LAKE SINCLAIR IS FULL, 85 DEGREES, STAINED UP RIVER, MAIN LAKE CLEAR, BY MATT HENRY, CALL 770 361 4210 (cell) or 478 451 0167 (SINCLAIR MARINA)

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Bass fishing is fair. The shallow bite is the dominant pattern right now. The fish are really scattered as this water temperature is cooler than normal for this time of year. We have been catching fish in the backs of creeks and pockets, all the way out to the main river sea walls and points. Covering a lot of water is the best way to get numbers of bites from these scattered fish. Top water baits are still producing early and late in the day. Try a Main Event prop bait made by Kip Carter, or an Excalibur Zell Pop back in the pockets where the bream are present. Fish these baits aggressively to get a reaction strike. A small Lucky Craft Sammy in a shad color has been working best across the points and shallow flats near the mouths of creeks. The midday bite has been best with shaky heads and jigs. A Buckeye Spot Remover with a green pumpkin Zoom Trick Worm has been hard to beat in shallow brush piles around docks. The Spot Remover will get numbers of bites in the middle of the day and has also been catching a few quality fish. A Buckeye Mop Jig in green pumpkin color will get fewer bites during the day, but the bites you get will be quality. Fish this jig around blow downs and docks near the main river for best results. The Oconee River arm seems to be best right now for consistency.

Matt has guide trips available. Give me a call to book a trip for some fun fishing. Call Matt Henry to book a fishing trip this summer out of Sinclair Marina. Don’t forget to check out our 2013 Nitro, Tracker, Sun Tracker, Tahoe and Mako boats in our new showroom. For more information, go to www.sinclairmarina.com or call 478 451 0167. Ken Sturdivant teaches On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for 770 889 2654 for details.