GoPro Teaser

  So far the testing of the GoPro cameras is progressing nicely. We've used them in varying situations, of course fishing, but also family events at the beach. That's right, these camera's work great for any situation from fast action fishing, to catching those moments on the beach with the kiddos. This is a great selling point to your significant other by the way. Not only can these cameras be great while fishing, they can also be quite handy for family events. Just think, you and the wife decide to go zip lining or para sailing. Capture those moments forever with your go pro and a helmet or chest camera mount and your GoPro. How can your wife say no to that?

  We've been learning a lot as this product test continues. And so far we've been pretty pleased with what we've discovered. Of course there are some down sides, but we'll get into all of the pros and cons during the final review. For now, here's a little something Teg put together in a short amount of time while doing some early spring fishing. Check it out and let us know what you think...I personally think its awesome! Way to go Teg!
 



It's time to fish!

According to fisheries staff at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, now is the time to catchstriped bass in north Georgia. Water temperatures have risen and large stripers are hanging out near the surface at Lake Lanier. Fisheries staff collected a 33-pound striper while sampling Lanier on Monday, April 8, and a 39-pound striper the next day.

The water temperature on Lake Hartwell was 60 degrees on Monday, April 8, just right for stripers to move into shallow water on primary points in coves. Anglers should target colored water and fish the windy side where the bait will be concentrated. 

The biggest fish collected on Hartwell in the last week of electrofishing weighed 38 pounds.The hybrid bass run at Hartwell has also started. Fisheries staff have seen a number of large hybrids in the 6 to 9 pound range around the mouth of the Chauga River. Expect these fish to move upstream of the U.S. 123 bridge as water temperatures rise.

For anglers interested in gar fishing, you may find success in the shallows on points and flats in the backs of coves on Lake Hartwell. A lot of gar of have been spotted in those areas. Rope bait might be the ticket for some furious battles with a 3-4 foot longnose gar.

Take advantage of the great weather and introduce someone new to fishing! Be sure to share your best and smallest catches from this weekend. I'll be in Hilton Head Island and never have much luck there. If you want to meet up let me know! 

Top Kayak Fishing Apps

Kayak Fishing Apps

If you’re like me and use your smartphone for work and play, you are probably already finding ways to use it for all your hobbies. Why then should kayak fishing be any different? I thought I’d pass along the apps that I found which can really enhance or add some additional fun to the sport of kayak fishing or any fishing for that matter. I’d love to say that this blog was supported by these apps like Chad Hoover and his Scoutlook app, but we’re just not that cool....yet!

One other quick note, these are apps I’ve used and tested on Android phones not Apple. A couple of the Apps below are based off Google Maps which is by far the best online map source available in my opinion. (If you don’t believe me, talk to someone who has used Apple Maps!) Now, moving on, here are my top kayak fishing apps.