Blue Ridge Lake Temp 84 Level full Clarity  6ft Waters hot fish are deep and the bite is early its summertime and the temps and boat traffic are pretty much on par for this time of year. Neither are great but if you start early or fish late you can find plenty of quiet water […]

er’s Temp 84 Level full Clarity 3 ft tops    It’s ( finally)summer time on er’s Lake. This means start early or fish at dusk or at night even to beat the heat and boat traffic. The bait is super thick again after the spawn so the fish are spread out as usual. The […]

Blue Ridge Lake Temp 71 Level full Clarity 10ft Is it Summertime already?  The last 2 months have been incredible.  One of the best spring fishing runs we have had in a few yrs. Lots of walleye were caught last month both day and night fishing. We had several fish in the 5 […]

ers lake ers 72deg Level full Clarity  2ft Last month was wide open on this big deep monster of a lake. The bait spawn was super fun as usual with lots of activity from multiple species. Walleyes big stripers and some magnum spots were all players last month. The walleye have been up […]

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Summer is fading fast here on Lanier. The lake has dropped a couple feet and another couple feet looks likely at least. The water is clear and the water temperature is beginning to drop. The topwater bite has started early again this year. The topwater bite is not widespread yet but as the water temperature […] The post October 2023 appeared first...

A beautiful wild rainbow  One of our favorite pictures holding a nice Wild rainbow  First wild rainbow from this young lady A healthy Wild rainbow The post Wild brown trout caught on a euro rod trip appeared first on North Georgia Fly Fishing Blue Ridge.

Beating the heat in the mountains catching wild rainbows. The mountains are always cooler and a good way to beat the heat. Nothing beats little wild rainbows on a dry fly. The post Beating the heat in the mountains appeared first on North Georgia Fly Fishing Blue Ridge.

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Lake Trout can be one of the toughest species to find and catch on the fly. Travel across the United States to find out the how and where.

After a hot July hopefully August is a little cooler.  The water temperature is in the mid eighties and the water is clear. The size of fish showing up is even better than last year.  The best fishing is on the south end of the lake due to the deeper colder water which means higher […] The post August 2023 appeared first on Catching Not Fishing.

Often joining a middle school or high school fishing team is a first introduction to various standard fishing techniques. As you venture into this exciting sport it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the vocabulary and techniques commonly used by anglers.  In this article I’ll introduce you to some fundamental fishing techniques you will hea...

Bass fish rely on their sensory experiences to navigate their environment and locate prey. Understanding how they perceive their surroundings can help you trigger more bites. We are speaking of spots particularly but these facts hold true for all species in the black bass family including largemouth smallmouth and spotted bass. Here’s an overview...

I love to fish and I am guessing since you are reading this you do too. Part of fishing is taking responsibility for caring for both the fish and the fishery.   As anglers it is our obligation to reduce stress and injury to bass during tournaments as well as pleasure fishing. Understanding and implementing a […] The post Catch Release and Respect...

Worm Hooks   Design: Worm hooks are characterized by their offset shank and wide gap between the  point and the shank. They often have a barb on the shank to secure the bait. Purpose:  Primarily used for Texas rigging soft plastic baits such as worms creature baits and senkos. The wide gap helps accommodate bulky […] The post Hook Me Up – A Guide...

Here are a few at-home drills to improve your casting accuracy. Casting accuracy is paramount to being a good angler. Hula Hoop Targets: Set up a hula hoop or a similar target in your backyard. Practice casting from various distances and angles aiming to land your lure or bait within the hula hoop. Start with […] The post Drills to Practice your C...

The right equipment is crucial for successful bass fishing. Understand the options and choose the right setup.  Invest in high-quality equipment. You will trust your equipment and save money in the long run. Jimbo uses only G-Loomis and Shimano rods and reels and has never been let down. The quality is something you can count […] The post Rods and...

Hard jerkbaits are a type of fishing lure designed to imitate injured or fleeing baitfish. They are typically made of hard plastic or buoyant wood such as balsa or basswood and are characterized by their long slender body shape with a pronounced bill at the front. These lures are designed to be worked with sharp […] The post A Guide to Hard Jerkba...

This article discusses how blueback herring have been introduced into various river systems in the Southeast. Spotted bass feed on these fast-moving bait so to catch them use lures that imitate the blueback herring. Here is a list of my go-to baits although it is nowhere near inclusive. Many of these lures can be purchased […] The post Lures that...

Lanier is has been a little over full pool and the water temperature is climbing into the upper fifties quickly. The water clarity is all over the place but more on the clear side. As expected the stained areas are a little warmer.. April is a big month on Lanier for striped bass. The […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report April 2025 appeared fir...