Anglers Bio’s

Ken Sturdivant is a fishing guide and operates the only full time fresh water fishing schools in the southeast. He is on the Professional Fishing Staff for Have Fun Fishing. www.havefunfishing.com kensturdivant@earthlink.net 770-889-2654

Tim White is on the professional fishing staff for Rapala, one of the world’s top fishing products companies. Fishing tournaments take up most of his time and he is a regular speaker at bass clubs and related bass fishing events. www.havefunfishing.com

Robert Eidson guides full time on several area lakes. Robert is a master angler and guides and travels all over the south competing in striper tournaments. Robert Eidson of First Bite Guide Service, 678-363-6260 www.firstbiteguideservice.com eidson6260@comcast.net.

Mike Bucca is on the professional fishing staff of several companies and guides on Lake Allatoona. Mike is an excellent fishing guide and fishing instructor and specializes on largemouth and spotted bass year round. Mike Bucca, Triton Mikes Spot Country Guide Service, www.tritonmike.com
mbucca@comcast.net

Al Bassett lives on Lake Oconee. Known as “Oconee Al” he is a full time for guide for both bass and crappie and is a custom rod builder. 706-473-7758

Mark Collins operates his own guide service on the Crappie Capital of the world, Lake Weiss. Mark guides for all the species and is an expert anglers and instructor. Mark Collins Guide Service, 256-779-3387 www.markcollinsguideservice.com

Doug Youngblood operates Fish Lake Guide Service on Lake Lanier. Doug has won many tournaments and guides over 300 days a year for bass, crappie and stripers. Fish Lanier Guide Service, 770-945-0797 www.fishlanier.com

Chris Scalley, is a die hard Trout and fly fishing angler. He operates River Through Atlanta guide service and travels extensively fishing with the fly rod. www.riverthroughatlanta.com 770-650-8630 or chrissscalley@bellsouth.net

Ryan Coleman, is a fishing guide and tournament angler. He represents several tackle and equipment sponsors. Ryan recently won the Bass Anglers Sportsman’s Society tournament on Lake Lanier. 770-356-4136
www.lanierspots.com ryan@lanierspots.com

Rick and Allison Steckelberg own Sworming Hornet Lure Company, makers of the original Fish Head Spin. Both are accomplished anglers and fishing instructors. www.sworminghornet.com, e mail sworminghornet@aol.com

Glenn Chappelear, has been fishing Lake Lanier for many years for bass as a tournament angler and guides for both bass and stripers. He has developed many techniques and methods to find and catch fish year round.
770-499-8853 404-630-1682 www.sportsmensoutreach.org or glenn@sportsmensoutreach.org

Learn How to Find and Catch Fish!

“ON THE WATER SCHOOLS”
SOUTHERN FISHING SCHOOLS INC.

We teach the “On the Water Schools” at Lake Lanier and each school requires 6 to complete. One or two anglers cost $275.00. We charge an additional $50.00 for a third angler. We fish daily and have openings available. All you need to bring is a Georgia Fishing License. We provide water and soft drinks only. No alcohol permitted. The attached tackle box list is our lesson plan for “RODS, REELS AND LURES FOR BASS”. We will teach you how to rig baits, what rods and reels to use AND string line on reels. Then we will teach anglers you how to fish each bait The other “On the Water School” is ”MAPS AND DEPTH FINDERS”. We will go over the menu for the depth finder and then look at road beds, humps, brush

COSTS:
THE COST OF EACH SCHOOL IS $275.00 FOR ONE OR TWO ANGLERS. $50 non refundable deposit, Southern Fishing Schools Inc.

SOUTHERN FISHING SCHOOLS TACKLE BOX

On the Water Fishing School for Bass

RODS: BASS PRO SHOPS BIONIC BLADE RODS, 6½ FOOT SPINNING AND BAIT CASTING IN MEDIUM AND MEDIUM HEAVY REELS
1. Spinning reel (SR), Reel should be size #20
2. Bait casting reel (BC) Reel should be 6 ball bearings RODS:
1. Spinning rod (SP) rods should be 6 ½ foot medium or medium heavy tip.
2. Bait casting (BC) both rods should be 6 ½ foot medium or medium heavy tip. Learn how to add line to reels. Learn to tie the Palomar knot. We will use 8 and 12 pound line.
Berkley Line Striper

BAITS: TRICK WORM, VENOM RATTLES, SPIKE IT DYES SUPER FLUKE, STICK/JERK BAITS, DEVILS HORSE, GRUBS, POP R, CRANK BAITS, SPINNER BAITS, BUZZ BAIT, TEXAS RIG, CAROLINA RIG, DROP SHOT, JIG & PIG, SPOONS Copyright 2006, SOUTHERN FISHING SCHOOLS INC. 770-889-2654

SOUTHERN FISHING SCHOOLS INC.
Presents

“ON THE WATER STRIPER SCHOOL”

Now you can learn from one of the south's top anglers and the founder of the Southern Fishing Schools. Learn how to find and catch Stripers all year. Using the Lowrance Liquid Crystal units, we will show you how can find these salt water giants year round. Learn how to find schools of bait fish and get these baits to the fish. Down lines, flat lines, the umbrella rig and even casting for stripers day and night as well as live and cut baits methods are all covered. Don’t waste your time fishing unproductive waters.

COSTS:
$275.00 FOR ONE OR TWO ANGLERS. EACH ON THE WATER SCHOOL LASTS APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE SIDNEY LANIER.

Guide services and On the Water Schools make great gifts for the outdoors person. Call for gift certificate details.

Copyright 2006, Southern Fishing Schools, 106 Hickory Ridge, Cumming, Georgia 30040. For additional information, call 770-889-2654. www.havefunfishing.com

Ken Sturdivant has been teaching “On the Water” Fishing Schools since 1985. Rods, reel and Lures for Bass, Maps and Depth Finders, and Stripers! are available on Lake Lanier. “On the Water” Schools are $275.00 for two anglers for 6 hours of On the Water instruction. Learn how to find and catch more fish and fish where they LIVE! See the Aqua Vu Under Water Cameras in action. 770-889-2654

BOOKS:

Southern Fishing Schools offers these books. Each of these books are sale for $23.95 total.

• 52 WEEKS ON LAKE ALLATOONA

• 52 WEEKS ON LAKE LANIER and

• 52 WEEKS ON WEST POINT LAKE

We also have these Bass Fishing Books with Tim White for $39.00 total.

• BASS FISHING LAKE HARTWELL

• BASS FISHING LAKE RUSSELL

• BASS FISHING WEST POINT LAKE

HOW TO ORDER:
Send a check or money order to: Southern Fishing Schools Inc. 106 Hickory Ridge, Cumming Georgia 30040.

Weekly, we get requests from anglers about fishing area lakes. The south has lots sizes of lakes and many are very old and are barren of bank structure. "I can't seem to find the better fish and I cannot catch bass all year" is a common statement. So how do you catch bass year round? Learn how to fish 'WHERE THEY LIVE! Bank structure is the wrong place and that place "Looks Good" will not work. And, except for a few docks that all anglers beat to death,

YOU ARE FISHING IN THE WRONG PLACE!

Break the learning curve and FIND WHERE THEY LIVE! Take our MAPS AND DEPTH FINDER On the Water Fishing Schools and we will SHOW you where they LIVE!

You have to learn how to tune and read a depth finder to be able to fish off shore structure. Throwing at the bank will not produce year round.

We do not get any reports from other small lakes because they are remote, small and not fished like the large Georgia Lakes. So we do not keep any data on the lake.

Take a look at www.gon.com and they print a monthly report that can be of some help.

Your next best bet is to take my Maps and Depth Finder On the Water school. Learn hot to tune the LCR and then find fish with the modern technology. We will use the Aqua Vu Under Water Cameras so you can actually see the fish in the O No Hang Attractors and find your best places that hold “schools” of fish.

SCHOOLS:

"RODS, REELS AND LURES FOR BASS"
or
"MAPS AND DEPTH FINDERS"
Our exclusive
"On the Water Schools"

Two anglers go on Lake Sidney Lanier for our "On the Water Schools", choose "Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass", or "Maps and Depth Finders" for $550.00 for two anglers. Each school is $275.00 for two anglers.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. For the "On the Water" Schools, you can send a check for $50.00 as a deposit FOR EACH SCHOOL, to The Southern Fishing Schools Inc. Mail a check to: Southern Fishing Schools, 106 Hickory Ridge Cumming, Georgia 30040. (We do not teach the same students two schools in one day)

2. Call 770-889-2654 and set up dates for each school.

3. Meet us at Bald Ridge Marina at the gas dock on Georgia 400, exit 15 off Georgia 400 and go down the hill to the marina about 2 miles. Or meet us at The Dam Store on Buford Dam Road or we can pick anglers up at the Hampton Inn on Georgia 20 at Georgia 400. Or just call us and we can meet you anywhere on Lake Lanier.

4. All you need to have a Georgia fishing license.

5. NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED

There is a Hampton Inn on Georgia 20 at Georgia 400. The reserve line is 1-800-HAMPTON, Hampton Inn Cumming, 915 Ronald Regan Blvd., Cumming, Georgia, United States 30041 We can pick you up at this inn and return you back after the days fishing/school. Tel: 1-770-889-0877. This inn is conveniently located off GA-400 in Georgia's ''Golden Corridor''. This stunning 4-story hotel offers the best service and guest amenities for your enjoyment. All rooms feature refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, multi channel Cable TV and iron/ironing boards. Stay connected with complimentary hi-speed Internet access and voice mail in all rooms; work comfortably at our well lit ergonomically designed in room workstation or our fully equipped business center. Amenities: pool fitness center business center high speed internet access meeting room pets allowed wireless. AAA Hotel Diamond Rating:

From the downtown Atlanta or from the airports - take I-85 North towards Greenville. Take exit 87 to GA 400 Cumming Buckhead Toll Rd. Now take GA 400 North to exit 14 (Buford/Cumming). Turn left and 1/2 mile on the right is the hotel behind BP Connection gas station. Approx. 50 miles from the airport.


From exit #115 (GA 20 west Buford/Lawrenceville). Turn right (west) onto GA 20. Go approx. 15 miles and the hotel is located on the left, behind BP Connection gas station.

From Birmingham, AL - take I-20 E to exit #58A/I-85 N to Atlanta. Take exit 87 (GA 400/toll road) and then take 400 N to exit 14. Turn left and the hotel is 1/2 mile on the right.

GIFT CERTIFICATES:

A personalized Gift Certificate will be mailed First Class to you the same day we receive your check.

Make check payable and then mail it to: Southern Fishing, 106 Hickory Ridge Cumming Georgia 30040. NO CREDITS CARDS ACCEPTED.

FISHING CHARTS:

We offer fishing charts for largemouth bass, spotted bass, stripers and crappie for $5.00 each or all four for $15.00. Just fill out this order form and circle your choices: Chart for largemouth bass, spotted bass, stripers or crappie FOR $5.00 EACH OR ALL FOUR FOR $15.00. JUST SEND US A CHECK TO THE ADDRESS ON THIS PAGE.

BOOKS, Circle the one's) you want $19.95 plus $6.00 shipping and handling. Please allow 3 weeks for shipping and handling for any item. 52 Weeks on Lake Lanier, 52 Weeks on Lake Allatoona, 52 Weeks on West Point Lake.

LAKE LANIER SOUTH C D ROM: The Lake Lanier C D ROM is $36.00 and shipping is FREE! Allow 2 weeks for delivery!

ON THE WATER FISHING SCHOOLS: Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass or Maps and Depth Finders

AQUA VU UNDER WATER CAMERA SCHOOL "ON THE WATER" $125.00 FOR 2 ANGLERS

THE ORIGINAL SOUTHERN FISHING REPORT: The Original Southern Fishing Report, $60.00 for 6 months on Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona and West Point Lake. The reports are e mailed on Thursday night each week.

FISHING SCHOOLS: We have been teaching fishing skills since 1981.

RODS, REELS AND LURES FOR BASS OR MAPS AND DEPTH FINDERS

FISHING TRIPS:

We offer half day fishing trips (5 hours) for $275.00 for one or two anglers.

We offer full day fishing trips (8 hours) for $375.00 for one or two anglers.

All bait and tackle are provided. Striper trips require and extra fee of $25.00 for live bait.

FOR SCHOOLS AND FISHING TRIPS: BE SURE ANGLER'S) HAS VALID GEORGIA FISHING PERMITS.

Our exclusive “SCHOOLS ON THE WATER” are taught by me. No one else. Now you can learn from one of the south's top anglers and the founder of the Southern Fishing Schools.

“RODS, REELS AND LURES FOR BASS” is the class we start out with. You will learn how to use all the tackle for Largemouth and Spotted Bass. Spinning and bait casting equipment as well as a wide variety of lures catch bass year round. Learn about some of the hot new lures and tactics, like the drop shot rig. And also how to use some of the old ones more effectively. Can you cast a bait caster and not put your thumb on the spool?

Top water lures all the way to spoons, jigs and worms are covered in this 8 hour school.

From trick worms, Pop R’s and buzz baits on top water to crank baits large and small and how to tune them. How and where to fish with spinner baits, jigs and worms. The Carolina rig and the Texas rig as well as the jig and pig. And how to fish with spoons is covered. Flipping and pitching and how to skip trick worms and lots more.

Next take the class called "MAPS AND DEPTH FINDERS”

Learn how to read all types maps. Then using the Lowrance Liquid Crystal unit, we will show you how can find the locations that hold schools of fish year round. Learn how to find structure with the equipment, even if you don’t have a good map. Power settings, fish I D and more are all covered on the water. Finding road beds, humps, ditches and brush piles is made easy with this school. Don’t waste time, money and gas casting to unproductive water. Learn to fish where the schools of fish live. This school will change your fishing forever.

THE COST OF EACH SCHOOL IS $275.00 FOR ONE OR TWO ANGLERS.

We offer Fishing Schools and fishing trips to help anglers of all skill levels fish and catch more fish.

We require a $50 non refundable deposit for all fishing events.

What Southern Fishing Schools Inc. Provide:

A Full Fishing experience with an experienced fishing guide

All tackle and equipment

Snacks And Soft Drinks

Cooler With Ice

What You Will Need:

Sunglasses - Polarized, In Brown Or Amber Tint

Weather Appropriate Clothing

Boat Shoes, Deck Shoes, Or Athletic Shoes (With Light Colored Soles)

Camera, (but do note tell the fish!)

Sunscreen

Your Favorite Fishing Hat (And/Or Equipment)

SOUTHERN FISHING SCHOOLS INC.

Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass School Review

Our Rods, Reels and Lures for Bass On the Water School is the only one of it’s kind. We started these schools for one reason, to help anglers of all ages and skill levels find and catch more bass.

This On the Water School is designed to teach anglers how to rig and use all the rods and reels as well as baits available to every angler. The school lasts a full five hours and we teach the school on Lake Lanier.

In order for bass anglers to catch bass all year, a variety of rods, reels and lures are needed. It is not enough to be good with a couple of baits or one rod and reel. Bass will bite a wide variety of lures even under the worst fishing conditions. This school covers them all.

HERE IS A COURSE GUIDELINE:

How to: Rig and use spinning reels and bait casting reels Selecting the right fishing lines Trick Worms  Buzz baits Spinner baits Top water baits Crank baits  Jigs  Tubes  Soft Plastics  Spoons  Texas and Carolina rig Hooks


SOUTHERN FISHING SCHOOLS INC.

Maps and Depth Finders School Review

Our Maps and Depth Finders School is the only one of it’s kind. We started these schools for one reason, to help anglers of all ages and skill levels find and catch more bass. This On the Water School is designed to teach anglers how to read a topographic map, how to rig the transducers and tune the Lowrance Depth Finders. There are schools of fish in all lakes that are never fished for.

Most bass anglers cast to the banks looking for small fish. Most schools of bass are off shore in structure that the typical angler never knows are there. First we spend about half an hour learning how to read maps. Then we look at the right places for transducers.

The rest of the school in on the water. We then go over how to tune the electronics. Then we go out on Lake Lanier and go find the road beds, humps, brush piles where the fish live. We also use the Aqua Vu under water camera to see the structure and fish. The school lasts a full five hours and we teach the school on Lake Lanier.

To catch bass all year school of bass relate to structure off the banks. Instead of all the old places that “look good”, we will find places nobody ever fishes. Casting to the banks will be a thing of the past.

HERE IS A COURSE GUIDELINE: Learn to read the tope maps Correct transducer locations Find fishing holding locations without a map  How to tune the depth finder  How to use buoy markers

 

Ken Sturdivant's "Bass Tackle Box"

BUZZ BAITS - CHART/CHART & WHITE/LEVERAGE

SPINNER BAITS - CHART/WHITE, WHITE/BLUE, LEVERAGE, BLADES MIX/MATCH

ZARA SPOOK JR. - ANY COLOR

POP R’S - ANY COLOR, ORIGINAL SIZE

STICK BAITS - RAPALA'S SILVER/BLACK BACK, SILVER BLUE/BACK

GRUBS - FAT ALBERT ALL COLORS

CRANK BAITS - #5 & #7 SHAD RAP, BAGLEY'S, RAT L TRAPS, BOMBER 7A COLORS, CHROME/BLACK, CHART. & BABY BASS

JIGS - 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 OZ. BLACK, BROWN, BLUE, STANLEY, ENTICER

PORK - #11, #101, BLACK, GREENS, CRAWFISH BROWN’ S, UNCLE JOSH, BO HAWG

JIG HEADS - 1/4, 1/8, ANY COLOR, BASS PRO SHOPS

SPOONS - 1/4, /2, 3/4 OZ. WHITE OR SILVER’S, FLEX-IT, HOPKINS, PERKO

HOOKS - #1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0 MUSTAD

SPIDER HEADS - CHARLIE BREWER SIZE 1/4 OUNCE

BULLET AND EGG SINKERS - 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 BULLET WEIGHTS

WORMS - U TAIL STYLE 7 INCH, ZOOM

WORMS - ZOOM TRICK WORMS, ANY COLOR

WORMS - FINESSE ANY COLOR, GREEN PUMPKIN, RED SHAD

LIZARDS - ZOOM, PUMPKINSEED

LINE - 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 LBS TEST IN CLEAR

BERKLEY LINE STRIPER

COPYRIGHT, 2006 SOUTHERN FISHING SCHOOLS INC, 106 HICKORY RIDGE CUMMING, GA. 30040 770-889-2654

IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE CRAPPIE, STRIPER OR SPOTTED BASS TACKLE BOX, JUST SEND ME ANY EMAIL. WE WILL SEND ONE OR ALL TO YOU FOR FREE!

WE OFFER CHART FOR SPOTTED BASS, LARGEMOUTH BASS, STRIPERS AND CRAPPIE FOR $5.00 EACH OR ALL FOUR FOR $15.00. JUST SEND US A CHECK TO THE ADDRESS ON THIS PAGE.