http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores Outdoors Blog from Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond Wed, 14 May 2008 11:38:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Good news: metro area anglers looking to hook and harvest trout soon can worry less about the gas prices and more about their luck. May 14 marks the end of harvest restrictions on Georgia’s delayed harvest trout streams, and that means the Fulton County section of the Chattahoochee River (between ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/05/14/trout-fishing-on-the-hooch/ I should have known it was going to be one of those days.  Tough conditions on Lake Burton, combined with poor preparation on my part lended the expected result, but not in the way I should have imagined.  It's mother's day, 2008, and strong cold front has dumped over 1.5 ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/05/12/bass-shattered-my-rod-but-id-do-it-again/ Concern for “orphaned” wildlife is simply human nature. Most people who come across a deer fawn, a young bird or a newborn rabbit will initially watch in amazement and then immediately wonder if the animal is in need of help. This spring, as newborn wildlife blossom into existence, the Georgia ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/05/12/orphaned-wildlife-need-no-rescue/ %##$#@@% ^&*^&***^& Supposed to hit the 'Hooch this morning, dam release looks good, solunar tables are kicking at 12-2:00, and then the &^%^**^ rain. I know we need it, but it seems like the rain only works on weekends around here. Sorry to both my readers about ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/05/03/rained-out-again/ We had a day that all fishermen live for on Sunday!  We hit a small local pond (about 10-12 acres) Sunday afternoon, and scored about 40 to 50 fish in four hours.  Mostly in the 1 to 2 pound range, but as you'll see below, there were a few good ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/04/22/small-pond-big-bass/ This is a repost that I had to share.  So, credit goes to Bassinkorea over at the Ultimate Bass forums . If you haven't checked them out, I highly recomomend it!  I used to have a lot of problems respooling my reels. I used to put the new spools on the ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/04/16/respool-your-reels-anytime-anywhere/ With the arrival of another bluebird nesting season, Georgians can help these brilliantly plumaged birds find the perfect home, according to the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division. Bluebirds, a beloved symbol of happiness, have charmed generations with their cheerful song, their beauty and even their fondness for nesting boxes. The ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/04/14/give-eastern-bluebirds-a-hand-finding-a-home/ Hang up your feeders and they will come! Ruby-throated hummingbirds and other avian acrobats are returning to Georgia from their wintering grounds to the south. Ruby-throated “hummers” may travel more than 600 miles from Mexico to Georgia. “If you haven’t already seen a ruby-throated hummingbird in your backyard, you should soon,” ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/04/09/migrant-hummingbirds-returning-to-georgia/ [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuGRr2XqEJ8] http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/04/09/pike-attacks-man/ I know what your thinking, paddle boats are for girls.  With Hobie Cat Mirage Adventure Island you can propel yourself via paddle, pedal, or sail. And it looks pretty stable too.  Technically, they're not paddles -they're a "Mirage Drive" which is like two fins that somehow propel ... http://outdoorsblogger.com/greatoutsmores/2008/04/02/possibly-the-coolest-watercraft-ever/