Posts by Jay Chambless
From Blackshear To Chehaw, October’s Fun Fishing On The Flint River
I love rivers. I always have. For some reason, I am strangely drawn to them. There is something peaceful yet exciting about a river’s ever-moving waters. From deep, slow-moving pools to shallow, fast-flowing riffles, each river has its own characteristics that make it unique and special. Unlike reservoirs, rivers are usually not very crowded. In…
Read MoreChasing West Point’s Spring Transition Bass
“I want to reschedule,” Rob Boswell said. Being a fisherman myself, I felt his pain. It’s tough enough to go out and catch fish with the pressure of a magazine interview under ideal conditions. The conditions we faced made this proposition nearly impossible. Despite that, Rob was able to find fish and we caught a limit.…
Read MoreFall Bass With West Point Lake’s Dynamic Duo
When GON picks a lake to write a bass fishing feature on, several criteria come into play when selecting an angler — or anglers — to spotlight. Knowledge of the lake and success on it come into play. Notoriety is another aspect that comes to mind. Sometimes the author, in this case yours truly, gets…
Read MoreFlathead Catfish On The Lower Flint River
Scott Ellis and I had been trying to get together to go on our catfishing trip for a couple of weeks. When I would be able to go, he would be tied up, and vice-versa. My deadline was fast approaching, and I knew we had to set a date and stick to it. I called…
Read MoreAlbany’s Flint River Shoal Bass
The Flint River begins just south of Atlanta, where it bubbles up from a spring. From there it flows south until it ends at its confluence with the Chattahoochee River in Lake Seminole. Throughout this long stretch, it features sections of swift shoals as well as slower flowing, deep pools. This river offers scenic beauty…
Read MoreEufaula May Transition Bass Are Like Jekyll And Hyde
May is a month of transition on Lake Eufaula for both bass and bass fishermen. The water temperature is warming, and the spawning cycle is pretty much over. The bass that were easy pickings during previous weeks seem to either disappear or get a serious case of lock jaw. Fishing can be downright tough if…
Read MoreSpring Crappie On Lake Blackshear
When anglers in the state of Georgia think of spring crappie fishing, many thoughts probably enter their minds. Pear tree, plumb and dogwood blooms. Warming weather and the coming of spring. Certain lakes also come to mind. Eufaula, Oconee and West Point are probably at the top of every crappie angler’s list. These lakes are…
Read MoreSeminole Hard-Bottom Spawning Bass
In south Georgia, the month of March can take on many different faces. One day shows signs of beautiful, spring-like weather. The next day, you will swear we are still in the firm grasp of “Old Man Winter.” All things considered, one thing is for sure: March is a month of change. The days are…
Read MoreBlackshear Bass February’s Three Stages
Lake Blackshear can be a very fickle reservoir. Just ask anyone who fishes it, and they are certain to agree. Many an angler has left this lake shaking his head. Part of the problem is what you see once you get there. Boat docks, cypress trees, stumps and grassbeds are virtually everywhere you look. It…
Read MoreSeminole Cold-Water Bass
Lake Seminole is a sprawling impoundment located in the extreme southwest corner of the state, covering more than 38,000 surface acres at full pool. The lake was formed when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed Woodruff Dam just south of the confluence of the Flint and Chattahoochee rivers. In addition, it has two other…
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