LAKE HARTWELL IS DOWN 9.91 FEET, CLEAR, 50’S


This bass fishing report is by Josh Panyard


Bass fishing is good. We have found a few buck bass up on clay and rock points staging for the spawn. As always this time of year you want to look for the areas the sun is on first. This water warms the quickest and can be very productive. Continue to look for the bait as this continues to be key as it always is during this time of year. So take the time to find the bait and fish these areas thoroughly. In the mouths of the creeks we have started shallower from the 1 12 foot zone. If there is cloud cover look for the fish to stay shallower throughout the entire day and if the sun is out then look for the fish to work their way to the closest cover and stay tight to it. Key baits we have been using to find the staging fish has been a crank bait, chatter bait or a jig. For our jig anything in a green pumpkin color is good this time of year. For the crank bait bite we have been using a Rapala DT6, Shad Rap, and a Square bill in either a crawfish pattern or baitfish pattern. Our fish have been coming off the clay and rock points leading back to the spawning areas or the ones that are adjacent to the spawning areas. Key for us was to continue to move throughout the day if we didn't get bit within 10 minutes of fishing an area we picked up the trolling motor and moved on. When we got some bites we slowed down and worked the area with several baits before moving on to the next area. We will continue to work these areas throughout the pre and post spawn. Remember the lake is still low and there are a lot of objects sticking up out of the water and not marked. So be safe out there and we hope to see you on the water.


On April 29, 2017 in Blue Ridge Georgia, the Blue Ridge Trout Fest will be there for their second year. Vendors, seminars and much more are planned. http://blueridgetroutfest.com/


Ken Sturdivant, Lowrance Pro Staff will teach two Free SONAR classes at the Cabela’s in Greenville, South Carolina, Sunday April 30, 2017 at 10 am and again at noon.


Ask for a free sonar set up sheet by sending me an email to [email protected]. Please tell me what model machine you have.


We recommend Overboard Designs for 2956 Waterworks Road Buford, Georgia 30518 Phone 678.714.7122.


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We have the LOWRANCE Gen 3 Touch and the game changing technology in the NEW 3D Lowrance Technology on our boat. Bring any HDS machine only to Lake Lanier and learn it ALL in one day. Call Ken for details.

Ask for a free sonar set up sheet by sending me an email to [email protected]. Please tell me what model machine you have.


Anglers have these books for sale BASS FISHING ON WEST POINT LAKE, BASS FISHING LAKE RUSSELL, BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE and BASS FISHING LAKE HARTWELL. These books have lots of bass fishing and 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 [email protected].


We offer these waypoints for sale. You get the coordinates and you load them into your GPS unit for
Lake Allatoona for $99.00 Lake Lanier for $99.00 Lake Oconee for $99.00 Lake Weiss for $99.00 Lake Hartwell for $99.00 WAYPOINTS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE


On Saturday, March 25, 2017 2pm at Bass Pro Shops in Lawrenceville, learn BASICS OF ELECTRONICS BY LOWRANCE PRO STAFF, KEN STURDIVANT


Our mailing address is Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge Cumming Georgia 30040. 770 889 2654