Shane Watson Guide Service Report, 7-07-10 thru 7-20-10. The striper fishing remains strong most days on Lake Lanier. Our boats have been out everyday on both morning and afternoon trips. Freshly changed, quality live bluebacks on a downline are working best. Fish your bluebacks 30 to 40 feet deep over a 35 to 80 foot bottom in the mouths of creeks and just off the main channel. There are fish starting to show...

Last week, Judge Paul Magnuson issued his ruling in Phase 2 of the Water Wars litigation His decision amounts to a major victory for us, and the first decision that has gone in Georgia’s favor. In this phase 2, Florida asked the court to require that we send more water across the state line into Florida to protect endangered mussels and sturgeon. LLA and Georgia lawyers argued against this, telling the...

Since my last report we’ve had all of our boats out on guide trips everyday. We’ve caught stripers up to 35 pounds on downlined bluebacks fished 25 to 40 feet deep over a 35 to 70 foot bottom just off points and humps. Some of our boats are still catching a few fish early on a freeline, on a Spro Dawg, a Super Spook, and on a Redfin and then switching over to a downline. On my boat we have started...

Yesterday, Judge Paul Magnuson issued his ruling in Phase 2 of the Water Wars. His decision amounts to a complete victory for us. Read the 376 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER July 21, 2010 In this phase, Florida asked the court to require that we send more water across the state line into Florida in order to protect endangered mussels and sturgeon. We argued against this, and told the court that any harm to the protected...

As you know, several important seats are up for election this year, and the chosen candidates could have pivotal roles in the future of Lake Lanier. Several Congressional District 7 and 9 candidate position statements on Lake Lanier issues are on our web site, and we urge you to consider these positions in your candidate choice. Lake Lanier Association Executive Director It was with a very heavy heart that...