This Week’s Fishing Report

 

This Week’s Fishing Report includes the best patterns, lure types, sizes, and colors. In addition, I cover specific presentation insights and the “How To” direction that is sure to make the difference! Also included will be information on types of locations that have been targeted for each pattern discussed, coupled with MAP-DENOTED LOCATIONS, that have been producing fish THAT WEEK! I also offer a future-cast to help you prepare for the following days. I have been studying the habits and the habitat of spotted bass in Lake Lanier for more than 13 years. I understand and share what the fish will most likely be doing in the near future.

Many free weekly reports offer general information, or worse, the information from the week before. I am out on the water daily and report what is working now. The fact that I am not using these locations to tournament fish allows me to share the exact locations that are producing fish without worrying that someone will “be on my spot” this weekend.

You can also subscribe monthly or annually to these Weekly Fishing Reports for Lake Lanier.  In the subscription format, I also provide daily updates throughout the week as patterns change.  You can cancel your subscription at any time.

Thank you for trusting Jimbo’s to help you catch more spotted bass on Lake Lanier! I would love to spend some time on the water with you as well. Give me a call to book a trip. 770-542-7764

This Week's Lake Lanier Video Fishing Report

This Week’s Lake Lanier Video Fishing Report

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10/8

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Hello and Welcome!
Unfortunately, loyal viewers, I fell and messed up my knee and ankle badly on Sunday, which prevented me from being on the water this entire week. I had to postpone or cancel all of my trips, and accordingly, I don’t have any first-hand knowledge to share with you this week.
I have been keeping up with some trusted friends, and I see that things seem to be progressing well now that the water temps have dropped into the 70s.  What we have been discussing in the reports of late will still work and should be working better based on the surface temp drop.  The larger herring should be moving up around structure, so allow me to provide you with some additional insights and reminders:
The topwater options we have spoken of in recent reports are valid choices, especially when the sun is up late morning. Continue to experiment with your retrieve as each day will be different. If you want to try topwater in the morning or on schooling fish in the mornings (which will become more prevalent, both in the mornings and through the day) the Evergreen Showerblows 105 in the Bone color has been good early. Chrome color later in the day.  Working fast produced the best results last week.
The morning crankbait/spinnerbait bite is still valid early in the day or on cloudy days.  Try it for 90 minutes or so at daylight and abandon afterwards or when bite slows.
Use the fluke over the schools of fish you find over structure if the topwater doesn’t work. Again, experiment with your retrieve speed and cadence until you find what’s working.
Also, it’s time for the mechanical swimbaits to work. (Ex - Sebile, Magic Swimmer, Sweet Bait, Farley Bait, etc - there are many fro which to choose. White, bone and chrome are good colors (cloudy/sunny in that order). Also, remember that a very fast erratic retrieve on the surface is often what the fish prefer, even with the swimbaits. So as with all the baits, experiment with presentation speed and understand that it can be more than just a simple cast and retrieve.  Be purposeful in determining as to what presentation the fish will react best.
If the fish aren’t in a chasing mood, throwing a jig or shaky head into and around the brush can be a good option.
That is what I have for this week and this will give you the options you need to enjoy a great fall bite on Lanier.
Lord willing, I will be back on the water next week and also back next week with a brand new, full report.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during what continues to be a very challenging time for my family and me!
I wish you Good Fishing!
Jimbo

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