Trout Fishing in North Georgia: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Lakes, Reservoirs, and Rivers [Paperback]

Jimmy Jacobs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2006

An updated version of the highly successful fishing guide first published in 1993, the second edition adds eighteen streams, four new maps, and the latest Georgia fishing regulations. Also included are detailed directions to each stream.

TROUT FISHING IN NORTH GEORGIA is a comprehensive guide which addresses all three fishing methods - bait, spinner, and fly. The novice and master angler alike will find this book extremely valuable as it details every public body of water in north Georgia that is suitable for trout fishing. It also includes information on the history and variety of trout; suggested equipment, tackle, and techniques; regulations; and advice on fishing the various waters.

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"The definitive trout fishing book for the region." -- Southern Living --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jimmy Jacobs is a lifelond resident of Gerogia who has spent the past 40-plus years fishing for bass in the Peach State's waterways. He holds a degree in journalism form Georgia State University and is the editor of Georgia Sportsman, Alabama Fish & Game, and Florida Game & Fish magazines. An avid angler, hunter, and hiker, Jacobs has written more than 50 articles on outdoor sporting, and another fishing handbook, BASS FISHING IN GEORGIA (Peachtree Publishers, Ltd.). He has won several "Excellence in Craft" awards for magazine writing from the Georgia Outdoor Writers Association and the Southern Outdoor Press Association.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers; 4th edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561454036
• ISBN-13: 978-1561454037
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,334 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Georgia

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent technical and directional guide., October 11, 1998

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This review is from: Trout Fishing in North Georgia: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Streams and Rivers (Paperback)

This book is a must have for anyone interested in seeking the sly trout in North Georgia. He is very complete in his technique and equipment sections and his maps are very thorough and easy to read. I never go fishing without it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 12, 2009

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This review is from: Trout Fishing in North Georgia: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Lakes, Reservoirs, and Rivers (Paperback)

I would recommend this book to any level trout angler who would like to spend any amount of time trout fishing in North Georgia. The author goes into much detail about locations as well as type of fishing commonly present on that stream. It is a must read for any trout angler in North Georgia.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Georgia Trout Fishing, June 15, 2011

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This review is from: Trout Fishing in North Georgia: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Lakes, Reservoirs, and Rivers (Paperback)

Very informative book with good maps and easy to read directions. Would highly recommend for any person wanting to fish in Georgia.