LAKE HARTWELL IS FULL, THE MAIN LAKE IS CLEAR AND 77.6 DEGREES, THE BACKS OF CREEKS ARE SLIGHTLY STAINED AND 79.4 DEGREES

Bass fishing is good. The lower lake fish are shallow to mid depth and are starting to school in the creek mouths over deeper water, as smaller pods of bait are starting to form. We have been catching these schooling fish on pearl Zoom white flukes, Sammy 115 in Ghost Minnow, and the Sworming Hornet Fish Head Spin. When the bite slows, switch to a drop shot finesse worm in Morning Dawn Red. Focus on bridge pilings or points on the side the drops the sharpest for this bite. There are also fish being caught on a Sworming Hornet Fish Head Swarm Umbrella Rig. Consider using Fish Head Spins as your swim bait hooks to provide more flash to your rig. We have also been catching some fish under and around docks by pitching worms and jigs around them. Now that the shallow water back in the creeks has started to stabilize, the black popping frog bite along with a skinny dipper retrieved on the surface has started to work again.

Water Temperture 75 degrees and clear

Bass fishing is fair and the water temperature is still climbing and with all these hot days, don’t expect bass fishing to get any easier. The good news is that good solid bass are still showing up. Continue to fish the deeper docks and try to focus on those located out on the main rivers or near deep water. Jigs and Texas rigged worms seem to be working the best right now. Another good area to pay close attention to is the submerged humps that are located all over the lake. Deep diving crank bits like the Rapala DT 10 and the DT 14 will work. Also try using a four inch worm or lizard on the Carolina rig on the humps too. Downsizing is a key factor during those hot summer months.

BuyHartwellLake.com will be an exhibitor at the Atlanta Boat Show this year featuring our listings and promoting Lake Hartwell as a second home opportunity and as a better alternative to Lake Lanier. We will also be giving away a Kindle Fire as a door prize.

The 2013 Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show arrives at the Georgia World Congress Center in the wake of the New Year, January 10 through 13, offering visitors exclusive deals on the latest boats, gear and accessories.

In addition to the variety of watercraft and products, Georgia’s premier boating event includes several attractions for all ages. Attendees who are new to boating can visit the Welcome to the Water Center to get advice from experts about choosing a boat and boating on a budget. Boat owners looking to repair and maintain their vessels can visit Fred’s Shed DIY Seminars & Interactive Learning Center for hands-on instruction. The Powerboat Docking Challenge will allow captains – novice and experienced – to test their navigational skills as they steer and dock radio controlled boats in the show’s 20-foot “lake.”

Whether looking for a boat or new adventures in the New Year, the 2013 Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show has the deals and family fun to fulfill the wishes of any boater.

See www.atlantaboatshow.com for more details.

WHEN:

Jan. 10-13, 2013

Thursday – Friday, Jan. 10 – 11, 11 a.m. –

9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE:

Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C

285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW

Atlanta, GA 30313

TICKET INFORMATION:

Adults 16 and older: $12

Youth 15 and under: FREE (when accompanied by an adult)