Fishing

Lake Oconee Striper Club member Chad Womack proudly displays the 25-pound striper he caught recently during Capt. Doug Nelms’ Derby. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Straight up fishing on Lake Sinclair

James K. Pressley

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

On the weekend of March 23-24, Sinclair Marina in Milledgeville hosted the Toyota Series and Falcon Bass Boat-sponsored pro, Brian Latimer, his Straight Up Fishing (SUF) school, and his SUF Classic tournament.

The author with a largemouth bass caught on a spoon. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Spoon-fed fishing advice

James K. Pressley

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

It’s about that time folks; it’s almost here; spoon time! If by now you don’t know that fishing a spoon is a favorite tactic of mine, you might live under a rock. I don’t think I’ve written more about any other tactic or technique.

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Outdoors: Crappie time on the lake

James K. Pressley

Thursday, September 7, 2023

I’ll be honest. When I started writing I didn’t crappie fish much and I truly didn’t have much interest in it. However, since then, I’ve spent a lot of time with guys like Richard Malcom, Maurice Van Hall, Chop Stover, and a few others that really helped me see the light.

Henry Cowen and Beau with a nice top water spotted bass CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Fishing with Henry Cowen

James K. Pressley

Thursday, July 27, 2023

You all know I have been booking and using guides most of my life. Well, I have recently had to change my opinion on not fishing with normal folks. Now don’t get me wrong. I still firmly believe the more a whacked-out guide fishes the better he is, but there are exceptions to the rule.

Beau and Henry Cowen with a 12-pound striper that hit topwater this past Monday morning on Lake Lanier. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Fishing for the silver kings

James K. Pressley

Thursday, July 6, 2023

We’ve talked a lot the last couple of months about fishing in Lake Country: stripers, hybrids, bass, and even spotted bass up at Lanier. We really do live in a great spot if you love to fish. Think about it.

Tom, Evan and Monica Wehman with Evan’s first striper from Lake Sinclair. CONTRIBUTED

Pressley: What does it mean to guide?

James K. Pressley

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Having recently gotten back into the guiding business I have thought a lot about what I want my clients to experience and who my clients are. This is something different from guide to guide and region to region.

James K. Pressley/File Photo

Pressley: Spot Choker – the ultimate underspin

James K. Pressley

Thursday, April 27, 2023

A few weeks ago, I told you guys about catching hybrids and stripers on Sinclair with Spot Choker underpins, Pulse jigs, and Cast Prodigy baits. Well, Mr. Spot Choker himself, Rob Williams, reached out to me and we started talking about getting together to fish.

Andy Gaston and son Phillip on my boat last week on Sinclair. JAMES PRESSLEY/Contributed

Pressley: Spring fishing is here

James K. Pressley

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

With the exception of the insane amount of rain we’ve had this year, we are hopefully now entering full-fledged spring! Pollen clouds, azaleas, spawning fish, gobbling turkeys, and soon-to-be 90-degree days.

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OUTDOORS: Spotted bass fishing

James K. Pressley

Thursday, December 22, 2022

One of the things I truly enjoy is fishing for spotted bass. I love the fish! They are tough fighters and aggressive eaters, and they love to hit top water! With that combination, they make themselves far more appealing to me, and many like me, than any other freshwater fish.

Big Blue takes the prize at fishing tournament

OUTDOORS: Big Blue takes the prize at fishing tournament

Lynn Hobbs

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

The Middle Georgia Catfish Anglers tournament trail ended its 2022 season this past weekend and the biggest catch seemed to be a surprise to the angler, even though he’s caught his share of monster catfish over the years.

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