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The spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus), also called spotty, or spots in various fishing communities, is a species of freshwater fish of the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Perciformes. One of the black basses, it is native to the Mi

13 March 2018 Clark’s Hill (Lake Thurmond) Fishing report courtesy of Capt Tony Shepherd Little River Guide Service (706) 210-3474    Clark's Hill is still in the grip of winter. The current lake level is 326.3

Lake Norman - water temps in the low 80F range are putting the fish in their summer haunts. Spotted bass - main channel points and humps 5-30 ft. ; blue catfish - backs of creeks and coves < 20ft; white perch - 20-30 ft. in backs of creeks a

IT’S TOPWATER TIME!!  Here are my available June dates:  6 7 12 13 14 15 16 19 20(PM) 21 22 23 27 28 29 30. THESE DATES WILL GO FAST SO BOOK NOW! Also Father’s Day is coming up on June 18.  Give the Gift of Fishing with Ji

Jimbo and Customer's catch the BIG ONES on Lanier! The post Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Fishing Report: 9/27/2017 appeared first on Jimbo on Lanier.

The spotted bass and white perch bite has been very good since the full moon. Significant pods of both species are chasing bait in 20-40ft of water along the main river channel and adjacent drainages. My parties are taking them on trolled Bandit cran

Here are my open July Dates: 12 13 14 18 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 31.  Now is a great time to learn off-shore fishing for mid-summer bass on Lanier!  Deep humps hidden points and ledges are a focus now – Give me a call

Fishing Tips for catching spotted bass on Lake Lanier The post Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report: July 26 2017 appeared first on Jimbo on Lanier.

The big Spotted Bass are active and biting on Lewis Smith Lake right now.  My clients and I have been targeting the entire water column starting on top in the early morning hours and progressively working our way deeper as the sun gets higher.&#

The Spotted Bass bite has been steady the last few weeks. Most of the big fish are deep hanging out over a 35 to 40ft bottom. We have been catching most of the bass on under spins ( Super Fish white 1/2 oz tipped with a white fluke). This is a tough

The Spotted Bass bite has been steady the last few weeks. Most of the big fish are deep hanging out over a 35 to 40ft bottom. We have been catching most of the bass on under spins ( Super Fish white 1/2 oz tipped with a white fluke). This is a tough

UPDATED OPEN DATES AS OF 7/23/17 – JULY 28.  AUGUST: 1 2 3 8 9 10 11  Now is a great time to learn off-shore fishing for mid-summer bass on Lanier!  Deep humps hidden points and ledges are a focus now – Give me a

This week was all about adjustments and fishing the conditions. Wind kept us off the main lake a couple of days which made it challenging but we were able to catch them every day. The fish are moving shallow and everyday a different bait or differe

The spotted bass are really schooling and the bite is on! The post Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report: 11/9/2017 appeared first on Jimbo on Lanier.

Following is a list of my upcoming open dates – May: 11 23 24 30.  June: 4 5 6 7 11 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29.  Give me a call and come enjoy some outstanding Spring Fishing on Lake Lanier!  And don’t for

IT’S TOPWATER TIME!!  Here are my available June dates:  6 7 12 13 14 15 16 19 20(PM) 21 22 23 27 28 29 30. THESE DATES WILL GO FAST SO BOOK NOW! Also Father’s Day is coming up on June 18.  Give the Gift of Fishing with Jim

Please get with me soon if you would like a trip this Summer. Following is a list of my upcoming open dates –  June:  6(PM) 7 12(PM) 13 (pm) 19 20 21 25 26 27 28 29. Give me a call NOW and book your topwater trip for J

The Spotted Bass bite has been steady the last few weeks. Most of the big fish are deep hanging out over a 35 to 40ft bottom. We have been catching most of the bass on under spins ( Super Fish white 1/2 oz tipped with a white fluke). This is a tough

Here are my open dates now through April:  March: 25 29 (AM) April: 1 3 6 15 17 19 20 24 25 26 27 28 29  I am thrilled to announce a new venture upon which I am embarking: Jimbo… Beyond the Boat.  We will be hosting High Sc

The first half of March at guntersville has been spectacular. As usual this time of year adjusting to the conditions is very important but with the right adjustments it can be outstanding fishing. This last week I had a client catch his personal be