Thanksgiving Day, 2011

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  Yes, I went fishing from 12:30 until 3:30. Went to Center Hill as it was closest and first cast produced a 6# Small Mouth - my personal best.  Thought I was hung up until it realized it was hooked.  Had it hooked pretty deep so as soon as I removed the hook I put it back in the water.  Only other fish in the boat was a very nice 3# spot.  Took a phone picture of it as it was healthy.  Enjoyed the time on the water and thankful for the opportunity.

Rattleman129 donates baits to Troop 347

Was on Bass Chat about 3-weeks ago when Rattleman129 (Nat) offered to donate some fishing baits to our Scout Troop.  Of course, I was glad to hear that and thanked Nat for his generosity.  Last Monday night, 11/14/11, it was passed on to the boys - enough that every Scout there took home a Wal-Mart bag full with plenty left over for the others who will show up at a camp out this weekend.  Here are some pics and thanks again, 129!  Cheers!

November 8, 2011 - Center Hill Lake

Woke up today to a forecast that was ideal for a fishing trip.  I put new spark plugs in the boat motor yesterday so with the weather cooperating nicely I filled up the boat and hit the lake at WOT.  Found some shad in the back of a creek and caught 3-dinks with a swim bait.  Followed that with two nicer LM with a Jig.  Then, I caught this nice 4# with a white POC, given to me by Blue Fleck.  After lunch I landed this decent SM on a Zorro Jig.  Wind was up all day but It seemed to help the fishing as the water is Gin clear now.  Great time!

Couldn't pass this up

Friend of mine who has a home overlooking Center Hill Lake took this picture early this AM (November 7, 2011).  What great timing and what a fantastic shot!

Fall Colors

No fishing this weekend but we did take a beautiful fall color drive up the plateau to Fall Creek Falls State Park.  Seemed the trees were at peak color and the day was cool but brilliant.  We had a KFC picnic lunch then took a little walk around the lake.  Beautiful and relaxing day.

Tuesday, Sept 27, 2001

Fishing on Center Hill has been far from spectacular the last 2-weeks.  I've gone out about 3-times a week for 3 to 4-hours each time with poor results.  Water is clearing and water temperature has dropped from about 85 to 73 during this time.  I've thrown every bait I have and have not caught more than 3-dink.  The lake itself is beautiful this time of year and I always enjoy my time on the water.  Hopefully, things will improve.

Saturday, Sep 12, 2011 - Project Graduation

Dekalb County High School had a Project Graduation fishing tournament, Saturday, Sept. 12 at Center Hill Lake. I decided to fish it as I've been fishing the lake quite regularly, trying to find decent fishing areas. I thought it might be a good test and benefit the students too. Guess I flunked the test.

I caught plenty of fish but only Large Mouth and Small Mouth - both of which have size limits, 15" and 18" respectively. Knowing that going in, I thought I could pick up a decent bag of Spotted Bass, as there is no size restriction and they have been feeding heavily of late. I couldn't even get a Spot to bite and the LM and SM caught didn't measure.

It was only a 5-hour tournament from 8AM to 1PM, I caught some fish, donated the money and headed to the house. Cheers.