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

February 5, 2010

LAKE SINCLAIR IS FULL, 45 DEGREES, STAINED BY ROGER MCKEE, 706 342 8555

Largemouth bass fishing continues to be a challenge for most anglers. Lake Sinclair has a good stain over most of the lake with surface temperatures ranging from 48 to 52 degrees. The Bassmaster Weekend Series tournament out of Little River Marina last weekend was won with "one" fish that weighed 7 1/2 pounds. Yes, only one fish won the tournament, so saying it's tough might be a little too positive. This weekend's forecast calls for heavy rain and highs in the low forties, so don't look for much to change. Your best bets will be fishing a crank bait in three to seven feet of water around docks and on points. Use a #5 or #7 Rapala Shad Rap in gold and black or a chartreuse and pearl. Another good choice would be a Suddeth Little Earl or a Bomber Flat A in fire tiger. Vary the retrieve from slow to slower and make sure to stay in contact with the bottom. A few fish are being caught on the rip-rap at various bridges around the lake by using a 1/8 ounce jig head with a Zoom trick worm in a black color pattern with a small glass rattle inserted in the worm. Fish the worm very slow with several long pauses. Even though fishing is tough, your chances of catching a really big fish is actually better than average.

Roger McKee provides professional guide services for Lakes Oconee and Sinclair 706-342-8555 www.lakeoconeesinclairguideservices.com

Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic in Lawrenceville Georgia seminars by Ken Sturdivant. On Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2pm Ken reveals secrets to finding schools of fish that others overlook through the effective use of sonar and structure identification. On Saturday March 13, 2010 at 1pm be sure to catch this seminar as Ken Sturdivant covers the twelve lures you never want to be without on your favorite bass waters.

Ken Sturdivant, Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting a FREE! Sonar Seminar and tank demonstrations at The Georgia Wildlife Federations Great Outdoors Show in Perry Georgia February 12-14- 2010.

Ken Sturdivant, Lowrance Professional Fishing Staff will be conducting FREE! Sonar Seminars at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Lawrenceville Georgia. The 2010 seminars are the last Saturday of every month and all seminars start at 2pm. All seminars are subject to change without notice.

See samples of the new Lowrance Structure Scan Down Scan product taken recently on Lake Lanier. http://www.havefunfishing.com/fishingreports/Lowrance.htm

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