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Lake Russell Lake Secession |
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Lake Russell Lake Secession |
SEE THE LAKE RUSSELL/ LAKE SECESSION AREA ON A PDF FILE JUST LIKE IN THE MAGAZINE |
July 08
Marty at SPORTSMAN’S
ONE STOP located just below Iva on Hwy 81, reports that
kids have been out of school for a couple of weeks now and have
been catching some good bream and catfish in the local ponds and
big lakes. Now is the time to go “Noodling” for catfish
on Russell and Clarks Hill. What is graveling or noodling? Get
in the water around the bridges and feel around for openings or
crevasses in the rocks. Run your hand in as far as you can and
hopefully the blue cat in the hole will let you know he is there.
Then grab him the best you can and put him on the stringer. Anglers
report catching bass on deep diving crankbaits in 10 to 20 feet
of water off points early in the day or at night. Try the rip
rap after dark using dark plastic baits on spot removers with
bright colored tails. We have the new YUM Money Minnows, Luck
E strike Bass Magic, and Lake Fork Tackles Live Magic Shad. We
also have the new Blood Series Sebile Baits ,as well as the Magic
Swimmer.. Get your fishing licenses and other fishing supplies
at Sportsmans One Stop.
The kids are out of school, it’s vacation time and we are
selling plenty of worms, crickets and minnows to keep everybody
happy and busy while at the lake reports CHEROKEE TRAIL OUTDOORS
AND RESTAURANT, located on West Greenwood Street, Hwy 72,
here in Abbeville. You have to have that new fishing license in
hand by July 1st. Besides licenses, fishing tackle and live bait,
we have plenty of groceries, ice, beer, gas, and some great hot,
fresh cooked dinners. Bass in July will be caught early and late
in the day or at night on artificial worms and lizards, close
to docks, off rocky points and drop-offs using top water plugs
or Carolina rigged worms.
Greg at LONG CREEK
ARCHERY located on at 2808 Hwy. 72 East Abbeville stated fishing
is good to excellent on the lakes and rivers in this area. Try
topwater plugs and floating worms for bass early and late, or
worms, lizards and crankbaits just off the bottom during the heat
of the day. The bream fishing should be excellent the middle of
June and July using crickets and worms in bedding areas. They
have good reports of hybrids being caught in the Little River
S.C. side of Clarks Hill in the late part of the day. The Mathews
bows for 2008 and the new Bow Tech bows are in stock. Check for
dates of state archery tournaments. Hours are Sunday and Monday
closed. Tuesday through Friday 5pm to 8pm and Saturday 8am to
1pm. Deer season is just around the corner. Time to stop and pick
up a new bow set up just for you or put it on layaway.
We will be here and ready to serve you over the 4th of July reports
PLEZ-U FOOD STORE located on Hwy 81 at 72 in Calhoun Falls.
Stripers can be caught using live herring fished just off the
bottom near the dam especially at night. We have plenty of cold
beverages, new hunting and fishing supplies, snacks for those
upcoming picnics, ice, live bait and gas. Lake Russell is a great
place to catch bass early or late in the day or at night using
worms and top water plugs around points and brush piles. Bream
and catfish should all be at it’s peak this month around
the full moon.
Get up early and fish
floating worms or crank baits shallow for bass. If you stay longer,
use the Carolina Rigged, drop shotting or shakey headed Worms
or Lizards off the points reports Russell at THE STORE,
located on Flat Rock Road, just west of Lake Secession. Bream
and Shell Crackers keep the kids entertained, along with the catfish.
A few nice stripers can be caught on live bait in the deep area
near the dam using live bait just off the bottom. We invite you
to stop by while you are down for the 4th of July, or on your
vacation. We are always glad to see new customers.
Attention Fishermen
who are looking for a place to stay near Lake Russell, THE
LATIMER INN is located on Hwy. 81 near the Calhoun Fall State
Park. David and Rhonda have 14 clean rooms and can accommodate
up to 46 people. They have plenty of room for boats and have out
side electrical hook ups so you can re-charge your batteries.
They also have a fish cleaning station. David stated that he has
been hearing good reports of bream, striper and largemouth bass
being caught on Lake Russell. Give them a call for a clean comfortable
room. They welcome fishing clubs!
Scotty and Tony at LOWNDESVILLE
COUNTRY STORE AND CAFE stated the warm weather has everyone
out fishing early and late in the day or at night. July is a good
time to catch bream and shellcracker using worms and crickets
in the shallows on Lake Russell. Spotted Bass fishing is pretty
good on Russell using worms, small crankbaits and top water plugs
off of points. Crappie fishing is mostly under bridges at night
fishing under lanterns using minnows. Catfish are being caught
at night using herring and night crawlers. Remember he has lodging
available. The front 1/2 of the house which has 4 double beds
and a kitchenette rents for $55 a night. The back half of the
house has 2 double beds and two twin beds with a full kitchen
and rents for $60 a night. You can rent the whole house for $110
a night.
On Hwy. 81 North THE SPORTSMAN @ LAKE RUSSELL has heard the fishing has been good on Lake Russell for crappie and stripers at night using minnows. LateJune and July is the peak time to catch bream and shellcrackers in the shallows using crickets and worms especially around the full moons (June 19 and July 18). For the live bait fishermen Sportsman has a drive thru area to get your live herring and minnows. For the hungry fishermen and boaters they have lunch specials, hot dogs, fried chicken, groceries, big burgers and beer. If you need your outboard or boat repaired, Connelly Marine Service is located behind the Sportsman.
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Lake Russell or Richard B. Russell Dam Contact: Natural Resource Management Center Route 4, Box 244 B / Elberton, GA 30635-9271 (706) 283-8731
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