I had the opportunity to fish Hartwell this past weekend and put an absolute beat down on them. I caught 20 fish between 3 and 4 pounds and several other solid ones. This tip includes the ditches and points where they are loaded right now. It also includes what bait and how to work it in order to get bit.
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Lake Hartwell Ditch Bite (Crazy numbers of 2.5 to 4 pounders)
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Logan T
Jun 13, 2025
Tony M
May 13, 2025
Kevin B
Nov 22, 2024
Are you catching any on rattle traps? if so what type and color
Response from guide
Hey Kevin, yes a rattle trap has been good on the main lake bars and the back of the creeks for schooling fish. On the main lake bars, a 5/8 ounce Yo Zuri rattlin vibe in sexy Shad, citrus Shad, and ghost pearl Shad has been good. In the back of pockets, a 3/8 ounce rattlin vibe has been better in the same colors