Sunday, August 21, 2011

Lake Lanier Fishing Report: August 21, 2011


Hello Friends and Sponsors -

Even through the hot weather, the fish are still biting on Lanier - not just smaller fish - good SOLID fish are eating in the right places.

I have been throwing a Fish Head Spin and Drop Shot worm for the majority of my fish. Topwater has produced some each day as well, but not the quantity of the drop shot nor the quality of the FHS.

I have been drop-shotting a variety of hand-poured worms and minnow imitations to get bit. Wackem Plastics, Roboworms, as well as the Jackal Cross-Tail Shad and Flash-Trix minnow imitations have worked at one time or another. Colors include: morning dawn, prizm shad, sunrise orange pearl and baby bass.

The FHS has produced some big fish this past week. I have been working the bait to include a pause, thus allowing the bait to drop, which seems to trigger the strikes in most cases.

As far as locations, I have been hitting humps in both main lake and creek areas, as well as ledges and points with steeper breaks near deep water. I have found most of my best fish in 35-40 feet of water. I am also targeting standing timber with tree tops that come to 25-35 feet. These areas seem to hold fish through the day, but some days better than others.

Sportsman's Feast - Come join me, Rick Steckelberg, and the legendary Hank Parker at Blackshear Baptist Church this Thursday evening, August 25th. Admission is $10 and includes dinner. Rick and I, along with others, will be giving seminars and there will be several booths to peruse as well. They are giving away some great hunting and fishing packages, to include a trip with yours truly! Come join us for a fun night at Blackshear Baptist Church! Check out the details HERE.

I have Monday and Friday open this week, and I am still running my "Beat the Heat" specials through August. 3.5 hours in the AM or PM for a reduced rate. I also have my normal full and half day trips available as well. Call me TODAY to book a trip! 770-542-7764.

Thanks to all, and may God Bless -

Jimbo

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Lake Lanier Fishing Report: August 16, 2011



Hey Gang -

I was out today on a full day trip with Butch, and yesterday with Brian. The weather today was incredible - just awesome to have some cooler temps.

The fishing today and yesterday was awesome. I am pleased to report that I have figured out a good big-fish pattern for August - I have been putting it together for a bit, and thought I had lost a big spot in an area down lake the other day, but couldn't confirm it because it I busted off - could have been a striper, but I didn't think so. Based on the last 2 days, I am pretty confident in the pattern.

Running this pattern the last 2 days my clients and I have caught several solid fish and some good ones. I had one today close to 5 (4-14 on the digitals) and lost a 4 at the boat in the same area. In addition, fish like the one Butch has above are available, as well as an occasional 24 pound striper! (23-6 on the digitals - nice catch Brian!).

I am fishing in 25-30 feet of water, but doing something a bit different. We have been throwing the drop shot, a jig, and a FHS. I have been doing only artificial trips of late - no spot-tail cheating!

My August special is still running - 3.5 hour trips in the AM and PM to "Beat the Heat" at a reduced rate. Of course the standard half and full day trips are available as well. I have Thurs and Sat open this week if anyone is interested in getting out.

Thanks to all, and may God Bless!

Jimbo

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Lake Lanier Fishing Report: August 8, 2011


Hey Everyone -

It is certainly August - hot and hotter! The fishing has been up and down over the last week - some good days for numbers and some days for size, and some days not so good for either - LOL!

I was out with Doug H today for our second trip of the summer. Doug is a great guy and recently purchased a brand new Ranger Comanche 520. He is a good angler, just looking to learn Lanier and our spotted bass as he hails from Florida - not quite the same type of fishing - LOL!

We worked on the drop-shot and the fish head spin today. We caught several fish on both, as well as topwater. Most of our fish came from 25 - 35 feet of water on or near brush located close to sharp drops and ledges. We fished down south today, but there has been a solid bite up north as well. I will be out and up North tomorrow in preparation for trips the rest of the week. I am grateful to be busy in August - thanks to all who have put your trust in me.

Good Luck out there to everyone - I am booked the rest of this week, except Saturday, and I have some days open the next week if you would like to get out and learn how to overcome the dog days of August and catch fish!

May God Bless -

Jimbo