by Robert Eidson
Linesides fishing is getting better. The bite is starting to improve and will only get better as we enter into November. The sea gulls should be showing up in the next week or two and this will make finding the white fish a little easier on all of us. Right now I am spending most of my time on the north end of the lake. Using freelines and planer boards early and downlines after the sun gets up. After that, trolling U-Rigs and using jigging spoons will be the key to catching numbers on Allatoona for the next few weeks.
The best bite going right now is from Little River to the S-Turns and then there is a secondary bite from Kellogg’s to Bartow Carver beach. That bite is hit and miss right now and will remain that way until the mid-section of the lake completely turns over. Most of the fish we are catching right now are 18 – 24 feet deep and can be found on points, humps and flats early. After the sun comes up, your best bet will be out over the river channel. The topwater bite right now is decent but look for it to pick up in early December.
Remember to be universal when it comes to techniques this time of year. Striper Soup has plenty of bait on hand right now. We still have plenty of days open for December so give us a call at 770-827-6282 and book your trip today.