by Capt. Gus | Nov 14, 2021 | Fishing Report
Photo: Merry Christmas from Captain Gus! “A Visit from Captain Gus”November/December 2021 “A Visit from Captain Gus” is being reprinted upon demand from previous holidays. Enjoy! “Twas the night before fishing, and all through the...
by Capt. Gus | Sep 21, 2021 | Fishing Report
Fishing with Capt. Gus Lake Norman September / October 2021 Fishing Report It’s late September and the weather is beginning to cool. Traditionally when water temperatures drop, feeding activity picks up. And that’s exactly what will happen between now and...
by Capt. Gus | Sep 1, 2021 | Fishing Report
September 2021 – A Fish Tail or Two If you haven’t heard a fish tale lately, here are a few that might bring a smile to your face. The first is about a squirrel eating largemouth bass, the second concerns a talking frog and still another is a parody about...
by Capt. Gus | Jul 6, 2021 | Fishing Report
July 2021 – Fishing Lake Norman July surface water temperatures will top 90 degrees on most days causing a thermocline to form at 50 feet below the surface. Bass, hybrids, catfish and white perch will suspend close to this fifty foot level were the warm meets...
by Capt. Gus | Jun 1, 2021 | Fishing Report
Summer Cat FishingJune 2021 There are times during the summer when the lake water gets so warm that fish stop biting. Catfish however are the exception. The warmer the water, the more actively they feed. The reasons are many, but simply stated, catfish have a higher...
by Capt. Gus | May 4, 2021 | Fishing Report
The Poor Man’s Alabama Rig A frequently asked question by readers is: What the heck is a Sabiki rig?Simply stated, it is usually made up of four to six smallish files tied in tandem a few inches apart on a leader. The swivel on the upper end of the rig is...