From the "Halls of Habersham" to the "Marshes of Glynn," Mr. Jacobs covers all the bass fishing waters open to the public in Sidney Lanier's Georgia. Information is presented in this book about all the lakes, reservoirs and rivers in the state that you can fish and that have bass swimming in them.

A Georgia map on the inside cover of the book shows the location of each fishing hole and the chapters have specific, detailed information on how to get there. A little history of the waters, what species of bass you can catch and how to catch them is included in each chapter. It gives the visiting angler all the information needed for a successful trip, and provides insights to improve the bass fishing for those living near the resource and fishing it often.

Beginning with a history of bass fishing in Georgia and information about the six species of bass found in the state, this book also gives you the tackle and tactics to catch bass and some information on safety and regulations.

The second section of this book list all the large Corps of Engineers and Georgia Power lakes in alphabetical order, with detailed information about each. Streams and rivers are presented in the third section and smaller lakes and reservoirs are included in the fourth section. After a short prediction of what the future holds for Georgia bass fishermen, a list of places to get maps of the fishing holes is included.

Mr. Jacobs is a lifelong resident of Georgia and edits Georgia Sportsman magazine, a monthly outdoor magazine. He reviews articles about fishing in Georgia each month for the magazine, and has fished for bass at every one of the resources listed. His personal knowledge of the bass fishing in Georgia is apparent in his discussions of them.

Bass Fishing in Georgia is a clear, concise presentation of all the bass fishing choices in the state. The information available is useful to the beginning bass fisherman as well as a visiting tournament pro fishing a tournament. And it would be helpful for the beginner hoping to be a pro some day.

Easy to read and well organized, Bass Fishing in Georgia is a good addition to any fisherman's library It is especially useful for Georgia bass fishermen and any bass fishermen planning a visit to the state.

Review by Ronnie Garrison, Freshwater Fishing Guide at About.com