SEGKBF 2024 Angler of the Year has been announced! The Angler of the Year (AOY) title for Southeast Georgia’s kayak bass fishing community recognizes the highest level of achievement among its anglers, celebrating their skill, dedication, and passion for the sport.  Angler of the Year Honor This angler honor is awarded based on a series […] The post SEGKBF 2024 Angler of the Year Marvin Santana appeared first on ..read more

The 2024 SEGKBF Kayak Bass Fishing Championship recently concluded on beautiful Lake Blackshear in Cordele, Georgia. The SEGKBF Georgia Tour Kayak Series consists of four to five local tournaments throughout the year on prominent southeast Georgia waters.  This past year’s locations included Lake Tobesofkee in Macon, Clarks Hill Lake in Augusta, and Lake Sinclair in […] The post SEGKBF Championship on Lake Blackshear appeared first on ..read more

SEGKBF recently had the pleasure of attending the first annual Lake Country Fishing Expo, which took place at the beautiful Rock Eagle Center in Eatonton, Georgia.  The event was a fantastic opportunity for SEGKBF to connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts and learn about the latest trends and techniques in the world of fishing. The weather […] The post SEGKBF Attends Fishing Expo at Rock Eagle appeared first on ..read more

The world’s largest sportfishing trade show, ICAST 2024, has once again taken Orlando, Florida by storm! This year’s event was held July 16-19 and brought together the industry’s top manufacturers, retailers, and media to showcase the latest products and trends in the fishing world.  With over 15,000 attendees, the show floor was buzzing with excitement […] The post SEGKBF Attends ICAST 2024 appeared first on ..read more

The third event of the 2024 Georgia Tour Kayak Series took place on Lake Sinclair in Milledgeville, Georgia. Kayak bass anglers from all over Georgia gathered to compete for the title and we had a great turnout. Georgia Tour Kayak Series  The Georgia Tour Kayak Series is a series of events that highlight the best kayak bass fishing talent in Georgia, held at various lakes and rivers across the state. Participants get a chance to explore the beautiful waterways while competing against fellow kayak bass anglers. Lake Sinclair Lake Sinclair is 15,300 acres of coves and several stretches of o ..read more

Bass fishing is an age-old tradition that connects us with nature and offers a break from everyday life. Out on the water is where I love to be.  Especially being a law enforcement officer, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. One of the struggles many anglers face is finding the perfect bait.  The perfect bait can make all the difference between a successful day on the water and going home empty-handed. And, we don’t want that. Then we are forced to tell fishing lies (yep, we all do it).  The Charlie Brewer Slider Fishing Technique While doing a search on YouTube for old ..read more

Kayak bass fishing tournaments have undergone a significant transformation over the years. Tournaments started as casual gatherings of kayak bass anglers competing for bragging rights. Today, they have progressed into highly competitive, well-organized events with rules and significant prizes.  Due to the popularity of kayak bass fishing tournaments, the demand for measuring boards has increased. YakAttack created its board to ensure fairness and accuracy, as well as other important aspects anglers want in a measuring device. YakAttack created their take on a measuring board and introduce ..read more

The 2024 Brian Latimer Straight Up Fishing Championship is in the books, and it was a great one!  The tournament was held on beautiful Lake Sinclair in Milledgeville, Georgia. To qualify for the bass fishing championship, an angler must participate in one of Brian’s online tournaments and finish in the top forty.  I qualified for the championship round by fishing Brian’s 2023 Straight Up Fishing Fall Classic online tournament.  SEGKBF Attendees  SEGKBF was represented at this year’s championship by myself and member Jared Russell.  Jared has been a member and active su ..read more

The second event of the SEGKBF 2024 Georgia Tour Kayak Series took place on Clarks Hill Lake.  Kayak bass anglers from Georgia and South Carolina battled it out to be “ Kayak King of the Hill.” Clarks Hill Lake Clarks Hill Lake borders Georgia and South Carolina and offers a great opportunity for the kayak bass angler.  SEGKBF had a total of nine anglers participating.  Lines were in at 6:30 a.m. and anglers had until 3:30 p.m. to catch all they could.   Lake Conditions The water at Lake Sinclair was stained, but calm.  Pleasure boat traffic picked up around noon ..read more

The first event of the 2024 Georgia Tour Kayak Series took place on the beautiful Lake Tobesofkee in Macon, Georgia. Kayak bass anglers from all over Georgia gathered to compete for the title, showcasing their skills and talents. Georgia Tour Kayak Series – Lake Tobesofkee The Georgia Tour Kayak Series is a series of events that highlight the best kayak bass fishing talent in Georgia, held at various lakes and rivers across the state. Participants get a chance to explore the beautiful waterways while competing against fellow kayak bass anglers. Lake Tobesofkee Lake Tobesofkee is located i ..read more