Hugh M. Gillis PFA in East Dublin, GA

jeremy_221 · Post by **jeremy_221** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 4:33 am

Does anyone have any info. about catching bass at the Hugh M. Gillis PFA in East Dublin, GA. I have been three times and have not caught any bass. I have only had bites but no takers. If anyone has any information, let me know.

brendanc · Post by **brendanc** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 5:15 pm

Here is the latest report from the Georgia DNR. The full report for all lakes is at this address:
http://georgiawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us/ ... cument=144

Hugh M. Gillis Public Fishing Area - Report for April 2004
Lake Level: Full pool.
Water temp: 60-62 degrees F.
Water clarity: lightly stained.
Bass: Good. During the March pre-spawn pattern, good action was reported using small crankbaits and suspended jerk baits. Most of these fish will be on the bed by early-April. A good bet for catching spawning or post-spawn fish can be expected by pitching a soft plastic worm or lizard in 2 to 4-feet shoreline structure. Anglers should be aware that no bass can be kept until June 2004.
Bream: Fair. Several limits of Fliers have been reported using minnows or small pieces of chartreuse Berkley Power Baits. Redear are on the upside with warming water. Look for these fish in 3 to 5-feet, fishing redworms near the bottom. Bluegill action should pick up by mid-April. Fishing near the bottom with worms or crickets at a depth of 3 to 4-feet may be your best bet.

jeremy_221 · Post by **jeremy_221** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 3:16 am

Thanks Brendan. I went with a buddy not too long ago and we caught about fifteen flyers off of the crappie nibbles. Those are some hard fighting fish!

bass_assassin23 · Post by **bass_assassin23** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 6:51 pm

hey all for those of you who wanna know i'm the "buddy" that jeremy was talking about...i have fished the new lake a few more times than he has and a couple of times have done ok with the bass no huge "maulas" but all of decent size, you know in the 2-3lbs range...i have even seen some 5-6lbs caught and even rumores of an 8 pounder...this is not unlikely because the lake was made from a large creek...well i wish everone tight lines...and strong arms

jeremy_221 · Post by **jeremy_221** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 2:36 am

We will have to go back again bass assassin. I believe the bass fishing will be better when the wind isnt killing us. I know there are bass in there. And we need to catch them before June when everyone starts taking them home for food and the population goes thin. I am ready to see some nice bass come out of that lake.