Allatoona Lake, GA Fishing Report

Bass fishing has been tough this past week and I believe the multiple fronts have got the fish wondering what to do. Water temperatures as of Thursday were still 49 degree with stained water. Crank baits and spinner baits have been doing the best but even the best isn't real good. With the warming trend this weekend and the full moon we may see a few fish shallow but they will all males. The water should warm soon and we should start to see fish pull up toward their spawning areas. The jig was good until the cold weather and high winds moved in but the cold has slowed all the fish activity.

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Lines sides fishing is fair. The cold front earlier this week slowed the bite down. Look for the bite to rebound quickly as the water warms back up. The river bite is on hold right now. The river is flowing out of its banks and mudding. The river bite will pick back up as the water starts to clear. This week your best chances to load the boat is mid lake. The fish are schooling up from Kellogg’s Creek to Stamp Creek. There is a decent top water bite right at sun up. Ride the lake until you see busting fish. These fish will eat all most anything Flukes, Red Fins, Sammie’s buck tails and spooks. There are fish from the mouth of the Etowah River and as far south as Allatoona Creek. All of your major creeks have fish in them right now. If you find the baitfish, you'll find stripers and hybrids nearby. Flat lines in the morning and afternoon and down lines mid day is the way to go. Trolling is working and use the Mack Farr 3 arm umbrella rig. Jig color doesn't seem to matter but speed is a factor between 3.3 to 3.5 miles per hour. We still have a few days open this month and we're offering family trips starting at $250.00. Call Ken about the Southern Fishing Schools exclusive ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR or Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.

LAKEALLATOONAIS DOWN 10.04 FEET, STAINED AND 51 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is good. Even though we have had had rain, cold and even severe weather the fish really haven't noticed. The lake has stained up but is getting back to normal. The crank bait bite is still good. The Spro little John baby DD in red raw pattern has been good while the water has been stained and we have found a few more fish in the mouths of creeks we have continued running wind blown points in the 10 to 15 foot range. The jig bite is in the good range still The Kacy's Kustom blue gill fire jig, green pumpkin red flake as well as the Big Bite baits double tailed skirted grub in green pumpkin on and around brush primary and secondary points in creeks. The jig head is catching fish as well just hard finding active fish with such a methodical presentation. Numbers are better but you still need to run and gun to catch numbers. The 2013 season of Pro Angler Radio has started and we have had Mark Zona, Larry Nixon, Ott Defoe and Todd Hollowell and much more.

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Line side fishing is good. Trolling is still slow but is getting better. The best times seems to be mid day. We have been pulling loaded umbrella my rigs at 2.4 to 3.3 miles and hour 100 behind the boat. The trolling bite is just around the corner. Once the lake clears the trolling bite will get fired up and be as good a fishing with live bait bite. The top water bite was close to breaking loose before we got all the rain. Look for it to return as the lake starts to clear. We would also like to let everyone know that at the first of the year First bite Guide Services rejoin forces with Lowrance Electronics. And we are now proud to say we have the Lowrance 12 in Touch aboard Firstbite. See http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Allatoona-Fishing-Guides/164567443573081 Please "Like" our site. The contest is now up and running. We are giving away a free trip with Firstbite and a VIP one time deal with Lowrance. This is a MUST enter contest for anyone looking to buy a new fish finder. This will be a great give away. We teach On the Water Schools for Sonar and Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for Ken details at 770 889 2654 for details. Call Ken about the Southern Fishing Schools exclusive ON THE WATER SCHOOLS for SONAR or Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.

LAKEALLATOONAIS DOWN 9.88 FEET, STAINED AND 51 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is fair and not much has changed in the past week. The lake is still up several feet even though they have been pulling water so levels have drop slightly. The crank bait bite is still good. We are using a Spro little John baby DD in nasty shad. We are running current and wind blown points in the 10 to 15 foot range. The jig bite has picked up and now is in the good range. The Kacy’s Kustom blue gill fire jig, green pumpkin red flake as well as the Big Bite baits double tailed skirted grub in green pumpkin on and around brush primary and secondary points in creeks. We are not catching numbers of fish from a single area. Run and gun to catch numbers.

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Line sides fishing is fair and the lake is stained from Little River all the way to Clear Creek. But with all of the rain we had on Wednesday we will see the lake to be stained to muddy by the weekend. Finding clear water is going to be the key. The back of the creeks where holding fish earlier this week. But with all the rain we had, I'm not sure if they will stick around with the rolling. I guess we will find out in the next couple of day. Free lines and planner boards in the morning and late afternoon in mid south end creeks will be your best bet until the main lake clears up. After the sun comes up, switch to down lines and ease your way out to the middle of the creeks. As the water starts to clear, fishing should get better on the main lake. We where by know means loading the boats before the rain, but the fish we are catching are good fish. Trolling is still slow but is getting better. The best times seems to be mid day. We have been pulling the rigs at 2.4 to 3.3 miles and hour 100 feet behind the boat. The trolling bite is just around the corner. I really think once the lake clears the trolling bite will get as good as the live bait bite. First bite Guide Services now runs Lowrance Electronics. We are now proud to say we have the Lowrance 12 in Touch aboard Firstbite. Call Ken about the Southern Fishing Schools exclusive “ON THE WATER” SCHOOLS for SONAR or Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass. Call for details. Call for details.

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 12.70 FEET CLEAR & 54 DEGREES

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Bass fishing has been great this past week with several fronts coming through. Just before the fronts the fish have been biting great. Water temps are still a little above normal. The Spro spooky shad McStick is doing well, and the jig bite is still contestant with some really good fish coming off the 3/8 Kacy�s Kustom jig in bream color. The key is the keep your bait in the 10 to15 foot range. Most active fish are in that range. The float n fly bite hasn't changed much at all even though we need a little more cold weather to make the fly bite to turn on. We are using the red rooster blue gill. Fish are most active in the wind.

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Line side fishing is fair. With all the rain and wind we had this week our time on the water was limited this week. But the time we did spend on the water was successful. We spent most of our time fishing mid lake. The best bite going is down lining small trout out over the river channel. We caught 95% of our fish this week on small trout on down lines. Bartow Carver is probably the best bite going right now. The S Turns where also producing fish. But with all of this rain we have had the north end will be trashed out by the weekend. Trolling has been hit and miss but should be getting better as the water clears and this full moon phase passes. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 15.30 FEET CLEAR & 56 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is hit or miss and lots of things are changing on the lake. The numbers and size are decent this week. Concentrate on the rocky shorelines on the northeast side of the lake as these shorelines are the first to warm up as the sun rises in the morning. Keep your boat in about 10 feet of water and cast to the shoreline. Most of the bites are coming in about 5 to 8 feet of water and they are attacking the Staysee 90 in American Shad color. Once you get the Staysee down to its maximum depth, slowly reel the Staysee back to the boat with the reel with some brief pauses. The drop shot bite with the Yamamoto Flat Tails has been sporadic but should pick back up once the weather stabilizes. Try some of the many marinas around the lake and fish the boat slips in the 20 to 35 foot range. Also try drop shot rigs in the brush in the same depth ranges as well.

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Line side fishing is fair and they are starting to feed. There are two different bites going on right now. There is a very good bite from the Boys Club all the way north to the S turns. There are a few hybrids and white bass busting top water and will eat almost anything when they are up and active/ My bait of choice is a popping cork along with a white fluke follow by a Rooster Tail. There is also a bite from Kellogg�s Creek to Clear Creek. These fish are about 90 percent hybrids and are being caught right over the river channel. Live bait is working best and small trout has been the better bite on my boats. Look for these fish in the bends of the river channel. The seagulls are starting to show up. December is a challenging month for finding the right techniques. However, it is also one of those months where you can catch a trophy and a cooler full of smaller fish. Trolling has been hit and miss but should pick up as we head into winter. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 15.41 FEET CLEAR & 59 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is really good and now we'll have to see how this next bit of cold weather does. We believe it may slow fishing for the first few days but as the pattern stabilizes fishing should continue in the good range. During this slow period we slow down and concentrate on the jig and jig head bite. Just like in last weeks report the Kacy's Kustom 3/8 blue gill fire fished on long rock points near channel swings works great in these conditions. Fish the jig slow dragging the jig and staying in contact with the bottom as much as possible. The float and fly bite is still doing well and will get better as temps continue to drop. Remember float and fly fish are being caught over 30 feet to 40 feet of water suspended on the bluff walls and we are using 10 foot leader range. The grey ghost by red rooster has been working well. There bold gill Shaky Squirrel is my worm of choice. Fish it in a slow drag style retrieve in 12 to 20 feet of water near channel drops. The Red Top Mountain and Bartow Carver areas have been producing the best. 404-456-6094 www.proanglerradio.com

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Line side fishing has been fair this week. The fish are on the move and can be caught anywhere from Little River to Iron Hill. The water temperature is in the mid fifty's and warms the closer you get to the dam. This usually the time of year we put my cast net up and fish exclusively with small trout and Mack Farr umbrella rigs. Early mornings, we put out a full spread of planner boards, free lines and down lines. After 9am then we switch to all down lines. Then after 10 am we pull umbrella rigs. Overall the bite is starting to pick back up and should in full swing by Christmas. Trolling has been the best producer for numbers, but we have also caught some big fish this week on planner boards and down lines along with the umbrella rigs. Mid lake is still holding a lot of fish. We look for these fish to start to move south and or the back of the creek in the up coming weeks. Christmas is right a round the corner and First Bite Gift Certificates make great gifts. 770 827 6282. We still have four seats open for the December 30 Party Boat Trip and the cost is $125 per person for an 8 hour trip on Lake Lanier.

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 15.18 FEET CLEAR & 59 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is great. Fishing has been on for the past week or so. The nice temps and the full moon have put the bass in a feeding mood. The floating fly bite is still on even though most consider it a cold weather technique it is working now. The grey ghost red rooster float-n-fly fished on a 9ft leader is your best bet. The jig bite continues to get stronger. The 3/8 blue gill fire by Kacy�s Kustom baits tipped with a Big Bite chunk and 16 pound Sunline Sniper line fished on sloping points with rock are the ticket. Fish the jig slow and be ready for a light bite, a good sensitive rod helps the bite to catch rate. From now through early spring there should be a good jerk bait bite also.

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Line side fishing is fair. The bite is starting to get better, now that the full moon phase is behind us as the fish are finally starting to feed. There are two different bites going on right now. The primary bite, and most are viewing it as the main bite, is up north. There is a very good bite from the Boys Club all the way north to Sweetwater. The hybrids and white bass are busting top water and will eat almost anything when they are up and in this kind of feeding freezing. My bait of choice is a popping cork along with a white fluke follow by a Rooster Tail. The secondary bite is from Kellogg�s Creek to Clear Creek. These fish are about 90 percent hybrids and are being caught right over the river channel. Live bait is working best and small trout has been the better bite on my boats. Look for these fish in the bends of the river channel. The seagulls are starting to show up. December is a challenging month for finding the right techniques. However, it is also one of those months where you can catch a trophy and a cooler full of smaller fish. Trolling has been hit and miss but should be in full swing by mid December. We pull nothing but a Mack�s Farr four arm umbrella rigs. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 14.0 FEET CLEAR & 59 DEGREES

This Lake Allatoona bass fishing report is by Matt Driver.

Bass fishing is good. The float and fly bite has picked up as well as the jerk bait bite. The float and fly fish are being caught over 30 feet of water suspended in the 10 foot leader range. The grey ghost by red rooster has been working well. There is also a good shaky head bite going on. Fish it in a slow drag style retrieve in 12 to 20 feet of water near channel drops. Red top area has been producing great.

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Line side fishing is fair. The lake is murky from the north end of the lake all the way to Galt's Ferry and visibility is less then two feet. The best bite on the lake right now is mid lake around Bartow Carver. Free lines and planner boards are still working best right at sun up and then again at sun down. Once the sun comes up, switch to down lines in the same areas. Trolling is very slow right now. The umbrella rig bite will pick back up as the water clears. There is also a bite starting to develop on the south end of the lake from the dam to Iron Hill. The quality of these fish are better then what we are catching mid lake but the numbers are better mid lake. Trout and shad are both working well right now. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 12.61 FEET CLEAR & 59 DEGREES

Bass fishing is good. When you actually concentrate on the deep spoon fish they are definitely there but best right at first light. Concentrate your efforts around the mouths of creeks to about halfway back. Alternating between a 3/4 and a 5/8 ounce Flex It spoons is best. There are lots of hybrids and stripes in the mix with the spots. Also, the crank bait bite is trying to pick up speed. It's also best at first light and both of these bites will get stronger and stronger as the temperatures continue to drop. Drop shot rigs and finesse worms are also very effective. Docks and the same deep locations down lake are perfect to try these techniques. Rig the drop shot with a Mosquito hook. Almost any color will work but shades of green, Icicle and Morning Dawn have been selling at the bait shops very well as an indicator. Keep the rod tip tight and do not drop the rod while fishing this bait. Pick deep docks down lake and around in the deeper creeks. Green worms in a variety of shades will be the best way to draw these fish to the baits. Use a small Zoom green or black Zoom mini lizard with red flakes. Be sure to work the baits very slowly.

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Line side fishing is good. The bite has really picked up this week and the line sides are finally starting to feed. There are two different bites going on. The first bite and most are viewing it as the main bite is up north. There is a very good bite from the boys club All the way north to Sweet Water. The hybrid and white bass are busting top water and will eat almost anything when they are up and in this kind of feed freezing. Use a popping cork along with a white fluke follow by a roster tail. The secondary bite is from Kellogg's Creek to Clear Creek. These fish are about 90% hybrids and are being caught right over the river channel. Live bait is working best shad, thread fin, shiners and trout. Look for these fish in the bends of the river channel. The sea gulls are starting to show up and will be a big up later into December. December is a challenge month for finding the right techniques. But is also a great time to catch a trophy and with a cooler full of smaller fish. Trolling has been hit or miss but should be in full swing by mid December. We pull nothing but a Mack Farr 4 arm umbrella rigs fully loaded. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 11.53 FEET CLEAR & 65 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is fair. The weather has been up and down but no major changes except after the passing of the cold front. Cold front can be bite killers this time of year. We down size a little and target suspended fish. The drop shot in the 15 to 20 foot range with a cut down big bite shakey Squirrel or bio minnow, tiny fluke has been getting the bites during these conditions. A few fish are coming on a swimming jerk minnow in alewife on a 3/16 ounce jig head. Make long cast over sloping points mid lake. Count to 8 and slowly begin to reel. You will feel the fish hit but make sure the rod loads up before you set the hook. Use the wind to your advantage. Also Prepare for float n fly season is coming soon. A few fish being caught on red rooster flies already. Ask Craig at the Dugout for the best set up.

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Line side fishing is good. The bite is really starting to heat up on Lake Allatoona and we have start catching some bigger fish as of late. The north end of the lake is fishing best for stripers. Most of the fish that went up the river this summer are back in the main lake and are starting to eat.... Gizzard shad and trout fish behind planner boards and free lines are working best right at sun up and again at sun down. Mid day we are catch these fish on down lines right over the river channel. Remember the river channel up north is only 24 to 28 feet deep. Drop you baits to the bottom and reel up a half a turn. Mid lake is starting to heat up with Hybrid action. Kellogg's to Bartow Carver is holding some nice schools of hybrids right now. These fish are still holding right on the edge of the river and creek channels. Thread fin shad and medium size shiners fish on down lines at 24 to 34 feet deep is working best. These schools are huge and are willing to eat almost anything right now. If live bait isn't your thing be sure to carry a 1 ounce white Flex it spoon with you. We are finally starting to see a little top water action on the north end of the lake. It has been hit or miss. But there are some really good schools coming up right before dark between Little River and Fields Landing. A white Roster Tail is had to beat on these schooling line sides. We still have a couple of days open next week. Give me a call at 770 827 6282 for Availability. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 13.5 FEET CLEAR & 65 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is steady and looking good for the up coming week with the moon waning. The jerk bait bite has been consistent. The Spro McStick in shad patterns fished at a medium to fast pace on 10 pound Sunline fluorocarbon with a 6'6 medium rod. Main lake and creek mouths. The drop shot bite is also good. Find schooled fish and using a 4 inch big bite shakey squirrel. Fish are in the 15 to 20 foot range. There is still a top water bite but should only last a few more weeks.

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Line side fishing is fair. The bite is starting to improve and will only get better as we enter into November. The sea gulls should be showing up in the next week or two and this will make finding the white fish a little easier on all of us. Right now I am spending most of my time on the north end of the lake. Bait is plentiful in the back of most creeks and around little river. Cast netting bait is very easy right now and even the most novice of cast netters can net plenty of bait. Now that is the good news. The bad news for you guys that like to live bait fish is the live bait bite is only good for about and hour right at sun up. After that trolling umbrella rigs and using jigging spoons we be the key to catching numbers on Allatoona for the next few weeks. The best bite going right now is from Little River to the S turns and then there is a secondary bite from Kellogg's to Bartow Carver beach and this bite is hit and miss and will remain that way until the mid section of the lake completes turnover. Most of the fish we are catching are 18 to 24 feet deep and can be found on points, humps and flats early. And after the sun comes up you best bet will be out over the river channel. The top water bite is slow, but look for it to pick up in early next month. November is one of our favorite months to fish Allatoona. Remember to be universal when it comes to techniques this time of year. Trolling, top water and jigging spoons will be the key to catching numbers on Lake Allatoona for the next three months. We still have plenty of days open for November. Give us a call at 770 827-6282 and book your trip today. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 10.2 FEET CLEAR & 65 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is good and November on Allatoona is a great time. Most folks are deer hunting, so you have the lake to yourself. Fish are easier to locate because the baitfish are grouped tighter and fishing is easier to predict. Fish are still in the creeks but will be heading deeper at the end of the month as water temperatures drop. The spinnerbait bite is good. Secondary wind blown points are the place to be during the first part of the month. As the temperatures start to fall through the low 60�s and into the 50�s, the jerk bait bite turns on. We are fishing points and mouths of creeks in the mid lake with a Spro McStick in the smaller and larger sizes. When the water is in the low 60s and high 50�s, we fish the bait with a quick retrieve on 10 pound Sunline Shooter fluorocarbon line. Still allow the bait to have some slack between jerks to let the bait get plenty of action. At the end of the month or sooner, depending on how cold we get, the float n fly bite will get good when the water gets in the mid to low 50s. Locate bait balls, and fish 8 to 12 foot leaders depending on depth of the bait. We are using the red rooster, Allatoona special and bream colors as well as morning dawn. We believe in the fly dope and shaping the fly.

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Line sides fishing is starting to improve and will only get better as we enter into November. The seagulls should be showing up in the next week or two, and this will make finding the white fish a little easier on all of us. Right now we are spending most of my time on the north end of the lake. Bait is plentiful in the backs of most creeks and around Little River. Cast netting bait is very easy right now. However, the live bait bite is only good for about and hour right at sun up. After that, trolling u rigs and using jigging spoons will be the key to catching numbers on Allatoona for the next few weeks. We are using Mack Farr�s new 1/2 and 3/4 ounce spoons. This is the best looking and acting spoon we have ever used. The best bite going right now is from Little River to the S Turns, and then there is a secondary bite from Kellogg to Bartow Carver Beach. That bite is hit or miss and will remain that away until the mid section of the lake completely turns over. Most of the fish we are catching right now are 18 to 24 feet deep and can be found on points, humps and flats early. After the sun comes up, your best bet will be out over the river channel. The top water bite right now is slow, but look for it to pick up in early November. November is one of my favorite months to fish Allatoona. Remember to be universal when it comes to techniques this time of year. Trolling, top water and jigging spoons will be the key to catching numbers on Lake Allatoona for the next three months. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 9.8 FEET CLEAR & 70 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is good. Fish are still in transition and can be targeted in pretty much all levels of the water column. Lately we are using the run and gun pattern, Using top water baits like a Zara spook or a Spro dawg. Top water seems to be the best way to find these moving in transitioning fish. We are targeting primary and secondary points as well as brush piles hitting about 15 to 20 areas per day. We are switching back and forth using soft jerk baits like the big bite jerk minnow, as well as hard jerk baits like the Spro McStick to supplement the top water. As it cools more the top water will go away and the jerk bait bite will improve. Cooler water temps will make fish easier to locate and they will be less spread out.

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Line side fishing is fair and getting better with each passing day. The live bait bite is still slow but should start to improve as we move into November. We are still catching decent numbers of white bass with a few Flatheads on jigging spoons, this maybe the most consisted bite on the lake. Trolling with the umbrella rig bite is your best bet over all for looking for hybrids and stripers. But look for these fish to be on the smaller size. This week we have been pulling rigs 75 to 80 feet behind the boat on a 16 to 20 bottom. These fish are on the move. So make sure you cover a lot of water. We have caught fish as far north as the S turns this week all the south to the dam. Top water bite is dead. We have seen very limit top water action this week. And most of it seems to be spotted bass. I look for the top water bite to pick up after the lake finishes turning over. We have the Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 8.7 FEET CLEAR & 71 DEGREES

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Bass fishing fair but the numbers are down. But the good news is the good quality fish 2 to 3 pound fish biting well. The best bait going is the swim bait and the spoon with an occasional fish on the spinnerbait. We still haven't seen any kind of fish migration into the creeks. We are still working the main lake areas mostly around the creek mouths. Most of the shad are still fairly deep in the main lake as well. Watch your sonar for the shad and the bass should be very close behind. We are catching them anywhere from 25 to 55 feet deep on the spoon.

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Line side fishing is fair and the northerner end of the lake has almost completed turnover. But the fish are not biting yet. The live bait bite is very slow and is better in the late afternoon. Jig spooning is catching decent numbers of white bass with a few Flatheads in the mix and maybe the most consisted Trolling the umbrella rig bite is probably the best over all bite if your looking for Hybrids and Stripers.. But look for these fish to be on the smaller size. This week we have been pulling our rigs 75 to 80 feet behind the boat on a 16 to 20 bottom. These fish are on the move. So make sure you cover a lot of water. We have caught fish as far north as the S-turns this week all the way south to the dam. The top water bite is dead. We have seen very limited amount of top water action this week. Most of this action are spotted bass. Look for the top water bite to pick up after the lake finishes turning over. We have the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 7.8 FEET CLEAR & 74 DEGREES

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Bass action has been hit or miss. You may fish half the day with few bites and get on the right area and load the boat in a few cast. Top water baits like Spro Dawgs and spooks are great search baits, mixing it up with soft jerk baits like the big bite jerk minnow. The water is clear and light line is key. We are using 8 to 10 pound Sunline sniper on my soft jerk baits. Another alternative is the shaky head worm. Hopefully we'll have better news next week.

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Line side fishing is good. The bite this week has been strange. The lake is starting to turn over and the fish are on the move. This week we have caught good numbers stripers and hybrids out over the river channel fishing 40 feet deep with live bait, and then again pulling umbrella rigs on an 18 foot bottom. The fish that are out over the river channel seem to be on the bigger size. But the ones that are up shallow are more willing to eat. The umbrella rig bite is probably the best over all bite. But look for these fish to be on the smaller size. This week we have been pulling the rigs 75 to 80 feet behind the boat on a 16 to 20 bottom. These fish are on the move. So make sure you cover a lot of water. We have caught fish as far north as the S-turns this week all south to the dam. Top water bite is dead and we have seen very limit top water action this week. And most of it seems to be spotted bass. We look for the top water bite to pick up after the lake finishes turning over. We have the NEW! Lowrance GEN2 Touch machine on our boat. Call and set up an On the Water Schools, 770 889 2654

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 7.3 FEET CLEAR & 78 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is good. The fish are moving shallow and are getting easier to catch. The top water bite is still good in the morning with the buzz bait and Spro hydr pop is still great choices. In the mornings some fish are very shallow so target wood and shallow rock. Something else that is working well is lipless crank baits like the Spro Aruku shad. Cover lots of water, and mix your retrieves up, but faster is working best right now.

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Line side bite is slow. The lake is starting to turnover and the fish are scatter from one end of the lake to the other including the rivers. These fish are on the move and are hard to stay on top of once you do find them. Then throw in the full moon this pasted Saturday and the 3 plus inches of rain we had it makes fishing twice as tough as a normal turnover. If you are heading out this week be sure to take your Umbrella Rigs. The trolling bite isn't much better then the live bait bite, but it will catch you a few fish this time of year. I think we are getting just days away from a good bite. The water temperature is in the middle 70's and good things are just around the corner.

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 8.1 FEET CLEAR & 78 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is good: The best patterns are to start the day is the buzz bait. Fish the buzz bait paralleled to bluff banks. Fish the bait where it bumps the rocks. Bass see it as an easy target and hit the bait going to the rocks. In combination with this patter I keep a big bite fighting frog on my flipping stick and will work over blow downs and tree in the same areas when you come to them. Throughout the rest of the day run and gun points and creeks with soft jerk baits like the big bite jerk minnow and swim baits like the Spro BBZ shad, Sebile magic swimmer 125 and custom herring color swim bait by Randall Kirkpatrick. The key is to cover water, make long cast and mix up you retrieve. October is comparable with the month of April, just no spawn. Have fun and be careful with low water conditions.
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Line side fishing is slow other than a decent top water bite for small white bass and 1� pound hybrids. Use a popping cork with a popping fly when you see breaking fish. This is the typical September blues for hybrids and the fish are scattered from 40 feet deep to the top. When you find them they are bunched up so tight you better be right on top of them. Fish are anywhere from Bethany Bridge to Little River. Concentrate right over the main river channel around the mouths of major creeks. Live bait is almost a waste of time right now. The trolling bite is probably the best bite for Hybrids, but it is fair at best. The bite will pick up in the next couple of weeks as the water cools. October is a great hybrid month on Allatoona. Usually when the water temperature hits 75 degrees, Lake Allatoona catches fire for feeding hybrids.

LAKE ALLATOONA IS DOWN 7.3 FEET, CLEAR & 78 DEGREES

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Bass fishing is good and fishing is still getting better, and the day time bite is the way to go now. The water is real low already and shore cover is getting less and less, but when you find it fish seem to be holding on wood. Top water is making a come back with a good bit of small bait on the surface early and late. Wind blown spinner is stating to pick up mid and upper lake. Jigs and worms on bluff walls are also a solid pattern. Be careful especially at night with low water conditions.

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Line side fishing is slow other than a decent top water bite for small white bass and 1� pound hybrids. Use a popping cork with a popping fly when you see breaking fish. This is the typical September blues for hybrids and the fish are scattered from 40 feet deep to the top. When you find them they are bunched up tightly you better be right on top of them. Fish are anywhere from Bethany Bridge to Little River. Concentrate right over the main river channel around the mouths of major creeks. Live bait is almost a waste of time right now. The trolling bite is probably the best bite for Hybrids, but it is fair at best. The bite will pick up in the next couple of weeks as the water cools. October is a great hybrid month on Allatoona. Usually when the water temperature hits 75 degrees, Lake Allatoona catches fire for feeding hybrids.