WGST's "The Sully Show" for 5/15/15 - The Great Outdoors
Friday, May 15, 2015 at 8:10AM About two weeks ago, Rick was near Branson, Missouri at the Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf - a PGA Tour Champions Tour event and experiencing the Great Outdoors
Check out: www.bigcedar.com
Big Cedar Lodge features Top of the Rock - the new 9 hole, Par 3 course where the tournament will be played along with world class bass fishing, boating, archery, nature trails and Big Cedar Lodge is one of the premier resorts in the country.
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Technology is big in fishing and really big in professional bass fishing as Rick has covered Bassmasters events in the past.
1. New light up lures for night fishing. - Actiglo Lures www.actiglolures.com
Actiglo's first completed lure is an in-line spinnerbait designed with a three- dimensional blade, weighing .2 ounces that rotates with a strong vibration through the water using a medium to quick retrieve.
The injection molded spinnerbait blades are also sold separately and are offered in several "edge-glow" colors which are luminescent underwater or a clear polymer with either silver or gold aluminum reflective; all having complementing light emitting diode illumination.
Our 2nd offering In development and being tested is our polymer spoon lure with an overall length of 41/4" and weighing 1 ounce with a sink rate in fresh water of 1 per foot per second which replicates the appearance of a dying or injured bait fish.
Our most impressive Actiglo lures being developed will incorporate our polymer lenticular technology in jigs, swimbaits, spoons, and hard bodied lures with true to life interlaced images of the desired bait fish.
Actiglo polymer lenticular lures will imitate the exact appearance of the bait fish providing iridescent scale and fin patterns and will maintain their appearance underwater no matter what conditions they are fished in.
You can see Rick's article on the best fishing near Atlanta
http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-places-to-go-fishing-near-atlanta/
There are hundreds of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in the state of Georgia that have open fishing all year. With Georgia’s great climate, fishing is popular throughout the fall and into the winter months. Before you go, you will need to purchase a fishing license from Georgia, Alabama or another bordering state. Licenses can be bought online or at an agent in your county. For the state of Georgia, they are available on www.georgiawildlife.com. With more than 500,000 acres of water available for fishing in Georgia, it’s a sport where you can get the entire family involved. Here are places near Atlanta where you have a chance to catch “the big one.”
Great fishing locations in Georgia
Lake Sydney Lanier
Gainesville, GA
(678) 696-2491
www.discoverlakelanier.com
It may be croweded to some, but the most popular lake in the state of Georgia is about 30 minutes from Atlanta and stretches 38,000 acres. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Lanier is heavily fished by locals and tourists, but there is still plenty of fish for everyone. If you like catching striper, crappie and walleye, this should be one of your top destinations. Anglers have success with both live and artificial baits, so it’s trial and error to see what is biting. For a complete fishing experience, give Lake Lanier a try.
Reynolds Plantation
5741 St. Lake Oconee Parkway
Greensboro, GA 30642
(800) 800-5250
www.reynoldsplantation.com
Fish the “Great Waters” of Lake Oconee at one of the top resort properties in the world, Reynolds Plantation. There are many boat slips in and around Lake Oconee and Reynolds Plantation. All you need to have handy is your Georgia Fishing License. Lake Oconee is stocked with many varieties of fish, so your rod and reel will get a workout. When the fishing ends, you can play golf as Reynolds offers six fantastic championship golf courses to test your skills on. At the end of the day, you can relax at the beautiful, Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation.
Pursell Farms
386 Talladega Springs Road
Sylacauga, AL 35151
(256) 208-7600
www.pursellfarms.com
Just a little ways across the border in Alabama, you can test your angler skills at beautiful, Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Alabama. Pursell Farms is home to the top public golf course, Farmlinks, but the property also offers plenty of great fishing. Depending on your needs, Pursell Farms offers everything from guides to rental of gear like lures, tackle boxes and reels. While it is preferred you stay at the resort, Pursell Farms offers full and half-day fishing options in a boat or on the banks. Pursell Farms is private property, so no Alabama fishing permit is required. Just come ready to fish and bring your golf clubs too.
Snowbird Mountain Lodge
4633 Santeetlah Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9290
www.snowbirdlodge.com
Snowbird Mountain Lodge is a short drive from metro Atlanta, but you will feel like you are a world away. Located right on the Cherohala Skyway in the smoky mountains, Snowbird offers endless fishing opportunities galore. In fact the USA Flyfishing Team comes here to fish. If you want to cast your line, Snowbird offers free use of fly rods as part of your stay.
