LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 13.5 FEET, MUDDY & 48 DEGREES

February is a month of change. Even with cold temperatures continuing, we still begin to see a bass migration. The water was stained for much of January and even into February, so the Float n Fly bite has been a little slower than past years. The crank bait bite is good for locating scattered bass. The shallower bite in the 6 to 12 foot range has been consistent. Shad Raps and Spro Tiny Little John DD have been the ticket. The jig and shaky head bite will continue to get better by the end of the month. Fish the ditches and areas leading to future spawning flats all day. Try the 3/8 ounce. Kacy Kustom jig in brown orange and bluegill fire fished slow on 15 pound Sunline fluorocarbon. Brush piles on these areas have had fish holding tight. The water temperatures have remained cold, and we will not see much of a change till March, but the bass will start to move no matter the temperatures.

This Lake Allatoona fishing s report for striper and hybrid has been brought to you exclusively by Robert Eidson of First Bite Service, 770 827 6282. www.firstbite service.com Lake Allatoona, Georgia email: [email protected].

Line side fishing is slow, but there are a few big fish being caught. The lake is looking better but there is still about 80% of the lake still muddy or heavily stained. The water temps are in the upper thirties to the low forties and the shad kill has started. Catching numbers of line sides right now is just not going to happen. But there's a chance to boat a really big fish right now, if you're willing to devote the time. The key to catching fish this week is to find clear water. There is clear water to lightly stain water from Allatoona Landing to Red Top. This is the best water on the lake right now. This section of the lake is holding fish but getting to eat is challenging. The bigger fish are more out to eat mid to large Shad and trout fished on planner boards and free lines. But these bites are very few and far between. But if you stay with it you can catch a trophy fish this time of year. If you want to catch a trophy fish, now is the time. I still have plenty of dates open for February so call 770 827 6282 and let's go catch the fish. Call Ken about the Southern Fishing Schools exclusive ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR or Rods Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. [email protected]

This Lake Allatoona s report is from Matt Driver 404 456 6094 www.pro radio.com