Michael Maddalena

The weather and the fishing has improved this week. The fish are scattered lake wide but the middle to the south end continues to be the most productive areas. As the weather begins to warm the afternoon bite will continue to improve. The fish are beginning to move up on the points and can be caught "running and gunning" with bait or umbrella rigs. Focus in the middle of the creeks on sloping points with brush over a 25 -35ft bottom. As always this time of year, birds and bait are the key indicators. Free lines 80 - 100 ft. back and down rods at 20 -35 ft with trout or herring are your best bet but smaller baits are also working. Casting a Captain Mack's bucktail jig with a fluke trailer or a 1/2 oz flex spoon will work on rolling fish. Weather continues to be a critical factor and success this time of the year depends on flexibility. Don't spend a lot of time in any one area, keep your eyes on the water and use different techniques as the conditions change.

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Michael Maddalena

About The Author: Captain Michael Maddalena

Company: Big Fish On Guide

Area Reporting: Georgia

Bio: Been fishing Lake Lanier and other GA waters for 25 years, chasing the Silver Bullet - striped Bass.

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