Passionate Oysters Produce Pearls in Blue Ridge, GA

We meet people and we say, “Oh! It’s great to get to know you!”  But it really isn’t any big deal. That can be a nice thing to say before we go our separate ways and never think of them ever again. Until you meet Bill …

4 Georgia State Parks in Top 100 Fishing Spots in USA

According to the group Take Me Fishing, four state parks in Georgia have been included in the Top 100 fishing spots in the USA and among the 2015 Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the United States of America. The list was timed for …

Take a Kid Fishing for National Fishing Week on Lake Lanier

There are more than enough fish for everyone in Lake Lanier.  Being out on the lake is so beautiful, it’s pleasant even if you don’t catch anything.  During National Fishing Week — June 6-14 — everyone is guaranteed to catch a fish if you take …

Spring Break Fishing on Lake Lanier with Shane Watson (3-30-15)

Spring Break Fishing on Lake Lanier with Shane Watson The fishing on Lake Lanier has been very good overall, since my last report.  Our boats have done very well on freelined bluebacks out over the channel and on points and humps.  There are some nice stripers …

Tips for Catching Striped Bass on Lake Lanier

After record-breaking snow and ice, on Monday, March 16, 2015, some areas experienced record high temperatures.  Just in time for colder weather and rain later in the week.  We need two things: new ways to keep from succumbing to cabin fever and tips for catching …

Shane Watson’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report (1-2015)

Shane Watson Guide Service Report: Stripers and Spots on Lake Lanier The fishing on Lake Lanier has been great some days and slower some days as well. When the stripers have been up higher in the water column, we’ve done well on white 1/2 ounce …

Shane Watson’s Lake Lanier Fishing Report (12-14)

Here’s the latest Shane Watson Guide Service Report for Lake Lanier. The stripers are busting on top early and late most days. Cast Redfins, Spro Dawgs, Sebile’s, Leadhead Flukes, and Flex-it spoons to these surfacing fish. These are just several of my favorites, but many …

Five Delayed Harvest Trout Streams Open Saturday, 11-1-14

Saturday, November 1, 2014, is going to be a big day for trout anglers in Georgia because that’s when fishing reopens on five delayed harvest trout streams. The weather is going to be a bit nippy in the morning, but the fantastic scenery and the thrill …