THE SOUTHERN FISHING REPORT
by Ken Sturdivant
106 Hickory Ridge
Cumming, Georgia 30040

August 22, 2008

JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 1.5 FEET, CLEAR AND 86 DEGREES BY ED CAVENDER

Bass fishing is fair on Jackson Lake. With the relatively fair weather that has persisted in recent weeks, the lake is fishing quite well at times. Fishing can be unpredictable, but windy conditions and overcast skies can provide opportunities to catch shallow and actively feeding fish. Top water will target shallow fish in the early morning. Look down lake on main lake riprap and seawalls. Also look for fish feeding on open water shad during the early morning and in overcast conditions. Fish shallow on rocky points very early and late in the day. Fish can also be found in the main lake blow downs without fishing particularly deep. While the fishing can be hit and miss, quality fish are being caught out to 15' and deeper. Fishing for reaction strikes with the crank bait can be a good strategy. Use shad raps to take fish out to 8 foot of water. Throw a Bandit 300 and 15'+ diving baits to search for deeper fish. Jigs work well for catching fish in all depth ranges, particularly on wood and other structure targets. If the top water bite isn't happening in the early morning, throw jigs, shaky heads, and crank baits instead. Cranks will cover water and jigs or worms will take fish from specific shallow structure and sea walls. Try large worms like the Ole Monster in the blow downs and in deep structure. Work the points, humps, blow downs, brush, docks, and rocks. Drop Shot rigs are particularly productive this time of year. Use the rig to present Finesse worms and Trick worms to fish passing directly under your sonar and well above the bottom. Also use the rig on short casts to fish holding deep on the bottom.

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