Lake level: Down 7.2 feet
Temperature: 70s
Clarity: Clear
BASS: Bass fishing is good. As the water temperature is coming down, the bass activity is picking up across the lake. The topwater bite has been good using a Riser, Skimmer or Fluke on the calmer days on the humps and long points but the bass are subject to school anywhere there is bait so be ready to move.
On the windy days you can work these areas with a Slick Stick or Sebile, Gunfish, or Chug Bug. On the windy days work the area with a White or White Lavender Spinnerbait with Silver blades or a Stick Slick. Rocky points at the mouths of the creek have produced well with these baits.
Don’t be afraid to throw a DT10 crankbait on the windblown rocks because a lot of the bass are in less than 10 feet in these areas. The green Tamale worm has been producing bass around the shallower brush and docks. Work the worm as far back on the dock as possible as they are often under the walkways.
It’s not real complicated right now with the bass actively feeding, Let the wind be your guide and Go Catch ’Em!
Report by guide Phil Johnson: pjohnson15@hotmail.com, 770 366- 8845.
CRAPPIE: Crappie fishing is good and getting better.
The crappie are in the backs of coves in the creek channel. They can also be found on docks in 12 to 20 feet of water. The fish we are catching are in 10 to 15 feet of water. Minnows and jigs are working well. I have been using translucent gold or white cricket style jig.
For your best fishing experience consider using the following equipment: a one piece ACC Crappie Stix rod and reel paired with 4 or 6 pound test.
Report by Captain Josh Thornton; 770 530- 6493.
STRIPERS: Stripers are in the front of the turnover process and it’s hit or miss but it’s getting better every day.
Using your electronics to locate the bait is the most efficient way to find the fish. Especially when you’re on the water at day break you’ll see pods on top and you can drop your down lines in that area. Blue backs are the most common and gizzards are very effective.
Humps and points out to the river channel have been good. Once the sun comes out the trolling over the channel can be very good, lead core and umbrella rigs will get you bites. I’m putting the lead core back 250 feet behind the boat and umbrella rigs 110 to 130 same speed (2.5-3.5 mph).
Report by guide Buck Cannon; 770 404 510-1778.
Upcoming Boat show – December
The North Georgia Boat Show is coming to Gas South Convention Center in Duluth on Dec. 10-13. The address is 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy.
This is a nonprofit boat show built by the North Georgia boating community. Ken Sturdivant, Southern Fishing Schools Inc. will host fishing seminars.
For more info visit www.northatlboatshow.com.
