In-depth articles to help you fish smarter in Georgia.
Georgia's lakes and rivers are under attack from invasive fish species. Prussian carp, sharpbelly, and zander are rewriting the rules of our fisheries, one unauthorized stocking at a time.
How Soviet scientists created Georgia's most productive fishery in the 1930s, and how the post-Soviet collapse nearly destroyed it. The vendace of Paravani Lake is a story of ambition, abundance, and slow decline.
Zhinvali Reservoir has a reputation for punishing anglers with empty nets -- but the problem isn't the fish. It's the dam. Understanding hydro-peaking is the key to cracking this reservoir.
Above 1,700 metres in the Tergi River, an ancient trout species is facing a threat it never evolved to handle. Prussian carp have breached the thermal barrier, and the implications reach far beyond one valley.
How Soviet engineers turned a fishless salt flat into one of Georgia's most productive recreational fisheries. Kumisi Lake is a completely artificial ecosystem that works better than most natural ones.
A beginner's guide to fishing in Georgia — licenses, best seasons, essential gear, and top spots near Tbilisi.
Corn, boilies, and bread — what works on Bazaleti, Zhinvali, and other popular carp waters.
Cold-water tactics for Georgia's highland lakes — timing, baits, and staying safe on ice-free waters.
A practical guide to reel sizes, drag, and gear ratios for Georgian lakes and rivers.