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Georgia Aquarium report!


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I just got back from 2 weeks in beautiful Augusta Georgia. I was there for training, but went fishing every chance I got, usually before work from 5-8am. I saw tons of gar and managed to catch only one fish - my first striped bass, measuring about 22 inches. The best part was that I caught it on one of my own lures. Sadly, I didnt have my memory card in my camera, so now no one believes I caught one. I'll be heading back in 2 weeks to give it another try. I mainly fished a huge man made lake called Thurmond Lake (formerly Clark Hill Lake)

 

Here a shot of a small alligator gar i found one day. Most of the ones swimming around were much larger.

 

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Here a shot of the 200 foot high Strom Thumond Dam. (The Savanah river is below)

 

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The highlight of the trip was heading into Atlanta to visit the world largest aquarium with my family. Its hard describe just how incredible it was. I could have easily spent all day there. Here are a few of my favorite photos (we took 723 in total!) If you are ever in Georgia, this is a MUST see. They even have whale sharks and beluga whales!

 

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If you want to see more, I have uploaded about 35 pictures here

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I've got to get over there and see that!!!... I'll take some bait!

 

 

Make sure you have some heavy equipment GCD, those groupers were 300+ pounds! :)

 

 

thanks Misfish! I also have 30 minutes of video I havent looked at yet. I cant wait to see it!

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Great pics Clive!!! :thumbsup_anim:

 

... I'll take some bait! :Gonefishing:

 

There is No Fishing signs at the front gate....I laughed and asked the guard-he told me they have taken rods off a few people going in!

 

 

Excellent pics-that aquarium is amazing.

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Amazing pics Clive. Sure sounds like a great place (I've been to Monterays and that took nearly the full day so I can imagine this one). Congrats on the striped bass story - I'm sure eventually someone will believe you :)

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Incredible Clive... Just awe inspiring. Those shots tell of a different story, one of a bond between family and the natural side, one that can only bring you closer to your loved ones. The look of wonderment from Ashen is priceless.

 

Thanx for that.

 

peace

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What more can anyone add, just awesome. My brother lives in the area and its one of the things he keeps tellling me i have to come down and see.........and from the pics. He aint kiddin. Thanks for bringin me there, cuz i may never take the drive down to see it in person lol. (i dont fly) Some of those shots should be considered for their brochure. I would even contact them and send them to em. You definitely captured a moment with your baby for sure.

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Clive, just amazing pictures. You should put together a slide show or something of more pictures. The 35 just wasnt enough. One thing I have noticed about all of your pictures, they all look professionally taken. Whatever camera you are using, keep it up. I have a buddy that lives in Atl. and fished Thurmond this year, they were using line counters for Stripers and brought in 12 on that day...on a boat mind you.

 

Good luck when you head back down there and take some more pictures, yours are always fantastic to look at.

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