So if one only has access to small waters, are you saying they can never claim "trophy" simply because they may not be as fortunate as someone who can afford a boat or opportunities elsewhere? I personally think the "fish in a barrel" thoughts are overrated. I know "barrels" that are often harder to catch fish from than other public waters.
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So if one only has access to small waters, are you saying they can never claim "trophy" simply because they may not be as fortunate as someone who can afford a boat or opportunities elsewhere? I personally think the "fish in a barrel" thoughts are overrated. I know "barrels" that are often harder to catch fish from than other public waters.
KyDawg
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I fished a private pond in South Georgia for years, it was about 10 acres and covered with submerged timber. There were lots of days when we never got a bite and I also lost several nice fish that got hung up in all the junk. Call it a barrel if you like, but it could be a challenge getting a nice bass out of there.
Old Dead River
Banned
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Old Dead River
Banned
just because they are there doesn't mean they will bite or that you can catch them. that's my point. Especially if they have plenty of easy meals. During the spawn it could be easy but afterwards your best bet would be a large, fresh live bait and some patience.
ghadarits
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http://www.bienville.com/pages/fishing/index.php
Bill dance used to film 90% of his shows there. Its real fishing though so sometimes its like catching fish in a barrel and other times you would think there isn't a fish within 2 miles of the pond your in.
Bill dance used to film 90% of his shows there. Its real fishing though so sometimes its like catching fish in a barrel and other times you would think there isn't a fish within 2 miles of the pond your in.
Old Dead River
Banned
I think ocm pda was the ultimate compromise because you knew lots of big fish
Lived in the lake but I've never known anyone to say fishing there was easy.
Seen a not of bassboats with the latest and greatest go home empty handed. When you stock them at 10 an acre instead of 100 that will do that
Lived in the lake but I've never known anyone to say fishing there was easy.
Seen a not of bassboats with the latest and greatest go home empty handed. When you stock them at 10 an acre instead of 100 that will do that
caughtinarut
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Big Metz is considered a trophy pond/lake here on Ft. Stewart with a few Georgia record holders. It is closed year round and is only open quarterly for a few weekends then is closed again because it is extremely close to a training area on base but anyways.... I went out there the last day it was open for the quarter and I caught one bass the entire time I was out there, it was barely over 1lb. Yet my personal best was from a no name body of water that had low fishing pressure and he was over 8lbs within the first 30 minutes of being out there I had two bites from two different bass that were hogs... and caught a bunch of dinks..
Just because it's considered a trophy fishing area doesn't mean you're going to be getting bites every 5 minutes and it surely doesn't mean you're going to be ripping some lips on hogs.
Fishing is slim around here for me, everywhere I have access to is has heavy fishing pressure and all of the bass are stunted but I'll take a dink over getting skunked any day. Not to mention people in my area are very secretive of their fishing spots.
Just because it's considered a trophy fishing area doesn't mean you're going to be getting bites every 5 minutes and it surely doesn't mean you're going to be ripping some lips on hogs.
Fishing is slim around here for me, everywhere I have access to is has heavy fishing pressure and all of the bass are stunted but I'll take a dink over getting skunked any day. Not to mention people in my area are very secretive of their fishing spots.
Where is his place at?
EverGreen1231
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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
My Grandad used to tell me stories of beaver ponds around Line Creek that held more 5 -10 pound bass than you would know what to do with. I don't know that they exist anymore; it might be worth an investigatory trip. If your fortunate enough to live somewhere that has a history of beaver activity you could likely find a small pond with a couple nice, "stupid" fish in 'em. The only thing is, they might take a little effort to find.
Small, private waters will get you the results you want. The best way to access them is, simply, stop and ask. The worst they'll do is shoot at you.
cpculp
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There are some great fishing lakes in subdivisions all around north Georgia. I consistently catch big fish from the 20 acre one in my community. Meeting someone who lives in a community to give you permission is the key. Most of these lakes see little pressure.
Where is this pond located?
notnksnemor
The Great and Powerful Oz
The trick is to own the barrel
