Friday, August 16, 2013

Jimbo's Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell Bass Fishing Guide Service Fishing Report: 8/16/2013

Hey Gang - I have taken some time off over the past couple of weeks as my family and I are in the process of moving up to the lake. I am looking forward to shorter commutes as I have been driving 50 miles a day for trips. That should be cut down to about 5 miles now! Hooray! I have also been running a few trips every week, both live bait and artificial. The lower lake is somewhat inconsistent right now. The bait and the fish are spread out with all the cloudy weather, and some of the bigger fish are starting to suspend out over deeper water as they usually do this time of the year. We are still finding fish around the brush in 18-30 ft. We have had success with the new Chattahoochee Jigs, a drop shot rig with Wackem plastics such as the Big Sissie in Cotton Candy, crankbaits, as well as a chug bug, and of course, spot tail minnows. LOL. I also been fishing up north in the Chestatee River and Little Hall area. I have found a good shallow to mid-depth bite up there on Davis shaky heads and Chattahoochee jigs. Topwater baits have also been productive up there in the mornings very shallow. It has been fun up there on most days and I have enjoyed the change of pace. If you have not fished up north on our lake much, this is a good time to try it out. The cold front that has came dropped the water temperature a couple of degrees as of yesterday and I look for it to be in the high 70's come Monday when I am back on the water. I am looking for a stronger shallow bite to develop with the condition changes upon us. More to come on that front. Please plan on coming out to Blackshear Baptist Church next Thursday, August 22nd for their annual Sportsman's Feast. They have another great evening planned with some outstanding giveaways and raffle items, and some great speakers as well. I will be there with a booth and will be doing a presentation during the program. In addition, I will be giving away a free trip for 2 people as part of the event as well as a Tackle Pack at my booth. The show starts at 5 PM at Blackshear Baptist Church in Flowery Branch. Y'all C'Mon! I have Tuesday and Friday open next week. Rick is available on Hartwell next week also and is on some good shallow fish up there with a Topwater Frog! That is fun fishing! Give me a call and lets go fish! For Fishing Reports on other Georgia Lakes, please visit: www.havefunfishing.com Thanks to all and May God Bless - Jimbo

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Jimbo's Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell Guide Service Fishing Report: 8/1/2013

Hello Friends and Sponsors - Just another quick report and some more pictures to share. Everyone deserves their time in the spotlight. LOL. The topwater bite was strong through last Thursday, but has slowed a bit since. We are still getting them up, but it has been an afternoon thing down south. A late afternoon thing at that. In the mornings, particularly when the wind is up, swimbaits such as the Sworming Hornet Bite Size Herring and crankbaits such as the Spro DD have been the lures of choice, fished shallow on rocky points, islands, and humps. Through the day, a Sworming Hornet Dude or Fish Head Spin has been working, along with a skirted green and brown Chattahoochee 3/8 oz. jig, and a drop shot with Wackem offerings such as the Big Sissie in LJ's Passion and Obsession. I still have some days open next week, so give me a ring to book a trip before the kids go back to school. I have only done 3 or 4 this year, but I do remember how to throw a cast net for spot-tails, so don't hesitate to call me for a live-bait trip! LOL. Also of note, my September is filling up quickly. I am helping folks prepare for some of the many different tournaments coming up on the lake this September and October. Some of these events, such as the Skeeter Challenge, have a week-long off-limits period on the lake prior to the event for all participants, so make sure to plan your date requests accordingly. Thanks to everyone for a great summer. You have kept me very busy and I am grateful! Looking forward to your calls for next week. For fishing reports on other Georgia Lakes, please visit: www.havefunfishing.com May God Bless - Jimbo