Monday, June 24, 2013

Jimbo's Lake Lanier Fishing Guide Service Report: 6/24/2013

Hey Gang - Just a quick update for everyone. I have been out every day since last Tuesday through the weekend on trips. We have been chasing the topwater and swimbait bite and it has been strong for us. The right holes will cough up quality topwater fish consistently when the correct baits are presented properly. The topwater bite is more technique specific than in years past, but its there. We have keyed on brush in the 20-25 foot zone on points, humps, and ledges. The gunfish and chug bug have been our best offerings, and a fluke still remains a steady back-up. We have had several doubles like the one I am pictured with above, and some very big fish. The picture of me in the middle is actually my customer's fish - he was just a little camera shy...LOL. I couldn't let her go without a pic! This is really a fun bite and I encourage you all to get out and enjoy it while it is there. I also had other boats out on Lanier and Rick was guiding at Hartwell for me over the weekend. Everyone had great results, with Rick and his trip really spanking them up on Hartwell yesterday. I will be making a separate post to share the results at Hartwell along with pictures later this week. For this week, I still have an opening on Wednesday, June 26th, but am full the rest of the week. For next week, I have July 2, 3, and 5 open for anyone interested in getting out. Rick is also open at Hartwell, and the bite is strong there also. He is on them if you would like to get out up there. Nick is at the Chick this week for the final regular season FLW Event, best of luck to him and Jason Johnson up there for a great tournament. Thanks to all, and May God Bless - Jimbo

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Jimbo's Lake Lanier Fishing Guide Service Fishing Report: 6/18/2013

Hey Gang - Its been a busy week and a half for me but enjoying a day off today before getting back on the water tomorrow for trips Wednesday - Sunday. The lake remains about 1 1/2 feet above full pool as the rains continue to come regularly. The water temp at launch in the mornings is now right around 80 degrees. The fishing has been good for us as we have been chasing the topwater and swimbait bite. When it is there, it is hard for me to do anything else as the excitement level with this type of pattern is simply unmatched. It does require a lot of run and gun, but it works and it produces quality fish in good numbers. At the end of the day my customers walk away grinning ear to ear and have enjoyed some unbelievable sights in regards to how these spots will chase after a topwater bait or a swimbait when presented correctly. To call their pursuit aggressive is an understatement! I am sure there are other ways to catch them right now, but who cares! The fish have started committing to cover more in the past week and they can be found in and around brush in the 20-30 feet zone all day on most days. A Gunfish, Sammy, chugbug, and a Sworming Hornet Bite Sized Herring Swimbait have been our most successful offerings in the recent days. A weighted fluke has been a great back up bait for a missed strike also. We have caught some on a Lil' Dude, a fish head spin, and a crankbait, but we only pick those baits up if we go longer than an hour without a bite on top. LOL. My concern is that the topwater bite that is there currently will not last long with the water temps on the rise. Now is the time to go if you want to get in on some of this incredible topwater action. I am booked the rest of this week, but due to a 3 day cancellation, I have plenty of availability next week. Give me a call and let's go bust some on top! Rick is available on Hartwell next week also, and good luck to Nick at the upcoming FLW Event on Chickamauga. Thanks to all that came out and supported the tournament for Ronnie Arrowood at Little Hall this past Saturday. It was a fun event for a great cause. My understanding is that between the tournament and the raffle, over $3000 was raised for Ronnie. That is awesome and we all certainly wish him the best. For fishing reports on other Georgia Lakes, please visit: www.havefunfishing.com May God Bless - Jimbo

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Jimbo's Lake Lanier Bass Guide Fishing Report: 6/12/2013

Hey Everyone - Here at Jimbo's, we closed another great week on Lanier. Had a blast this week with some aspiring young anglers as well as some returning guests, putting many of them on their personal best spotted bass. Things are finally starting to trend toward "normal" for this time of year. The topwater and swimbait bite is improving, and has been our main focus during the past week and it has really gotten stronger as we have progressed through this week. Will, who, along with Noah P. and others, is one of the many teenagers I have had the honor of mentoring over the past couple of years. Will had an outstanding day with me this past Friday on the new Bite Size Herring Swimbait from Sworming Hornet Lures. We worked the swimbait over brush on main lake humps for some outstanding results. We had some nice doubles and Will drilled the monster pictured above center. We finished the day with over 25 fish and a big bag of spots. Great job Will!! When the swimbait bite is off, a weighted fluke has been a nice compliment. There are still many fish up shallow, and often a crankbait or a shaky head worm is the ticket to catch these fish. We have started most days in those same areas with very good success on a wakebait - often getting a double digit start on numbers within our first couple of stops. Lastly, I want to let everyone know about a very important benefit coming up this Saturday, June 15th out of Little Hall. The tournament runs from safe-light to 2:30 PM and the entry fee is $100 per boat. The benefactor of this event is Ronnie Arrowood, a local gentleman who is battling cancer and needs financial assistance to pursue the proper treatment plan. His pre-treatment process is expensive and not covered by insurance - he needs our help! If you can, please come and participate in the event this coming weekend. I have a trip scheduled for that morning, but will be around for the weigh-in and will be donating some giveaways also. There will be a nice raffle and some good food as well - come on out and help support Ronnie. I am full this week, but for next week, I have June 18 and 20th open, as well as the morning of Friday, June 21st open. My guide Nick is back from his FLW Tour stop at Grand Lake in OK, sporting a well deserved 5th place finish - congrats Nick! He is available through the week this coming week. Let me know if you would like to get out with him. Also, Rick has some days open this coming week at Hartwell also. Give me a call and let me help you set up your next fishing trip! For Fishing Reports on other Georgia Lakes, please visit: www.havefunfishing.com Thanks to everyone, and May God Bless - Jimbo