HMT Atlanta
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Anyone know good private lakes around the state (or neighboring) for bass? Looking for an ego boosting trip...somewhere that doesn't require bass PhDs 
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Fishlipps Revisited
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Anyone know good private lakes around the state (or neighboring) for bass? Looking for an ego boosting trip...somewhere that doesn't require bass PhDs
and, that would boost your ego?
HMT Atlanta
Senior Member
As opposed to getting my tail kicked? It would be a welcome change...
Fishlipps Revisited
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if I have a bad trip (or trips), I see it as a failure on my part....and, I prefer to deal with it by trying to figure out what I didn't do....and, it makes me work that much harder....and, when I DO figure it out, THAT is what boosts my ego..
but, whatever floats your boat..
but, whatever floats your boat..
sinclair1
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I don't know if they even exist anymore, but I was invited to the CW Matthews lakes about twenty five years ago. I don't mention the catch because it didn't take skill, but would kill a few sig lines in the one day catch.Anyone know good private lakes around the state (or neighboring) for bass? Looking for an ego boosting trip...somewhere that doesn't require bass PhDs
Before he did construction, he built ponds for people.
I don't know if they even exist anymore, but I was invited to the CW Matthews lakes about twenty five years ago. I don't mention the catch because it didn't take skill, but would kill a few sig lines in the one day catch.
Before he did construction, he built ponds for people.
Eating cheese makes you smart?
sinclair1
Senior Member
According to your sig line......yes
HMT Atlanta
Senior Member
So lips are you available for private lessons? Seems that you have the answers.....
NCummins
Senior Member
I get what you are saying. Some of the best fishing around here is in company ponds that are on lock down 24/7. One is an old chemical plant that closed in the early 90's. Friend of mine caught 3 ten pound fish and a few 5 pounders in a couple of hours. It is illegal, but I sure would like to catch some big ones.
I mean i would rather catch a 6lb fish in a big lake than a couple 10lb fish in a pond......but how often do you get to go toe to toe with a 10lb bass?
Hope you find a nice trophy pond man.
I'd say start knocking on doors.
I mean i would rather catch a 6lb fish in a big lake than a couple 10lb fish in a pond......but how often do you get to go toe to toe with a 10lb bass?
Hope you find a nice trophy pond man.
I'd say start knocking on doors.
Old Dead River
Banned
you should just fish rocky mtn pfa, good luck.
I know of one personally in the lower part of middle ga but they are not taking members.
if you're interested in catching a really big bass you'll be wasting your time fishing big lakes in this state. I'd focus on small impoundments from farm ponds to the electric only lakes. the prespawn is your best bet.
Fishlipps Revisited
Senior Member
I have the answers for me...if catching fish from a managed pond boosts your ego, then, by all means, knock yourself out.....
that's kinda like the Houston Texans playing a PeeWee football team to make themselves feel better about last season...
I prefer a bit more of a challenge myself...
Old Dead River
Banned
I don't know if they even exist anymore, but I was invited to the CW Matthews lakes about twenty five years ago. I don't mention the catch because it didn't take skill, but would kill a few sig lines in the one day catch.
Before he did construction, he built ponds for people.
sounds like you caught it on live bait which isn't a big deal because I've seen artificials outproduce shiners firsthand, 5 of my 8 over ten lbs required a great deal of persistence and patience. the others I'm proud of the permission I had.
catching giant bass is 75% or more about location. Having access to the waters like you mentioned above is the real difference. It's also not "just" about ego, it's about appreciating giant bass. Championing the fish and possibly the body of water that produced it.
tell us about your live bait high fence escapades, photos too, I'm sure it would make an interesting post.
Old Dead River
Banned
you've caught a LOT of your fish from a dnr managed small lake, many of them this year. How are you any different?
fish hawk
Bass Master
Lets get this party started.
That's cold blooded!!!
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He was asking for himself not for you.
HMT Atlanta
Senior Member
Fish hawk you are the man...Those are some outstanding specimens in those pix, the fish are nice as well.
The intent of the question was pretty simple, just to see if anyone knew of a place where I could have better odds. Not much different than a hunting camp or other managed situation. Is a 90 lb spike off state land better than a 180 lb 8 point off camp land?
Yeah, agree that this is a never ending learning curve and pulling a big one from Lanier or other lake is more challenging and more rewarding but there are other considerations like time and work that preclude that.
The intent of the question was pretty simple, just to see if anyone knew of a place where I could have better odds. Not much different than a hunting camp or other managed situation. Is a 90 lb spike off state land better than a 180 lb 8 point off camp land?
Yeah, agree that this is a never ending learning curve and pulling a big one from Lanier or other lake is more challenging and more rewarding but there are other considerations like time and work that preclude that.
Seth carter
Banned
Any deer is a good one
WOODSWIZE
Senior Member
Look up website for Donavans bass fishing club in Marion, AL -I got to go for free one time. I caught and released 5 that day over 6 lbs and lost a couple hawgs. Fun day.
Our deer club used to have about 25 acres worth of beaver ponds that as far as I know had never been fished until I tried it one day during turkey season in the mid 90's. My buddies didn't believe me so we went back the next weekend and caught in the neighborhood of 100 with who knows how many going 6-10lbs.
The pond couldn't have been more that 4' deep in the deepest spot and during the summer the water was HOT! But the fish were as pretty as any I'd ever seen, jet black almost. Then one day the dam busted and that was it. The beavers haven't fixed it since.
The pond couldn't have been more that 4' deep in the deepest spot and during the summer the water was HOT! But the fish were as pretty as any I'd ever seen, jet black almost. Then one day the dam busted and that was it. The beavers haven't fixed it since.
HMT Atlanta
Senior Member
Danged slacking beavers...must be waiting for their checks from Washington....
