Bass Fishing in Georgia - By: Barry Bowen

It is hardly a surprise that Georgia has of late, emerged as a fisherman’s paradise. With its 31 reservoirs and 18 rivers, in addition to the various, lakes and creeks, ponds and hideaways, which offer fishing enthusiasts, young, amateurs and professionals a wide variety catch along with world class amenities. While the fishing fever has always been a high in Georgia, the recent passion for bass fishing has been momentous.

Use of improved technology like Google earth technology for the construction of Georgia fishing maps and Georgia fishing chart or for finding the best fishing hotspot from among the large number of Georgia fishing spots has made Ga fishing a favorite not only with locals but a passion among vacationers too.
On account of the increasing popularity of fishing, a number of fishing clubs have mushroomed in Georgia, which guide and instruct people on fishing and even hold big tournaments. Bass fishing includes species like black, spotted, largemouth and smallmouth. Of these largemouths are the most prized catch.
Spring and fall are the bass fishing seasons in Florida. During these times and more so during early spring, bass move in groups and around weedy areas or in deep clear water—bass avoid direct sunlight. Georgia fishing guides can help you and possibly even help you catch a bass in areas like St. Simons Island, Sapelo island and Ossabaw Isand.

Spotted bass are found in clear waters and on an average weigh a pound. Found in deep waters these black bas species are real fighters and have the ability to give the anglers a tough time. Lake Lanier is one place in Georgia where one can find this specie of bass in abundance. Areas of North Georgia where the Coosa, Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers flow are also hotspots for the spotted bass. Research finding suggest that their population has multiplied at fast pace and is believed increase further.

Large mouths, 15 inches long and close to a pound in weight, are the most common specie of bass in Georgia. These are real giants and are by themselves a trophy for anyone who catches them. In Central Georgia, Lake Jackson has largest and heaviest bass of this specie.

To lure bass into your line, it is recommended that fishermen work their line in the shallow or weedy waters or in deep clear water, depending on the type of the target catch. Anything from crankbait, jig, plastic or sinker worms, Carolina-rig, poppies and the like, can work as bait for bass. Although live baits like crickets, minnows, worms, grasshoppers, etc. can also be used, it is recommended to use plastic lures.

Tourists and out station fishermen, particularly fond of bass fishing have become loyal to Georgia. Not only does Georgia offer them a memorable bass fishing experience but also enables them to get a catch that they can talk about for a long time.

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