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Fresh Water and Big Lake (11/12/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Lots of rain and run-off has had a great impact on Lake Calcasieu (Big Lake). However, anglers are still catching fish providing they can find decent water. here are some suggestions of where to look for decent water.
[Big Lake,LA] Lots of rain and run-off has had a great impact on Lake Calcasieu (Big Lake). However, anglers are still catching fish providing they can find decent water. here are some suggestions of where to look for decent water.
Rayburn Fishing Bigger These days (11/12/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn has been low for weeks, but no longer. Heavy rains has moved levels up 4-5 feet and changed patterns to some degree. This new water has moved some of the fishing population.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn has been low for weeks, but no longer. Heavy rains has moved levels up 4-5 feet and changed patterns to some degree. This new water has moved some of the fishing population.
November Patterns on Toledo (11/12/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The lake has experienced several feet of new water due to rains and run-off. The rise has changed patterns and this reportdeals with those changes.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The lake has experienced several feet of new water due to rains and run-off. The rise has changed patterns and this reportdeals with those changes.
Fresh water slows the Upper fishery but southern areas very productive (10/22/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Recent rains have added a lot of fresh water in the fishery but there is still plenty of good water holding lots of fish. Bird activity has increase and there is an abunduntance of bait shrimp now in the lake.
[Big Lake,LA] Recent rains have added a lot of fresh water in the fishery but there is still plenty of good water holding lots of fish. Bird activity has increase and there is an abunduntance of bait shrimp now in the lake.
Rayburn's patterns changing (10/22/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] C.Rigs, Tx rigs off the grass in 4 to 12 feet, spinnerbaits on edge of grass and ribbits over the grass targeting points.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] C.Rigs, Tx rigs off the grass in 4 to 12 feet, spinnerbaits on edge of grass and ribbits over the grass targeting points.
Bass Fired Up as Water Cools (10/22/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Report contains info on the thermocline and gives several methods of catch Toledo's eager fall bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Report contains info on the thermocline and gives several methods of catch Toledo's eager fall bass.
Shrimp Migration Has Begun, trout n reds abound (10/07/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] many of us always look forward to the shrimp moving our of the marshes and into the main lake...that has started to happen. The cold front coming this week will speed that process up. Fishing gets easy then as you just follow the birds.
[Big Lake,LA] many of us always look forward to the shrimp moving our of the marshes and into the main lake...that has started to happen. The cold front coming this week will speed that process up. Fishing gets easy then as you just follow the birds.
Round One Rayburn's Fall Bass Harvest (10/07/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Cooler water temps have activated the bass population and bait fish have migrated up small ditches and creeks.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Cooler water temps have activated the bass population and bait fish have migrated up small ditches and creeks.
Fishing Toledo's Hydrilla (10/07/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] 2009 is the besy year in 12 to 15 yrs on Toledo as far as the amount of submerged grasses. Hydrilla has made a huge comeback and is now covering more areas than in recent memory and the bass are in the grass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] 2009 is the besy year in 12 to 15 yrs on Toledo as far as the amount of submerged grasses. Hydrilla has made a huge comeback and is now covering more areas than in recent memory and the bass are in the grass.
Autumn, Toledo's Season of Bass (9/23/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Fishing on The Bend in late September through November is such a rush. Topwater, spinnerbaits over grass, weightless worms and plenty of action.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Fishing on The Bend in late September through November is such a rush. Topwater, spinnerbaits over grass, weightless worms and plenty of action.
Rayburn's low water Level alter Patterns (9/17/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is now under 160 feet msl(medium sea level)which changes how anglers must move around on the lake as well as moves the bass around on the structure.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is now under 160 feet msl(medium sea level)which changes how anglers must move around on the lake as well as moves the bass around on the structure.
Fall slowly arriving on The Bend (9/17/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Recent rainy days have helped to bring down water temps and more bass are moving into shallow grass and are active. Top water and spinnerbaits were effective this week.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Recent rainy days have helped to bring down water temps and more bass are moving into shallow grass and are active. Top water and spinnerbaits were effective this week.
Labor Day Weekend on Big Lake was Awesome! (9/11/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] From numerous sources, fishing on Big Lake was just about as good as it can get with several patterns catching fish and almost every area of the fishery producing lots of fish.
[Big Lake,LA] From numerous sources, fishing on Big Lake was just about as good as it can get with several patterns catching fish and almost every area of the fishery producing lots of fish.
Autumn In The Wings On Toledo Bend (9/11/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Falling temps have improved fishing On The Bend with several species of fish really turning on including l.m. bass, crappie, spotted bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Falling temps have improved fishing On The Bend with several species of fish really turning on including l.m. bass, crappie, spotted bass.
BASS Central Open Pros move in (8/27/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is the site of the next BASS Central Open scheduled for September 3,4,5. This report contains several patterns that will play a big part in this major bass event.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is the site of the next BASS Central Open scheduled for September 3,4,5. This report contains several patterns that will play a big part in this major bass event.
Toledo's Bass Sense Fall is in The Air (8/27/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Water temps are falling slowly, the lake is in great shape, shad are migrating to back of creeks and fishing action is picking up.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Water temps are falling slowly, the lake is in great shape, shad are migrating to back of creeks and fishing action is picking up.
Jetties, Beach Areas Loaded With Fish (8/22/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Anglers are loading up currently on the south end of Lake Calcasieu(Big Lake) with moderate north winds making the surf, Jetties and short rigs ideal.
[Big Lake,LA] Anglers are loading up currently on the south end of Lake Calcasieu(Big Lake) with moderate north winds making the surf, Jetties and short rigs ideal.
BASS Central Open hits Sam Rayburn (8/22/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] The almost always active Big Sam will get even busier as B.A.S.S. Central Opens return to Sam Rayburn the first week of September. In my personal opinion, it will take an average of 16 to 18 pounds per day to win.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] The almost always active Big Sam will get even busier as B.A.S.S. Central Opens return to Sam Rayburn the first week of September. In my personal opinion, it will take an average of 16 to 18 pounds per day to win.
Most of Summer In Review Mirror (8/22/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] I love to fish (obviously)but will not be sad to see daytime temperatures falling as we get into fall. This reports describes several patterns currently catching bass on hot weather conditions.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] I love to fish (obviously)but will not be sad to see daytime temperatures falling as we get into fall. This reports describes several patterns currently catching bass on hot weather conditions.
No Sweat When Your Pole is Bent (8/05/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] August is super on Big Lake and fishing has really picked up since winds have backed down some. Big trout on top water is common right now.
[Big Lake,LA] August is super on Big Lake and fishing has really picked up since winds have backed down some. Big trout on top water is common right now.
South Rayburn 12 months a year (8/05/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is an amazing lake with lots of fishing pressure but thanks to 80% catch and release, it remains an awesome place to fish.....coupled with the excellent submerged grass.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is an amazing lake with lots of fishing pressure but thanks to 80% catch and release, it remains an awesome place to fish.....coupled with the excellent submerged grass.
Roll Out Early and Pray for Clouds (8/05/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] It is hot down in southeast Texas so you have to make a lot of adjustments depending on the time of day as well as weather. We actually have had about a week of very mild weather with clouds which improved fishing activity.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] It is hot down in southeast Texas so you have to make a lot of adjustments depending on the time of day as well as weather. We actually have had about a week of very mild weather with clouds which improved fishing activity.
Big Lake Rewarding Area Anglers (7/23/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] The specs are with the birds, reds are in channel and there are fish from one end of the alke to the other
[Big Lake,LA] The specs are with the birds, reds are in channel and there are fish from one end of the alke to the other
Tournament week on Rayburn (7/23/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Featured here are several patterns tournament anglers have used to put together heavy summertime stringers
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Featured here are several patterns tournament anglers have used to put together heavy summertime stringers
Toledo's main Lake and Creeks Light Up (7/23/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] There is so much bait fish on the main part of the laske as welllas in the main creeks. It has been fun this wek working schools and TX rigging plastics.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] There is so much bait fish on the main part of the laske as welllas in the main creeks. It has been fun this wek working schools and TX rigging plastics.
Mid July On Big Sam (7/16/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Featurers several fish catching patterns to target summer bass on Rayburn. Working main lake humps and points is strongly suggest for quality bass.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Featurers several fish catching patterns to target summer bass on Rayburn. Working main lake humps and points is strongly suggest for quality bass.
Hot Days....Hot Fishing! (7/16/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] The winds have been the key the past week with a strong s.w. wind almost every day which has churned the lake up in some areas. Basically, you just have to find areas where wind doe not muddy and fish are there.
[Big Lake,LA] The winds have been the key the past week with a strong s.w. wind almost every day which has churned the lake up in some areas. Basically, you just have to find areas where wind doe not muddy and fish are there.
Throwing The Tackle Box (7/16/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] In mid-July on The Bend there are numerous patterns to choos from and bass are from 2 to 35 feet, depending on time of day and weather conditions. You have to use a wide variety of presentions and we talk about how we do it.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] In mid-July on The Bend there are numerous patterns to choos from and bass are from 2 to 35 feet, depending on time of day and weather conditions. You have to use a wide variety of presentions and we talk about how we do it.
Plenty of Fish Left Following Rodeo (7/11/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Winds have slowed and lake has cleared and fish are on summer patterns. Live bait is tops but Gulp!
[Big Lake,LA] Winds have slowed and lake has cleared and fish are on summer patterns. Live bait is tops but Gulp!
Consisten Summer Patterns on Sam Rayburn (7/11/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Some southern lakes die(slow down) in the summer months but not Big Sam. It is hot right now but fishing is still good. Get a big hat, sun screen, Gator Aid and bottle water and fish both edge of grass as well as on deep drops and humps
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Some southern lakes die(slow down) in the summer months but not Big Sam. It is hot right now but fishing is still good. Get a big hat, sun screen, Gator Aid and bottle water and fish both edge of grass as well as on deep drops and humps
15.03 lb bass still the talk of the lake (7/11/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Summer fishing is not often for the faint hearted as we have had several days near 100 degrees. The best hint is to get on the lake at first light and stay late and stay off the lake from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. We do a lot of split schedules mid June through Aug.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Summer fishing is not often for the faint hearted as we have had several days near 100 degrees. The best hint is to get on the lake at first light and stay late and stay off the lake from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. We do a lot of split schedules mid June through Aug.
SECOND BIGGEST BASS EVER ON TOLEDO BEND (7/02/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A local angler was fishing a benefit tournament and caught a 15.03 pound largemouth last Saturday. The lake record is 15.32.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A local angler was fishing a benefit tournament and caught a 15.03 pound largemouth last Saturday. The lake record is 15.32.
Top Water Bite is ON! (7/02/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Good numbers of quality bass have moved into Rayburn's submerged grass and frogs and buzz baits are getting some og them to show themselves.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Good numbers of quality bass have moved into Rayburn's submerged grass and frogs and buzz baits are getting some og them to show themselves.
Big Lake Ready for Jult 4th Rodeo (7/02/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] ONe of the most popular events of the year with south west La anglers is the July 4th Fishing Rodeo. This is year # 72. There will be a lot of fish caught both inshore and off shore.
[Big Lake,LA] ONe of the most popular events of the year with south west La anglers is the July 4th Fishing Rodeo. This is year # 72. There will be a lot of fish caught both inshore and off shore.
Rayburn's Many Bass Patterns (6/11/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Currently there are lots of pressure on the lake but several patterns are consistently catching bass. This report looks at several of these patterns
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Currently there are lots of pressure on the lake but several patterns are consistently catching bass. This report looks at several of these patterns
Summer Almost Here/Bass Head Deep (6/11/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] We are still in the last part of post spawn as summer patterns are moving into place. Schooling bass are increasing, topwater bite is good and deep ledges and drops are becoming more dependable.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] We are still in the last part of post spawn as summer patterns are moving into place. Schooling bass are increasing, topwater bite is good and deep ledges and drops are becoming more dependable.
Finally Perfect Conditions On Big Lake (6/07/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] The weather broke the past two weeks and the fishing has been outstanding with water conditions greatly improving and fishermen able to get to their favorite spots.
[Big Lake,LA] The weather broke the past two weeks and the fishing has been outstanding with water conditions greatly improving and fishermen able to get to their favorite spots.
Pattern of your choice currently on The Bend (6/07/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] We have multiple patterns catching bass currently on Toleod Bend....from 2 feet to 30 feet, from ledges to points....from Top Water to plastics.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] We have multiple patterns catching bass currently on Toleod Bend....from 2 feet to 30 feet, from ledges to points....from Top Water to plastics.
Get The Point! (5/28/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Toledo's bass have finished spawning and are holding on main points in major bays as well as on main lake. This report outlines how we have been catching these post spawn bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Toledo's bass have finished spawning and are holding on main points in major bays as well as on main lake. This report outlines how we have been catching these post spawn bass.
Spring making exit, Summer in route (5/24/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Transition is the word with bass moving from spring to summer patterns and multiple patterns are boating bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Transition is the word with bass moving from spring to summer patterns and multiple patterns are boating bass.
Memorial Day on Big Lake (5/24/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Fishing the past week has greatly improved with salinty better and water clearing.
[Big Lake,LA] Fishing the past week has greatly improved with salinty better and water clearing.
Summer in The Bend is Nigh (5/14/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Patterns are becoming more specific as we leave the spring season. A few schooling bass are on points, bass are moving deeper. This report gives info on hhow we have been catching 20 to 40 bass per day.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Patterns are becoming more specific as we leave the spring season. A few schooling bass are on points, bass are moving deeper. This report gives info on hhow we have been catching 20 to 40 bass per day.
Lots of water on Calcasieu River (5/09/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Calcasieu River regulars have had to scramble this week to catch bass on theis very swollen river. Local tournaments did produce some bass but conditions were tough.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Calcasieu River regulars have had to scramble this week to catch bass on theis very swollen river. Local tournaments did produce some bass but conditions were tough.
Winds Have Been a Killer (5/09/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Mother Nature has prompted many-a phone calls to cancel fishing trips gthe past several weeks. We are all looking for some calm days. When we can fish....we catch them on Big lake
[Big Lake,LA] Mother Nature has prompted many-a phone calls to cancel fishing trips gthe past several weeks. We are all looking for some calm days. When we can fish....we catch them on Big lake
Fishing in a Parade (5/09/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] The fishing pressure in early May on Rayburn is maxed so I select 2-3 areas and fish them completely instead of running all over. Pay close attention to small changes in structure.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] The fishing pressure in early May on Rayburn is maxed so I select 2-3 areas and fish them completely instead of running all over. Pay close attention to small changes in structure.
Toledo Bend kind heading To Mother's Day (5/09/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Bass this week have been very active with over 100 bites a day landing 15 to 30 bass per day. Crappie are active, too.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Bass this week have been very active with over 100 bites a day landing 15 to 30 bass per day. Crappie are active, too.
Mega Winds but still catching fish (4/30/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] High winds and lots of rain and fresh water have made fishing a challenge the past two weeks but conditions improved and fish started coming onboard.
[Big Lake,LA] High winds and lots of rain and fresh water have made fishing a challenge the past two weeks but conditions improved and fish started coming onboard.
Fishing Improves With High Water (4/29/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Toledo's lake level currently reads 172'msl...a full pond. Bass are on three patterns including shallom, mid-depths and deep. The challenge is to figure out which pattern has the most active bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Toledo's lake level currently reads 172'msl...a full pond. Bass are on three patterns including shallom, mid-depths and deep. The challenge is to figure out which pattern has the most active bass.
Calcasieu River, High and Muddy (4/29/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] This is a report on mostly tournament anglers trying to adapt to very tough river conditions
[Calcasieu River,LA] This is a report on mostly tournament anglers trying to adapt to very tough river conditions
Rayburn's Rising Water Reposition Bass (4/29/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] With water levels up 2 feet in a last 2 weeks Rayburns bass have lots of options. Some after the spawn headed for deep ledges while others headed for Rayburn's famous buck brush.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] With water levels up 2 feet in a last 2 weeks Rayburns bass have lots of options. Some after the spawn headed for deep ledges while others headed for Rayburn's famous buck brush.