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I'm thinking about heading south this weekend. I've not fished Clark Hill in several years and even longer since Russel. Found out I've got a place to stay in Elberton so gonna try it. Anyway what's the water looking like and what should I expect after these several days of rain? Any info I'd appreciate it.
Can't speak on Russell, but the upper end of Clark Hill was relatively dingy last week. Sure the rain won't help matters but I hope it's still fishable
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High winds on sunday, but the sun will be out.
Good luck! :biggrin
I’ve been having my best luck in the backs of creeks on Clark’s Hill. If you can find relative clear water I would go there. Been on russell a few times recently and it’s tough right now. Clark’s hill IMO would be your best bet.
I agree with the above posts. Made both good trips and not so good trips to both recently, and the day's results were mostly related to water clarity. I believe the best trolling occurs in semi-stained water, not too clear or too muddy. If you're willing to ride around on either lake, watch for the combination of greenish brown water and the presence of shad/fish on your electronics. Good luck!
Since I didn't know what either lakes looked like I took a ride today. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Beaverdam Cr (Russell) AND Pistol Cr (Clark Hill) were both fairly clear. Looks like a foot of visibility or so at both places looking from the boat ramp. If you make it to either lake be sure to post your results.;) Good luck!:)
We were determined to pull some lines and enjoy the sunshine no matter how much the wind blew today.
Started in Russell creek about 1:00 with not one bite. Water was clear and 52 degrees. We loaded up and took a quick run over to Patterson Creek (Hesters Bottom). Water had a much better color for my liking and about 2 degrees warmer. We ended the day with 13 very nice fish at about 5:30. It was a hard fought day for the trolling man though.
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First trip of the year for me and the first time my boat has been in the water since last April. Really just wanted to try everything out to make sure its ready for the season. Fished for 3 hours this morning and caught 15 crappie....biggest being 1.75# and a couple at 1.5# with the rest good eating sized. Brought home 10 for a fish fry. Stayed in one creek and woulda moved if I had more time to fish but I elected to tough it out for a good mess instead of spending valuable time riding. I had sorta promised Dad and his wife a fish fry so I was fortunate to catch enough for us to eat. Sorry, didnt take the camera along this time but will have it along in the future..
Was that on Russell?Quote:
Originally Posted by gabowman
Sorry for not saying, but that was On da hill.
Any idea what the water clarity is on the SC little river side? Ill be heading down saturday and probably sunday too.
Havent checked that area but I would guess muddy at the mouth of Little River and clearer out towards English Creek. You should be able to find suitable water to fish if you spend the time looking.
I fished Georgia side today in fishing creek and soap creek and they are stained but just about right. I thought little river South Carolina would be more stained up the river is why I went to these creeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by KHNC
Darker colors are working well in the stained waters. Clarks hill has a bumper crop of smaller crappie population that will ensure plenty of catches in the future.
All fish caught today were released for another day.
Hope you get on the crappie.
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That’s good news. I love to fish in fishing creek. Guess I’ll check them both out this weekend.
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Sent you a PM.Quote:
Originally Posted by KHNC
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Fishing Clark’s Hill Saturday and next Wednesday & Thursday. Anyone want to hook up and share some info through the day or fish , let me know. Will be in a camo Xpress with a Mercury Pro XS 150 tiller.
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Fished Clark Hill Tuesday. Water pretty dingy, but caught 12 total.
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I agree with all the post above this. Went to the Hill today. Ended up with24. Not the size that usually catch. Just has me thinking the fish ready to lay eggs are closer to the bank than what I fished. Colors really varied today. Morning they liked darker then just a hair lighter as the day went on through the rain. Stil plenty of stripers being caught as well. Water temp 56. Backs of creeks. Good clarity in water just barely stained. Sure the rain today will stain it some more.
How deep were you fishing and where?
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Fishing creek. Main creek channel. Seemed to like June bug/chartreuse slider the best. Good luck.
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Crappie Fishing at SC Little River. 4 lb. test and a 1/16 oz jig
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Good job landing that flattie. Did you catch any crappie there?
A few here and there. Dang near had to hit ‘em in the head. Weren’t stacked up like they were a couple weeks ago. Hammered ‘em there from mid February to the end. Most of the big fish were bucks and average to small fish were hens. Kinda figured I’d give it a week or two and let the bucks move out and the bigger hens move in...didn’t work out like that. Maybe overthinking things....wore ‘em out in Pistol Creek last week. Should’ve went back....oh well.
Guess that’s why they call it “fishing” and not “catching”.
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