Stories by Bill Baab

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Top game fish makes appearance off coast

Saltwater fishermen who ply the waters around Fripp Island and Beaufort will be thrilled to know that one of the top game fish once again has shown up in the tidal rivers and sounds.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Lake should be at full pool soon

The best, most positive thing I can say about Thurmond Lake is that it's about a inch of becoming full again after many months of low water. With more rain predicted for the weekend, it's likely ...
By Bill Baab

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Younger guides can have the bad weather

Winter weather makes me want to hibernate and stay away from Thurmond Lake.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Three fishing teams receive support from committee

The future of fishing is reflected in the faces of members of two Augusta area junior fishing teams and another from Augusta State University which Thursday received financial support from the ...
By Bill Baab

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Fishing team had a plan

Hans Cansler and Nick Thomas had a winning plan in the Tommy Shaw Memorial Open Team Bass Tournament.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Baab: Friends, sun good enough for me

Fishing is not just about catching fish, but getting onto the lake, pond or river and enjoying one's self.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Baab: Catching crappies can be easy

This is my favorite time of year for making easy catches of crappies on Thurmond Lake and it can become yours, too.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Hydrilla has few friends

Majority of the folks I heard from following last week's fishing report, including a venerable bass fisherman, hope that those grass carp will be introduced into Thurmond Lake to put the hydrilla ...
By Bill Baab

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Is there too much hydrilla?

Hydrilla is clogging submerged areas like road beds, culverts, ditch lines and the like, in clumps so thick it's impossible to fish.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Innovative lure to hit market in summertime

The term, "seeing red," mostly applies to anyone getting angry over an incident, angry enough to give the offender a "knuckle sandwich.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, March 7, 2013

New Smartbaits provide attractive lure for anglers

Many readers will recall seeing little green lizards commonly called chameleons on their decks and around plants where they feed on harmful insects. One trait the creatures enjoy is being able to ...
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013

Anglers list a variety of lures as their all-time favorites

A few weeks ago, readers are asked to name their all-time favorite lure and why. A number responded.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

Hydrilla's future being debated

A poll is being conducted to determine whether or not sterile grass carp could be stocked in Thurmond Lake in an effort to eliminate hydrilla, a non-native aquatic plant.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013

Bill would set bad precedent

The Keep America Fishing organization is warning anglers about a bill being considered in Maine that would ban the use of soft baits such as plastic worms, flukes and grubs.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

Anglers particular about lures

Most fishermen opt for just a few lures instead of using various ones.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013

Windy conditions make it tough at Thurmond Lake

It's been great weather for kite flying, but not so great for fishing this week on Thurmond Lake.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013

Winter weather conditions finally making an appearance

Well, those of us who hoped that winter fishing conditions would return are happy, sort of, and we'd even be happier if the strong winds would cease and desist. 
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013

There's always a fall-back fish

My friend, Capt. David Willard, 62, who has been a professional fishing guide on Thurmond Lake for 28 years, was musing that local striper fishermen are lucky to have a fall-back fish to catch ...
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013

Young, old enjoy winter fishing

Winter fishing on Thurmond Lake is known for producing big fish. Just ask 14-year-old Seth Cook, of Evans. Just ask 60-something Ralph Barbee Jr., also of Evans.
By Bill Baab

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013

Fishing not hurt by drought

Count your blessings that even with the low water, you can still launch your boats and catch fish.
By Bill Baab
Top headlines

Southside leads club crime

During the past five years, while sheriff's deputies were summoned to 27 downtown clubs 227 times, officers responded to 312 other incidents - including three homicides - at 26 clubs in south Augusta.
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