baits are
still catching a few fish, also. Also use the buzz bait. This bait may
not draw but one or two bites, possibly the largest of the day. Learn
how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with
Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.



4-19-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .6 FEET, STAINED & 63 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. Use Zara Spook Jr. shad top water lures and
Storm jerk baits lake wide. Bomber crank baits in baby bass, shad and
fire tiger colors cast to the banks will get lots of action. Use the
stop and go technique and try running these crank baits in the blow
downs. A slow retrieve in the lay downs letting the bait float up once
it hits the limbs will draw a strike. A Stanley spinner bait in the
3/8 ounce size with white or chartreuse skirts cast to the points and
shallow back cover will get the fish to attack this lure. Never
overlook the rivers on this lake and large jigs and huge grubs are
deadly. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan
technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .6 FEET, MUDDY & 63 DEGREES BY MATT BATY


4-12-13
Bass fishing on Lake Seminole is red hot. The bass are spawning and
biting on all areas of the lake. There have actually been some bass
caught on Alabama rigs on grass lines near the edge of spawning flats.
The best way to rig this bait is to use light 1/8 ounce Gamakatsu Jig
Heads and 3.5" Big Bite Baits Cane Thumpers in Reel Shad color. Use at
least 60 pound test Sunline FX2 Braid with this technique. Another
great pattern is to sight fish and fish while looking for beds with a
Stanford Old School SSR crank bait in Tennessee Shad. This technique
works real well on the sand bars that are in Spring Creek and the
Flint River. Once you find bedding bass locked down on the bed anchor
down with some Power Poles and began trying to entice the fish to
strike. There are many different types of bait that can catch a
bedding bass, but the main thing we have found is to use a heavy lead
such as a 3/8 ounce Fish Catchin Fool Tungsten. Peg the weight with a
FCF bobber stopper. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and
Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing
schools.




4-5-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .6 FEET, MUDDY & 62 DEGREES

Bass fishing is good. The bass have moved up heavily on the beds now,
and there are
also a lot of nice fish cruising around bedding areas in the shallows.
One good
technique to use right now is to keep your trolling motor on about 70
percent and ride,
and look for bedding bass to catch. While you are looking, there are
several baits that
you can fish around in the bedding areas that will catch nice fish.
The first is a shallow
running crank bait such as a Spro Fat John in clear chartreuse or a
Stanford 1.5 Patriot
in summer color. Use a heavy fluorocarbon when fishing these two baits
to keep them
running shallow. Try 20 pound test Sunline FC Sniper. The other
technique to use in
these areas is to swim a Big Bite Baits 7 Sugar Cane worm. This bait
can be Texas
rigged with a 1/4 ounce Fish Catchin Fool Tungsten and a FCF bobber
stopper. It has a
paddle tail action and when Texas rigged, you can swim it through
grass and lily pads
much like a swim bait. Once you find a bedding fish, then it is time
to drop the Power
Poles, which are great for shallow fishing, and begin trying to entice
the fish to bite. The
best bait on the market right now for sight fishing is a Big Bite
Baits Warmouth. This bait
is extremely awesome for bedding bass. There are several great colors
to use, but we
like the chartreuse bluegill color. It is a little tricky trying to
rig this bait, but the Big Bite
Baits website has an illustration of how to rig it on a 5/0 EWG
Gamakatsu hook. Also
when bed fishing use a copolymer line with a little stretch, such as
16 to 22 pound.
Sunline Machinegun Cast. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan
and Down
Scan technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.



3-28-13

LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .6 FEET, MUDDY & 59 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair and the rivers are slightly stained and ready to
produce some great fishing. Go in the creeks and get away from the
cold water from the river and flip and pitch jigs with a plastic Zoom
pork style trailer to the grass edges. Use the darker red colors in
all worms and jigs and shad crank baits are fair later in the day. The
bass bite better later in the day on the grass lines or the rip rap on
bridges. On main lake points, work a 3/8 ounce Strike King spinner
bait and cast to any stumps. Mid and late day the river bass are
biting and use a large black and red Gilraker worm and fish them right
on the bank cover. The Zoom water melon seed lizard and a long 3 foot
Carolina rig can draw a few strikes on ledges at 10 feet on the main
river. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan
technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.

LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .6 FEET, MUDDY & 59 DEGREES BY MATT BATY




LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .6 FEET, MUDDY & 59 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The bass have moved up heavily on the beds now
and there is also a lot of nice fish cruising around bedding areas in
the shallows. One good technique to use right now is to keep your
trolling motor in about 70 % and ride and look for bedding bass to
catch. While you are looking there are several baits that you can fish
around in the bedding areas that will catch nice fish. The first is a
shallow running crank bait such as a Spro Fat John in Clear Chartreuse
or a Stanford 1.5 Patriot in summer color. Use a heavy fluorocarbon
when fishing these two baits to keep them running shallow such as 20
pound test Sunline FC Sniper. The other technique to use in these
areas is to swim a Big Bite Baits 7 Sugar Cane worm. This bait can be
Texas rigged with a 1/4 Fish Catchin Fool Tungsten and a FCF bobber
stopper. It has a paddle tail action and when Texas rigged, you can
swim it through grass and lily pads much like swim bait. Once you find
a bedding fish, then it is time to drop the Power Poles which are
great for shallow fishing and begin trying to entice the fish to bite.
The best bait on the market right now for sight fishing is a Big Bite
Baits Warmouth. This bait is extremely awesome for bedding bass. There
are several great colors to use, but we like the Chartreuse Blue Gill
color. It is a little tricky trying to rig this bait, but the Big Bite
Baits website has an illustration of how to rig it on a 5/0 EWG
Gamakatsu hook. Also when bed fishing use a co polymer line with a
little stretch such as 16 to 22 pound Sunline Machinegun Cast. Learn
how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with
Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.






3-14-13
Bass fishing is good. The fish are still primarily in a pre-spawn mode
and can be caught in staging areas near their spawning grounds. To
search for these areas, look for main lake grass points near sandbars,
and use a Stanford Razor Shad Medium Diver in Chartreuse/Black. To
make this bait even better, replace the stock hooks with number 4
Gamakatsu EWG Treble Hooks. Once you find a school of fish, you can
catch them with this bait until they quit biting, and then switch to a
Texas or Carolina Rig 8" Big Bite Baits Kreit Tail Lizard in
Black/Blue. For the Texas Rig, use a 3/8 ounce Fish Catchin Fool
Tungsten Weight and FCF bobber stopper, along with a 5/0 Gamakatsu
Offset Worm Hook. For the Carolina rig use a 1 ounce FCF Tungsten, a
bead, a swivel, a 4 foot leader, and the same hook and 16 pound test
Sunline fluorocarbon works well for both techniques. As the spring
temperatures continue to warm and the moon gets full, look for the
bass to start moving up on the sandbars and beds. Learn how to use the
Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing
On the Water fishing schools.



3-8-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, CLEAR & 61 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. We are seeing some females moving to the
shallows. The pre spawn bite is about to start so work the fish in the
shallows. Main lake sandbars are going to be really hot this weekend.
Use a Texas rigged 8" Big Bite Baits Kreit Tail Lizard in watermelon
red. This is a big lizard, so you will need to use a big 5/0 offset
Gamakatsu. Fluorocarbon line is a must with this technique. Try some
20 pound Sunline FC Sniper and you will never want to use anything
else. Also be looking for beds, and when you find one, drop the power-
poles and fish for one until you aggravate it to bite. A Spro Fat John
in Spooky Nasty is also good to fish on the sandbars and in between
the sandbars. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down
Scan technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.


3-1-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, CLEAR & 61 DEGREES



Bass fishing is picking up as the full moon passes this week. The bass
are trying to move shallow and the fish are ready to bed. Fish the
pockets off the Flint River in the clear water. Look in Spring Creek
above the gates. All the fish will react to floating worms and lizards
and pink has been very good. The tubes will work for the bigger fish.
In a week the fishing should get even better with trick worms and top
water. Trick worms and Zoom frogs over shallow grass and sand areas
will get strikes. Some top water will get started this week and Pop
R’s and Zara Spooks will work. Shad and bream colors are best. Learn
how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with
Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.







2-21-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, CLEAR & 61 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and the backs of the creeks are warming fast
drawing a lot of bass to the creeks. As the middle of the day warms
the shallow, go to the Mann’s Baby Minus One and “v” wake the bait
slowly. As the water warms next wee fish the small shad colored Shad
Raps and the Rat L Traps in shad right up on the grass beds. Try the
Zoom Ole Monster worm with a nail weight inside and drag this bait
over any lay down or on any of the grass beds and drop it in any hole.
Rattlin Raps will also work mid lake to the dam. The rivers are still
a little cold but go up after mid day and flip the larger dark jigs on
stump rows just inside the pockets off the river. Learn how to use the
Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing
On the Water fishing schools.



2-15-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, CLEAR & 61 DEGREES

Bass fishing is good and the jigs and the jerk baits are working. Fish
the jigs in the
heavy cover and use a larger jig up to one ounce and in all black or
all brown. Use the
all black or all brown 1/2 ounce jig and a Pro Pork Trailer by Uncle
Josh on the points.
After a few days of warm weather look for the crank bait and spinner
baits cast on the
bank cover and slowly worked to get small strikes. Also, slow roll the
1/2 ounce Ol’ Nelle
Colorado blade spinnerbait in 8 to 10 feet of water on rock and red
clay banks. This
technique will get hot as the big females begin to move shallower.
Watch the water
temperatures all day and find the warmest water in the North West
coves for any active
fish. Any warm up this month should spark the fish to start to the
shallows. The fish are
on deep creek bends down lake. Mid day spinner baits down lake in the
creeks are fair
fished slowly over the structure. Use the 1/2 ounce Stanley spinner
baits with bright
blades. With any sun warming trend look for the bass to move to the
creek channels
and points during the day. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure
Scan and Down
Scan technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.



2-8-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, CLEAR & 61 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is good. The bass are steady on the move right now. The
weather keeps being unpredictable, but the bass are still very near
their spawning grounds and some are even on the bed. The best way to
find and catch bass on Seminole right now is to tie on a shallow
running crank bait such as a Stanford Old School SSR in Summer or
either a Spro Little John in clear chartreuse. Use 20 pound test
Sunline FC Sniper Fluorocarbon with these baits to keep them up
shallow. These are good search baits to use on flats near sand on the
main lake. While fishing these areas, keep your eyes open for bedding
bass or sandbars. This type of fishing is extremely helpful with a set
of dual Power Poles from JL marine. If you find bass on bed, the best
bait for catching bedding fish is a Big Bite Baits Warmouth in
Chartreuse Bluegill Color. In order to fish this bait, it must be
rigged correctly. This bait was specifically designed to be rigged on
the side with a 5/0 Gamakatsu EWG hook. You also need to use a 3/8
ounce Fish Catchin Fool Tungsten Weight along with a Fish Catchin Fool
Bobber Stopper. This is the best weight/bobber stopper combination on
the market right now. If you find sandbars in these areas, then you
can back off and fish these with a Texas Rig or a Carolina Rig 8" Big
Bite Baits Finesse Worm in Green Pumpkin. The Rat L Trap bite on the
grass flats will work also, but can be hit or miss with the warmer
water temperatures. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and
Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing
schools.






2-2-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS FULL, STAINED AND 63 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is good. The bass are steady on the move right now. With
the warm weather, the bass are either on the beds or very near their
spawning grounds. The best way to find and catch right now is to tie
on a shallow running crank bait such as a Stanford Old School SSR in
the summer color or a Spro Little John in clear chartreuse. Use 20 lb.
Sunline FC Sniper fluorocarbon with these baits to keep them up
shallow. These are good search baits to use on flats near sand on the
main lake. While fishing these areas, keep your eyes open for bedding
bass or sandbars. This type of fishing is extremely helpful with a set
of dual Power Poles from JL Marine. If you find bass on bed, the best
bait for catching bedding fish is a Big Bite Baits Warmouth in
chartreuse bluegill color. This bait must be rigged correctly. This
bait was specifically designed to be rigged on the side with a 5/0
Gamakatsu EWG hook. You also need to use a 3/8 ounce. Fish Catchin
Fool tungsten weight along with a Fish Catchin Fool bobber stopper.
This is the best weight/bobber stopper combination on the market right
now. If you find sandbars in these areas, you can back off and fish
these with a Texas rigged or a Carolina rigged 8 inch Big Bite Baits
finesse worm in green pumpkin. The Rat L Trap bite on the grass flats
will work also, but can be hit or miss with the warm water
temperatures. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down
Scan technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.




1-24-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .62 FEET, CLEAR & 59 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is good and the fish are moving up to stage and get ready
to spawn. The fish have been really deep but now they are heading
towards these staging areas and can be caught on an array of baits.
The absolute best places to fish are ditches and depressions that lead
to or are found near sandbars and spawning grounds. The easiest way to
find these areas is to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down
technology with a good gps mapping system. I have found that these are
the absolute best on the market for keying you in on the exact
location of these areas on the lake. Once you find these areas, the
points and cuts in the grass are going to be the best areas to key on.
A Spro Aruku Shad 75 in Old Glory or a Stanford Old School SSR in
Summer are two good baits to use and can be ripped free from the grass
which helps to draw strikes from pre spawners. The SSR is an awesome
new bait from Stanford that will absolutely catch bass on Seminole.
Either of these baits can be fished on 16 lb. Sunline fluorocarbon.
The recent cold front may slow it down, but their have actually been
some bass spawning on the lake. These fish can be caught with a Big
Bite Baits Warmouth which is the best bait on the market for bedding
bass. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and
set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654





1-18-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .62 FEET, CLEAR & 65 DEGREES BY MATT BATY
Bass fishing is good and the unusually hot weather pattern that we
just had really warmed up the water temperatures and made the bass
move up to stage and get ready to spawn. The fish have been really
deep, but now they are heading towards these staging areas and can be
caught on an array of baits. The absolute best places to fish are
ditches and depressions that lead to or are found near sandbars and
spawning grounds. The easiest way to find these areas is to use the
sonar with a good gps mapping system such as the Lowrance HDS systems
with insight mapping. We have found that these are the absolute best
on the market for keying you in on the exact location of these areas
on the lake. Once you find these areas, the points and cuts in the
grass are going to be the best areas to key on. A Spro Aruku Shad 75
in Old Glory or a Stanford Old School SSR in Summer are two good baits
to use and can be ripped free from the grass which helps to draw
strikes from pre spawners. The SSR is an awesome new bait from
Stanford that will absolutely catch bass on Seminole. Either of these
baits can be fished on 16 pound test Sunline fluorocarbon. The recent
cold front may slow it down, but their have actually been some bass
spawning on the lake. These fish can be caught with a Big Bite Baits
Warmouth which is the best bait on the market for bedding bass. We
have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654


1-11-13
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .62 FEET, CLEAR & 59 DEGREES BY MATT BATY

Bass fishing is good. The unusually hot weather pattern we are
experiencing right now
is really warming up the water temperatures and making the bass move
up to stage and
get ready to spawn. The fish have been really deep, but now they are
heading towards
these staging areas and can be caught on an array of baits. The
absolute best places to
fish are ditches and depressions that lead to or are found near
sandbars and spawning
grounds. The easiest way to find these areas is to have a good depth
finder with a good
gps mapping system, such as the Lowrance HDS systems with insight
mapping. We
have found that these are the absolute best on the market for keying
you in on the exact
location of these areas on the lake. Once you find these areas, the
points and cuts in
the grass are going to be the best areas to key on. A Spro Aruku Shad
75 in Old Glory
or a Stanford Patriot 1.5 in Summer are two good baits to use and can
be ripped free
from the grass which helps to draw strikes from pre spawners. Once you
find an area
that has fish, you can slow down with either a suspending jerk bait or
a Carolina rig. For
a suspending jerk bait, the Spro McStick in clear chartreuse is really
hard to beat on
Seminole. The 110 seems to be the best, but the 115 should be killer,
as it gives a
larger profile for larger fish. For Carolina Rigging, Big Bite Baits
has a new 8" Finesse
Worm in Blue Fleck Color that is working. A perfect setup for Carolina
Rigging is to use
16 lb. Sunline FC Sniper, a 1 ounce Fish Catchin Fool Tungsten and a
4/0 Gamakatsu
Offset Shank Hook. Your leader needs to be at least 3 feet long with
this technique.
Bass fishing is fair and there are several different patterns that can
be used to catch fish
on Seminole right now. With the warm water temperatures, bass can be
caught in the
shallows. Fish can be caught on main lake grass flats. Use a 5/8 ounce
Spro Aruku
Shad in Mud Bug red color. Flipping dying water hyacinths is also a
good way to catch
fish during the unstable weather patterns. Flip the shallow coves and
backwaters up
both rivers. Use a 1 1/2 ounce lead or tungsten sinker and a heavy
wire flipping hook.
Flip a 4" Big Bite Baits Kriet Kreature in Redbug color. We have the
Lowrance GEN2
Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools,
770 889 2654



1-3-13

LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .70 FEET, CLEAR & 59 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is good. The bass are starting to bite real well with the
cooler water temperatures. The main lake grass lines are still the
best places on the lake; however, Spring Creek is starting to pick up
as well. The lipless crank bait bite is your best bet on the main
lake. Use a Spro Aruku Shad 75 in Old Glory on main lake grass lines.
Use 20 lb. Sunline FC Sniper Fluorocarbon or 30 lb. Sunline FX2 Braid
for this technique. Ditches and points are the best places in these
areas. If the lipless crank bait bite slows down, you can use a slower
presentation with a square lip crank bait such as a Stanford Patriot
1.5 in shad color. Another good pattern is to fish a drop shot in
Spring Creek. This can be a tricky technique, but with good
electronics such as the new Lowrance HDS Touch Screens, the task is
MUCH easier. Spring Creek is full of standing timber, but there are
some irregularities throughout the timber such as larger stumps/trees,
ditches, and creek channels. Use your electronics to find the fish and
use the drop shot to catch them. The drop shot should have 7 pound
Sunline Fluorocarbon, a 1/0 Gamakatsu Drop Shot Hook, and a Fish
Catchin Fool 3/16 ounce Tungsten sinker with a bobber stopper to hold
it in place. Most people use a drop shot sinker, but the Fish Catchin
Fool worm weight works best because of the black finish on the lead
being less spooky to the fish. For bait of choice, any straight shank
finesse worm will work, but a Big Bite Baits shakin squirrel is about
the best on the market. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our
boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



January 4, 2013

LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .70 FEET, CLEAR & 59 DEGREES BY MATT BATY


12-28-12
Bass fishing is good. The bass are starting to bite real well with the
cooler water temperatures. The main lake grass lines are still the
best places on the lake; however, Spring Creek is starting to pick up
as well. The lipless crank bait bite is your best bet on the main
lake. Use a Spro Aruku Shad 75 in Old Glory on main lake grass lines.
Use 20 lb. Sunline FC Sniper Fluorocarbon or 30 lb. Sunline FX2 Braid
for this technique. Ditches and points are the best places in these
areas. If the lipless crank bait bite slows down, you can use a slower
presentation with a square lip crank bait such as a Stanford Patriot
1.5 in shad color. Another good pattern is to fish a drop shot in
Spring Creek. This can be a tricky technique, but with good
electronics such as the new Lowrance HDS Touch Screens, the task is
MUCH easier. Spring Creek is full of standing timber, but there are
some irregularities throughout the timber such as larger stumps/trees,
ditches, and creek channels. Use your electronics to find the fish and
use the drop shot to catch them. The drop shot should have 7 pound
Sunline Fluorocarbon, a 1/0 Gamakatsu Drop Shot Hook, and a Fish
Catchin Fool 3/16 ounce Tungsten sinker with a bobber stopper to hold
it in place. Most people use a drop shot sinker, but the Fish Catchin
Fool worm weight works best because of the black finish on the lead
being less spooky to the fish. For bait of choice, any straight shank
finesse worm will work, but a Big Bite Baits shakin squirrel is about
the best on the market. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our
boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654







12-28-12
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .77 FEET, CLEAR & 58 DEGREES



Bass fishing is slow. The fish are on deep creek bends down lake. Mid
day spinner baits down lake in the creeks may work but drag the baits
slowly over the structure. Use the 1/2 ounce spinner baits with bright
blades. With any sun warming look for the bass to move to the creek
channels and points during the day. Use the all black or all brown
Strike King 1/2 ounce jig and a Pro Pork Trailer by Uncle Josh on the
points. After a few days of warm weather look for the crank bait and
spinner baits cast on the bank cover and slowly worked to get small
strikes. Watch the water temperatures all day and find the warmest
water in the north west coves for any active fish. Any warm up next
month should spark the fish to start to the shallows. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654




12-14-12
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .95 FEET, CLEAR & 58 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is good. The cooler water temperatures have really gotten
the bass fired up on the main lake. Look for areas on the main lake on
the Chattahoochee side. The grass is still very thick, so you have to
fish grass edges instead of flats. Two really good patterns that are
working extremely well are throwing a lip less crank bait and a square
bill crank bait through the grass. A good lip less crank bait is a
Spro Aruku Shad 75 in Mudbug Red. This is a crawfish color and is
notorious for catching big bass on Seminole. The best shallow running
crank bait to throw is a Stanford 1.5 Patriot in Summer pattern. This
crank bait is made of cedar, so it floats up out of the grass
extremely well. Use 20 pound Sunline Fluorocarbon with both of these
techniques. Another pattern that is emerging on the lake right now is
flipping dead or dying water hyacinths on the Hooch. There is an
abundant amount of dead hyacinths floating up and down the river right
now. Any of them can hold good fish, so you just have to search until
you find the right ones. When flippin use a 1 ounce Fish Catchin Fool
Tungsten weight, along with a Fish Catchin Fool bobber stopper, a 3/0
Gamakatsu Heavy Cover Hook, and a Big Bite Baits Yo Daddy in
Black/Blue. Use at least 60lb. Sunline Froggin and Flippin Braid with
this technique.





12-8-12
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN .5 FEET, CLEAR & 65 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is good. It's December and it feels more like springtime.
The lake is still slam full of grass and the water temps have not yet
even reached down into the 50's. The bass are still on a fall/summer
pattern on the lake. There are a few fish to be caught on lipless
crank baits and shallow running crank baits, but you have to fish
grass edges, because the flats are covered with grass and are
inaccessible. There are two good options for cranking. The first is to
fish a Spro Aruku Shad 75 in Mudbug Red or Old Glory and the 2nd
option is to fish a Stanford 1.5 Patriot in Tennessee Color. The
Stanford lure is made of Cedar and has tremendous buoyancy when
fishing through the grass. We fish both of these set ups with 16 pound
Sunline FC Sniper Fluorocarbon line. Another pattern that is still
working is flipping deep grass in Spring Creek. This is a technique
that is usually only good through October, but with the warm weather
and the abundant grass it is still a good way to catch big fish. For
flipping, look for submerged grass points in about 10 to -12 foot of
water. Use a 1 ounce Fish Catchin Fool Tungsten Weight, along with a
Fish Catchin Fool Bobber Stopper, a 5/0 Gamakatsu EWG Superline Hook,
and a 4" Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog in Hematoma. Always use at least
50 lb. Sunline FX2 Froggin and Flippin Braid for this technique. We
have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654






11-22-12
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN ONE FOOT, CLEAR & 72 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is fair. The best bite right now is for shoal bass. If
you prefer to stay on the lake, the flipping bite is starting to pick
flipping the Zoom Ultra Vibe Craw. Also, the Texas rig bite is
producing some fish. As you work down grass lines and be sure to fish
any grassy points or indentations. Start by throwing lipless crank
bait on the edge of grass lines. A Spro Aruku Shad 75 in Old Glory on
the grass lines are on the main lake will work. If the lipless crank
bait doesn’t work, then flipping is also still worth the time. The
lower end of Spring Creek is a good place to flip. When flipping, use
60 pound test Sunline Froggin and Flippin Braid with a 1 and 1/2 ounce
tungsten sinker and a 5/0 Gamakatsu EWG hook. Most of the lake is
clear, so your plastics need to be either red shad, watermelon seed or
green pumpkin or some other clear water color. We have the Lowrance
GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water
Schools, 770 889 2654



11-16-12
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN ONE FOOT, CLEAR & 72 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing has been fair early but the afternoon bite is picking up.
Floating worms, ghost frogs, French fly worms and buzz baits have been
working. Larger u tail worms on a Texas rig with a light sinker will
work mid lake. The river fish usually feet on crawfish early so stick
with a jig and pig until noon. Pitch and flip these darker baits in
greens and browns around any wood especially in the little creek and
coves right at the river. Spinnerbait or small crank bait is still
your best beat. Make sure that you cover a lot of water. Fishing a ¼
ounce Rat L Trap in the chrome and black or the chrome and blue or a
spinnerbait in the white and chartreuse will catch you some number and
a few good one. The fish early are in less than two feet of water so
make sure you cast right to the grass lines or the banks. Use a Texas
rig worm on any brush you see. Work this bait all around the brush as
you may find fish holding on this type of structure. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654






11-9-12
LAKE SEMINOLE IS DOWN ONE FOOT, CLEAR & 72 DEGREES BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is fair. The bass are still just really not biting. There
was a 2 day tournament over the weekend with some very good anglers,
and it only took about 12 to 13 pounds a day to be in the top. My
hypothesis is that there is still way too much grass all over the
lake. This cooler weather should start making the grass die back, but
until then flipping is going to be your best bet. When flipping, you
need to look for grass points that are near ditches where fish will
start migrating chasing shad. There are numerous types of flipping
baits, hooks, and tungsten weights on the market right now. It gets
confusing when trying to pick the right combination of baits. With
much experience flipping grass on Seminole I have narrowed my choices
down to a 4" Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog in Hematoma, a 5/0 Gamakatsu
EWG hook and a new Tungsten weight designed by a company call Fish
Catchin Fool Bait Company. They make a Tungsten Weight that is
EcoFriendly, it is inert free and has a narrow opening so that your
bobber stoppers will not get stuck inside of the weight. They also
have a black powder coat finish that is almost impossible to chip off.
These are some really great weights that you need to check out at
http://www.fishcatchinfool.com/. The emerging pattern to look for in
the coming months is a lipless crank bait and a shallow running crank
bait bite. A Spro Aruku Shad 75 in Old Glory or Mudbug Red is a good
trap and a Stanford Raz-r Shad in a shad color is a good crank bait
for the shallow grass. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our
boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654














 

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Report Updated May 17, 2013

LAKE SINCLAIR IS FULL, 72 DEGREES AND LIGHTLY STAINED BY MATT HENRY,
CALL 770 361 4210 (cell) or 478 451 0167 (SINCLAIR MARINA)
WWW.SINCLAIRMARINA.COM MATT@SINCLAIRMARINA.COM.



Bass fishing is great. Bass are still in all stages of the spawn
making fishing fun. The dominant pattern is going after post spawn
fish. A lot of them have recouped from the stressful spawn, and are
gorging themselves on the shad spawn and the shallow bream in the
mornings. Top water, spinnerbaits, and crank baits are hard to beat in
the early mornings. Rip rap banks and concrete sea walls have been the
best targets. The recent heavy rains have slowed down the last wave of
spawners. Some are still on beds, but there are a few that remain in
prespawn locations waiting for the weather to stabilize so they can go
in to drop their eggs. During the day the bite tends to get tough. The
best bet for catching fish is by throwing a weightless Senko or Trick
worm around docks and blow downs. This slow presentation will entice a
few extra bites from those moody post spawn fish. The lake is really
stained so dark color plastics will be best. Stop by our new boat
showroom take a look at our great selection of Nitro, Tracker, and
Tahoe boats. For more information, go to www.sinclairmarina.com or
call 478 451 0167. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods
Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.






5-10-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS FULL, 72 DEGREES LIGHTLY STAINED

Bass fishing is good but a little slower as weather keeps changing
weekly. Top water lures and spinner baits are producing during early
morning from shallow cover such as blow downs, docks, rip rap, grass,
and shallow points. Anglers should experiment with varying types of
baits because the best lure today may not produce tomorrow. Some
excellent choices are: Super Spook Jr., Pop R, Chug Bug, Bang A Lure,
buzz baits, and Baby Torpedo. Spinner baits and weightless Flukes and
Trick worms can also be the best on some mornings. Try bulging the
surface with a 3/8 or ½ ounce spinner bait with double Colorado
blades. A weightless yellow Trick worm worked well on one recent
morning. When using spinning tackle, make sure to use a swivel about 8
to 10 inches above the worm to control line twist. The shad are
spawning in a few scattered areas. If shad are seen spawning, try the
top water baits plus a small white spinner bait. Although some bass
are still around shallow docks, more are now on deeper docks,
especially those that have brush under or around them. Catches from
docks have come mostly on soft plastics; with jigs, crank baits, and
spinner baits fooling a few fish. Try a Carolina rig Finesse worm
along the sides and end of docks. A Texas rigged Dead Ringer or Trick
worm can be worked along the bottom, through any brush, and dropped
vertically along each post. Small groups of bass can be found on slow
to medium tapering points at 5 to 10 feet deep. The Carolina rig is
normally best, but crank baits like a Rapala DT10 or ½ ounce Fat Free
Shad are worth a try. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods
Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.






5-3-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.11 FEET & 72 DEGREES LIGHTLY STAINED



Bass fishing is good. The bass are taking white buzz baits and white
spinner baits early in the morning, mainly in the central and upper
lake. Some larger fish will take a one half ounce tandem gold blade
Stanley spinner bait or a one half ounce buzz bait, both with white
skirts. Blow downs and brushy docks located on or near the main river
and creek banks are now working as more of the big fish are leaving
the spawning flats. Some of these fish won't hit until several casts
have been made to the same dock or blow down. Try to wake the spinner
bait over the cover before slowing down and bumping into it. Later in
the morning, try slow rolling a one quarter or three eights ounce
spinner bait around brushy docks, under water stumps or blow downs.
Work the bait out to about 8 feet deep and try to keep it within
inches of the bottom. Texas or Carolina rigged worms and lizards are
also working in the same areas. One half ounce Rat L Traps in chrome-
blue and Carolina rigs are catching fish on primary or secondary
points. Down lake in the clearer water, a Zoom Super Fluke will work
around any type cover, including docks, until the sun is high. After
that, fish worms slow. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and
Rods Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.





4-25-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.51 FEET & 63 DEGREES, LIGHTLY STAINED



Bass fishing is very good and the fish are ready to spawn. Most fish
are now in coves and protected bays, although a few remain along main
lake banks. Many different type baits have produced recently, although
a few have been better than most. Spinner baits have done especially
well in the stained to muddy water. Single spin baits with large
Colorado blades have been good during early morning. Seawalls and dock
posts are prime targets for single spin models, which are less snag
proof than double or tandem spin baits. The single spin generates more
vibration, which helps bass zero in on the target in dirty water.
Baits with double Colorado blades are especially good around wood
cover such as lay downs, stumps, and brush piles. Keep the Super
Flukes ready and skip one under any dock for lots of bass. We teach On
the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call
for Ken details.



4-19-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.51 FEET & 63 DEGREES, LIGHTLY STAINED



Bass fishing is good and the top water lures and spinner baits are
producing during early morning from shallow cover. Fish the blow
downs, docks, rip rap, grass and shallow points. Use a Super Spook
Jr., Pop R, Chug Bug, Spin Bang A Lure, buzz baits and Baby Torpedo.
Spinner baits and Zoom Super Flukes and trick worms will work. Shad
are spawning lake wide. There are a lot of bass are around shallow
docks that have brush under or around them. Use soft plastics, jigs,
crank baits, and spinner baits. Small groups of bass can be found on
slow to medium tapering points at 5 to 10 feet deep. The Carolina rig
is normally best but crank baits like a Rapala DT10 or ½ ounce Fat
Free Shad are worth a try. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and
Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.





4-12-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.51 FEET & 63 DEGREES, LIGHTLY STAINED


Bass fishing is very good and they are shallow at 2 to 8 feet deep.
Top water baits are catching a few fish and this should get better
over the next few weeks. Original Rapala’s and Ito Vision 110 jerk
baits are catching a fish in coves and pockets in the clearer water
from Nancy Branch to the dam. On clear mornings, top water action may
last for only 30 minutes or an hour. These surface bites can happen
around any kind of shallow cover including docks, blow downs, grass,
stumps, and points. Small to medium crank baits are catching a few
fish on shallow points and riprap, mainly in the stained water of
Little River. The majority of bass caught are coming from boat houses
and docks using soft plastics. The best approach for dock anglers is
to be versatile by trying different baits. A 5” Senko rigged with a
small weight or fished weightless can be very good today and not
produce at all tomorrow. A Zoom Dead Ringer or U-Tale is worthy of
trying. A Trick worm rigged Texas style with a small weight pegged
against the worm is a great skipping bait using spinning tackle.
Spinner baits are catching a few fish from shallow cover in the
stained water. The shad spawn is on around seawalls, rocks, grass, and
other shallow cover. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and
Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.



4-5-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.51 FEET & 58 DEGREES, LIGHTLY STAINED

Bass fishing is good and there are a lot of bass shallow at 2 to 8
feet deep. Top water
baits are catching a few fish and this should get better over the next
few weeks. Original
Rapala’s and Bang A Lure’s are catching a few fish in coves and
pockets mostly in the
clearer water from Nancy Branch to the dam. Other baits like buzz
baits, Pop R’s, Chug
Bug’s, and Torpedo’s will catch a few fish in the stained water on
much of the lake. On
clear mornings, top water action may last for only 30 minutes or an
hour. These surface
bites can happen around any kind of shallow cover including docks,
blow downs, grass,
stumps, and points. Small to medium crank baits are catching a few
fish on shallow
points and riprap, mainly in the stained water of Little River. The
majority of bass caught
are coming from boat houses and docks using soft plastics. The best
approach for dock
anglers is to be versatile by trying different baits. A 5 Senko rigged
with a small weight
or fished weightless can be very good today and not produce at all
tomorrow. A Zoom
Dead Ringer or U Tale is worthy of trying. A Trick worm rigged Texas
style with a small
weight pegged against the worm is a good skipping bait using spinning
tackle. The Trick
worm also works well with a modified Carolina rig. We teach On the
Water Schools for
Sonar and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.




3-28-13

LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN .51 FEET & 55 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is good. The fish are moving up shallow and setting up
for the spawn. Check primary and secondary points in the mornings with
Rat L Traps, shallow crank baits, and spinnerbaits. Try the new Mojo
Flatbait made by Kip Carter (owner of Cello Bait Co.) If you want to
order some contact Kip at kci575@yahoo.com. As the sun gets up, start
moving up on the flats and into the pockets fishing dock walkways,
seawalls and grass beds. A lot of these fish are ready to spawn so
don’t forget to fish a Texas rig Big Bite Baits Kriet Tail Lizard in
these areas. We will probably have a wave of fish start to spawn on
the next full moon as long as the weather stays stable. We teach On
the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call
for Ken details.




3-21-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.52 FEET, 55 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is slowly getting better in between cold fronts. Most
bass are still being caught fairly shallow water at 3 to 10 feet),
Also, there are a good number of fish remain deep. The primary key
right now for catching shallow fish seems to be rocky bottoms or clay
and rock mixed, especially near the mouth of coves. Some of these
areas tend to be a couple degrees warmer which means more aggressive
fish. Concrete seawalls are also holding fish for the same reason. A
slow rolled spinner bait is another good bait choice. Retrieve the
blade bait just fast enough to keep it from turning sideways on the
bottom. Another good choice that’s seldom used as a slow moving bait
is a Rat L Trap. This bait can be slow rolled similar to using a
spinner bait. Also, try using a retrieve similar to a medium speed
Carolina rig. Jigs, Texas rig and Carolina rigs can also produce fish
from the same areas. Docks, boat houses and rip rap are also holding
fish. Deeper fish can be found on points along the main river and
creek runs. Depths are varying from 8 to over 20 feet deep. Carolina
rigs are probably the number one choice, but other baits shouldn’t be
overlooked. These include crank baits, drop shot rig, Little George,
jig head and worm and Rocket Shad. We teach On the Water Schools for
Sonar and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.






3-14-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.52 FEET, 55 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair. With the water temperatures rising fast during
the warm weather, many more fish will be moving to shallow water. Some
bass are just beginning to stage on shallow main river points and
flats. Others are using secondary points and flats and the banks in
between. And a few have already moved to the back one third of
protected coves and bays. Small to medium crank baits and Rat L Traps
continue to be the most productive lures. Use the #4 Shad Rap RS, #100
Bandits in parrot, ¼ and ½ ounce Rat L Trap in chrome blue and gold
black. The suspending Rogues are beginning to produce a few bites in
the clearer water. Carolina rigs are catching fish on the staging
points when the fish won’t hit crank baits. Try a Zoom Finesse worm in
green pumpkin on a 1/0 Gamakatsu EWG hook. Lightweight Texas rigs are
producing some nice fish from docks and blow downs. Try a Zoom Trick
worm or U Tale worm with a 3/0 hook and 1/16 to 1/8 ounce weight. A
few fish are still being caught from the rip rap lake wide. We teach
On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass.
Call for Ken details.







3-8-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.52 FEET, 56 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is god as the warmer weather heads in. Bass are just
beginning to stage on shallow main river points and flats. Others are
using secondary points and flats and the banks in between. And a few
have already moved to the back one third of protected coves and bays.
Small to medium crank baits and Rat L Traps continue to be the most
productive lures. Use the #5 Shad Rap in chrome blue and fire tiger,
#4 Shad Rap RS in the same colors, #100 Bandits in parrot, ¼ and ½
ounce Rat L Trap in chrome blue and gold black. Jerk baits like a
suspending Rogue are beginning to produce a few bites in the clearer
water on the Oconee arm. Carolina rigs are catching fish on the
staging points when the fish won’t hit crank baits. Try a Zoom Finesse
worm in green pumpkin on a 1/0 Gamakatsu EWG hook. Use a 2 foot leader
and a half ounce weight. Bass are also being caught on the rip rap of
Little River on small crank baits. We teach On the Water Schools for
Sonar and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.




3-1-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.52 FEET, 54 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is slow but a lot will change as the weather breaks. The
warmer weather on tap this week should help to get things going for
the shallow bite. Last week the fishing was still slow. The best bite
will be fishing 10 to 12 foot brush piles in the creeks. Use the
Rapala DT10 in fire tiger and Rat L Traps and just run the banks.
There haven't been a lot of fish caught but expect to see some good
fish soon. The shoreline wood is a good place to cast floating worms.
And get out the spinner baits and the Zoom frogs as they will be heavy
favorites this week. The spinner bait blades needs to the gold and
silver and the skirts should have chartreuse and white. We teach On
the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call
for Ken details.

March 1, 2013




2-21-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.52 FEET, 54 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair to good. When all else fails, go to the Carolina
rig or Shad Rap. On the Carolina rigs use a 5 inch Zoom Lizard in June
bug with a 3 foot leader and half ounce weight. Depths are 4 to 8 feet
along the bank and just inside the mouths of main river coves. Try the
small crank baits like Shad Raps, Bandits and Thunder Shads have all
produced good results this week. Some good areas to try are rip rap,
rocky points along the main river and creek runs a short distance
inside the mouth of coves and docks. Spinner baits probably won’t
produce many bites, but the blade bait could add a larger bass to the
catch. Slow roll a half ounce bait with a single large Colorado blade.
Fish it in the same areas plus blow downs and grass. Jigs and Texas
rigs are producing a few fish from docks and boat houses. Some deeper
fish remain along main river and creek runs, holding on the sides of
points and humps. Depths are mostly 10 to 20 feet deep. When the bass
start to move up shallow the right crank bait can fool several fish
quickly. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels and
Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.





2-15-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.52 FEET, 54 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.

Bass fishing is good. Some good fish coming from fairly shallow water.
A few schools of
bass remain deep. Small to medium sized crank baits and Rat L Traps
are the main lure
types producing fish, including large fish. Catches with these baits
are coming from clay
and rocky banks, points and just inside the mouth of coves, docks, and
riprap. More fish
will possibly be moving toward the middle and backs of coves during
the current
warming trend. Chrome blue Rat L Traps in ¼ and ½ ounce sizes have
caught fish for
several days now. Many of the fish are hitting half way back to the
boat, so slow the bait
down and allow it to bump bottom on each retrieve. Many different
crank baits are
producing including the following: #5 and #7 Shad Raps, #4 and #5 Shad
Rap RS,
Thunder Shad #306, Bandit #200, and Rapala DT6. Several color patterns
have worked
including chrome-blue, fire tiger, pearl and shad patterns. Always
have a jig and plastic
chunk to fish around docks and blow downs. Also use a spinner bait
slow rolling the bait
around docks, blow downs or grass. A few schools of bass remain in
deeper water
along the sides of points, humps, and flats. Depths have mostly been
14 to 24 feet
deep. The best bait can vary between jigging spoons, Carolina rigs,
jig head and worm,
spoons, crank baits, and buck tail jigs. We teach On the Water Schools
for Sonar and
Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.



2-8-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.52 FEET, 54 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is slow. The cold and the then the warm weather make for
some tough conditions. Jigging spoons continue to be the bait of
choice as the water is still cold. With the heavy rains the upper end
of the lake has quite a bit of stain making it even worse, but as
always the lower end of the lake offers some cleaner water. Fish for
bass with jigs and spoons at 12 to 18 feet deep down lake. The fish
are huddled up deep and holding. If deeper fish aren't in your plan,
then running way up the rivers and flipping the blow downs is a good
option. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels and
Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.






2-2-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.52 FEET, 54 DEGREES, MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair. Fish are hitting from shallow water in coves to
deep water along the main river. Docks and boat houses located in
coves and along main river and creek banks are holding most of the
shallow fish at 2 to 10 feet deep. The best baits and exact holding
locations around the docks can change daily. Most bites can occur
beside posts along the walkway at 2 to 4 feet deep today and later
today or tomorrow, most bites may be along the outer edge of docks at
6 to 10 feet deep. Or on bright sunny days most fish may be under the
center of docks in the shady area. The angler should begin each day
open minded and willing to experiment with various baits and fishing
from shallow near the bank to the very outer ends of docks. Crank
baits can produce several fish most days at Sinclair this time of
year. Shad Raps, Thunder Shads, Bandits, or other similar baits work
well using a slow steady retrieve. Suspending baits like a Shad Rap RS
work well when bass are more attracted to motionless bait suspended
for a second or two beside the posts. Rat L Traps can also be
productive, whether used with a steady retrieve or one of two other
presentations. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels
and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details.




1-24-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.68 FEET, 58 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair. Spoons and slow moving crank baits are fair.
Some good spoons are a Flex it .6, Bomber Slab spoon and Hopkins
Shorty 45. Chrome, white, and chartreuse have all produced. With the
colder water, a short hop of 12 to 18 inches off bottom has been
better than a higher jigged spoon. Carolina rigs are working well at
times using a very slow retrieve. Little George’s and Rocket Shad’s
can also be good at times. Use a very slow retrieve trying to make the
bait slowly slide along bottom or just a few inches off bottom. A drop
shot rig should also be tried. Fish will bite the jig head and worm.
Use a 1/8 to ¼ ounce darter head with a Zoom Finesse worm. Like the
drop shot rig, the jig head and worm is more easily fished using
spinning tackle with 8 or 10 pound line. This rig should also be
slowly slid across the bottom without trying to impart any action on
the bait. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call
and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654




1-18-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.68 FEET, 58 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.

Bass are slow to fair in shallow and deep water. Some anglers are
still catching fish from shallow water using mainly crank baits and
jigs.

Most are coming from main river banks that drop quickly in to deep
water.

Some crank baits producing recent success are Rapala DT10, Shad Rap RS
#5, Thunder Shad, and Deep Little N. Try the Stanley 5/16 ounce in
black
blue with a Zoom Chunk in black blue or green pumpkin. Riprap along
the roads in Little River is still producing bass using crank baits
and jigs. There are now quite a number of main river points and flats
that are holding deeper fish. The area from Nancy Branch to Sandy Run
Creek on the Oconee River has been best lately. Most fish are holding
on the sides of these structures at 15 to 25 feet deep. The best baits
are varying daily or even hourly. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654

1-11-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.68 FEET, 58 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.

Bass fishing is slow. Expect only a warming trend to get them going.
There are some
fish shallow on docks in the creeks but they are stuck heavily under
dock. If there is a
warm up this week, get the weights off the baits and look in the sandy
areas for small
bass to start roaming around. The best fishing has been down lake to
the dam. Fish any
clear water with a Zoom all black trick worm and no weight around wood
in the creek
mouths. Add some Jack’s Juice garlic scent to any soft plastic green
pumpkin or red
shad small Zoom Bush Hogs on a pegged Texas rig can work on the docks
and add a
glass rattle in the bait. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on
our boat. Call
and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



1-3-13
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.61 FEET, 55 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is slow and the cold weather and winds moved the bass out
into deeper water. On the warmer sunny days, these bass will move up
in search for food but not real shallow. The rip rap is a good place
to find these fish after the sun comes up and the heat gets on the
rocks. The slight change in temperature, one to three degrees can get
the bait fish active. If the water is stained, try throwing a #7 black
and silver or black and gold Shad Rap in the suspending model. Crank
the bait down then let it stay still for three or four seconds then
work it again in the same manner. For the deeper rip rap near the
channel, throw the DT10 in either fire tiger or black/silver. Also use
this bait to work the channel ledges and humps. The Carolina rig
slowly fished out from 15 to 25 feet of water can work. Use a 3/8
ounce sinker and add June bug Zoom finesse worn. The bites are tough
but 3 to 4 pound bass are being caught on these patterns. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654





12-28-12
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.53 FEET, 56 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair. On most days the shallow water angler needs
nothing more than spinner bait, jig or worm, and Shad Rap or other
small crank bait. Just pretend its early spring and go at it. The
number of daily bites will be lower than during spring, but the
average size of fish may be higher. For the spinner bait, try a ¼
ounce Stanley in chartreuse and white with tandem Colorado blades, one
nickel and the other gold. Slow roll the bait around blow downs, brush
piles, rocks, rip rap, grass, and docks. On lower lake sandy flats,
some good bass fish have recently been caught on Shad Raps like a #5
or #7 and a #4 or #5 in the RS series. Good colors are chrome blue and
fire tiger on bright days and fire tiger, shad, or gold black on
cloudy days. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call
and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654







12-8-12
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.4 FEET, 58 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair but a little hard to pattern. Early fish the
rocks with a shallow crank baits along main river banks and just
inside the mouth of coves. Use the Bandit 100 in spring craw
chartreuse, Rapala Shad Rap RS #4 in fire tiger, shallow Thunder Shad
in root beer chartreuse. Use a Shad Rap, Bomber Model A, Bandit 200
and 30 and Rapala DT10. Dock fishing has been barely fair. A Stanley
5/16 or 7/16 ounce jig in black blue with a Zoom Salty Chunk could
produce some large fish around docks with brush under them. Carolina
rigs are still catching fish from primary and secondary points. Try a
Zoom Finesse worm in green pumpkin on a 3 foot leader with a half
ounce weight. More fish are showing up deep in the clearer water down
lake. Look for these fish along the sides of points and humps that
have lots of shad present. Depths are varying from 15 to 30 feet deep.
Try a Hopkins Shorty 75 in chrome and gold. Carolina rigs and drop
shot rigs are also worth trying. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654





11-22-12
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.4 FEET, 69 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair. Deep water fishing is fair on the lower lake
humps points and ledges that are still holding respectable numbers of
fish. Depths are mostly 15 to 25 feet down the lake 12 to 18 feet in
the central lake and 5 to 12 feet way up the rivers. As is normal
crank baits and Carolina rigs are the baits of choice. Chartreuse and
shad combinations continue to be good color choices. Zoom finesse and
trick worms are good choices for the Carolina rig. Green pumpkin and
green pumpkin red have been consistently good this summer. Other good
choices are June bug red bug and cotton candy. Fishing docks and boat
houses is slow but ships a worm under each one at least twice. Use the
small lightweight sinkers and finesse soft plastics. Rip rap and
bridge supports continue to produce a few fish. Various crank baits
have worked at times but lightweight Texas rigs and jig head and worm
rigs have been more consistent. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654






11-16-12
LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.4 FEET, 69 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair with most fish still in shallow water. Many fish
are in the coves and creeks, but some still remain along main lake
banks. Top water baits continue to produce a few fish, mainly during
early morning and low light conditions. Buzz baits, Pop R’s, Spooks,
and Chug Bug’s are all good choices. If bass are hitting at but
missing the bait, a comeback or backup bait needs to be found. Simply
grab the other bait and throw to where the strike was missed. Some
good choices for clear water are a Senko, fluke, and weightless Trick
worm. In dirty water, the same baits can work along with a spinner
bait. Spinner baits are also producing a few fish when used as the
primary bait, mostly around wood cover and docks. Try a chartreuse
white 3/8 ounce bait of your choice with double Colorado blades in
gold. During early morning, the fish may want the bait retrieved off
bottom or even bulging the surface. Later during the morning, bass
will probably hit better if the bait is slow rolled along bottom and
bumping the cover. Jigs and soft plastics are also producing around
the same wood cover and docks. Try a 3/8 ounce Strike King Pro Model
jig in black blue with a Zoom Super Chunk in green pumpkin. We have
the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654







11-9-12

LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 2.78 FEET, 73 DEGREES MOSTLY STAINED.



Bass fishing is fair. The water clarity still varies a great deal. The
main lake has a light stain but as you move to the backs of the major
creeks the water may be stained. Fish are being caught in all areas of
the lake. Main lake docks have even yielded good fish. The shad are
prevalent in the cove and the bass are chasing them. Watch the surface
for activity and throw a 1/2 ounce blue and chrome Rat L Trap into it.
Around the main lake docks, use a white spinner bait with a white grub
trailer and let it flutter down. Work it very slowly. Back in the
coves
fish the docks with a shaky head jig and your favorite plastic. Keep
an
eye open for the shad in the backs of the coves. We have the Lowrance
GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water
Schools,
770 889 2654

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Lake Oconee, Georgia's first experience with a slot size limit for largemouth bass

Report Updated May 17, 2013

LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 69-73 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The lake is full, stained north clearing on the
south end. The shad are spawning and the best bite is early. Top water
baits around rip rap and sea walls. Small Zara spooks have been
working best. Other baits that have been producing at times are a
white spinner bait, Rat L Traps and buzz baits. Make sure you match
the color to the water. The water color is from heavy stain up the
rivers to clear in Richland creek, so make sure your bait matches the
color. As the sun gets up move to docks in water from 6 to 15 feet
deep and work a soft plastic under the docks and around the wood
stricter around them.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service. Phone 404-
803-0741 or reeltime@bellsouth.net



Line side fishing fair to good. The fish have started to move away
from the dam and are staging on the humps up the lake. Live shad
fished on down lines have been out producing all other baits. The
white bass bite has started in the after noon on the mid lake creek
humps. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools and then use a Capt.
Mack's spoon and drop it into the schools.



Crappie fishing is fair. The fish have move into the timber at a depth
of 10 to 20 feet. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools in the
timber and drop a live minnow to them.






5-10-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 62-72 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair to good. The lake is full stained on main lake,
light stain in the creeks. Start the day with a white spinner bait on
the sea walls and bridge rip rap. As the sun gets up move to docks in
the middle of the major creeks with structure under and around them.
Us a shaky head worm with green in it. Small crank baits fished around
the docks will also produce.



Line side fishing report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service
phone 404-803-0741, reeltime@bellsouth.net



Line side fishing is good. The fish are starting to move away from the
dam. Start looking on the humps up the lake. Live shad fished on down
lines will be the best producer. Use your Lowrance to locate the
schools on and around the humps and drop your bait down to the fish.



Crappie fishing fair. The crappie are moving to the timber in water
depths of 10 to 20 ft. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools of
crappie in the timber and drop a crappie minnow down to the fish.






5-3-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL & 62-70 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The lake is full, the main lake and up the
rivers is stained. Lick, Sugar, and Richland creeks are clear. The
water temperatures are 62 to 70 degrees. Look on the sea walls and rip
rap at first light. A 1/4 ounce white spinner bait fish on and around
the sea walls and rip rap. As the sun gets up during the day move to
the docks mid creek and work them with a shaky head green, green
pumpkin worm. Rat L Traps and small crank baits fished around the
docks will also produce fish. Match the color of the lure to the
water.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service.404-803-0741

reeltime@bellsouth.net



Line side fishing is good. The fish are still in the dam area. Some
fish have moved to the humps up the lake, but most of the fish are
still at the dam. Live bait is still the best bet. Shad and shiners
are each working. We are fishing the shiners on flat lines and the
shad on down lines.



Crappie fishing is fair. The fish are starting to move to deeper
water. Look for brush in 10 ft. of water use your Lowrance to locate
the fish in the trees and drop a crappie minnow into the brush pile.





4-25-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL & 69 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and the water is a light stain on the main lake,
creeks are clear. The shad spawn is in full swing and a lot of bass
are shallow. Start the day early fishing sea walls and rip rap banks.
Use a white or white and chartreuse spinner bait. You can also use a
small crank bait, in a shad pattern and fish the same areas. As the
sun gets up switch to a soft plastic. Fish the same sea wall and also
the docks. A Carolina rig has been working well along with a shaky
head.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time Guide Service. 404-803-
0741 or reeltime@bellsouth.net



Line side fishing is good. The dam area of the lake along with the
rivers are producing most of the fish. In the dam area of the lake use
live shad and shiner's and fish them on flat lines and down lines.
When you fish up the rivers small in line spinners and 1/4 oz jig
heads with a paddle tail have been producing a lot of white bass.



Crappie fishing is good. There are still some fish shallow. Pitching
jigs into timber on the banks in the main lake will produce some fish.
Also fishing in the timber with a minnow is starting to show results.
Be ready to change as the temperature rises.



4-19-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL & 66 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The lake is full stained on the main lake and
the creeks are clearing the water temperatures are ranging from 66 to
72 degrees. The shad spawn is going on lake wide. Start your day at
day light and work a small top water bait along the sea walls and
riprap. This will last for the first hr. of day light. Then switch to
a soft plastic and work the docks from the middle of the creeks to the
back. Carolina rigs have been the best producers as long as the bait
has a green and or brown color. The natural color small crank baits
fished around the bridge rip raps have also produced fish.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service at
reeltime@bellsouth.net or phone 404-803-0741.



Line side fishing is good. Most of the fish are at the dam. Live bait
has been out producing all others, shad and shiners are working. Most
of the fish over the past week have come on flat lines and plainer
boards.



Crappie fishing is good. The fish are very shallow. Jigs cast to cover
on the bank have been very productive over the past week. Live bait
fished in shallow timber will also produce well.





4-12-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL & 63 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The lake is stained with Richland creek clear.
The fish are on the banks getting ready to spawn. Small crank baits
fished on sea walls and boat docks. Another good option is a Rat L
Trap fished in the same areas. Make sure to match the color of the
lure to the color of the water. If the shad start spawning a top water
bait at first light is a great option. Use a white spinnerbait or
small crank bait and start at the back of the coves and work your way
out. The key is to cover a lot of water and make a lot of cast. A red
¼ ounce Rat L Trap should bring you some good fish.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service at
reeltime@bellsouth.net or phone 404-803-0741.



Line side fishing is good/great. The fish are at the dam. Live bait
fished on down lines and flat lines has been working best. Over the
past week shiners have been out producing shad, and flat lines have
been working better than down lines.



Crappie fishing is good. The fish are shallow. Casting jigs to the
bank have been producing good catches. You can also fish spider rigs.
Darker jigs have been working best in the stained water.






4-5-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL & 60 DEGREES

Bass fishing is good. The lake is full and stained over most of the
lake and Richland
creek is clear.
Start looking around docks and sea walls in the main lake creeks. A
lot of baits are
working. Small crank baits, rattle traps, white spinner baits, and
Carolina rigged worms.
Have all ready for a full day of fishing. Match the bait color to the
water color. Start with
a rattle trap around the docks and down the sea walls. Have a Carolina
rig ready and
use it around the same docks. The shad spawn could start any day and
when it does
key in on this early in the mornings.

Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service at
www.reeltimeguideservice.com or reeltime@bellsouth.net phone 404 803
0741.

Line side fishing is good. The fish are showing up at the dam and up
the rivers. The
white bass run has started up the Oconee River. Small in line spinner
and 1/4 oz jig
heads with a trailer are producing well. For big hybrids, go to the
dam and use live bait
on down lines and flat lines. Capt. Mack’s 4 arm umbrella rig fished
100 feet behind the
boat at 3mph will also produce fish at the dam.

Crappie fishing is fair to good. The fish are from the middle of the
creeks to the back.
Use jigs tipped with minnows. Long lines and spider rigs have been the
best producers.
Now is a great time to take a child fishing. The fish are feeding and
the weather is
getting better every day. Give me a call at 404 803 0741 and let’s
take a child fishing.


3-28-13

LAKE OCONEE IS FULL & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The main lake is stained Richland creek is clear
and the water temperatures are from 51 to 56 degrees. Fire tiger Rat L
traps fished around sea walls and docks in the middle of the main lake
creeks. The fish are up on the banks feeding on shad getting ready for
the spawn. Small crank baits like a number 7shad rap will also produce
around the same sea walls and docks. A shaky head with a green pumpkin
worm will also produce in the same areas. A white spinner bait will
also produce on the bridge rip rap.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reeltime Guide service. 404-803-0741
reeltime@bellsouth.net



Line side fishing is good. The fish are on the lower end of the lake
near the dam. They have started there spring run to the dam. Live shad
and shiners are working best. Fish them on down lines and flat lines.
Keep a Capt. Mack’s umbrella rig ready and fish it 100 feet behind the
boat at 3 mph. This works when the fish are not feeding.



Crappie fishing is good. Fish the middle to back of the major creeks.
Use a jig tipped with a minnow. The fish are ready to spawn so be
ready to fish from 10 to 1 ft of water.







3-21-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The lake is full, stained up the rivers and over
most of the main lake, Richland creek is clear. The fish are following
the bait into the creeks. Shad pattern ½ ounce Rat L Traps are the
first chose. Fish them around docks and on sea walls. Start in the
middle of the major creeks and work your way to the back of the
creeks. As the water clears down the lake you can also use a white
spinner bait fished in the same area. Another back up bait is a number
7 shad rap fished around the same docks and sea walls. At this time of
year you can always look at the rip rap around the bridges when
Georgia Power is moving water. Use the same baits and fish them on the
down lake side of the bridges.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service. 404-803-
0741 reeltime@bellsouth.net



Line side fishing is good. The fish are starting to show up at the dam
area. Live bait has been the best producer over the past week. Use a
flat line and plainer board early in the day. After the sun gets up
switch to down lines and fish them just above the fish you see on your
Lowrance. Keep a Capt. Mack’s umbrella rig ready when the fishing
slows down this will put some extra fish in your boat. We recommend
the 4 arm 9 jig rig 100 feet behind the boat at 3 mph.



Crappie fishing is good. Spider rigs fished in the back of the major
creeks. Use a black/blue jig tipped with a minnow. As the weather gets
warmer the fish will move further into the creeks.







3-14-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 49/54 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. Lake Oconee is full and stained on main lake and
the water is clear in Richland Creek. Start in the middle of the
creeks and work to the back as the sun heats the water. The fish are
following the bait in the creeks. A rattle trap fire tiger in stained
water a chrome black in clear water. Fish the Rat L Trap around docks
and wood as well as sea walls. A number 7 Shad Rap is also producing
in the same areas. Keep an eye out for water movement by Georgia
Power. If the water is moving chartreuse spinner bait fished on bridge
rip rap will produce. These fish are moving as the water heats so keep
moving until you find active fish. Bait schools need to in the area.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time Guide Service. 404-803-
0741, reeltime@bellsout.net, wwwreeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is good. The fish are all over the lake, from the
rivers to the dam. The creeks are full of bait and the line sides are
close by. Fish are also starting to move to the dam. The spring run to
the dam is just days away. Some fish are already there. Live bait fish
on down lines and flat lines and plainer boards. Keep a Capt. Mack’s
Umbrella rig ready. If you see fish on your Lowrance and they will not
hit live bait the Umbrella rig will draw strikes. We fish a 4 arm 9
ounce jig rig at 3 mph 100 feet behind the boat.



Crappie fishing is good. Start your day in the creeks and work to the
shallow end of the creeks as the day heats up. Spider rigs are the
best way to fill your cooler. The fish are showing up from 15 to 5
feet deep. So use your Lowrance to locate the schools. Make sure you
tip your jig with a minnow.






3-8-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 48/54 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The lake is full, and the rivers are heavily
stained and the main lake is stained. Richland creek is clear. Main
creeks are full of bait, and bass are close by. Use a shad imitation
bait. Shad raps, rattle traps, start in the middle of the creeks
around any wood structure. Work your way to the back of the creeks.
Docks are out producing blow downs. Also fish the bridge rip rap when
Georgia Power is pulling water. When fishing the rip rap you can add a
spinner bait to the mix. Match your bait color the water color you are
fishing.



Line side report by Mark Smith at Reel Time Guide Service. Phone 404-
803-0741

www.reeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is fair. The fish are chasing the bait in the back
of the major creeks. Look for the birds and the bait and use live bait
on down lines and flat lines. When the water temperatures reach 60
degrees look for the fish to start showing up at the dam.



Crappie fishing is good to great. Spider rigs in the middle to the
back of the major creeks. Dark jigs, blue black and dark green have
been working best and tip them with a minnow. Keep an eye on your
Lowrance and start your day in 15 feet of water and work your way to 3
feet deep as the fish move into the shallower water.




3-1-13
Bass fishing fair/good. The main lake is dark stain and the rivers are
muddy, Richland creek has a light stain. The major creeks have a lot
of bait moving to the back of the creeks. Start in the middle of these
creeks and work a fire tiger or craw fish pattern rattle trap around
the docks. Work your way to the back of the creeks. The second bait of
choice is a chartreuse spinner bait with big blades fished in the same
areas, and fished slow. If you are fishing the Richland creek area you
can change the color of your bait to match the water color.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service.
www.reeltimeguideservice.com phone 404-803-0741



Line side fishing is poor. Look for the birds in the back of the
creeks and have two types of live bait ready, shad and shiners. When
you find the birds, look for the bait and then start pulling flat
lines and down lines in and around the live bait you see on your
Lowrance.



Crappie fishing is good/fair. Spider rigs fished in the back of the
major creeks. Tip your dark color jigs with a minnow and move very
slow just off the channel. With all the rain over the past week the
fish have moved deeper than normal. Look for them from 10 to 20 feet
of water.






2-21-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 48/54 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is fair. The lake is full, dark stain up the rivers
stained on the main lake, Richland creek light stain. Jig and a big
trailer fished under docks in pockets off main lake creeks will work.
The water is cold and stained, so slow is the way to go. Also on the
south end of Richland creek on humps there is also a spoon bite when
Georgia Power is pulling water. Use a Capt. Mack’s shad patter spoon.
A natural or chartreuse spoon will work depending on water color.



Line side report by Reel Time guide service, 404-803-0741 or
www.reeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is good. Look for bait, the fish will be close by.
Birds are also giving them away. Start looking in the middle of the
creeks when you find the bait drop live bait to the school and the
line sides will show up. Shad and shiners are working, so take some of
each.



Crappie fishing is good. Start fishing in the middle of the creeks and
work your way to the back. Use a dark jig tipped with a minnow. The
fish can be as deep at 15 feet or up to 3 feet deep. Keep moving until
you see them on you Lowrance.








2-15-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 48 TO 54 DEGREES

Bass fishing is slow. The lake is full and the main lake is heavy
stain light stain in the
major creeks. Water temperatures range from 48 to 54 degrees. With all
the rain this
past week Georgia Power has been moving water more than normal. With
all this water
movement the bridges on the main lake are holding large numbers of
fish. A chartreuse
spinner bait fished on the down river side of the bridge. A dark color
crank bait like a DT
10 will also produce fish. Match the water color to the bait color.
Darker is better.

Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time Guide Service Phone 404-
803-0741 or at
www.reeltimeguideservice.com

Line side fishing is fair. Live bait fished on flat lines and plainer
boards has been the
best producer over the past week. Look for the birds working bait and
then put out your
live bait. Some fish have also come off of the down lines fished 10 to
20 ft deep. Shiners
have been out producing shad.

Crappie fishing is fair. Spider rigs have been the way to go. Make
sure you tip your jig
with a minnow. The fish are showing up from the middle of the creeks
to the back of the
creeks. Start looking in 15 feet and work all the way to 3 feet.



2-8-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 50/56 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is slow. The lake is full and the main lake is heavy
stain light stain in Richland Creek. Use a brown or black and blue jig
around wood structure from the middle of the major creeks out to the
mouth of the creeks. On the south end around humps off of the main
channel us a Capt. Mack’s 1 ounce spoon in 15 to 20 feet of water
around these humps.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time Guide Service. Phone 404-
803-0741 or at www.reeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is fair. Live bait fished on flat lines and plainer
boards has been the best producer over the past week. Look for the
birds working bait and then put out your live bait. Some fish have
also come off of the down lines fished 10 to 20 ft deep. Shiners have
been out producing shad.



Crappie fishing is fair. Spider rigs have been the way to go. Make
sure you tip your jig with a minnow. The fish are showing up from the
middle of the creeks to the back of the creeks. Start looking in 15
feet and work all the way to 3 feet.





2-2-13
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 51 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is fair. The lake is full, muddy up rivers stained on
main lake, Richland creek clear. Dark jigs fished slowly around wood
structure. Spoons fished off of the humps on the south end of the lake
will also produce. Look for the schools of fish off the humps in 15 to
20 feet. When Georgia Power is pulling water go to the south side of
the bridges and slow roll a white spinner bait on the bridge rip rap.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time guide service, phone 404-
803-0741, or www.reeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is good. The fish are feeding on live bass shiners.
Most of the fish last week came on flat lines and plainer boards. Look
for the birds and the fish will be close by. We have been fishing just
above I20 over the past week but all the rain may move them south next
week.



Crappie fishing is fair to good. Spider rigs are still the way to go.
Fish them 8 to 10 feet deep. Dark jigs tipped with a minnow for best
results. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels and
Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details at 770 889 2654 for details.






1-24-13
LAKE OCONEE IS DOWN 1.38 FEET, 54 TO 59 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is fair. Oconee is full with a light stain on the south
end and muddy up the rivers. Use a brown or black jig with a claw
trailer. Fish the jig around wood structure and docks in the major
creeks. The south end of the lake is also producing. Use your Lowrance
to locate the schools of bait just off of the humps near the river
channel and use a Capt. Macs spoon.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time Guide Service. Phone 404-
803-0741 www.reeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is fair. Use a Capt. Mack’s 4 arm umbrella rig. Fish
it 100 feet behind the boat at 3 mph. Fish it around the river bend
area. Also use your Lowrance and find the schools of bait and drop a
spoon to the fish.



Crappie fishing is good. Spider rigs using dark jigs tipped with a
minnow. Lick creek and Sugar creek are the best locations. As the
rivers clear the fishing in them will improve. We have the Lowrance
GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water
Schools, 770 889 2654







1-18-13
LAKE OCONEE IS DOWN 1.38 FEET, 54 TO 59 DEGREES.
Bass fishing is fair. The lake is full, clear on main lake stained up
the rivers. Jigs with a green pumpkin trailer have been producing will
around rock and docks. Look for the deeper docks as the fish are
starting to move to deeper water. Use a white Ol Nelle spinner bait or
small crank bait and work the cover in and around the pockets with
bait in them. The white spinner bait along with a small square billed
crank bait have been producing around the rip rap on the bridges when
Georgia Power is pulling water.

Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time Guide Service. Phone 404-
803-0741. reeltime@bellsouth.net or www.reeltimeguideservice.com

Line side fishing is fair. The middle of the lake is holding the most
fish, from the Great waters Marina to the Long Shoals boat ramp. Look
for bait and the Line sides will be close by. Live shiners and Capt.
Mack’s spoons have been working best over the past week. Use your
Lowrance to find the bait and drop your shiners down to the bait
location. You can also use the Capt. Mack’s umbrella rig to locate
fish in the same areas of the lake.

Crappie fish is good to very good. Crappie fishing remains good on the
upper end of the lake. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools of
crappie and the use your spider rigs over the suspended schools. Make
sure to tip you jigs with a live minnow. We have the Lowrance GEN2
Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools,
770 889 2654


1-11-13
LAKE OCONEE IS DOWN 1.23 FEET, 48 TO 54 DEGREES.

Bass fishing is good. The lake is full, clear on main lake stained up
the rivers. Jigs with
a green pumpkin trailer have been producing will around rock and
docks. Look for the
deeper docks as the fish are starting to move to deeper water. If you
find bait in the
main lake pockets the bass will be close by. Use a white Ol Nelle
spinner bait or a small
crank bait and work the cover in and around the pockets with bait in
them. Be ready to
move to deeper water if a cold front drops the temperatures.

Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time Guide Service. Phone 404
803 0741
reeltime@bellsouth.net or www.reeltimeguideservice.com

Line side fishing is good. The middle of the lake is holding the most
fish, from the Great
waters Marina to the Long Shoals boat ramp. Look for bait and the Line
sides will be
close by. Live shiners and Capt. Mack’s spoons have been working best
over the past
week. Use your Lowrance to find the bait and drop your shiners down to
the bait
location.

Crappie fish is good. Crappie fishing remains good on the upper end of
the lake. Use
your Lowrance to locate the schools of crappie and the use your spider
rigs over the
suspended schools. Make sure to tip you jigs with a live minnow. We
have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools,
770 889 2654






1-3-13
LAKE OCONEE IS DOWN FULL, 49 TO 55 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is fair and the lake is full, clear south, stained up the
rivers. The fish are tight to cover. Use a small crank bait close to
docks and wood structure on the main lake. Up the rivers us a dark jig
fished tight to the wood structure. The water temperature is lower up
the rivers so you will need to slow down. When Georgia Power is
pulling water the same small crank baits will work around the rip rap
at the bridges.



Line side report by Mark Smith of Reel Time Guide Service. Phone 404-
803-0741, or reeltime@bellsouth.net



Line side fishing is good. The fish are relating to the bait fish. Use
your Lowrance to locate the large schools of bait and drop a live
shiner down. Down lines have been out producing flat lines. The spoon
bite is also working well. The Capt's Mack’s 1 ounce spoon has been
working best.



Crappie fishing is good. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools of
crappie in the mouths of the major creek. Dark jigs tipped with a
minnow fished on a spider rig have been the best producer over the
past week. As the water cools the fish will move further into the
creeks. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and
set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654




12-28-12
LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, 51 TO 56 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is fair and the lake is clear on the south end stained up
the rivers. Small crank baits fished in coves and creeks from the 44
bridge south. Look for bait in the coves and creeks and work the
structure from docks to timber in 5 to 15 feet of water. Some fish are
also coming on the north end up the rivers. Target these fish with a
jig, fished close to cover and fished slow. Use dark color jigs,
black, brown, and fish them tight to wood cover.



Line side report by Mark Smith Reel Time Guide Service, phone 404-803-
0741, email reeltime@bellsouth.net web sight
www.reeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is good. Use your Lowrance to locate the bait from
the 44 bridge south. When you find the bait drop a live shiner down
from 10 to 30 feet. If there is bait in the area the fish will be
close by. Shiners have been out producing shad over the past week.



Crappie fishing is good. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools of
crappie. The mouths of the major creeks and big coves have been the
best locations. When you have located the schools use a spider rig and
cover the area with a dark jig tipped with a minnow. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654







12-14-12
LAKE OCONEE IS DOWN 1.7 FEET, 54 TO 58 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is fair. Small crank baits fished around structure and
boat docks from the middle to the back of the creeks and large coves.
Fishing up the rivers with a dark jig around wood structure will also
produce. If Georgia Power is pulling water use a white 1/2 ounce
spinner bait around the bridges rip-rap. A second choice for the same
conditions is a Rat L Trap fished in the same areas.



Line side report by: Mark Smith of Reel time Guide Service. 404-803-
0741

Reeltime@bellsouth.net www.reeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is good. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools of
bait in the middle of the lake from the 44 bridge to Long Shoals. When
you find the bait, the line sides will not be far away. Live bait
fished on flat lines and down lines around the bait will produce.
Another way to locate the schools of line sides is with a Capt. Mack’s
umbrella rig. Pull it in the mouth of the main lake coves and creeks
until you find the schools of fish. Then you can use your live bait.



Crappie fishing is good and we are spider rigging in the middle of the
main lake creeks. Try both Lick Creek and Sugar Creek. Use dark color
jigs tipped with a crappie minnow. The fish are holding in water from
15 to 3 feet. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools and put out your
spider rigs. Sugar Creek Marina has all of the striper gear and
crappie jigs you will need for a great day on Oconee. Mark Smith Reel
Time guide service 404-803-0741.






12-8-12
LAKE OCONEE IS DOWN 2 FEET, 55 TO 61 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is fair: The main lake clear stained up the rivers. Small
crank baits fished around docks and wood structure in the back of the
main lake pockets. A Shad Rap or a Rat L Trap in a shad pattern have
been producing over the past week. Small shaky head fished under the
docks in the same area will also produce. A white spinner bait fished
around the bridges when Georgia Power is pulling water is also a good
way to produce fish.



This line side report is by Mark Smith, www.reeltimeguideservice.com



Striper and hybrid fishing is good. Use your Lowrance to locate the
schools of bait in the middle of the main lake creeks and pockets.
When you find the bait drop live shad or shiners down to the level the
bait is located. The stripers will come up to feed. You can also use a
Capt. Mack’s umbrella rig to locate the schools just off of the main
river channel.



Crappie fishing is good. The fish are starting to move into the main
lake creeks. They are holding from 10 to 20 feet. Drop live shiners to
the fish you locate on your Lowrance. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654







11-22-12
LAKE OCONEE IS 1.5 FEET LOW, 55 TO 63 DEGREES.



Bass fishing is good. The main lake is clear, lightly stained up the
rivers. Follow the bait. The bait has moved from the mouths of the
creeks and coves into the back and the bass have followed. Small crank
baits like a #7 shad rap in the shad pattern along with rattle traps
are the best producer over the past week. Keep a dark jig tied on and
pitch it into cover in the back of the creeks. This pattern will get
better as the water cools later in the month. If the water temperature
stays in the low 60s, use a white spinner bait fished in and around
docks in the back of the creeks will also produce.



Lake Oconee Line Side report brought to you by Mark Smith at Reel Time
Guide Service. 404-803-0741. wwwreeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is good. Use your Lowrance to locate school of
hybrids roaming the middle of the lake. When you find them drop a live
bait down just over the schools. Start your search in the river bend
area of the lake. Some fish are showing up on the pipeline, but they
have been smaller fish. Trolling a Capt. Mac's umbrella rig is another
way to locate these schools. These fish are not staying in one place
long so keep moving to stay with them.



Crappie fishing is good. The crappie have moved into the middle to the
back of the major creeks. Long lining and spider rigging are working
well. Use your Lowrance to locate the schools in water from 5 feet to
15 feet deep. Minnows, jigs, and jigs tipped with minnows are all
working. Sugar Creek Marina has a complete line of striper gear,
crappie jigs and all the bass tackle you will need along with the
Capt. Mac's umbrella rigs. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on
our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654






11-16-12
LAKE OCONEE IS DOWN ONE FOOT, 64 TO 68 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. The main lake is clear, stained up the rivers.
Start the day in the back of the coves and creeks where the bait is
thick. Start with a white or a white and chartreuse buzz bait. As the
sun gets up use a number 7 Shad Rap in a natural pattern, rattle traps
in the same pattern are also producing, and fish it off of the
secondary points in the middle of the major creeks and coves.



Lake Oconee Line Side report brought to you by Mark Smith at Reel Time
Guide Service. 404 803 0741. wwwreeltimeguideservice.com



Line side fishing is good. Look for the schools in the middle of the
lake from the 44 bridge to river bend. Live bait fished on down lines
and flat lines fished over the schools will produce good catches.
Using a Capt. Mack’s umbrella rig is the best way to locate the
schools of stripers/hybrids.



Crappie fishing is good and the fish are starting to move into the
back of Lick creek. Spider rigging using a jig tipped with a minnow
has been out producing minnows alone. The darker jigs black, blue, and
brown have been the color of choice. Sugar Creek Marina has a complete
line of striper gear, crappie jigs and all the bass tackle you will
need. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and
set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654





11-9-12

LAKE OCONEE IS DOWN 2.1 FEET, 65 TO 70 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. Most fish are coming from shallow water. Crank
baits, jigs and Carolina rigs are the baits of choice on most days.
And the central lake area continues to produce bass on a daily basis.
Main river points, secondary points, rip rap, docks, brush piles, and
blow downs have all produced recently. Look for primary and secondary
points with rocky bottoms. Fish the tips and along the sides of each
point. First try small shallow crank baits like ¼ ounce Rat L Traps,
#4 and #5 Shad Rap RS, and Fat Free Shad. Fish the points a little
deeper with baits like a Mann’s 15 Plus, #6 Fat Free Shad, and Poe’s
300 in fire tiger, chrome, and crawfish and shad patterns. The
Carolina rig and jig should be fished from very shallow to about 10
feet deep on each point. For the rig, try a Zoom finesse worm on a 1/0
Gamakatsu EWG hooks with a 2 to 3 foot leader and a half ounce weight.
Some good colors are June bug, green pumpkin, and red bug. Also try a
5/16 ounce Stanley casting jig in black blue or black brown with a #11
Uncle Josh pork frog. On rip rap, try the crank baits and jig. Around
docks, brush piles, and blow downs, try the same baits plus a
lightweight Texas rig worm.



Hybrid fishing is fair. Reports of a few hybrids and white bass are
being caught up the Oconee River above the I-20 Bridge. Trolling with
live bait over the creek channels are your best bet. A few are also
being caught while using the spoon for bass down the lake. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654
 

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JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.2 FEET, STAINED & 72 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and there is still a lot of fresh water flowing
into the lake. This water is warm and stained flowing into the main
river. A bright crawfish red or brown Rat L Trap or a big jig and pig
can draw strikes. Look for the clearer waters down lake. Float a large
green u tail worm on and over any shallow wood after mid day. The bass
are tight under the docks and any wood in the water and use a large 10
inch Culprit green shad worm in the cover. For the river bass, head
into the cuts and creeks that have any clearing waters. Spinner baits
and large red shad Culprit worms will work or grass beds later in the
day. The Rat L Traps in the bleeding shiner or red crawfish will work
for the bass. Spinner baits and flat sided bright crank baits will
work after the sun warms shallows in the backs of the creeks. The Flat
A Bomber in Gable green or lime as well as orange colors has been
fair. Use this bait in the mouths of the creeks right off the river.



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5-10-13
JACKSON LAKE IS FULL, STAINED & 72 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair on worms and crank baits. The lake is down a foot
pulling the bass off the docks and forcing them very tight in cover.
The lake is clear main lake with a slight stain in the rivers and
creeks. Crank baits are fair and a Shad Rap is a good all day bait.
Use a red shad Culprit worm on a brass and glass Texas rig is the best
bet on the docks. For a big fish, head up the rivers and flip a dark
jig and pig or a worm in the larger sizes on the down stream current
pockets. Never overlook a jig even for shallow bass on this lake up
the rivers. Blacks, blues and greens are good choices and add a Zoom
salt trailer in matching colors.



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Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
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5-3-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.3 FEET STAINED & 72 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and spots and large mouth are after shad and
pearl crank baits have been fair on the banks. The Rebel Deep Wee R’s
and #7 Shad Raps can find the fish and keep moving all day. Up the
lake in the off colored use the fire tiger and crawfish 7A Bomber and
strikes will be very tight on any cover. Up the river the fishing is
good and cast a 1/2 ounce Strike King all white spinnerbait and add a
large curly tail trailer like an all white Fat Albert grub trailer.
The bait needs to look huge and this trailer will do the trick. A
large jig and pig in all black on the wood and bank structure can draw
a big bass. Add some Jacks Juice in the garlic for a few extra strikes
to the June bug Zoom Trick worms and fish them weightless.



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FREE Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
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covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
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4-19-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.3 FEET, STAINED & 63 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair and most of the lake is clear with some stained
water coming in the South River. Top water is a good way to target
shallow bass in the early morning. Bass will hold close to docks,
waiting to ambush shad, on the main lake seawalls and riprap. The
morning hours are great just avoid the pollen in the pockets. The bite
through the day can be hit and miss. Jigs should continue to work well
through the later part of the morning when the sun is getting up.
Throw at rock and wood. Wood should include the man made structure.
The Jig should find them on the dock posts late morning and under the
floating dock later in the day. Generally, you should find them
holding in 1 to 7 feet of water. Better quality fish will be in the
main lake. Work the main lake points and blow downs, along with docks,
for fish through the day. Spinner baits, small cranks, lipless cranks,
flukes and jerk baits, are among the other baits that will catch fish.



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FREE Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar, send me
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LAKE HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each
book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
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4-12-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.1 FEET, STAINED & 63 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The bass are on the move up shallow and will
spawn right on time. With this lake having its share of wood and
stumps the bass that are on the holding pattern are relating to this
wood. Bass will be on the top of the stumps on the Lowrance and will
bite almost any bait you put in front of them. The shad are now moving
back in closer to the bank and the bass are feeding on these baits
along with the bream and crawfish. Crawdad colored Shad Raps and jigs
are still good baits to use this week. Bass are being caught up every
river and creek on the lake. Picking one good area will be difficult
to do this week on this lake and any lake during the spawn.



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FREE Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



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LAKE HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each
book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
like a sample of any book, send us an e mail to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net. Our mailing address is Southern Fishing
Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge, Cumming Georgia 30040.



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4-5-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.2 FEET, STAINED & 56 DEGREES

Bass fishing is fair and the spot action is the best fishing this
week. Bass are on the
move up shallow and will spawn in 2 weeks. With this lake having its
share of wood and
stumps, the bass that are on the holding pattern are relating to this
wood. Bass will be
sitting on top of the stumps on your Lowrance and will bite almost any
bait they see.
The shad are moving back in closer to the bank and the bass are
feeding on these baits
along with the bream and crawfish. Crawdad colored Shad Raps and jigs
are good
baits. Bass are being caught up every river and every creek on the
lake.

Our DVD, Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass are now on sale for only
$25.00 including
shipping. Send a check payable to Southern Fishing Schools Inc. to
Southern Fishing
Schools Inc to 106 Hickory Ridge Drive, Cumming Georgia. Please allow
14 days for
delivery.

Ken Sturdivant, Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar
Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville Georgia. The
BASICS OF
SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of each month at 2pm. All
seminars are
subject to change without notice.

If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar, send me
an e mail to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup Quick List.
See the new
Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. Lowrance Announces HDS Gen2.
See
them in action at Bass Pro Shops in Lawrenceville this Saturday from
noon until 5pm.

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3-28-13

JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.2 FEET, STAINED & 56 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The water has warmed up and the bass are active.
The spotted bass are on the move as well and the small largemouth bass
are shallow. During this week especially early, use the soft lures and
then mid day go to the faster moving baits. The Rapala #4 and #5 Shad
Raps in the crawdad colors are working near the flats near the dam.
Have the small Fluke on a small lead head and a regular Super Fluke
ready all day and work these baits in any area you are fishing.
Spinnerbaits are working some and the 1/4 and 3/8 ounce sizes are
working. Coors need to be both white and chartreuse on any blade bait.



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LAKE HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each
book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
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3-21-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.3 FEET, STAINED & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is improving as the water begins to warm. Fish the
southern part of the lake in the cleaner water. The #7 and # 8 crawdad
Shad Raps are great baits this week. The Rapala DT6 and the crawdad
and hot mustard colors will also work. A few anglers are using the
Alabama rig in the mid to upper lake creeks. Make sure to cast these
baits up into very shallow water and use a slow, steady retrieve while
working these baits. Keep a Zoom Super Fluke in pearl ready and skip
this bait in and around the docks half in the backs of the creeks. Add
a little chartreuse dye to the tail. The spotted bass are active but
if the temperature holds and the water continues to warm, quality
large mouth will be shallow



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book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
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3-14-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 1.1 FEET, STAINED & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair but there are not a lot of anglers on the lake.
As the water temperatures start to rise, anglers should be able to
find some water in the low 50's. Anglers are still heading to the
southern part of the lake and fishing the cleaner water. The Number 7
and Number 8 Crawdad Shad Raps are still a good bets. The Rapala DT6
in the crawdad and in the hot mustard color will also work. Make sure
to cast these baits up into very shallow water and use a slow, steady
retrieve while working these baits. The spotted bass still seem to be
the aggressors this week, but if the temperature holds and the water
continues to warm, quality large mouth will soon follow.



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book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
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3-8-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.3 FEET, STAINED & 55 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair and improving as the water clears. Many anglers
are fishing down southern part of the lake and fishing the cleaner
water. The #7 and #8 Crawdad Shad Raps are still a good bet for this
week. The Rapala DT6 and the crawdad in the hot mustard color will
also work. Make sure to cast these baits up into very shallow water
and use a slow, steady retrieve while working these baits. The spotted
bass are active but we can hope the temperatures hold and the water
continues to warm. Soon the quality large mouth will move shallow.



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FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



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Lowrance Announces HDS Gen2. See them in action at Bass Pro Shops in
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LAKE HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each
book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
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3-1-13
JACKSON LAKE IS FULL & STAINED & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair and they will bite Shad Raps and blade baits.
Spots on the spinner bait with chartreuse and white skirt and silver
Colorado and a gold willow works. Use a slow to medium with your
retrieve. Use a trailer hook for the short strikes. Keeping the bait
at the bottom can help, especially if you are in some stain. Use at
least a 1/2 ounce bait, and you might downsize the willow blade for
the time being. Quarter or parallel the bank and expect a strike at
the boat as you are pulling the bait up off the bottom. Fish the rocky
points and steeper banks with rock. You could pull them off a sea wall
too. The largemouth are now wood related. Fish the blow downs and
docks with the blade bait, but don't blow on past until you have
worked it with some plastic or a Jig. Use the darker baits in stained
water like June bug or green pumpkin. These can work well in the
clearer water too. Pitching lizards and craws are just a couple of
styles you should try. Try the Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Craw on Texas rig
it on a 3/0 EWG, pegged under a 3/8 ounce bullet weight.



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each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



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LAKE HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each
book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
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2-21-13
JACKSON LAKE IS FULL & STAINED & 54 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. The upper part of the lake is heavily stained
while the lower part is stained to clear. Bass fishing is very slow.
Fishing a Flex It spoon in the schools of baitfish will be your best
bet. You need to spend the time watching your depth finder until you
find the schools of baitfish then spend a good bit of your time in
these areas. Drop your bait down to the depth you are seeing the
schools of baitfish. Work your bait up and down only a few inches at a
time. Be a line watcher as the bite will come on the downward motion
and when you see slack in the line, set the hook. Later in the week
the small crank baits can start to work especially in the backs of the
creeks. Using a drop shot fished under the bait fish should also work.
It will only get better in the weeks to come.



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Lawrenceville this Saturday from noon until 5pm.



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LAKE HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each
book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
like a sample of any book, send us an e mail to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net. Our mailing address is Southern Fishing
Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge, Cumming Georgia 30040.



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2-15-13
JACKSON LAKE IS FULL & STAINED & 54 DEGREES

Bass fish is slow Look to fish the warmer areas of the lake down lake
toward the dam.
Afternoons should be the better time of day. Look for many fish to
hold from 2 to 10 feet
deep and look shallow around docks, rocks and other radiant cover.
Throw a black and
blue jig thoroughly on the docks. Try crank baits on the rocky areas.
Cranking rocky
features is a classic winter pattern for catching Jackson's biggest
largemouth bass. A
craw colored Shad Rap will be hard to beat. Pound the rocky areas and
try to cover
water when looking for active fish. Fire tiger is a good winter color
in the Rapala D6 and
DT10. If it gets slow, try fishing deeper and use a Texas rigged U
tail worm or fish a
finesse worm 12" to 14" inches behind a split shot. Try green pumpkin
green or June
bug plastics in the stain and watermelon seed if the water is
clearing.

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Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville Georgia. The
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seminars are
subject to change without notice.

If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar, send me
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See the new
Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. Lowrance Announces HDS Gen2.
See
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noon until 5pm.

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HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every
week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a sample of any
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e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net. Our mailing address is Southern
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2-8-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 2.2 FEET, STAINED & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair to poor. Late morning to mid afternoon seems to
be the best time to fish. If the sun pops out for even a short while,
it can be helpful to locating fish on docks. Areas with combinations
of depth, rock, docks, and brush should be worked thoroughly for
multiple bites. Fish relating to such areas may be as shallow as 4 to
6 feet due to the shade offered by docks. At the same time you may
find them in 20 foot of water. Whenever you locate fish willing to
bite, work the area very well and return after letting the area rest.
Be prepared to fish slowly and expect very subtle bites. A good bait
for the lake is the jig head and worm. Jig heads and finesse worms
just get more bites when it is tough. Try shortening the Trick worms
if the bite is slow and dead stick this bait with a twitch here and
there. In the stained water, jigs and a Carolina rigged lizard should
also be used. The 3/8 ounce or lighter jig works best due to the
slower fall rate. Go with black and blue in the stain and anything
shades of green in the clear water. Long points, deep banks and sand
bars dropping into deep water should be fished this time of year. Wood
cover in 15 feet or deeper can also be productive. Look for relatively
deep docks where the owners have mounted rod holders and find any
brush under the dock. A sunny afternoon may pull some fish up on
shallow warming rocks. Call for Ken details at 770 889 2654 for
details.




2-2-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN .82 FEET, STAINED & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is slow. Hopefully this week fishing might improve with
the sun shinning and warming waters. With the weeks heavy rains that
have the water muddy up the water again, expect difficult fishing
conditions again. Fishermen have reported slower than normal results
for this time of the year. It must be all the old nights and
blistering winds. If you have to go here this weekend, try Husky Jerks
and Carolina rigs in the rivers and stick to the jigs for the main
lake. Fishing all baits slowly will work and strikes will be light all
day. Jackson might rebound as it always does and warmer weather will
soon be on its way. Just give this lake two weeks of normal
temperatures and watch for the big bite can return. Call for Ken
details at 770 889 2654 for details.



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FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar, send me
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup
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Lowrance Announces HDS Gen2. See them in action at Bass Pro Shops in
Lawrenceville this Saturday from noon until 5pm.



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BASS FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA, BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE, BASS
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LAKE HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each
book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
like a sample of any book, send us an e mail to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net. Our mailing address is Southern Fishing
Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge, Cumming Georgia 30040.



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1-24-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN .34 FEET, CLEAR & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is slow. The bass are very slow to bite due to the cold
water temperatures. Look for schools of shad in the mouth of the coves
and fish a Flex It spoon on 12 pound test line. The better bite is
coming as the sun warms up the rocks around the bridges. Any rocky
point that has a northwest exposure can hold bait fish and the bass
will be close by especially spotted bass. In these areas fish a ¼
ounce Rat L Trap in silver and black or the same color in a Shad Rap.
Fish the bait using a slow retrieve and let it fall as you move it
away from the bank. The bites are light, so watch your line. We have
the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
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Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
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the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
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HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
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Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge
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1-18-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 1.38 FEET, CLEAR & 54 DEGREES
Bass fishing is fair. Use a brown jig in clear water and a black and
blue jig in any stained water. Go with a brown or green pumpkin Zoom
Super Chunk Jr. on the natural color jig and a green pumpkin or black
Super Chunk Jr on the black and blue jig. Shaky heads will also work
on the docks and deep water structure. Rig them with trick worms,
finesse worms and Senko’s. Shorter finesse worms or shortened trick
worms will get more hook ups when the bite turns slow, short, and
subtle. Slow down your presentations and fish a 1/8 ounce head when
you can get away with it. Carolina rigging can be helpful to your
worming in some cases. If the wind is blowing and or you are targeting
deep water a ½ ounce or ¾ ounce bullet weight can give you an
advantage. Spoons are also picking up deep bass relating to bottom and
bait. A relatively subtle soft raise and lower action should perform
best when fished just above the bottom or to fish elevated in the
water column. Fish spoons 16 feet and deeper and stick to clear water
for best results in spooning. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine
on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654.
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Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.
If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup
Quick List. See the new Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. We have
the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654
We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER
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HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
sample of any book send us an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.
Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming Georgia 30040.
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1-11-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 1.010 FEET, CLEAR & 54 DEGREES

Bass fishing is fair and most of the bass being caught are small. Most
are spots but you
will run up on a largemouth using the pig and jigs in browns or
blacks. Work jigs slowly
around any and all wood in both shallow and deep water and don't
forget to work the
docks from all sides and angles. The 1/4 ounce and 3/8 ounce jigs with
small pork
trailers and add your favorite garlic scent. Carolina rigged worms off
the points are
catching the majority of spots. Pumpkin seed, green pumpkin and
watermelon seed are
all working and use a Carolina rig with 1/4 to ½ ounce weights. Later
in the day, use a
#5 jointed Shad Rap at the small points along the main channels. We
have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools,
770 889 2654.

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14 days for
delivery.

Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar
Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville Georgia. The
BASICS OF
SONAR seminars are +held on the last Saturday of each month at 2pm.
All seminars
are subject to change without notice.

If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
an e mail to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup Quick List.
See the new
Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. We have the NEW! Lowrance GEN2
Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654

We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER
BASS
FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE BASS FISHING
LAKE RUSSELL BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE
HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every
week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a sample of any
book send us an
e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net. Our mailing address is Southern
Fishing Schools
Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge Cumming Georgia 30040.

Copyright 2013 Southern Fishing Schools Inc. calls us to set up a
school Maps and
Depth Finders or SONAR and Rods Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for
details.www.havefunfishing.com 770 889 2654.




1-3-13
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 1.27 FEET, CLEAR & 54 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. Bites may be both shallow and out to 15 or
deeper. Slow rolling spinnerbaits have produced on shallow rock. Fish
a slower falling 1/4 ounce jig on deep water docks and bluffs. Also
fish 1/2 to 3/4 ounce football jigs slowly through the deep water
holding areas. Use a brown jig in clear water and a black and blue jig
in any stained water. Go with a brown or green pumpkin Zoom Super
Chunk Jr. on the natural color jig and a green pumpkin or black Super
Chunk Jr on the black/blue jig. Shaky heads will also work on the
docks and deep water structure. Rig them with trick worms, finesse
worms and Senko's. Finesse worms or shortened tricks will get more
hook ups when the bite slows. Slow down all presentations and fish a
1/8 ounce head when you can get away with it. Carolina rigging can be
helpful to your worming in some cases. If the wind is blowing or you
are targeting deep water, a 1/2 ounce or 3/4 ounce bullet weight can
give you a worming advantage. Spoons are also picking up deep bass
relating to the bottom and be sure there is some bait close by. Stick
to clear water for best results in spooning. We have the Lowrance GEN2
Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools,
770 889 2654



The Atlanta Boat Show hits the Georgia World Congress Center January
10 13, 2013. Meet Ken Sturdivant, Jimbo Mathley, Phil Johnson, Jon
Peters, Tony Narcisse, Rick Burns, Captain Ken West, Matt Driver,
Captain Mark Smith, Rene Hesse, Eric Cook, Kyle Nadrowski, Chris
Scalley, and the Hawg Trough Fishing Team for daily seminars and
fishing tips. www.atlantaboatshow.com. Here are the seminars planned.





2013 Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show Let’s Go Fishing Center
Seminars



Thursday, January 10, 2013

2:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

3:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

4:00 pm Big Bass Tactics, Rick Burns

5:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

7:00 pm Bass Tournament Tactics, Matt Driver

8:00 pm Expert Tips on Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith



Friday, January 11, 2013

1:00 pm Crank Baits for Bass, Ken Sturdivant

2:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

3:00 pm Bass Tournament Tactics, Matt Driver

4:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

5:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Hawg Trough Fishing Team

5:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Rene Hesse CCI

6:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

6:30 pm Fish Head Spin Techniques, Phil Johnson & Jim Mathley

7:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

8:00 pm Expert Tips on Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith



Saturday, January 12, 2013

11:00 am Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

Noon Stripers! Captain Ken West

1:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

2:00 pm Big Bass Tactics, Rick Burns

3:00 pm Winter Stripers, Kyle Nadrowski

3:30 pm Springtime Spotted Bass, Jim Mathley, Phil Johnson

4:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

5:00 pm Lake Allatoona Bass, Matt Driver

5:30 pm Catching Wild Trout on the Chattahoochee River, Chris Scalley

6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

6:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Eric Cook MCCI

7:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

7:30 pm Expert Tips for Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith

8:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan



Sunday, January 13, 2013

11 am Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

Noon West Point Lake, Chris Bell

12:30 Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

1:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

1:30 pm Catching Wild Trout on the Chattahoochee River, Chris Scalley

2:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

3:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

3:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Rene Hesse CCI

4:00 pm Lake Lanier Bass, Phil Johnson & Jim Mathley

5:00 pm Pro Striper Techniques, Ken Sturdivant

Seminar schedule is subject to change without notice.



Our DVD Rods Reels and Lures for Bass are now on sale for only $25.00
including shipping. Send a check payable to Southern Fishing Schools
Inc. to Southern Fishing Schools Inc to 106 Hickory Ridge Drive
Cumming Georgia. Please allow 14 days for delivery.



Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup
Quick List. See the new Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. We have
the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER
BASS FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE BASS
FISHING
LAKE RUSSELL BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE
HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
sample of any book send us an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.
Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming Georgia 30040.



Copyright 2012 Southern Fishing Schools Inc. calls us to set up a
school Maps and Depth Finders or SONAR and Rods Reels and Lures for
Bass. Call for details.www.havefunfishing.com 770 889 2654.







12-28-12
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 1.65 FEET, CLEAR & 54 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. Crank baits will get a relatively shallow bite
when working rock and warm pockets. Also work points, humps, and bluff
banks on the main river channel or appropriately deep water. Locations
with deep rock or wood will be more likely to hold schools of fish.
Experiment with the Alabama rig this week with small sand grubs on jig
heads. The key to finding deep active fish is to find a group holding
together or stay with the bait. Sun on rocks, wood, docks, and stained
water will get some fish from shallow when located adjacent to deep
water. On a warm afternoon use small diving cranks like a Bandit or
Shad Rap shallow in stained water and on any rocks. A Fire Tiger DT 10
can also be worked on a chunky 6 to 10 foot bottom. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654



The Atlanta Boat Show hits the Georgia World Congress Center January
10 13, 2013. Meet Ken Sturdivant, Jimbo Mathley, Phil Johnson, Jon
Peters, Tony Narcisse, Rick Burns, Captain Ken West, Matt Driver,
Captain Mark Smith, Rene Hesse, Eric Cook, Kyle Nadrowski, Chris
Scalley, and the Hawg Trough Fishing Team for daily seminars and
fishing tips. www.atlantaboatshow.com. Here are the seminars planned.



2013 Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show “Let’s Go Fishing” Center
Seminars



Thursday, January 10, 2013

2:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

3:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

4:00 pm Big Bass Tactics, Rick Burns

5:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

7:00 pm Bass Tournament Tactics, Matt Driver

8:00 pm Expert Tips on Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith



Friday, January 11, 2013

1:00 pm Crank Baits for Bass, Ken Sturdivant

2:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

3:00 pm Bass Tournament Tactics, Matt Driver

4:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

5:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Hawg Trough Fishing Team

5:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Rene Hesse CCI

6:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

6:30 pm Fish Head Spin Techniques, Phil Johnson & Jim Mathley

7:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

8:00 pm Expert Tips on Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith



Saturday, January 12, 2013

11:00 am Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

Noon Stripers! Captain Ken West

1:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

2:00 pm Big Bass Tactics, Rick Burns

3:00 pm Winter Stripers, Kyle Nadrowski

3:30 pm Springtime Spotted Bass, Jim Mathley, Phil Johnson

4:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

5:00 pm Lake Allatoona Bass, Matt Driver

5:30 pm Catching Wild Trout on the Chattahoochee River, Chris Scalley

6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

6:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Eric Cook MCCI

7:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

7:30 pm Expert Tips for Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith

8:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan



Sunday, January 13, 2013

11 am Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

Noon West Point Lake, Chris Bell

12:30 Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

1:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

1:30 pm Catching Wild Trout on the Chattahoochee River, Chris Scalley

2:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

3:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

3:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Rene Hesse CCI

4:00 pm Lake Lanier Bass, Phil Johnson & Jim Mathley

5:00 pm Pro Striper Techniques, Ken Sturdivant

Seminar schedule is subject to change without notice.



Our DVD Rods Reels and Lures for Bass are now on sale for only $25.00
including shipping. Send a check payable to Southern Fishing Schools
Inc. to Southern Fishing Schools Inc to 106 Hickory Ridge Drive
Cumming Georgia. Please allow 14 days for delivery.



Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup
Quick List. See the new Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. We have
the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER
BASS FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE BASS
FISHING
LAKE RUSSELL BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE
HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
sample of any book send us an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.
Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming Georgia 30040.



Copyright 2012 Southern Fishing Schools Inc. calls us to set up a
school Maps and Depth Finders or SONAR and Rods Reels and Lures for
Bass. Call for details.www.havefunfishing.com 770 889 2654.







12-14-12
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN .9 FEET, CLEAR & 58 DEGREES



Bass fishing is slow. With the water temperatures dropping it is tome
to either target spots or largemouth. Anglers are working hard to get
some bites. Still a small number of bass are being caught anywhere
from the Alcovy river to up the Yellow Jacket river. The early morning
bit before 10:00am is the most productive. Fishermen are reporting a
variety of baits are being used to catch even the smallest of fish.
Worms and various other forms of plastic seem to be the favorite among
most but the larger bass are still coming on deep diving crank baits
while working points and deep ledges off the points. Wood will be the
key here in find fish as the colder water temps are forcing them to
hang tight. Suspending bass are located just of main lake or river
points in 15 to 20 feet of water. Good lures to catch these suspending
bass are the #5 jointed Shad Rap in the red crawfish color and the
perch color Rapala DT10.



The Atlanta Boat Show hits the Georgia World Congress Center January
10 13, 2013. Meet Ken Sturdivant, Jimbo Mathley, Phil Johnson, Jon
Peters, Tony Narcisse, Rick Burns, Captain Ken West, Matt Driver,
Captain Mark Smith, Rene Hesse, Eric Cook, Kyle Nadrowski, Chris
Scalley, and the Hawg Trough Fishing Team for daily seminars and
fishing tips. www.atlantaboatshow.com. Here are the seminars planned.



2013 Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show “Let’s Go Fishing” Center
Seminars



Thursday, January 10, 2013

2:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

3:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

4:00 pm Big Bass Tactics, Rick Burns

5:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

7:00 pm Bass Tournament Tactics, Matt Driver

8:00 pm Expert Tips on Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith



Friday, January 11, 2013

1:00 pm Crank Baits for Bass, Ken Sturdivant

2:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

3:00 pm Bass Tournament Tactics, Matt Driver

4:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

5:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Hawg Trough Fishing Team

5:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Rene Hesse CCI

6:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

6:30 pm Fish Head Spin Techniques, Phil Johnson & Jim Mathley

7:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

8:00 pm Expert Tips on Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith



Saturday, January 12, 2013

11:00 am Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

Noon Stripers! Captain Ken West

1:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

2:00 pm Big Bass Tactics, Rick Burns

3:00 pm Winter Stripers, Kyle Nadrowski

3:30 pm Springtime Spotted Bass, Jim Mathley, Phil Johnson

4:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

5:00 pm Lake Allatoona Bass, Matt Driver

5:30 pm Catching Wild Trout on the Chattahoochee River, Chris Scalley

6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

6:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Eric Cook MCCI

7:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

7:30 pm Expert Tips for Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith

8:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan



Sunday, January 13, 2013

11 am Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

Noon West Point Lake, Chris Bell

12:30 Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

1:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

1:30 pm Catching Wild Trout on the Chattahoochee River, Chris Scalley

2:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

3:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

3:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Rene Hesse CCI

4:00 pm Lake Lanier Bass, Phil Johnson & Jim Mathley

5:00 pm Pro Striper Techniques, Ken Sturdivant

Seminar schedule is subject to change without notice.



Our DVD Rods Reels and Lures for Bass are now on sale for only $25.00
including shipping. Send a check payable to Southern Fishing Schools
Inc. to Southern Fishing Schools Inc to 106 Hickory Ridge Drive
Cumming Georgia. Please allow 14 days for delivery.



Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup
Quick List. See the new Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. We have
the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER
BASS FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE BASS
FISHING
LAKE RUSSELL BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE
HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
sample of any book send us an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.
Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming Georgia 30040.



Copyright 2012 Southern Fishing Schools Inc. calls us to set up a
school Maps and Depth Finders or SONAR and Rods Reels and Lures for
Bass. Call for details.www.havefunfishing.com 770 889 2654.










12-8-12
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN .9 FEET, CLEAR & 60 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair and the bite will change quickly depending on the
weather conditions. Look for many fish to hold from 2 to 10 feet deep.
If the sun shine is out look shallow around docks, rocks, and other
radiant cover. Throw a black and blue jig thoroughly on the docks. Try
crank baits on the rocky areas. Fire tiger and craws are good colors.
Rapala DT6 and a Rapala DT10, Shad Raps and Bandit can work. Look
deeper and try a light Texas rigged U tail or drop shot a finesse worm
if fishing slows. At the dam, try fishing the steeper banks with jigs
and slow moving dark colored u-tale worms. White spinnerbaits are
catching a few when thrown right up next to the bank and slow rolling
it back. Try green pumpkin or June bug in the stain and watermelon
seed in the clear water. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on
our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



The Atlanta Boat Show hits the Georgia World Congress Center January
10 13, 2013. Meet Ken Sturdivant, Jimbo Mathley, Phil Johnson, Jon
Peters, Tony Narcisse, Rick Burns, Captain Ken West, Matt Driver,
Captain Mark Smith, Rene Hesse, Eric Cook, Kyle Nadrowski, Chris
Scalley, and the Hawg Trough Fishing Team for daily seminars and
fishing tips. www.atlantaboatshow.com. Here are the seminars planned.



2013 Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show

“Let’s Go Fishing” Center Seminars



Thursday, January 10, 2013

2:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

3:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

4:00 pm Big Bass Tactics, Rick Burns

5:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

7:00 pm Bass Tournament Tactics, Matt Driver

8:00 pm Expert Tips on Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith



Friday, January 11, 2013

1:00 pm Crank Baits for Bass, Ken Sturdivant

2:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

3:00 pm Bass Tournament Tactics, Matt Driver

4:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

5:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Hawg Trough Fishing Team

5:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Rene Hesse CCI

6:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

6:30 pm Fish Head Spin Techniques, Phil Johnson & Jim Mathley

7:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

8:00 pm Expert Tips on Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith



Saturday, January 12, 2013

11:00 am Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

Noon Stripers! Captain Ken West

1:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

2:00 pm Big Bass Tactics, Rick Burns

3:00 pm Winter Stripers, Kyle Nadrowski

3:30 pm Springtime Spotted Bass, Jim Mathley, Phil Johnson

4:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

5:00 pm Lake Allatoona Bass, Matt Driver

5:30 pm Catching Wild Trout on the Chattahoochee River, Chris Scalley

6:00 pm Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

6:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Eric Cook MCCI

7:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

7:30 pm Expert Tips for Lake Oconee, Captain Mark Smith

8:00 pm Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan



Sunday, January 13, 2013

11 am Trophy Bass Tactics, Jay Gillfillan

Noon West Point Lake, Chris Bell

12:30 Lowrance HDS Technology, Ken Sturdivant

1:00 pm Kayak Fishing 101, Tony Narcisse

1:30 pm Catching Wild Trout on the Chattahoochee River, Chris Scalley

2:00 pm Q&A with OFF THE HOOK TV Star Eric Young

3:00 pm Stripers! Captain Ken West

3:30 pm Fly Fishing Techniques, Rene Hesse CCI

4:00 pm Lake Lanier Bass, Phil Johnson & Jim Mathley

5:00 pm Pro Striper Techniques, Ken Sturdivant

Seminar schedule is subject to change without notice.



Our DVD Rods Reels and Lures for Bass are now on sale for only $25.00
including shipping. Send a check payable to Southern Fishing Schools
Inc. to Southern Fishing Schools Inc to 106 Hickory Ridge Drive
Cumming Georgia. Please allow 14 days for delivery.



Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup
Quick List. See the new Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. We have
the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER
BASS FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE BASS
FISHING
LAKE RUSSELL BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE
HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
sample of any book send us an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.
Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming Georgia 30040.



Copyright 2012 Southern Fishing Schools Inc. calls us to set up a
school Maps and Depth Finders or SONAR and Rods Reels and Lures for
Bass. Call for details.www.havefunfishing.com 770 889 2654.





11-22-12
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN .6 FEET, CLEAR & 64 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. Stay down lake and use the dark larger worms and
jigs on the trees and docks. Flip docks with a Texas rigged Culprit
red shad worm. The larger worms in red and blacks are fair and add
some Jacks Juice to the plastics. Make casts to the same location
often and stay in the brush. Use a Zoom lizard or u tail worm in water
melon seed or green pumpkin on the docks. Work the backs of these
docks as well as the bank cover and the sea walls on down lake. Skip a
Super fluke same docks for a bigger bite. The upper rivers are slow
and fish are tight in brush. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine
on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



The Atlanta Boat Show hits the Georgia World Congress Center January
10-13, 2013. Meet Ken Sturdivant, Jimbo Mathley, Phil Johnson, Jon
Peters, Tony Narcisse, Rick Burns, Captain Ken West, Matt Driver,
Captain Mark Smith, Rene Hesse, Eric Cook, Kyle Nadrowski, Chris
Scalley, and the Hawg Trough Fishing Team for daily seminars and
fishing tips. www.atlantaboatshow.com



Our DVD Rods Reels and Lures for Bass are now on sale for only $25.00
including shipping. Send a check payable to Southern Fishing Schools
Inc. to Southern Fishing Schools Inc to 106 Hickory Ridge Drive
Cumming Georgia. Please allow 14 days for delivery.



Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup
Quick List. See the new Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. We have
the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER
BASS FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE BASS
FISHING
LAKE RUSSELL BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE
HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
sample of any book send us an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.
Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming Georgia 30040.



Copyright 2012 Southern Fishing Schools Inc. calls us to set up a
school Maps and Depth Finders or SONAR and Rods Reels and Lures for
Bass. Call for details.www.havefunfishing.com 770 889 2654.



11-16-12
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN .6 FEET, CLEAR & 64 DEGREES



Bass fishing is slow with the cold fronts and windy conditions. At the
dam fish the steep banks with jigs and slow moving dark colored u tale
worms. White spinnerbaits are catching a few when thrown right up next
to the bank and slow rolling it back. Try the Sebile Swimmers also in
the shad pattern and use the slow sinkers. Up the rivers, spinnerbaits
and small Rat L Traps cast on the banks and utilizing a slow retrieve
will work. Black or any dark color 3/8 ounce jigs worked close to
cover is also producing a few good bites. Some or most of the bass are
spots and small. Stay with the jig and the Carolina rigs and fish the
heavy cover in shallow water slowly. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654



Our DVD Rods Reels and Lures for Bass are now on sale for only $25.00
including shipping. Send a check payable to Southern Fishing Schools
Inc. to Southern Fishing Schools Inc to 106 Hickory Ridge Drive
Cumming Georgia. Please allow 14 days for delivery.



Ken Sturdivant Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are held on the last Saturday of
each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar send me
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net and ask for the Sonar Setup
Quick List. See the new Lowrance machines at www.lowrance.com. We have
the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER
BASS FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE BASS
FISHING
LAKE RUSSELL BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE
HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each book
covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would like a
sample of any book send us an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.
Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming Georgia 30040.



Copyright 2012 Southern Fishing Schools Inc. calls us to set up a
school Maps and Depth Finders or SONAR and Rods Reels and Lures for
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11-9-12
JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 3.3 FEET, CLEAR & 64 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. The Texas rigged worm and short Carolina rig are
the best rigs. Try the Yellow River while using these rigs. This water
should be stained. Use the U tail red shad worm. This will provide
good vibration and add a rattle in the baits. Throw right into or next
to the wood and work the bait slow stopping it every foot or so. The
largemouth will be holding tight to the heavy cover. The recent cold
nights and windy days have driven largemouth and the spots in tight
cover so be sure to work each stump or log several times. Try
different angles and use the 14 test lines for the heavy cover. We
have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654



Our DVD, Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass are now on sale for only
$25.00 including shipping. Send a check payable to Southern Fishing
Schools Inc. to Southern Fishing Schools Inc to 106 Hickory Ridge
Drive, Cumming Georgia. Please allow 14 days for delivery.



Ken Sturdivant, Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting
FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville
Georgia. The BASICS OF SONAR seminars are **held on the last Saturday
of each month at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without
notice.



If you would like to have a free set up sheet for your sonar, send me
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We have these BASS FISHING books for sale BASS FISHING LAKE LANIER,
BASS FISHING LAKE ALLATOONA, BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE, BASS
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LAKE HARTWELL. These books are written exclusively for Bass and each
book covers every week of the year. Each book $39.00. If you would
like a sample of any book, send us an e mail to
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Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge, Cumming Georgia 30040.



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Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-889-2654

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Report Updated May 17, 2013

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 68 DEGREES



Bass fishing is excellent. First thing in the morning bass are on
shallow clay banks and any rip rap or rocks all over the lake feeding
on the shad that are spawning. A small buzz bait, a small spinner bait
or a ¼ ounce Rat L Trap will work all day. If there is any wind, work
the wind blown banks with a small crank bait, like a ¼ ounce Rat T
Trap in the chrome and black or a number 5 Shad Rap in sliver/black
colors. After the shad have moved to the deeper water as the sun come
up move to points and flats with 5 to 7 foot of water and use a Zoom
finesse worm or a 5 inch lizard in the watermelon seed color fished on
a Carolina rig with a 24 inch leader. There are also some good fish
being caught off the summer time points and under water islands around
the lake. A Carolina rig fished in these areas will get a lot of fish
but most will be small. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is on sale with
lots of locations and patterns. Ask kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a
sample.



5-10-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 68 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. Blue bird skies brought on warmer temperatures
and there is a good bite during the afternoon heat. Good quality bass
are still coming out of Beaver Dam Creek and up the Savannah River.
The top water bite is good early in the morning. Use a Skitter Walk
and Chug Bugs in the shallow water. Use the plastics early
concentrating on lay down trees and stumps. Be careful not to fish the
plastic baits too early. Bass are being caught on Glass Shad Raps and
DT baits. Use these baits on wind blown points and the Rip Rap until
about 10:30 a.m. Carolina Rigged Tubes and lizards are catching nice
Spotted Bass all during the day. Small chunk rock is what you are
looking for while fishing the Carolina Rig. Use a Gambler Biffle Bug
in green pumpkin around rock and wood. Start off with the faster
moving crank baits in the morning and then move to the slower moving
plastics as they day heats up. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is on
sale with lots of locations and patterns. Ask
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5-3-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 67 DEGREES



Bass fishing is very good and the spotted bass are roaming around the
rocks and filling up on shad. Largemouth are relating more to wood
cover or rock and wood combinations. The rip rap rock around the
bridges is still producing good fish this week and anglers are using
everything from 1/4 ounce spinner baits to Shad Raps along these rocks
to catch both the spots and largemouth. Medium size rocky banks and
points are also good producers while fishing with DT's and Wiggle
Warts. Warmer weather is expected as the week progresses and flipping
a jig, tube or finesse worm into a brush pile or around lay downs
wouldn't be a bad idea. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is on sale with
lots of locations and patterns. Ask kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a
sample.




4-25-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 67 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and the males are everywhere, just use a green
trick worm all day. The fish are still moving now and are slowly
committing themselves to find a good spawning area. Many of the bass
are still staging up, but you can still catch bass on the shallow,
flat shelves and around the spawning areas. Shad and Olive Green X-
Raps are great colors to be using this week. Spotted bass are still
roaming all over the lake and they are chasing shad, so don't rule out
a top water bite. During the early part of spring, use a walk the dog
style bait like the Skitter Walk. Plastic worms are also working
during the day. Pay particular attention to any brush piles and any
wood around or near spawning areas, these need to be fished this week.
Storm Rattle Tubes and Jigs will work the best. The Bass Fishing Lake
Russell is on sale with lots of locations and patterns.

Ask kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a sample.


4-19-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 61 DEGREES



Bass fishing is great. Husky Jerks are still hard to beat along the
edges of any wood. The buck bass along with some females that haven't
gone to the beds are hanging out here. Crank baits like the Shad Raps
and the DT6 in baby bass and shad along with spinnerbaits will work
all during the spring. Look for the bass to be on the secondary points
and back to the shallow water for the bigger bass. Top water baits
like the Zara Spook and the Pop R will be excellent baits to use back
in the shallows. Carry an all black ¼ ounce buzz bait along and bounce
it right up on the banks. Early in the morning seems to be the best
time to use these baits. Fish a cove then move to another. The bass
are still moving in and out with some holding tight to cover. Work
jigs and worms during the middle of the day or when the bite slows
down. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is on sale with lots of locations
and patterns.

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4-12-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 61 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good. The top water baits are now starting to work
along with spinnerbaits and cranks. My baits of choice this week
include the Skitter Walk, Glass Shad Rap and a jig. The bass are from
the secondary points and back and are holding to or near wood. The
bucks are busy fanning the beds and the females are close by. The warm
weather is working on the shallow water and temperatures in the
high60's can found all over the lake. Points with rock and wood are
still holding bass and remember not all the bass will spawn at the
same time. On lay downs work the jigs and the smaller sizes are best
for one month in and around the lay downs. Check out all the pockets
along the river and up the major creeks. These little pockets are
producing nice quality bass. The better bite seems to be coming later
on in the afternoon. Stay on the trolling motor and keep moving. The
bass are still isolated and you won't find more than two bass in one
area. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is on sale with lots of locations
and patterns.

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4-5-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 58 DEGREES

Bass fishing is good. The spinnerbaits and the crank baits are
starting to work. Use the
Rapala Glass Shad Rap and a jig. The bass are from the secondary
points and back
and are holding to or near wood. The bucks will be up soon fanning the
beds. Points
with rock and wood are still holding bass and remember not all the
bass will spawn at
the same time. Throwing the Chatter baits and the Alabama rig will
help anglers find the
concentrations of bass all week long. On the lay downs, work the jigs
and the smaller
ones are better, in and around the entire tree. Check out all the
pockets along the
Savannah River and up Beaverdam Creek. These little pockets can
produce some
quality bass. The better bite seems to be coming later on in the
afternoon. Stay on the
trolling motor and keep moving. The bass are still isolated and you
won't find more than
two bass in one area. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is on sale with
lots of locations
and patterns. Ask kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a sample.



3-28-13

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and this week’s full moon has a lot of small bass
shallow. The upper reaches of the Savannah River are getting most of
the bass angers this week. The creeks and coves that have the heavy
submerged stumps are getting a lot of fishing pressure. Spinnerbaits
and plastics are flooding these areas. Flukes and Rapala X Raps and
Rapala #5 Shad Raps are working. For the bass that are still holding
back, use Rapala Rattlin' Raps and Rapala DT6. Start off by staying
off in deeper water, then work your way in. Check your feeding tables
this week. A full moon is March 27, 2013 and this will change the time
of the most active feeding times. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is on
sale with lots of locations and patterns.

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3-21-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good, but the fishing slowed down from mid week.
Another cold front will hit the area with lows dropping into the 20's.
Bedding bass will be the focus this week with the full moon on the
27th of March. The majority of the bass have not locked on tight to
the beds. Many shallow water bass can be found and the shallow running
Shad Raps along with the DT4's and McSticks. Fish the shallow stump
beds and grassy areas. It is a little early for top water but a week
of warming weather will fire them off. Finding a good spot to find
shallow water bass will be the key. Fishing secondary points with a
Rapala DT6 or a #5 jointed or Glass Shad Rap will work on the spotted
bass. Watch the Lowrance and find the heavy bait schools in the
shallows for the best action. Pay close attention to the depth finder
and temperature gauge during the day. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is
on sale with lots of locations and patterns. Ask
kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a sample.






3-14-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 3.4 FEET, CLEAR & 52 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. The bass are out of the main lake up and half
way into the creeks and rivers. Slow rolling a 1/2 ounce spinner bait
is working on a few bass, but the better bite is coming off the Ito
Vision 110 jerks baits, Glass Shad Raps and DT Baits. Expect to find
anglers scattered all over the lake concentrating their efforts on
structure, main lake points and secondary points. The afternoon bite
should be picking up. Work Carolina rigs on the channel ridges and any
area where the bottom makes a sharp drop into deeper water. The best
strikes are occurring somewhere between three to ten feet of water.
See our web site for Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale. The
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3-8-13
LAKE RUSSELL

IS FULL, CLEAR & 52 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. The bass are moving out of the main lake up into
the creeks and rivers. Slow rolling a 1/2 ounce Strike King spinner
bait is working on a few bass, but the better bite is coming off the
Husky Jerks, Glass Shad Raps and DT Baits. Expect to find anglers
scattered all over the lake concentrating their efforts on structure,
main lake points and secondary points. With the full moon upon us, the
afternoon bite should be real good. Work Carolina Rigs on the channel
ridges and any area where the bottom makes a sharp drop into deeper
water. The best strikes are occurring somewhere between three to ten
feet of water. See our web site for Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass DVD
on sale. The Bass Fishing Lake Russell is on sale with lots of
locations and patterns. Ask kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a sample.






3-1-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 3.5 FEET, CLEAR & 50 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and the spots are biting all over the lake. These
fish are aggressive and killing crank baits and jerk baits. The rip
rap is producing along with stretches of bank that hold both rocks and
good wood. Hard wood lay downs will be a good place to find both spots
and largemouth bass. The best choices this week will be either the
Savannah River or Rocky River. Small jigs need to be ready for
isolated submerged stumps and rocks. Use the jigs, the Shad Raps,
Rapala DT Flats and Rapala DT1 and the Husky Jerk Baits. See our web
site for Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale. The Bass Fishing
Lake Russell and Bass Fishing Lake Hartwell Fishing s are for sale.
Ask kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a sample.






2-21-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 52 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair but the morning bite is slow. The lake is stained
and more rain is on the way and the creeks will see some heavy rain
this week. The water temperature is averaging about 51 degrees out in
the middle of the lake, but warmer water can be found back in the
coves and around the grassy spawning areas. It is a few days early to
expect the pre spawn bass to start to move up. Start on the secondary
points and then work into the creek and be sure to fish any lay downs
you see with a Trick work or a Culprit red shad worm and use a light a
light sinker. Work the water from top to bottom as you work you way
back into the creeks. Some anglers are using the Alabama rig on the
rocks on the bridges and on any rocky point lake wide. See our web
site for Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale. The Bass Fishing
Lake Russell and Bass Fishing Lake Hartwell Fishing Guides are for
sale. Ask kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a sample.




2-15-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 52 DEGREES

Bass fishing is barely fair as the water temperatures continue to fall
and cold fronts
move through one after the other. Finding the best time to go fishing
is hard, but do
check those feeding tables before heading out. The spotted bass are
still biting Zoom
finesse worms and Rapala DT10 and DT14 off the wind blown rocky points
and up in
the Savannah River. Stay with the wind when fishing for the best
results. Also try
dragging a 3/8 ounce jig in deeper water through he stumps and over
the rocks in fifteen
to twenty feet of water. Bass have been after crawfish so use a jig or
a crank bait with
the colors that match up to the forage. Bass are feeding on small
recently hatched bait
fish also. The fish want to eat and are searching for small schools of
bait fish in any
size. See our web site for Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale.
The Bass
Fishing Lake Russell and Bass Fishing Lake Hartwell Fishing Guides are
for sale. Ask
kensturdivant@earthlink.net for a sample.



2-8-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair and the spots are active. Spots are off the long
points and the channel markers close to the points. The good rocky
banks that are near the channel are also good places to fish this
week. The #7 Shad Rap in the crawdad color is a good weekend bait to
catch spots. If the wind is high, use the Shad Raps or switch to
either a Rapala DT6 or a Rapala DT10 in the same color or the hot
mustard color. Long casts and slow retrieves are best with light 10
pound test Sufix line. Cast in tight on the points and rocks and make
about two turns real fast before going to a slow retrieve. Feeling the
bottom will be a plus. The bite will only feel like you got hung up so
just lift you rod tip and hold on. The numerous stumps that you will
find in twenty to twenty five feet of water will hold largemouth and
spots. Texas rig a Zoom fork tail worm on ten or twelve pound test and
fish it slow. Red shad colors in the u tail by Zoom for the stained
water up in the rivers and watermelon or green pumpkin for the clear
water will work the best. See our web site for Rods, Reels and Lures
for Bass DVD on sale.




2-2-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR & 53 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair but the unstable weather that has been moving
through the area has confused the bass. The largemouth bass still want
to hold tight to cover. A variety of plastics and jigs are working
good when using a slow presentation. The spotted bass are still
scattered all over the lake. When the wind blows constant on the lake
bass can still be caught while using crank baits on the points and
rocky banks. Bone crank baits like the Bandit and the Rapala DT6 and
Number 5 Jointed Shad Raps are still working. Continue to check out
the rip rap or any rocky point on the sunny days. Some good fish can
be caught off this structure. From mid day on try dragging a Carolina
rig in the deep water over and through the stump fields. Twenty five
to forty feet deep is not uncommon this time of the year. See our web
site for Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale.




1-24-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 3.2 FEET CLEAR & 54 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair but changes will happen all week. With the bright
sunny days, the bass got a little sluggish but good keepers were still
being caught. Crank baits in the winter are still catching fish but
have the Carolina rigs ready also. The bigger bass will react to the
slow moving bait Bandit or the Rapalas in the DT10 or DT6 in shad and
silver. The water staying good and clean for the most part so these
two colors will keep on catching the bass. Rocky points are best and
stay on the main lake. Those that are heading back into the creeks and
coves are just getting a few small bites while throwing plastics. The
bass are suspending in the channels and deeper water and move up early
and late to feed. The largemouth and especially the spots want the
bigger slower moving crank baits. Rocks, deep water and wind is the
key thing to look for this week. We have the “BASS FISHING LAKE
RUSSELL” book for sale $39.00 total. If you would like a sample send
an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.




1-18-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 2.1 FEET CLEAR & 54 DEGREES
Bass fishing is fair. The warm week and especially the weekend brought
a few more anglers to the lake. With the bright sunny days, the bass
got a little sluggish but good keepers were still being caught. Crank
baits are working early in the morning. Also use the Carolina rigs.
This will work but the bigger bass seem to want a slower moving bait
like the Rapala DT10 or DT6. The DT6 in shad and silver are working.
Rocky points are good places this week on the main lake. In the backs
of the creeks and coves bass that are biting are small fish on
plastics. The bass are suspending in the channels and deeper water and
move up early and late to feed. Bass and especially the spots want a
larger slow moving crank baits. Rocks, deep water and wind is the key
thing to look for this week. We have the “BASS FISHING LAKE RUSSELL”
book for sale $39.00 total. If you would like a sample send an e mail
to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.



1-11-13
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 3.1 FEET CLEAR & 54 DEGREES

Bass fishing is fair and there are largemouth and spotted bass biting.
Most of the bass
are coming out of shallow water later in the day and are being caught
early on flukes
and Senko’s. The crank baits are working on rocky points on the main
lake. Shad and
green tiger are good colors Make long casts with these baits to the
points and crank
them slow. Use a slow retrieve and stop the bait often along the
channel ledges. Get the
larger baits like the DT14 to get to these deeper suspended bass. Use
a jigging spoon
in the deeper water as the bass will fall back into the deeper water
after a feed and
hang there until feeding time arrives again. A deep water Carolina
rigged finesse worm
will also work during these off peak feeding times. Use light weight
and downsize your
line for better results. Use 10 to 12 pound t4 test line with a ¼
ounce weight. On a
spinning rod, make a long cast and let the bait sink to the bottom
before engaging the
bail. Work the bait slowly back to the boat stopping it on occasions.
We have the “BASS
FISHING LAKE RUSSELL” book for sale $39.00 total. If you would like a
sample send
an e mail to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net.



1-3-13

LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 3.1 FEET CLEAR & 54 DEGREES



Bass fishing is slow and the cold weather and winds moved the bass out
into deeper water. On the warmer sunny days, these bass will move up
in search for food but not real shallow. The rip rap is a good place
to find these fish after the sun comes up and the heat gets on the
rocks. The slight change in temperature, one to three degrees can get
the bait fish active. If the water is stained, try throwing a #7
black/silver or black/gold Shad Rap in the suspending model. Crank the
bait down then let it stay still for three or four seconds then work
it again in the same manner. For the deeper rip rap near the channel
use a Fat Free shad in lemon shad or black and silver. Also use this
bait to work the channel ledges and humps. The Carolina rigs slowly
out from 15 to 25 feet of water. Use a 3/8 ounce sinker and add June
bug Zoom finesse worn. The bites are tough but 3 to 4 pound bass are
being caught on these patterns. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654









12-28-12
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 4.1 FEET CLEAR & 56 DEGREES



Bass fishing is slow and there are only a few anglers on the lake. The
drop shot and Carolina rig seem to be the lure of choice right now,
but we have been catching some on the jigging spoon early in the
morning. The bait fish are really stacked now into the creeks, pockets
and major ditches, so keep watch the Lowrance sonar and find the bait
schools half way back in the creeks. The bait and bass are anywhere
from 20 to 40 feet deep and fairly easy to catch once located. As the
water temperatures begin to cool down below, get out the small jigging
spoons. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and
set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654






12-14-12
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 4.1 FEET CLEAR & 59 DEGREES



Bass is fishing. This is a good lake to fish during the winter months.
The spotted bass seem to rule the water and can easily be found. Spots
love to hang around rock and finding an ample supply of rock on this
lake is not a problem. Everything from spinner baits to six inch
finesse worms will usually work. Try down the lake near the dam or up
the Savannah River near the state park. A slow moving DT10 or a #5
jointed Shad Rap are great picks for the winter time baits. The key
will be to keep moving and fish as much rock as you can in a day. Look
for the largest set of rocks you can find as these warm up in the
afternoon. Don't hesitate to use a jig or worm on the lay downs along
these rocky areas.



December 14, 2012



12-8-12
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 3.3 FEET CLEAR & 59 DEGREES



Bass fishing is good and the spotted bass are very active. Spots will
be on the rocky points and finding an ample supply of rock on this
lake is not a problem. Everything from spinner baits to six inch
finesse worms will usually work. A slow moving Rapala DT10 or a #5
jointed Shad Rap are great picks for the wintertime baits. The key
will be to keep moving and fish as much rock as possible all day and
the larger the rocks, the better. Afternoons the sun shines and heats
up a rocky point or bank for about an hour will work best. Don't
hesitate to use a jig or worm on the lay downs along these rocky
areas. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and
set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654




11-22-12
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 3.3 FEET CLEAR & 64 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair. The lake levels remain good and fishing just
gets better and better. A crank bait like the Rapala DT10 fished along
the rocky banks and points are catching both the spots and largemouth.
The square bill crank baits have been working especially in the creeks
with the largest concentrations of bait schools. Be sure the baits are
shad or bream patterns. Spinner baits in a 3/8 ounce size and double
willow leaf blades in white are also a favorite among anglers this
week. The Savannah River mid and the creek mouths seem to be better
this week. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call
and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654




11-16-12
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 2.5 FEET CLEAR & 64 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair and the cold weather has the spotted bas feeding.
Get the drop shot rigs and the spoons ready for all day fishing. After
mid day the spots are on the bait schools and any blue or chrome crank
bait on 10 pound test line will work. When the fishing gets slow, try
changing baits and fish some of the same secondary points and small
coves and cuts you fished with the RS Shad Raps and small chrome Rat L
Traps and small Flukes on a lead head. Some anglers are using the Fish
Head Spin and a fluke on the bridges and any rock for some fish. Deep
water structure is producing so use the Lowrance technology to find
and then work the channel ledges up in the creeks. Be sure there is
some bait in the area. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our
boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654





11-9-12
LAKE RUSSELL IS DOWN 2.7 FEET CLEAR & 65 DEGREES



Bass fishing is fair after the full moon last week. Crank baits will
work well on the flats and points and the Carolina rig bite with a
lizard is picking up. Good wind has been blowing across the lake all
week and with the full moon behind us, this will result in a little
better fishing during the day. Worms and jigs still remain the bigger
fish baits and you can rig them Carolina, Texas or on a jig head. You
will need to fish all baits a little slower than normal for the next
week. The full moon has passed, but is still shinning bright enough to
keep a good night feeding table in place. This will change after this
week. Expect to see those top water baits and spinner baits become
more
active in the next couple of weeks. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654

Ken Sturdivant / Guide Services
Southern Fishing Schools Inc.
106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-889-2654

kensturdivant@earthlink.net

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Report Updated May 17, 2013

CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 2.1 FEET, 68 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is very good. The bass are chasing schooling bait fish
and the top water bite is really good. Bass will be heavy on the beds
by the end of next week and others are hanging around the grassy
areas. The weather is expected to continue to improve and get a little
warmer as the week goes on. Fish the white spinnerbaits and the soft
and hard jerk baits. Zoom pearl Super Flukes are working but take some
of these same baits in baby bass as well. All are working along with
worms and plastic lizards. The key will be to finding the right patch
of grass and the right piece of structure. Good baits to take along
this week include plastic worms, jigs, Husky Jerks in the size 8 and
10, X-Raps in the Olive green and purple ghost and maybe a good Shad
Rap or two. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan
technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools. Ask for
a free sample of the BASS FISHING LAKE CLARKS HILL book. Send a
request to kensturdivant@earthlink.net





5-10-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 4.4 FEET, 68 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good. The lake has plenty of water and bass are
shallow lake wide. The pattern of fishing will change all during the
day and everything from top water baits like Chug bugs and Skitter
Walks to suspending baits like the Husky Jerks are catching bass.
Grass lines are still producing quality bass using the Husky Jerks and
plastic worms rigged with no weight. The early morning bite is good
until about 9:30 a.m. The winds have been picking up after lunchtime
and the DT6's in the Crawdad color is a good bass catching bait to use
on wind blown *points. Try changing the standard black nickel VMC
hooks with the same size red VMC hooks. This little trick of changing
the hooks seems to be getting a few extra bites on roaming bass. The
lighter ten and twelve pound test line is catching the majority of the
fish. The lighter line is allowing the baits to move freely and have
better action. Main lake points, grass lines and wood is the key this
week to catching a limit of quality bass. Learn how to use the
Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing
On the Water fishing schools. Ask for a free sample of the BASS
FISHING LAKE CLARKS HILL book. Send a request to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net






5-3-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 5.7 FEET 67 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is very good and the fish have moved to the beds. The
main lake bass are after large schools of herring. The blue backs are
shallow and are in full force in their spawn. Watching the birds will
aide you in finding some of these schools of bait fish. Keep the
Alabama rig ready as this will resemble the shad and herring schools
the bass are targeting. Wind blown points are good producers along
with the never ending grass mats. X-Raps over the top of the grass are
catching a lot of fish. Spinner baits are producing the best on the
wind blown flats and DT4's and 6's are producing well on the points,
small flats and up in the Rivers. No matter what part of the lake you
decide to fish, take along a variety of baits. Conditions are subject
to change at anytime during the day. Learn how to use the Lowrance
Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing On the
Water fishing schools. Ask for a free sample of the BASS FISHING LAKE
CLARKS HILL book. Send a request to kensturdivant@earthlink.net



4-25-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 6.2 FEET, 67 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good. Anglers are using a variety of baits and all
seem to be catching good fish. Pop R and the Rico are working on the
days with clouds and a slight wind. Using 3/8 and 1/2 ounce spinners
on the points will catch you a big bass or two on some days. Many of
the good size bass are now on the flats either on or around the
bedding areas. Use X-Raps in olive green. These are great baits to use
on these shallow water bass. Shallow RS Shad Raps can also catch some
good bass. The bottom grass continues to grow and these areas always
hold bass. A good many of the Bass are now holding to their beds.
DT4's out on the outer edges of the grassy areas are catching some
good male bass. Crawdad and shad colors are still working the best.
Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology
with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools. Ask for a free
sample of the “BASS FISHING LAKE CLARKS HILL” book. Send a request to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net






4-19-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 6.2 FEET, 63 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is very good. Below the Highway 47 Bridge the water
clears up, but gets very dirty north up in the Little River. The
majority of the bass are still coming off the main lake and secondary
points and especially around the Keg Creek area. The blue backs are
spawning and the bass eat them all day. Top water baits, Flukes, jerk
baits and crank baits are all catching bass this week. Skitter Props,
X Raps and DT6 baits off and around points will all catch those bass
chasing bait fish. Be sure to have some Zoom Flukes and Zoom Super
Flukes in pearl and baby bass on a spinning reel ready all day. Learn
how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with
Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools. Ask for a free sample
of the “BASS FISHING LAKE CLARKS HILL” book. Send a request to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net





4-12-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 6.4 FEET, 63 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good and a portion of the bass will spawn in a few
days. The males are shallow and the females waiting to go on bed. Use
the Husky Jerks along with the spinnerbaits. Some nice bass are still
hanging out on the edges of the grass beds and are taking jerk baits.
The herring are on the move and the bass are feeding heavy on them.
The secret on throwing the jerk baits is to keep them moving. The top
water Chug Bugs will be turning on during the next week. With all the
trees now starting to put out their blooms and leaves, expect the top
water bite to turn on quick. Spinnerbaits and crank baits will work
daily. If you can find the new Scatter Raps, be sure to get several
colors. The Rapala DT6 and Rapala DT1 will work on the flats and
smaller channel ledges. Shad and hot mustard along with the bluegill
colors are the active colors to throw. Learn how to use the Lowrance
Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with Southern Fishing On the
Water fishing schools. Ask for a free sample of the “BASS FISHING LAKE
CLARKS HILL” book. Send a request to kensturdivant@earthlink.net




4-5-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 6.8 FEET, 55 DEGREES & STAINED

Bass fishing is good and rain has stained the creeks and especially
the Little River area.
Fish the rocky points with the Carolina rigged six inch lizards in
pumpkinseed and a
variety of green colors. Fish with the #5 Glass Shad Raps and Rapala
hot mustard DT6.
Fish cuts near any of the ramps with the crank baits. Then use the
Carolina rig in five to
seven feet of water off the main lake points. The majority of the
really large bass have
yet to move up to the really shallow water but they will come in three
weeks. Learn how
to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with
Southern Fishing
On the Water fishing schools. Ask for a free sample of the “BASS
FISHING LAKE
CLARKS HILL” book. Send a request to kensturdivant@earthlink.net


3-38-13

CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 7.3 FEET, 55 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good and the fish are active and the weather will warm
fast. Areas from down near the dam and up to the Little River area are
producing bass. There may be some fish shallow but these will all be
small males. The Fish Head spin with the small trailer will work in
the shallow ditches in the coves. Husky Jerks along with DT6's, Shad
Raps and spinner baits will work in the smaller coves and feeder
creeks. Check out the very backs of any creeks and water the water
temperatures for the warmest water you can find. Spending a lot of
time in one area is just a waste. The bass are all singles lake wide
and they are after small plastics worms and craws. Next week the
faster moving baits will be good choices. Crawfish and perch colors
will be best choices in a week. Look for grass along the mouth of the
creeks and coves. The better the grass the better the fishing should
be. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan
technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.





3-21-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 9.3 FEET, 52 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair. Down the lake find the warmer water and fish the
docks where the front of the docks will be in 8 to 10 foot of water.
Use a 3/8 ounce Strike King Spinnerbait with double willow leaf in the
chartreuse shad color. Be sure to fish the bait right next to the
docks and let the bait hit the corners of the docks. Fish with this
bait using 12 pound test Berkley Trilene line. There are some good
sized fish being caught down the lake while also, using a Strike King
jig and pig in the black 3/8 ounce with a Zoom Salty Pro Chunk in the
Sapphire Blue color under the docks. Let this bait sit and watch your
line. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan
technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.






3-14-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 8.9 FEET, 52 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair and it about to break loose any day. All we need
is a few more warm days and then a full moon. Fish the southern part
of the lake in the cleaner water. The #7 and #8 Shad raps in the
crawdad and the perch patters are a good bet. The Rapala DT6 and the
crawdad in the hot mustard color will also work. Have a Fish Head Spin
ready with the smaller heads and a small Zoom Fluke trailer and drag
this bait over the small coves and ditches in the creeks. Make sure to
cast these baits up into very shallow water and use a slow, steady
retrieve while working these baits. The smaller bass seem to be the
aggressors this week, but if the temperature holds and the water
continues to warm, quality large mouth will soon follow. Learn how to
use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan technology with Southern
Fishing On the Water fishing schools.



3-8-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 8.8 FEET, 52 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good as the water temperatures rise. Bass are on the
move and the early pre spawn bass are getting first choice on that
perfect spawning place. The female bass that are being caught are now
showing signs of egg swollen bellies. Most of the bass are showing up
on your depth finders suspended in ten to fifteen feet of water. These
suspended bass are roaming in and out of the shallows and flats
throughout the day. Known spawning areas up the Little River and the
Savannah River along with bass alley down near the dam are producing
some bass. Use the Bandit 200 and the Rapala DT10 and DT 12 as well as
the jerk baits. Vary the retrieves and work the baits relatively
slowly early in the day. Later as the water warms work the jerk baits
and the Zoom Super Flukes is pearl over any structure on the banks and
on shallow docks. The Shad Raps and spinner baits are catching them as
well. Learn how to use the Lowrance Structure Scan and Down Scan
technology with Southern Fishing On the Water fishing schools.



3-1-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 9.4 FEET, 51 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair. With the recent full moon the blue backs are
getting active now and the XR10 X Raps in the glass ghost and olive
green colors are catching bass. These baits are working on the small
flats and main lake wind blown points. Slow roll a 1/2 ounce white
Strike King spinner bait along the small rocky bottoms. Also, fish it
around any and all lay downs in the rivers and creeks. Up in Little
River use a Rapala fire tiger DT10 and also use the hot mustard and
the Bass Pro Shops exclusive brown bone colors. You cannot beat a
Strike King 3/8 ounce jig and pick apart the brush piles. Rattlin'
Raps are working for a few bass and expect this bait to really pick up
over the next few weeks. Weather and fronts can also affect any and
all feeding times. It is still winter so keep baits and presentations
in mind with the cold water.




2-21-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 11.3 FEET, 52 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair as the fish are moving close to the wood, docks
and points. When the weather and the rains settle into early spring
patterns the bas will be roaming the banks later in the day. Theses
bass are pre staging on the points and docks and they are biting well
especially mid day. As the day starts, go to the 3/8 ounce Stanley jig
and use the old Uncle Josh #11 trailer. Dark colors and slow
presentations will work. If the pork is too much trouble, use the Zoom
salt trailers on the jigs. The docks and wood in the very backs of the
up lake creeks are the best areas. Fish the sunny areas on the
northwest side of the lake first each day. This water is always
warmer. Later in the day, go to the same locations and use spinner
baits, Super Flukes, u tail worms and small red and black crank baits.
Use Zoom u tail worms on a Texas rig out to 12 feet. Cast on points
and wood and use a 3/8 ounce Strike King Spinner bait. The blades
should be two colors and the skirts that are working are brighter
colors. The up river fish are on the secondary points in the backs of
the creeks. Use the black and silver or the shad pattern #5 jointed
Shad Raps on light line. Call Ken Sturdivant about the ON THE WATER
SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for
details.




2-15-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 11.6 FEET, 52 DEGREES & STAINED

Bass fishing was a little slow last week with numerous cold fronts
moving through the
area. Small schools of bait fish can be found throughout the lake and
especially on the
warmer and sunny days. The afternoon bite has been the best as the
water tends to
warm up a degree or two by that time of the day. The river bass are
still hitting crank
baits, worms and jigs. Feeding times are a lot shorter recently and
the bass are
scattered. A slow presentation along with downsizing baits and line is
always a must
during the cold winter months. Pull out the Chatterbaits and use them
just like a jig. A
drop shot rig with small baits is worth some effort.



2-8-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 11.99 FEET, 52 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fish is fair and expect the same patterns to be active until the
weather gets a little more stable. One cold front and then a few days
of warm weather make the fishing more unpredictable. On the slower
days, anglers are using jigging spoons in deep water to catch a small
limit. A variety of other fish including bass are hitting these
spoons. On good days, usually two to three days before a low pressure
front largemouth and spotted bass will be moving up in the water
column. Feed them a crank bait and the Rapala DT10 crank baits will
work off the main lake points. Wind blown points seem to be the best
places to fish. These baits are moving off the ledges will get some
strikes. The channel ledges that have good structure on them and run
close to points and steep banks will be another good place to fish. A
U tail Zoom worm in greens is a good choice during the mid day when
the bass seem to be in a slow motion mood. Use the smallest weight as
possible and fish all the baits slow. Down size the lines and weights
to improve the number of bites. Be sure to back off the points as you
head up on them. See our web site for Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass
DVD on sale.




2-2-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 7.76 FEET, 52 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair. Rain and the cold fronts have been moving
through the area on and off during the week. This might move the
shallow water bass back to deeper water or tight to cover. Dead
sticking a fluke might not be as effective as in the past. Check out
the ledges and drop offs and slowly work your way back up to the
shallow water. Be sure to continue using those Down Deep Husky Jerks
and the DT14 on the ledges and switch to the DT10 and Number 5 and
Number 7 RS Shad Raps later on in the day. If it is windy use these
wind blown points and banks to your advantage. Use the smaller baby
bass Zoom finesse worms and pick apart the heavy cover. Carolina
rigged worms and the jigs are also a good choices. The first half of
the day seems to be the most productive for catching fish. See our web
site for Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass DVD on sale.






1-24-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 12.89 FEET, 53 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair. Stay on the northern side and don't go into and
to the back of the creek. The only thing that is biting in the coves
and creeks are small bass and Jack. The larger bass are still hanging
out on the main lake and on the points and especially the ones that
still have some grass on them. Small cuts and short stretches of bank
between two points are also producing some good bass. The key to
catching the quality bass is to fish the rocky points and the grass
lines near deep water. The shad and herring are moving up from the
deep during the windy days and the bass are following. The pearl color
#7 Shad Rap is a good bait to use. Rapalas DT10 and DT14 are working
when cranking shallow to deep off the points. Windy days are the best
for using the DT's and Glass Shads. Call and set up an On the Water
Schools, 770 889 2654. We have the “BASS FISHING CLARKS HILL LAKE”
book for sale $39.00 total. If you would like a sample send an e mail
to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.






1-18-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 14.14 FEET, 53 DEGREES & STAINED
Bass fishing is fair. Main lake points up in the Savannah River seem
to be a crowd favorite and some good single bass are being caught in
the small pockets along the way. A lot of anglers are still targeting
submerged wood with jigs and Carolina rigs while others are using a
Number 10 Husky Jerk Bait or X Rap. Some top water action is still
present, but don't hang onto this pattern for long periods of time.
Lots of rain fell this week which brought the lake levels up and
stained the rivers and creeks. Some of these feeder creeks are muddy,
so back off to the main lake points and use spinner baits in the
darker colored water. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our
boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654. We have
the “BASS FISHING CLARKS HILL LAKE” book for sale $39.00 total. If you
would like a sample send an e mail to kensturdivant@earthlink.net.



1-11-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 13.87 FEET, 54 DEGREES & STAINED

Bass fishing is fair. Crank baits will get a relatively shallow bite
when working rock and
warm pockets. Also work points, humps, and bluff banks on the main
river channel or
appropriately deep water. Locations with deep rock or wood will be
more likely to hold
concentrations of fish. The key to finding deep active fish is to find
a group holding
together or stay with the bait. Sun on rocks, wood, docks, and stained
water will draw
fish shallow when located adjacent to deep water. On a warm afternoon,
compact diving
cranks like a Bandit or Shad Rap, should be fished shallow in stained
water and on any
rocks. A fire tiger or craw Rapala DT10 depending on water clarity
will work on a hard 6
to 10 foot bottom. With the weather fluctuations get out there and
fish the moment. Bites
may be had both shallow and out to 15 or deeper. Spinnerbaits have
produced on
shallow rock. Fish a slower falling ¼ ounce Net Boy jig on deep water
docks and bluffs.
Also, fish 1/2 to 3/4 ounce football jigs slowly through the deep
water holding areas. We
have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an
On the Water
Schools, 770 889 2654. We have the “BASS FISHING CLARKS HILL LAKE”
book for
sale $39.00 total. If you would like a sample send an e mail to
kensturdivant@earthlink.net.




1-3-13
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 14.44 FEET, 55 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair and the best bites are mid lake to the dam. Fish
the north eastern sides of the creeks and avoid the backs of the
creeks as this water is stained to muddy. The bass are hanging out on
the main lake and on the points and especially the ones that still
have some grass on them. Small cuts and short stretches of bank
between two points are also producing some good bass. For the better
fish work the rocky points and the grass lines near deep water. The
shad and herring are moving up from the deep during the windy days and
the bass are following. The pearl and shad colored Shad Raps are good
baits to fish during the winter. Rapala DT10 and DT14 will work
cranking shallow to deep off the points. Windy days are the best for
using the DT's and Glass Shads. If the wind lies down, break out the
drop shot rigs and also try the Alabama rigs. Work the wood and rock
real good with the tubes. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on
our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654





12-28-12
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 15.13 FEET, 56 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is slow. The Savannah River is still the place to be
fishing. Be aware that the lake water levels are very low. Crank baits
and jigs are still the best baits to use. Fish the hot mustard colored
DT10 or Bandit 300. A 1/4 to 1/2 ounce jig with a split tail trailer
around the smaller rocks and structure will get you some quality bass.
On the windy days, fish with the wind and those wind blown points. If
the weather warms so during the day get the jerk baits out and use
them with just light jerks and then pause. Shad patterns in the jerk
bait can work. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat.
Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654







12-14-12
CLARKS HILL IS DOWN 15.33 FEET, 59 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair. As the lake continues to drop be sure you pay
close attention to the mapping technology on the Lowrance and also
consider the Navionics products. Use a small crank bait around the
shoreline where you can find some rocks and a # 5 Shad Rap or a ¼
ounce
Rat L Trap fished on ten pound test line with a medium action rod will
work best. Cover a lot of bank structure and try to get into the
shallow in the middle of the creek down lakes. With the dropping water
temperatures, fish your bait slow. Some fish are also be caught by
flipping a jig and pig down lake. The fish are biting mid day a Zoom
natural blue u tail worm on a Texas rig. Up the creeks use a dark jig
and pig combination and fish tight in any cover from the bank as far
out as 15 feet. The dark jig in the 1/2 ounce size with a matching #11
Uncle Josh trailer is fair. Add scent and use it often casting to the
same location. Spoons in the 1/2 ounce sizes are the better winter
time
lures in and over old trees and natural structure.

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Report Updated May 17, 2013

LAKE WEISS IS AT 0.04 FEET ABOVE FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 68-70
DEGREES BY MARK COLLINS GUIDE SERVICE


We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake Alabama. You will
get the coordinates and then you need to know how to load them into
your GPS equipment. Contact ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample and
details.


Bass fishing is fair and most of the bass have spawned and started
moving to the grass beds, shallow docks and sea walls. Jigs, worms and
shallow running crank baits and spinner baits are catching a lot of
fish.


Striper fishing is poor and they are still up the rivers on their
spawning run, look for them to start moving back to the lake over the
next few weeks.



Crappie fishing is fair and most crappie have moved to deep brush and
cover on the old river channel ledges 8 to 14 feet deep. Spider
rigging with live minnows is the way to catch these post spawn
crappie.







5-10-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 0.09 FEET ABOVE FULL POOL AND VERY MUDDY AND 68-70
DEGREES



We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake Alabama. You will
get the coordinates and then you need to know how to load them into
your GPS equipment. Contact ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample and
details.


DUE TO ALL THE RAIN, WEISS IS VERY MUDDY AND FISHING IS TOUGH



Bass Fishing is POOR


Crappie Fishing is POOR.




5-3-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 0.03 FEET ABOVE FULL POOL AND VERY STAINED AND 68-70
DEGREE'S



We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake Alabama. You will
get the coordinates and then you need to know how to load them into
your GPS equipment. Contact ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample and
details.



Bass fishing is fair and most of the fish have started spawning. Jigs
and Texas rigged lizards and worms are catching a lot of fish.


Spider rigging with live minnows is the way to catch these post spawn
Crappie. Look for brush or stumps 8 to 14 feet deep. Some crappie are
still being caught shooting docks with jigs.



Striper fishing is poor in the lake and most of the stripers have made
the run up into the rivers for the spawn. The Etowah River and the
Oostanaula River above Rome, Georgia are starting to produce some
stripers as they move to the head waters to spawn.



Crappie fishing is fair and most have spawned and started moving back
to deeper brush in 8-12 feet of water.






4-25-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 0.38 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 64-65
DEGREE'S



We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. You
will get the coordinates and then you need to know how to load them
into your GPS equipment. Contact ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample
and details.



Bass fishing is fair and most of the bass have started spawning. Jigs
and Texas rigged Lizards and Worms are catching a lot of fish right
now.


Striper fishing is poor in the lake and the stripers are on their run
up into the rivers for the spawn. The Etowah River and the Oostanaula
Rivers above Rome, Georgia are starting to produce some Stripers as
they move to the head waters to spawn.



Crappie fishing is fair and most have spawned and started moving back
to deeper brush in 8 to 12 feet of water. Spider rigging with live
minnows is the way to catch these post spawn Crappie. Look for brush
or stumps 8 to 14 feet deep. Some Crappie are still being caught
shooting docks with jigs.




4-19-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 0.72 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 67-69
DEGREE'S BY MARK COLLINS GUIDE SERVICE


We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. You
will get the coordinates and then you need to know how to load them
into your GPS equipment. Contact ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample
and details.


Bass fishing is good and most of the bass have moved shallow to the
spawning coves, some are still on secondary points, but most have
moved to docks, sea walls, and shaded spawning banks in the spawning
area's. Shallow running crank baits and Chatter Baits, Jigs and Texas
rigged Lizards and worms are catching a lot of fish. No reports of any
bedding fish, only fish cruising, banks and sea walls.


Striper Fishing is Poor in the lake, most Stripers have made the run
up into the rivers for the spawn. The Etowah River and Oostanaula
River above Rome, Georgia are starting to produce some stripers as
they move to the head waters to spawn.



Crappie fishing is great and the females are shallow and spawning on
rocky banks, shallow brush and stumps and docks in 3 to 6 feet of
water. Long line trolling with 1/24th ounce Jiffy Jigs
www.jiffyjigs.com is the best way to catch these fish, the best colors
this past week have been JJ05, JJ13, JJ17, JJ25, JJ34 and my new
special Ice Blue. Shooting docks with jigs is producing a lot of
crappie. Live minnows around shallow cover is catching fish also.





4-12-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 0.87 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 60-61
DEGREE'S BY MARK COLLINS GUIDE SERVICE


We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. You
will get the coordinates and then you need to know how to load them
into your GPS equipment. Contact ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample
and details.


Bass fishing is good and most of our bass have moved shallow to
secondary points, road beds and shallow stump flats near the spawning
areas. Rat L Traps, shallow running crank baits and Chatter Baits are
catching a lot of fish right now. Look for the Bass to move to the
spawning banks very soon


Striper fishing is poor and most of the fish have made the run up into
the rivers for the spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam on the Coosa River in
Georgia is where most of the stripers are being caught.



Crappie fishing is great and the past week has been awesome. Most of
the crappie have moved shallow and started spawning in 2-5 feet of
water. Long line trolling with 1/24th ounce Jiffy Jigs
www.jiffyjigs.com is the best way to catch these fish, the best colors
this past week have been JJ05, JJ13, JJ17, JJ24, JJ34 and my new
special Ice Blue. Shooting docks with jigs is starting to produce a
lot of crappie. Live minnows around shallow cover are catching fish
also.






4-5-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 1.29 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 53 55
DEGREE'S BY MARK COLLINS GUIDE SERVICE

We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for
Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. You will get the
coordinates and
then you need to know how to load them into your GPS equipment.
Contact
ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample and details.

Bass fishing is good and most fish have moved shallow to secondary
points, road beds
and shallow stump flats near the spawning areas. Rat L Traps, shallow
running crank
baits and Chatter Baits are catching a lot of fish.

Striper fishing is poor and most of the fish have made the run up into
the rivers for the
spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam on the Coosa River in Georgia is where most
of the
stripers are being caught.

Crappie fishing is great and the past week has been awesome, Most of
the bigger fish
are still deep, but a lot of smaller fish have started moving shallow.
Look for our crappie
suspended 8 to 12 feet deep in 14 to 25 feet of water in the creek and
river channels.
Long line trolling with 1/16th and 1/24th ounce Jiffy Jigs
www.jiffyjigs.com is the best
way to catch these suspended fish, the best colors this past week have
been JJ05,
JJ13, JJ17, JJ24, JJ34. Shooting docks with jigs is starting to
produce a lot of crappie.




3-28-13


LAKE WEISS IS AT 0.72 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 46-47
DEGREE'S


We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. You
will get the coordinates and then you need to know how to load them
into your GPS equipment. Contact ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample
and details.



Bass fishing is fair and the fish are moving shallow to secondary
points, road beds and shallow stump flats near the spawning areas. Rat
L Traps, Chatter Baits and the Alabama Rig, is catching a lot of fish
this week.


Striper fishing is poor and most stripers have made the run up into
the rivers for the spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam on the Coosa River in
Georgia is where most of the stripers are being caught.



Crappie fishing is fair and the cold snap has turned the fish off for
a few days. With a warming trend and light winds coming in tomorrow,
it should really turn the Crappie back on over the next few days. Look
for the deeper Crappie, suspended 10 to 14 feet deep in the creek
channels, the cold front does not affect the deeper fish as bad as it
does the shallow fish. Long line trolling with 1/16th and 1/24th ounce
Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com is the best way to catch these suspended
fish.








3-21-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 1.87 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 54-55
DEGREES


We have for sale 50 of Mark Collins proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. Contact
ken@havefunfishing.com for a sample and details.



Bass fishing is fair and the bass have started moving back shallow to
secondary points and shallow stump flats. Rat L Traps, Chatter Baits
and the Alabama Rig are catching a lot of fish.


Striper fishing is poor and most of the fish have made the run up into
the rivers for the spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam on the Coosa River in
Georgia is where most of the stripers are being caught.



Crappie fishing is great and the crappie have really turned on over
the whole lake, from the Power House lake, to the bays and creeks in
the upper lake, most all area's are all producing some great fishing.
A lot of stringers of 40 to 60 fish are being caught. The best way to
catch these pre spawn Crappie is long line trolling with 1/24 and 1/16
ounce Jiffy Jigs in colors JJ05, JJ13, JJ17, JJ20, JJ33 and Mark’s new
special called Ice Blue. A lot of crappie have started moving shallow
in the bays and creeks of the upper lake. Look for the crappie
suspended at 4 to 5 feet deep in the upper lake and 8 to 12 feet deep
in the mid and lower lake. A few crappie have started moving under the
docks, look for more to move under them in the coming weeks.







3-14-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 2.25 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 49-50
DEGREES


Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com


Bass fishing is fair and the bass have started moving back shallow to
secondary points and stump flats. Crank baits are a good first choice
and try the Shad Rap, Shad Rap RS and a Bomber Flat A. Shad and
chartreuse patterns have produced equally well. Crawfish patterns can
work.



Striper fishing is poor and most of our stripers have made the run up
into the rivers for the spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam on the Coosa River
in Georgia is where most of the stripers are being caught.



Crappie fishing is great and the Crappie have really turning on over
the whole lake, from the Power House lake, to the bays and creeks in
the upper lake, most all area's are all producing some great fishing.
A lot of stringers of 40 to 60 fish are being caught. Long line
trolling with 1/24 and 1/16 ounce Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in
colors JJ05, JJ13, JJ17, JJ20, JJ33 and Marks new special Ice Blue. A
lot of Crappie have started moving shallow in the bays and creeks of
the upper lake.






3-8-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 1.62 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 44-45
DEGREE'S


Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com


Bass fishing is fair and the bass have mostly moved back to a deeper
pattern due to all the rain and cold winds and cooling the water.


Striper fishing is poor. The stripers are on the run up into the
rivers for the spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam on the Coosa River in
Georgia is where most of the stripers are being caught.



Crappie fishing is great. Crappie are really turning on over the whole
lake from the Power House lake to the bays and creeks in the upper
lake, most all area's are all producing some great fishing. A lot of
stringers of 40 to 60 fish are being caught, Long line trolling with
1/24 and 1/16 ounce Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in colors JJ05, JJ13,
JJ17, JJ20, JJ33 and marks new special blue. Most fish are suspended 4
to 8 feet deep in water 10 feet deep or more. Look for the big schools
of Shad, there will be crappie suspended around them.






3-1-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 2.37 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 46-47
DEGREE'S


Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com



Bass Fishing is Fair and they are starting to show up on gravel,
secondary points, shallow humps, road beds and some deeper gravel or
rocky banks, some Bass are still out deep on the channel ledges, look
for them to really start moving up when the water gets to 50 degree's.
Rat L Traps are starting to produce a lot of fish, shallow running
crank baits are also producing well. The Spotted Bass are really
showing up on gravel points, a Texas rigged Senko style worm in green
pumpkin and chartreuse is producing a lot of bass.


Striper fishing is poor and most of the stripers have made the run up
into the rivers for the spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam on the Coosa River
in Georgia is where most of the stripers are being caught.



Crappie fishing is great and we have taken lots of stringers of 40 to
60 fish daily. The crappie are suspended 8 to 12 feet deep and even
shallower in some areas. Long line trolling with 1/24 and 1/16 ounce
Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in colors JJ01, JJ05, JJ08, JJ13,
JJ17,JJ24,JJ33 is a great way to catch these suspended Crappie. Look
for the Crappie suspended in the deeper water of the cove's and in the
middle of the old river channels. Little River, Little Spring Creek
and the Chattooga River are producing the best fishing. The bays in
the upper Coosa around Riverside Camp Ground are starting to turn on
also. The Power House lake is also starting to produce a lot of
crappie. We expect the fish to really turn on in a lot more places
over the next 2 weeks.






2-21-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 3.74 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 46-47
DEGREE'S


Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com


Bass fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on gravel,
secondary points, shallow humps, road beds and some deeper gravel or
rocky banks, some bass are still out deep on the channel ledges, look
for them to really start moving up when the water gets to 50 degree's.
Rat L Traps are starting to produce a lot of fish, shallow running
crank baits are also producing well. The Spotted Bass are really
showing up on gravel points, a Texas rigged Senko style worm in green
pumpkin/chartreuse, is producing a lot of Bass.


Striper fishing is poor and most of our stripers have made the run up
into the rivers for the spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam on the Coosa River
in Georgia is where most of the stripers are being caught.



Crappie fishing is great and the fish have done very well this past
week, lots of stringers of 40-60 fish are being caught. Crappie is
suspended 8 to 12 feet deep and even shallower in some areas. Long
line trolling with 1/24 and 1/16 ounce Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in
colors JJ01, JJ05, JJ08, JJ13, JJ17,JJ24,JJ33 is a great way to catch
these suspended Crappie. Look for the Crappie suspended in the deeper
water of the cove's and in the middle of the old river channels.
Little River, Little Spring Creek and the Chattooga River are
producing the best fishing. The bays in the upper Coosa around
Riverside camp Ground are starting to turn on also. The Power House is
also starting to produce a lot of crappie. We expect the fish to
really turn on in a lot more places over the next 2 weeks. Call Ken
Sturdivant about the ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels
and Lures for Bass.





2-15-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 3.99 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 47-48
DEGREES

Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass
and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. E mail
ken@havefunfishing.com

Bass fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on gravel,
secondary points, shallow
humps, road beds and some deeper gravel or rocky banks, Rat L Traps
are starting to
produce a lot of fish, shallow running crank baits are also producing
well. The spotted
bass are really showing up on gravel points, a Texas rigged Senko
style worm in green
pumpkin/chartreuse, is producing a lot of bass.

Striper fishing is poor and most of the fish have made the run up into
the rivers for the
spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam in Georgia is where most of the stripers
are being caught.

Crappie fishing is great. Crappie have done very well this past week
with lots of stringer
of 40 to 60 fish daily. Tuesday was the toughest day this past week.
The crappie are
suspended 8 to 12 feet deep and even shallower in some areas. Long
line trolling with
1/24 and 1/16 ounce Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in colors JJ01, JJ05,
JJ08, JJ13,
JJ17,JJ24,JJ33 is a great way to catch these suspended Crappie. Look
for the Crappie
suspended in the deeper water of the cove's and in the middle of the
old river channels.
A float and fly technique is also catching a lot of fish in these same
areas. Little River,
Little Spring Creek and the Chattooga River are producing the best
fishing. The bays in
the upper Coosa around Riverside camp Ground are starting to turn on
also.



2-8-13

LAKE WEISS IS AT 3.37 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 45-46
DEGREES

Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. E mail
ken@havefunfishing.com


Bass fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on gravel,
secondary points, shallow humps, road beds and some deeper gravel or
rocky banks, Rat L Traps are starting to produce a lot of fish,
shallow running crank baits are also producing well. The Spotted Bass
are really showing up on gravel points, a Texas rigged Senko style
worm, is producing a lot of bass.


Striper fishing is poor and most stripers have made the run up into
the rivers for the spawn. Mayo's Lock and Dam in Georgia is where most
of the stripers are being caught.



Crappie fishing is fair and the crappie are starting to move into the
bays and coves. The Crappie are suspended 8 to 12 feet deep and even
shallower in some areas. Long line trolling with 1/24 and 1/16 ounce
Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in colors JJ01, JJ05, JJ08, JJ13, JJ17,
is a great way to catch these suspended crappie. Look for the crappie
suspended in the deeper water of the cove's and in the middle of the
old river channels. A float and fly technique is also catching a lot
of fish in these same areas. Little River, Little Spring Creek and the
Chattooga River are producing the best fishing.




2-2-13
LAKE WEISS IS DOWN 4.90 FEET STAINED AND 46-47 DEGREES BY MARK
COLLINS
GUIDE SERVICE



Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama. E mail
ken@havefunfishing.com


Bass fishing is good and they are on their winter pattern. Jigs, drop
shot rigs and Carolina rigs are catching a lot of bass. Little River
is producing a lot of big Spotted Bass right now, on any part of the
main River channel with large rocks. A few Bass are starting to be
caught shallow on a Rat L Trap.


Striper fishing is poor and most fish have made the run up into the
rivers for the spawn.



Crappie fishing is fair and the crappie are starting to move into the
bays and coves. Crappie are suspended 4 to 8 feet deep and even
shallower in some coves. Long line trolling with 1/24 and 1/16 ounce
Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in colors JJ01, JJ08, JJ13, JJ17, JJ24
and JJ33 is a great way to catch these suspended Crappie. A float and
fly technique is also catching a lot of fish in these same areas.
Little River, Little Spring Creek and the bays around Riverside
Campground are starting to produce a lot of crappie.



February 2, 2013



1-24-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 1.20 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND STAINED AND 44-45
DEGREES


Now available for sale 50 of proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com



Bass fishing is good and they are on their winter pattern. Jigs, drop
shot rigs and Carolina rigs are catching a lot of bass. Little River
is producing a lot of big spotted bass this week on any part of the
main River channel with large rocks.


Crappie fishing is fair and the crappie are starting to move into the
bays and coves. Crappie are suspended 4 to 8 feet deep and even
shallower in some coves. Long line trolling with 1/24 and 1/16 ounce
Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in colors JJ01, JJ08, JJ13, JJ17, JJ24
and JJ33 is a great way to catch these suspended Crappie. A float and
fly technique is also catching a lot of fish in these same areas.
Little River, Little Spring Creek and the bays around Riverside
Campground are starting to produce a lot of crappie. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654







1-18-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 2.56 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND VERY STAINED TO
MUDDY
AND 45-46 DEGREES
Look! January Special $75.00 per day discount special.
Now available for sale 50 of proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com
Bass fishing is good and they are on their winter pattern. Jigs, drop
shot rigs and Carolina rigs are catching a lot of bass. Little River
is producing a lot of big Spotted Bass right now, on any part of the
main River channel with large rocks.

Striper fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on the river
and creek channel ledges in 8 to 16 feet of water, slow trolling live
shad is always a good way to catch these fish, trolling a 1/4 once jig
with a white 3 to 4 inch Sassy Shad body is also a good way to catch
these winter stripers.
Crappie fishing is good and the fish are starting to move into the
bays and coves. Crappie are suspended 4 to 8 feet deep and even
shallower in some coves. Long line trolling with 1/24 and 1/16 ounce
Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in colors JJ01, JJ08, JJ13, JJ17, JJ24
and JJ33 is a great way to catch these suspended Crappie. A float and
fly technique is also catching a lot of fish in these same areas.
Little River, Little Spring Creek and the bays around Riverside
Campground are starting to produce a lot of Crappie. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654



1-11-13
LAKE WEISS IS AT 6.10 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND CLEAR AND 44 46
DEGREES

January Special $75.00 per day discount special.

Now available for sale 50 of proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and
Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For more info contact Ken
Sturdivant at
ken@havefunfishing.com

Bass fishing is good and they are on their winter pattern. Jigs, drop
shot rigs and
Carolina rigs are catching a lot of bass. Little River is producing a
lot of big spotted bass
right now, on any part of the main River channel with large rocks.

Striper Fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on the river
and creek channel
ledges in 8 to 16 feet of water, slow trolling live shad is always a
good way to catch
these fish, trolling a 1/4 once jig with a white 3 to 4 inch Sassy
Shad body is also a good
way to catch these winter stripers.

Crappie fishing is good and the fish are starting to move into the
bays and coves. The
Crappie are suspended 4 to 8 feet deep and even shallower in some
coves. Long line
trolling with Jiffy Jigs www.jiffyjigs.com in colors JJ08, JJ13, JJ17,
JJ20 and JJ41 is a
great way to catch suspended crappie. A float and fly technique is
also catching a lot of
fish in these same area. Little River, Little Spring Creek and the
bays around Riverside
Campground are starting to produce a lot of crappie. We have the
Lowrance GEN2
Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools,
770 889 2654



1-3-13

LAKE WEISS IS AT 5.80 FEET BELOW FULL POOL, CLEAR AND 40 TO 42
DEGREES
BY MARK COLLINS


December and January Special $75.00 per day discount Christmas
special.



Now available for sale 50 of proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com



Bass fishing is good and they are on their winter pattern. Jigs, drop
shot rigs and Carolina rigs are catching a lot of bass. Little River
is producing a lot of big spotted bass on any part of the main River
channel with large rocks.



Striper fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on the river
and creek channel ledges in 8 to 16 feet of water, slow trolling live
shad is always a good way to catch these fish, trolling a 1/4 once jig
with a white 3 to 4 inch Sassy Shad body is also a good way to catch
these winter stripers. This



Crappie fishing is good and the fish are starting to move into the
deeper water of the bays and cove's. Crappie are suspended 4 to 8 feet
deep and even shallower in some coves. Long line trolling with Jiffy
Jigs in colors JJ08, JJ13, JJ17, JJ20 and JJ41 is a great way to catch
these suspended fish. A float and fly technique is also catching a lot
of fish in these same areas. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine
on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654





12-28-12
LAKE WEISS IS AT 5.8 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND CLEAR AND 46 TO 46
DEGREES BY MARK COLLINS


December and January Special $75.00 per day discount Christmas
special.



Now available for sale 50 of proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com



All fishing has been terrible over the last week. With all the rain
and high winds Very few boats have even dared to venture out. Things
should improve and get back to normal over the next few days. We have
the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water Schools, 770 889 2654






12-14-12
LAKE WEISS IS AT 5.09 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND CLEAR AND 47-49
DEGREES
BY MARK COLLINS


December and January Special $75.00 per day discount Christmas
special.



Now available for sale 50 of proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com



Bass fishing is good and most of the fish have moved to a deeper
winter pattern in the main lake, Carolina rigged plastics and drop
shots are working well. The bass in the upper Coosa River from
Riverside Campground up into Georgia are out on the main river channel
4 to 8 feet deep on the log jams. We are using spinner bait, crank
baits, Texas rigged worms and jigs and they are all producing some
great bass. The spotted bass have started turning on in Little River.
Fishing with live shad down lined near the bottom in the middle of the
old river channel is producing best. These fish can also be caught on
a drop shot rig.


Striper fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on the river
and creek channel ledges in 8 to 16 feet of water. Slow trolling live
shad is always a good way to catch these fish. Also try trolling a 1/4
once jig with a white 3 to 4 inch Sassy Shad body. Look for these fish
to pick up over the next few weeks.



Crappie fishing is good and the crappie are still out on the river and
creek channel ledges in 12 to 16 feet of water on brush and stumps.
These fish are holding very tight to the cover and the bottom. Spider
rigging with live minnow and Jiffy Jigs is the way to catch the fall
crappie. A lot of crappie have started to suspend 10 to 14 feet deep
in the middle of the old Coosa River channel. Long line trolling with
Jiffy Jigs is the way to catch them suspended. The upper Coosa River
is really starting to turn on. Spider rigging, tight lining a jig and
a float and fly are all catching fish in the upper river.






12-8-12
LAKE WEISS IS AT 4.88 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND CLEAR AND 49-51
DEGREES

Now available for sale 50 of proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com



Bass fishing is good and most bass have moved to a deeper winter
pattern in the main lake, Carolina rigged plastics and drop shots are
working well. The Bass in the upper Coosa River, from Riverside
Campground up into Georgia are out on the main river channel 4-8 feet
deep on the log jams, Spinner bait, crank baits, Texas rigged worms
and jigs are all producing some great bass. The spotted bass have
started turning on in Little River. Fishing live shad down lined near
the bottom in the middle of the old river channel is producing best
and they can also be caught on a drop shot rig.


Striper fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on the river
and creek channel ledges in 8 to 16 feet of water, slow trolling live
shad is always a good way to catch these fish, trolling a 1/4 once jig
with a white 3 to 4 inch Sassy Shad body is also a good way to catch
these winter stripers. Look for them to pick up over the next few
weeks.



Crappie fishing is good and the fish are still out on the river and
creek channel ledges in 12 to 16 feet of water on brush and stumps,
the crappie are holding very tight to the cover and the bottom. Spider
rigging with live minnow and Jiffy Jigs is the way to catch the fall
crappie. A lot of crappie have started to suspend 6 to 10 feet deep in
the middle of the old river channels in Little river and the Chattooga
river. Long line trolling with Jiffy Jigs is the way to catch these
suspended Crappie. The upper Coosa river is really starting to turn
on. Spider rigging, tight lining a jig and a float and fly are all
catching fish in the upper river.







11-22-12
LAKE WEISS IS AT 4.1 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND LIGHTLY STAINED AND 49
to 51 DEGREES BY MARK COLLNS GUIDE SERVICE


Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com


Bass fishing is fair and most bass are still being caught shallow on
gravel points, humps, and road beds and medium to shallow brush in 2
to 13 feet of water. Crank baits, Rat L Traps and Chatter baits are
working well. Some bass have started to move to their deeper winter
pattern on the river and creek channel ledges in 8 to 12 feet of
water. Crank baits Spinner baits and Carolina rigs are working well on
the deeper fish.


Striper fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on the river
and creek channel ledges in 8-16 feet of water, slow trolling live
shad is always a good way to catch these fish, trolling a 1/4 once jig
with a white 3 to 4 inch Sassy Shad body is also a good way to catch
these winter stripers. Look for them to pick up over the next few
weeks.



Crappie fishing is good and the fish are still out on the river and
creek channel ledges in 12 to 16 feet of water on brush and stumps,
the crappie are holding very tight to the cover and the bottom. Spider
rigging with live minnow and Jiffy Jigs is the way to catch the fall
crappie.






11-16-12
LAKE WEISS IS AT 3.9 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND LIGHTLY STAINED AND 54
DEGREES BY MARK COLLNS GUIDE SERVICE


Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
more info contact Ken Sturdivant at ken@havefunfishing.com


Bass fishing has been barely fair. The main lake already is muddy but
above big bridge in Cedar Bluff. Little River area and Powerhouse are
in pretty good shape. All coves in Bay Springs are fishable. Up river
coves are marginal. Bass are still schooling, doing pretty good around
points and drops. Some small spots are being caught. Best bait is a
broken back shad rap.



White bass are going to school up under the birds just like the
stripe. There aren't a lot of birds right now but more and more show
up everyday. The Little Fishy works best on stripe. Birds have been
working in Cowan Creek and some around Hawg Island and the back end of
Yellow Creek. Dingy water does not seem to be bothering the catfish at
all. They are going to come to anything that smells good to them.



Crappie are moving back to deep water. Structure around old river
channel edge and points and humps are target spots. A few are still
being taken around deep docks. Best jig color is triple green and
red/blue/white.



11-9-12
LAKE WEISS IS AT 3.39 FEET BELOW FULL POOL AND LIGHTLY STAINED AND 54
DEGREES BY MARK COLLNS GUIDE SERVICE


Now available for sale 50 of my proven GPS waypoints for off shore
structure for Bass and Crappie fishing on Weiss Lake, Alabama! For
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Bass fishing is fair and most bass are still being caught shallow on
gravel points, humps, road beds and medium to shallow brush in 2 to 6
feet of water. Crank baits, Rat L Traps and Chatter baits are working
well. Some bass have started to move to their deeper winter pattern on
the river and creek channel ledges in 8 to 12 feet of water. Crank
baits Spinner baits and Carolina rigs are working well on the deeper
fish.



Striper fishing is fair and they are starting to show up on the river
and creek channel ledges in 8-16 feet of water, slow trolling live
shad is always a good way to catch these fish, trolling a 1/4 once jig
with a white 3 to 4 inch Sassy Shad body is also a good way to catch
these winter stripers. Look for them to pick up over the next few
weeks.



Crappie fishing is good and the fish are still out on the river and
creek channel ledges in 12 to 16 feet of water on brush and stumps.
Crappie are holding very tight to the cover and the bottom. Spider
rigging with live minnow and Jiffy Jigs is the way to catch the fall
Crappie. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and
set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

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LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 73 DEGREES & STAINED



Bas fishing is good. Finding concentrations of fish seem to be the key
so when you get bit slow down and work the stretch of bank and fish it
out good as the fish seem to be holding on key areas along the banks.
The shad spawn has been going on and the bass are after them feeding
up for another wave of spawning next week. The shallow bite is
producing some good fish. Use the 3/8 ounce Stanley spinner baits with
large gold and silver willow leaf blades. Cast as close to bank cover
and grass lines with any lures. There have been a few anglers using
the Alabama rig with some success but be sure to use small fluke
trailers on small lead heads on the rig. A few fish will bite a Shad
Rap in the shad and black back crank bait or a jig and pig. Work the
shallow grass and the stumps on the edges of the creeks. Crank baits
in bone and orange bellies in the creeks and on secondary points, is
fair. Up the river, flip a big dark Berkley Power worms and use big
ones. Flip the grass lines and holes. A grass frog can get a mean
strikes on the grass. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods
Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.





5-10-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 72 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good and there are both post and pre spawn patterns.
The lake has cleared up since last weeks heavy rains. Early in the
morning fish are slamming a white Lunker Lure in about a foot of water
up the river in heavy grass and willow bushes. Most were short strikes
so add a stinger hook. As the sun gets up, bass will move to the shady
banks and under the overhanging trees and they are easy to catch on a
Mann’s Jelly worm in purple or a Texas rigged trick worm in watermelon
red flake. The bite slowed up the river so fish south below White Oak
creek. Use the Carolina rigged finesse worm in kudzu with a dyed
chartreuse tail. Rig up the braid and work the heavy brush. Later this
month the fish after the spawn, bass will be moving more onto the
ledges and deep brush. The good fish will still stay in the grass and
willows as long as the water stays up. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS
for SONAR and Rods Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call
for details.







5-3-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 72 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is very good the fish will take a 3/8 ounce white spinner
bait and a ½ ounce Bass Pro Shops Enticer buzz bait. Main lake points
right next to the river points with a lot of rocks are the better
areas. These are good fish and cast these spinner baits on the points
and bring them back to the boat keeping the lure just below the
surface. Alabama rigs have been good all day with small Zoom flukes
are trailers on a light jig head. Wind blown points are good areas in
the heat of the day as the bait fish in the lake are being forced on
the locations creating instant food locations for the spot. The Zoom
smoky Joe finesse worm will work on a Texas rig just fish the baits
from 5 to 15 feet. Use the #5 Shad Rap on light 6 pound test on these
same locations. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods Reels
and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.






4-25-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 72 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is great. There are a lot of fish being caught in less
than 5 foot of water and many different types of bait are working. If
you are fishing in the stained water a 3/8 ounce Strike King
spinnerbait with double Colorado blade. In stained to clear water a
small crank bait like a ¼ ounce Rat L Trap in the chrome and black or
a #5 Shad Rap in sliver and black colors are working very well. A zoom
finesse worm or a 5 inch lizard in the watermelon or green pumpkin
seed fished on a Carolina rig with a 24 inch leader is another
alternative. Anglers are also use the Alabama rig with good success.
Fish these baits around main lake grass and in the back of pockets off
the main lake and creeks. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and
Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.





4-19-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 65 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good and the fish are shallow and biting. Throw a Big
Bite Baits Top Toad in white or green pumpkin early and late on the
Northern end around grass and Lilly pad stems. There is a good top
water bite going on the south end on a Spro Dawg 100's and Hydro Pops
and around hydrilla patches and around rip rap banks. When the sun
comes up, look for shady areas that are close to deep water. Flip a
Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog in the matted grass with a 1 ounce Tru
Tungsten weight or a 6" finesse worm in the shady areas under trees or
around thick grass. Some fish have moved a little deeper in the 8 to
10 foot range in brush piles. Throw a Big Bite Baits Kriet Tail worm
on 16 pound test Gamma Edge fluorocarbon in the thickest part of the
brush and move it is slow as you can to get a bite. We teach ON THE
WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for
details. Call for details.






4-12-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 65 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good and it is best to start off in the grass on the
shallow creek ledges and stated cranking. Anglers are targeting pre
spawn fish waiting to move up. The shallow back waters are warming
fast. As the lake stabilizes, a huge wave of spawning fish should move
up. For the shallow bite use the Mann's Minus One on windblown points.
Early morning buzz baits are a good option to cover a lot of water
quickly as there are some fish shallow. When you get bit stay in that
area and work it out. After the sun gets high move a little deeper out
to structure in the 6 to 10 foot range working Texas rigs and crank
baits. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels and
Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.






4-5-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES & STAINED

Bass fishing is good. Spinnerbaits in either white or white and
chartreuse with willow
blades have been working around flooded grass. In addition, Texas
rigged lizards are
producing some nice fish both quantity and quality. The Alabama rig
has been taking
quality bass with small Zoom flukes in white as trailers. Fishing
shallow grass seems to
be the best bet. Also use the Texas rig and a Mann’s 8 inch worm
around flooded grass.
As the water continues to clear up coupled with bright, shiny days a
slower presentation
will be helpful. Cowikee Creek is one of the best producing areas on
the lake. We teach
ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass.
Call for
details. Call for details.


3-28-13

LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good and the water levels are stable. Use the crank
baits like the Bandits and Bagley shad and perch colors. Always have
the Carolina rig ready with a zoom lizard and fish on the offshore
drops. The fish are in 8 to 10 feet of water out close to the spawning
areas. Get shallow all this week and Bang A Lure on the major feeding
periods and then follow it up with a spinner bait. Use big baits for
now as the fish are really shallow. The water temperatures are in the
high 50’s after the latest cold weather and high winds. The upper end
of the lake is stained and the south end is clear. With a few days on
good weather and with the full moon, the bass will on the banks. There
are some fish bedding now but not many. Any spinnerbait or a Texas
rigged Zoom lizards will get strikes as the water starts warming
daily. Get shallow and get bit this week. We teach ON THE WATER
SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for
details. Call for details.






3-21-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing really got cranked up this week as the warmer
temperatures pushed the fish up shallow, even putting a few on the
bed. Running the banks with spinnerbaits was very productive as the
fish came up quick over a few days time. Seemed there were more buck
bass up in the real shallow water and the bigger fish holding out in
slightly deeper water, the scattered Hydrilla is playing a pretty good
role in holding some fish this year. This all is probably short lived
as another round of rain and colder temps this week will push allot of
those fish back out. The lower end of the lake will have some good
fish up trying to bed. As the day warms the bass will get active along
the shallow grass in the creeks. Start moving out to the grass patches
near some 5 to 8 feet water to find the fish. Try running crank baits
along the shallow ditches near the spawning flats. There are still
plenty of deeper fish to be caught. This will not change until the
cold weather leaves the area. Carolina rigs and heavy jigs bounced
along the deeper ledges out from the spawning areas will be a good
place to start. Things may change this week with the cold front
pushing in. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels
and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.





3-14-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES, STAINED



Bass fishing is fair to good. The shoreline grass hasn't had a chance
to get going yet so a lot of it is still brown and floating.
Spinnerbaits and jigs are going to be heavy favorites. With a stained
lake, use the chartreuse and white skirts and the baits need to have
bright Colorado blade. The best bite is to fish 10 to 12 foot brush
piles in the creeks. The Rapala DT10 in fire tiger is working and take
along the Rat L Traps and just cast to the banks. The spawning areas
up the lake are not active this week and the colder temperatures
slowed the migration up for now. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for
SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for
details.







3-1-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES, STAINED BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is good. The first wave of spawners have started their
migration to the spawning flats. Look for the closest pockets to deep
water below the causeway. Early spawners are being caught on beds with
white Rage Craws dripped in red JJ’s Magic dye. North of the causeway,
the fish are being caught around staging areas in that 4 to 6 foot
range. With the incoming rains and fluctuating water, they are
skeptical to make a run for the flats. Warmer weather right around the
corner should change this. By the middle of the month, start targeting
shallow vegetation with light plastics such as lizards, creature baits
and jigs. Shallow crank baits and jerk baits are still producing a
fair number of decent fish around those staging points. The Alabama
Rig has been producing some very good fish, but it is definitely hit
or miss. Try the A rig over points leading into creeks and flats. Top
water is still fair and getting better especially in the afternoon.
One last option that has been working when the sun is out is swimming
a jig over submerged vegetation. This is the time period for some huge
bass, but be safe. The constant rains have the river extremely muddy.
The weather has kept us off the river for the time being, but spring
fishing on Lake Eufaula promises to be the hottest in years. The water
level has been below normal for nearly two years now. God always has
good to show from all things. We are going to benefit from the new
growth on all the shorelines and islands exposed during this long
period. For those who do not enjoy the deep ledge fishing, look out,
there will be baitfish in all these new areas, and the bass and other
fish will be there eating. For those who enjoy the ledge fishing, with
the loss of the hydrilla over the past couple of years, the old ledge
bite is coming back. Last June during the Lee King Tournament, I had
one of our older fishermen tell me he went up river, found one of his
old ledge spots, and worked it all day culling fish. The hydrilla took
this off the table to a great extent; it became more of a catch one or
two and run to the next ledge spot. We got used to finding the fish
all stacked up in the old days. Eufaula is coming back the way it used
to be. It has always been a good water to fish, but in the past few
years it took more skill and work, but the easy fishing will be back
soon. This spring, the frog and top water shallow bite will be on
fire. For those who like the soft plastics on Texas or finesse rigs,
the shallow and first drop bite will be on. Jigs are always a good bet
to help the anxious fisherman to slow down. Spinnerbaits and buzz
baits are another sure bait to throw on the shallow areas. A shallow
running crank bait works off the edge of these cover areas. The fluke
type baits, either on top or weighted just beneath the surface, are
another productive tool. When you find dingy water, the Chatter Bait
will draw attention. The ledge fishing is a challenge when it comes to
locating the correct areas. A good sonar unit is necessary in finding
the drops, ledges and brush cover that hold the fish. Also, the points
underwater are good spots to locate in the deep water. Another way to
locate these points is to study the tree line coming off the points on
land or islands coming into the river or creeks. Where you see the
tree tops sloping down towards the water they look like someone has
trimmed the tops like a hedge, slanting down like they are pointing to
the water. Watching your sonar, follow this angle into the water and
begin crossing back and forth over this area, getting farther offshore
until you find the point in the deepest water. This is where you will
find the fish holding when the sun is high and the temperature is hot.
The shallow points are for morning fishing. The fish move to the first
deeper area during the heat. Bass do not travel far as long as they
have a food source. Throw your makers on both sides of the point as
you move to deeper water and if you mark trash or fish as you go.
These are spots to come back to while working the area. The deep
points work best when the water is moving. The ledge fisherman will
enjoy getting his favorite deep water arsenal ready for action. The
Ledgebuster spinnerbaits are a favorite, bounced on the drop, work
them like a jig. They are flashy and noisy and are a good choice in
dirty water. Carolina rigs are good any time. Heavy jigs are good when
you need a very slow presentation. Deep running crank baits are also
productive. Try to match the shape of lure to the bait the bass are
feeding on. If you find that threadfin shad are the food of choice,
the black dot on your bait will draw a strike. We keep a black magic
marker in my boat and change any lure when I need to. We do not
believe the bass know one color from another, but they do react to the
spot and shape when feeding. If the bass like a slow presentation, we
will throw the deepest lipped bait I have and roll it slow, and it
will still reach the depth we need. When we find feeding fish working
the surface, we use a lipless crank bait under the school. You will
find the bigger, smarter bass down below waiting on the injured shad.
Like humans, they learn to let the youngsters do the heavy work. With
all our creeks and coves, Eufaula offers a safe place to fish in most
weather conditions. The creeks offer plenty of fishing waters when the
wind gets up and the river is not safe. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS
for SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call
for details.







2-21-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES, STAINED BY MATT BATY



Bass fishing is tough. The bass are still trying to get used to the
fresh mud that has made its way down Spring Creek, the Flint and the
Chattahoochee. If you want to find clear water, you will have to
either go up in Fish Pond Drain or in the backs of the Ponds. If you
find some clear water swim a white Big Bite Baits 7" Sugar Cane worm
around shallow grass and lily pads to target spawning fish or cruising
fish. We recommend to rig Sugar Cane worm on 20 pound Sunline Super
Fluorocarbon, a 4/0 Gamakatsu Hook, and a 1/4 ounce Fish Catchin Fool
Tungsten weight along with a FCF bobber stopper. For fishing in the
muddy water, you need to target shallow grass flats that are adjacent
to sandbars or near the mouth of spawning coves. The best bait of
choice would be shallow running crank bait or either a lipless crank
bait. A Spro Aruku Shad 85 in Mudbug Red is good for locating the
fish, but one of my secrets that I hate to give away for really
catching them is a new crank bait by Stanford called the Old School
SSR. This bait is awesome for fishing the flats near sand. The best
color right now with the mud is Chartreuse Tennessee. This bait is
extremely flat sided and goes down b/w 2-3 feet and is simply awesome
on shallow fish. Use 16 pound test Sunline FC Sniper for either of the
cranking techniques. Use the Aruku Shad to locate a school of fish and
then switch to the Stanford SSR to give a more subtle approach. Power
Poles really make this type of fishing nice because it seems like the
wind is always blowing this time of year and they will allow you to
stay right on the spot without drifting off of the fish. We teach ON
THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call
for details




2-15-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES, STAINED

Bass fishing was a little slow last week with numerous cold fronts
moving through the
area. The bass want to feed and the females are filling out good as
their egg sacks
continue to grow. Small schools of bait fish can be found throughout
the lake and
especially on the warmer and sunny days. The afternoon bite has been
the best as the
water tends to warm up a degree or two by that time of the day. The
River Bass are still
hitting crank baits, worms and jigs. Feeding times seem to be a lot
shorter over the past
couple of weeks and the bass are scattered. A slow presentation along
with downsizing
baits and line is always a must during the cold winter months. A drop
shot rig with small
baits is another good method to use this week. We teach ON THE WATER
SCHOOLS
for SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call
for details.



2-8-13

LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES, STAINED



Bass fishing is fair. The ever changing weather has the fish confused
and it is difficult to set patterns. The bass are deep so noisy
rattling jigs and deep cranks or large heavy spinnerbaits are fair and
bumping these heavy jigs over wood or rocks. Fishing a Flex It spoon
in the schools of baitfish and spend some time with the Lowrance
Structure Scan and Down Scan technology to help find and pinpoint the
bass. Watching your depth finder until you find the schools of
baitfish then spend a good bit of your time in these areas. Drop your
bait down to the depth you are seeing the schools of baitfish. Work
your bait up and down only a few inches at a time. Be a line watcher
as the bit will come on the downward motion and when you see slack in
the line, set the hook. We teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and
Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.







2-2-13
LAKE GEORGE IS FULL, 55 DEGREES, STAINED



Bass fishing is slow. The cold weather continues to push the water
temperatures down and the fish even deeper. Some fish have been found
hovering together tight in about 26 feet of water. Pull a short
Carolina rig for a few small fish. Look on the channel bends off
ledges with fast drops and use jigging spoons or a small 4" tube bait
in green pumpkin. Try the stretch of ledges n the main river south and
let the wind drift the boat along. As you hit the brush or timber
slowly drag the Carolina rig through it. The bites will be sluggish as
you would expect with the cold water. The fish up the river is slow
but try flipping large jigs in dark colors in the blow downs. Working
plastics on the deeper ledge drops works, it's just a slow bite. We
teach ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR and Rods, Reels and Lures for
Bass. Call for details. Call for details.






1-24-13
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN 2.03 FEET, 59 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good. Warmer temps this week pushed some fish up out
of the depths, but the bite seemed to be hit of miss as a lot of fish
suspended up around 14 feet will not bite much of anything. Look in
the shallow coves toward the lower end as always those fish seem to be
the first to take advantage of the warmer water. Slow rolling
spinnerbaits proved to be the best route, but covering allot of water
was key. The Cowikee Creek ledges are good areas this week and use the
spoons and Carolina rigs. Up the hooch try flipping the main river
blow downs with black blue 3/8 ounce jigs and the spots seem to be
more inclined to bite than the largemouth. We have the Lowrance GEN2
Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools,
770 889 2654



1-18-13
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN 2.03 FEET, 62 DEGREES & STAINED
Bass fishing is slow. The cold fronts have pushed the fish back down
to the 20+ depths were spoons will be your best route. Use a 1/2 ounce
Hopkins Shorty and use a swivel snap to reduce line twist. Lowrance
sonar machines are an important feature Use a rear graph to find them
and pinpoint a depth and a front one to stay on top of them. There is
a decent bit in the shallow coves toward the lower end, as always
those fish seem to be the first to take advantage of the warmer water.
Slow rolling spinnerbaits are working but covering allot of water was
key. The creek ledges are still good deep water areas and use the
spoons and Carolina rigs. Up the river try flipping the main river
blow downs with black blue 3/8 ounce jig. We have the Lowrance GEN2
Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools,
770 889 2654


1-11-13
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN 2.03 FEET, 62 DEGREES & STAINED

Bass fishing is fair and there is both a shallow bite and deep bite.
For the shallow bite
throw both a Spro Aruku Shad Jr. in chrome blue and chrome black and a
Stanford
Lures Razor Shad in Summer Craw on hydrilla flats in the 4 to 6 foot
range. The key to
this bite is letting the Aruku Shad of Razor Shad get hung up in the
hydrilla and rip it out
to create a reaction strike. Also, fish these same baits around any
main lake rocks that
have been warmed by the sun. On the days before the front gets here
and while the
front is in next week throw a Big Bite Baits 1/8 ounce shakey head
with a green
pumpkin finesse worm or a Spro black and blue finesse jig. There has
also been a good
flipping bite in the matted up hydrilla up the river with all the
crazy weather. Flip a Big
Bite Baits Yomama with a 1 ounce Tru Tungsten flipping weight to punch
through the
mats. This time of year fish the heavy mats all day. For the deep bite
rip a Fat Free
Shad off the ledges to get a reaction strike from the fish suspended
off the ends of the
ledges. Also, look for balls of bait at the mouths of main lake creeks
and jig a 1/2 ounce
Hopkins spoon for these fish. The key to the deep bite is bait. If
there is no bait, there
will be no fish. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat.
Call and set
up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654




1-3-13

LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN .88 FEET, 57 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is slow. The cold fronts have pushed the fish back down
to the depths were spoons will work. Use a 1/2 ounce Hopkins Shorty
and add a swivel snap to reduce line twist. Your Lowrance graph is the
most important feature to find them and pinpoint a depth. Some warmer
water this week may push some fish up out of the depths. Look at 14
feet mid day but the fish may bite in the shallow coves toward the
lower end of the lake later in the day. Slow rolling spinnerbaits can
work but covering a lot of water is critical. The Cowikee Creek ledges
had their fair share of fish and the spoons and Carolina rigs are the
best baits. Up the river try flipping the main river blow downs with
black blue 3/8 ounce jigs can work. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch
machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889
2654





12-28-12
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN .55 FEET, 60 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is slow. Except for a few fish on large crank baits
afternoons, as the fishing has been typical winter patterns. Large
DT10 Rapala fire tiger crank baits have been producing a few bass late
in the day on the lower lake. The clearest water is down lake towards
the dam. Pick the points in the lower lake creeks and pull off them at
least 30 feet farther than you would usually fish them. The bass are
holding on the structure and they are not chasing baits very far, so
use a slow retrieve with a stop and reel. Most of the fish are there
but very close to structure. Large Zoom u tail worms in June bug on a
Texas rig and a ½ ounce sinker has been fair with a slow drag instead
of hopping the baits. Try other dark colors and be sure to add some
extra Jack’s Juice scents to bait often, especially soft plastics. Try
hopping a ½ ounce spoon too with at least 14 pound Sufix Siege line.
Do not over work these baits. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine
on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654






12-14-12
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN 2.27 FEET, 65 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is slow. The shad are holding in the back of the creeks.
But the bass are not affected until late in the day. Early, start
working shallows with small crank baits and find some bait fish
wherever you plan to fish. Early the creek ledges are fair with
Carolina rigs and fish structure in 18 to 20 feet deep. Dragging the
worms slowly through brush and timber is the key. These bass will be
pale in color and that means they are settling into a deep winter
pattern. Try a ¾ ounce silver spoon and work the drop off in the
creeks at the mouth where they are close to the river. Both the silver
and white spoons can work. There are some fish in grass and on wood.
Working those areas slowly for extended periods of time can work. Try
a spinnerbait for the bigger fish.



12-8-12
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN 2.27 FEET, 65 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is good. The shad are in the backs of the creeks. Early,
start working shallows with small crank baits and find some bait fish
wherever you plan to fish. Early the creek ledges are fair with
Carolina rigs and fish structure in 12 to 19 feet deep. Shallow ledges
and secondary points are producing. Fish a mid range crank bait, like
a Mann’s 15+ or a DT6. Also look on the shallow drops that top out
from 7 to 13 feet as his weather is still warm. If the crank bait or
spinner bait bite isn't working, grab the Carolina rigged lizard on
these same drops. Also, try the very backs of the creeks and pockets
with spinner bait’s and shallow crank baits and use the shad pattern.
We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up
an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654







11-22-12
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN 2.57 FEET, 79 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is slow and the bite has been day to day. Anglers are
jumping from place to place picking up a fish here and there. Be sure
to fish a Fluke or a Fluke on a Scrounger head anytime and any where.
There is a lot of water or the fish to move around and with the
massive amount of bait hatched out they can feed up anywhere. Some top
water action has been good early but it's about as reliable as the
ledge bite. The crank bait bite has been fair. Working Texas rigs in
shallow cover ranging from 5 to 10 feet has been fair and if you don't
dead stick the worm in the tree for a minute or so they won't touch
it. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set
up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654





11-16-12
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN 2.68 FEET, 71 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair. There is a shallow bite but with a few cold
fronts use the spoons in deeper water. The early morning grass bite
has been the really only reliable bite going, and it seems to be over
after mid morning. Top waters and soft jerk baits worked in the
shallow grass and willow snags have produced fairly well. Shallow
ledges and secondary points are producing and use the mid range crank
bait like a Mann’s 15+ or a DT6. Look for drops that top out from 4 to
8 feet deep. If the crank bait bite isn't working get out the Carolina
rigs on these same drops. Also try fishing the very backs of the
creeks and pockets with spinnerbaits and shallow crank baits. If you
just want to catch fish, one major key is to make sure that you are
throwing some sort of shad pattern. The deeper bite has been off and
on. Be sure to keep a Rat L Trap handy. We have the Lowrance GEN2
Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools,
770 889 2654




11-9-12
LAKE GEORGE IS DOWN 1.92 FEET, 71 DEGREES & STAINED



Bass fishing is fair. The best bite has been shallow but there is also
some action on main lake ledges and creek ledges. There are many
different options. Try the shallow bite with the main key being
covering
water until you find the bait and fish with a variety of baits
depending
on the weather and what kind of cover you are fishing. The best big
fish
pattern has been throwing a big frog green pumpkin pearl all day on
the
north end of the lake around Cowikee Creek and the River Bend area in
the pad fields and isolated grass beds. When the wind gets up throw a
white and chartreuse spinnerbait on wind blown grass points. The frog
bite and spinnerbait bite has been great until blue bird skies appear
and the best option becomes flipping a big frog in black and blue
around
pads and in the mats that are at the mouths of pockets. We have the
Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the
Water
Schools, 770 889 2654

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