After back to back days of record temperatures in Georgia, it makes it hard to think about hunting. We don’t recommend fishing in the month of December, but with these temps it is hard to not think about fishing. Fortunately for us a front should come through next week and should lower the temps right after more seasons begin to open. Woodcock season opened and the late duck season opens Saturday. It will take a while for us to start seeing birds, but at least we are headed the right direction.
If you do head out fishing this time of year, remember that we have had some cooler temps and the fish will react that way. They will be deeper and react slower than during the warm months. Bass fishing can be good this time of year with jigs and slow-moving spinnerbaits. It is still warm enough to use buzzbaits as well. Crappie are also a good bet this time of year. Find the areas of the lake with flooded timber. Drop jigs straight down next to the tree with a minnow on the jig. Read your regs carefully though. Crappie limits vary from area to area, but are worth bringing home and deep-frying!
Even if you don’t get out hunting or fishing, take advantage or the warm temps and sneak out for a short afternoon hike with the family!
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