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Big Lake Subject to Almost Constant Winds (4/24/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) is loaded with fish but winds keep most anglers scrambling to find an area to fish. Those who do are being successful. Calcasieu Charters, Capt. Eric Rue, makes adjustments and goes fishing.
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) is loaded with fish but winds keep most anglers scrambling to find an area to fish. Those who do are being successful. Calcasieu Charters, Capt. Eric Rue, makes adjustments and goes fishing.
Calcasieu River running high and fast (4/24/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] heavy rains have the Calcasieu River high and muddy but conditions are improving.
[Calcasieu River,LA] heavy rains have the Calcasieu River high and muddy but conditions are improving.
Big Splash over on Sam Rayburn (4/24/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] After hosting the biggest bass tournament in history, 7,551 anglers, Big Sam has a more tranquil week. Bass fishing is still good.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] After hosting the biggest bass tournament in history, 7,551 anglers, Big Sam has a more tranquil week. Bass fishing is still good.
Postspawn patterns Main Deal On The Bend (4/24/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Most of spawn is over and bass are mainbly in post spawn positions. Deeper patterns as well as topwater techniques are becoming more defined.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Most of spawn is over and bass are mainbly in post spawn positions. Deeper patterns as well as topwater techniques are becoming more defined.
McDonald's Big Splash Rayburn Report (4/15/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] This week is one of the busiest of the year with Sealy's McDonald's Big Splash Bass Tournament. First place this year is a cool $250K...a quarter million. This complete report on Rayburn's bass provides current info for these anglers.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] This week is one of the busiest of the year with Sealy's McDonald's Big Splash Bass Tournament. First place this year is a cool $250K...a quarter million. This complete report on Rayburn's bass provides current info for these anglers.
Calcasieu River patterns for high water (4/10/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] We have had some heavy rain and Calcasieu River is high, muddy and moving. See how local tournament anglers catch bass in tough, river conditions.
[Calcasieu River,LA] We have had some heavy rain and Calcasieu River is high, muddy and moving. See how local tournament anglers catch bass in tough, river conditions.
Rayburn seems to handle heavy tournament pressure (4/10/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Fishing on Rayburn continuies to be good-to excellent and 20 pound 5-fish stringers happen daily.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Fishing on Rayburn continuies to be good-to excellent and 20 pound 5-fish stringers happen daily.
BLOW, YE WINDS! (4/10/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] This report includes current reports of two of the top guides on Lake Calcasieu(Big Lake)as they tell detailed info of how to catch fish on one of the best inshore lakes in the country.
[Big Lake,LA] This report includes current reports of two of the top guides on Lake Calcasieu(Big Lake)as they tell detailed info of how to catch fish on one of the best inshore lakes in the country.
BY HOOK OR CROOK (4/10/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The into has to do with increased theft of anglers tackle while fishing report gives specific patterns of what is working to catch bass on one of the best fisheries in the USA!
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The into has to do with increased theft of anglers tackle while fishing report gives specific patterns of what is working to catch bass on one of the best fisheries in the USA!
Big Lake fish population liking reefs and topwater (4/02/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] The topwater and bird season is almost here in full force with fish also moving to reefs. Two very experienced local anglers give their input.
[Big Lake,LA] The topwater and bird season is almost here in full force with fish also moving to reefs. Two very experienced local anglers give their input.
Calcasieu River is having a good Spring (4/02/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] This beautiful river system has endured two major hurricanes in the past few years and has made a super come back.
[Calcasieu River,LA] This beautiful river system has endured two major hurricanes in the past few years and has made a super come back.
Winds Won't Stop But Neither Will The Bass (4/02/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Winds, very high winds have been the norm this spring on Big Sam. However, the die-hard tournament angler and fishing fanatic in general have found ways to keep fishing and catch fish.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Winds, very high winds have been the norm this spring on Big Sam. However, the die-hard tournament angler and fishing fanatic in general have found ways to keep fishing and catch fish.
News From The Bend is Good..Very Good! (4/02/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] This report gives very detailed info from several days of fishing in the prime of spring patterns. Recent rains also increased lake levels and moved even more bass into shallow grass. It has been fun!
[Toldeo Bend,TX] This report gives very detailed info from several days of fishing in the prime of spring patterns. Recent rains also increased lake levels and moved even more bass into shallow grass. It has been fun!
Calcasieu River Shows no sign of damage from Hurricane Ike (3/14/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] It is great to see this popular river system producing lots of bass again. Hurricane Rita in 2005 really took its toll on it.
[Calcasieu River,LA] It is great to see this popular river system producing lots of bass again. Hurricane Rita in 2005 really took its toll on it.
Rayburn low water levels but high bass output (3/14/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn has remained 6-7 feet low all winter but the fishing continues to be excellent and on some days...outstanding. As this report is being posted we are having significant rain. We should get some rise from this.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn has remained 6-7 feet low all winter but the fishing continues to be excellent and on some days...outstanding. As this report is being posted we are having significant rain. We should get some rise from this.
Toledo Opens Coffers (3/14/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Mid March on Toledo has the best of both worlds....lots of bites and big bass. If you like shallow patterns...you are in luck.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Mid March on Toledo has the best of both worlds....lots of bites and big bass. If you like shallow patterns...you are in luck.
Toledo's Bass on The Prowl (3/05/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] March is one of the most exciting months on my favorite fishing hole. There is no way of knowing what the next cast will bring. Read the report to find out what I mean. This lake is full of big bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] March is one of the most exciting months on my favorite fishing hole. There is no way of knowing what the next cast will bring. Read the report to find out what I mean. This lake is full of big bass.
Pre Spring fishing on Big Lake (2/09/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Fishing continues to be good-to-excellent on Lake Calcasieu(Big Lake)with anglers catchin plenty of fish to eat. Big specs are starting to show up so anglers want to keep the smaller specs and turn the big sows loose to spawn. Redfish are still plentiful. This report features Captain Erik Rue, Owner of Calcasieu Charters. Rue is also a top-rated Redfish Cup tournament angler.
[Big Lake,LA] Fishing continues to be good-to-excellent on Lake Calcasieu(Big Lake)with anglers catchin plenty of fish to eat. Big specs are starting to show up so anglers want to keep the smaller specs and turn the big sows loose to spawn. Redfish are still plentiful. This report features Captain Erik Rue, Owner of Calcasieu Charters. Rue is also a top-rated Redfish Cup tournament angler.
Sam Rayburn, Always a big bass threat. (2/09/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] February is one of the most productive months for big, female bass. This covers what tournament anglers are using to get a paycheck.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] February is one of the most productive months for big, female bass. This covers what tournament anglers are using to get a paycheck.
Crappie and catfish anglers are catching their supper (2/09/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Warming trends in water temps have most fresh water species on the move....crappie and catfish are very plentiful in Toledo.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Warming trends in water temps have most fresh water species on the move....crappie and catfish are very plentiful in Toledo.
TOLEDO'S BASS ON THE MOVE (2/09/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] We are currently finding the bass more active, in shallower water and also on drop offs near shallow water...staging patterns.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] We are currently finding the bass more active, in shallower water and also on drop offs near shallow water...staging patterns.
Big Lake or Lake Calcasieu? (2/01/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Most national maps say Lake Calcasieu but most locals say Big Lake. Whatever you call it it still spells one thing...FISH. Even in the "off-season", Big Lake continues to be impressive.
[Big Lake,LA] Most national maps say Lake Calcasieu but most locals say Big Lake. Whatever you call it it still spells one thing...FISH. Even in the "off-season", Big Lake continues to be impressive.
Rayburn's bass and lipless crankbaits. (2/01/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Lipless crankbaits continue to land bass. Fish are on drains, creeks, ditches as well as points. The heavy numbers of anglers on Fri-Sundays have anglers fishing close together and fish are easily spooked.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Lipless crankbaits continue to land bass. Fish are on drains, creeks, ditches as well as points. The heavy numbers of anglers on Fri-Sundays have anglers fishing close together and fish are easily spooked.
Toledo's Grass/Hydrilla 101 (2/01/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Feb is finally here and anglers in this neck of the woods are thinking big bass. This report targets the basics on how to fish submerged grass lines for Toledo's big pre spawn bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Feb is finally here and anglers in this neck of the woods are thinking big bass. This report targets the basics on how to fish submerged grass lines for Toledo's big pre spawn bass.
Calcasieu levels fall (1/22/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Currently, bass fishing is tough on Calcasieu River but with no more rain, the water should clear up and fishing will improve.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Currently, bass fishing is tough on Calcasieu River but with no more rain, the water should clear up and fishing will improve.
Big Trout Time on Big Lake (1/22/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Currently, there are numerous anglers wadding the shallows and fishing very slowly for big trout. This report adds light to those methods.
[Big Lake,LA] Currently, there are numerous anglers wadding the shallows and fishing very slowly for big trout. This report adds light to those methods.
Tournament Season Kicks In (1/22/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Sam Rayburn is one of the heaviest fished lakes in the country with tournament after tournament from Jan through June. Fortunately, 90% or higher of anglers practice catch and release.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Sam Rayburn is one of the heaviest fished lakes in the country with tournament after tournament from Jan through June. Fortunately, 90% or higher of anglers practice catch and release.
Ladies in Waiting...big females thinking love (1/22/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Toledo is just a few weeks from prime pre-spawn and big females are already moving into staging areas to prepare for the spawn. It is a fun and challenging time to fish.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Toledo is just a few weeks from prime pre-spawn and big females are already moving into staging areas to prepare for the spawn. It is a fun and challenging time to fish.
Big Lake Never Stops (1/15/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Even in mid-Jan... Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) just keeps on giving up fish.
[Big Lake,LA] Even in mid-Jan... Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) just keeps on giving up fish.
Chicken Coop Update (1/15/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The Chicken Coop is known nation wide as one of the hottest winter crappie spots anywhere. However, this year the crappie have been hard to come-by. This is an update.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The Chicken Coop is known nation wide as one of the hottest winter crappie spots anywhere. However, this year the crappie have been hard to come-by. This is an update.
Cold Water Presentations on The Bend (1/15/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Presentations are important in every situation but non more vital that winter season bassin. We look at how we try to pattern mid January bass on a world-class southern impoundment.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Presentations are important in every situation but non more vital that winter season bassin. We look at how we try to pattern mid January bass on a world-class southern impoundment.
No winter storage for my Skeeter (1/09/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Winters in south TX are perfect for fishing. While we do have cold fronts, they soon turn back into warm temps with south winds.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Winters in south TX are perfect for fishing. While we do have cold fronts, they soon turn back into warm temps with south winds.
Rayburn Braces for Tournament Season (1/03/2009)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Boat traffic is already heavy as the calender moves to 2009. Few lakes, if any, have more tournaments than does Sam Rayburn. Rayburn is also fishing small with the lake down 7 feet but heavy stringers are still possible.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Boat traffic is already heavy as the calender moves to 2009. Few lakes, if any, have more tournaments than does Sam Rayburn. Rayburn is also fishing small with the lake down 7 feet but heavy stringers are still possible.
Reds a Million (1/03/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] There really is no way to describe the redfish action that occured in 2008 on Big Lake officially known as Lake Calcasieu.....and it continues!!
[Big Lake,LA] There really is no way to describe the redfish action that occured in 2008 on Big Lake officially known as Lake Calcasieu.....and it continues!!
Toledo! Lookin' good for 2009 (1/03/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Lake levels have been stable, the submerged vegetation is the best in years, gas prices are down, things are looking up! This report also gives current patterns and hot baits to catch cold bass. Also, there is a crappie report.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Lake levels have been stable, the submerged vegetation is the best in years, gas prices are down, things are looking up! This report also gives current patterns and hot baits to catch cold bass. Also, there is a crappie report.
Looking back at 2008 on The Bend (1/03/2009)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] 2008 was a great year on Toledo and this report talks about what factors made it good fishing.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] 2008 was a great year on Toledo and this report talks about what factors made it good fishing.
Lipless Crankbaits....Idiot Baits? (12/23/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Lipless crankbaits are some of the most effective tools in fishing and there are countless methods of fishing them. This article looks at several of those
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Lipless crankbaits are some of the most effective tools in fishing and there are countless methods of fishing them. This article looks at several of those
Calcasieu river gives up huge 5 bass stringer (12/23/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Tournament fishing on Calcasieu River is going well as anglers are so thankful the river was spared from the hurricane season. Fishing has been super this fall and continues to be impressive.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Tournament fishing on Calcasieu River is going well as anglers are so thankful the river was spared from the hurricane season. Fishing has been super this fall and continues to be impressive.
Big Lake, As generous as Santa (12/23/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake has numerous excellent guides but non more professional and talented that Captain Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod and Gun. In this report Stansel shares some of his techniques of catching reds and specs.
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake has numerous excellent guides but non more professional and talented that Captain Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod and Gun. In this report Stansel shares some of his techniques of catching reds and specs.
How to fish between weather systems in late Dec (12/23/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The challenge now is to adapt with the very rapid changes that is to be expected in Dec in the south-central part of the country.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The challenge now is to adapt with the very rapid changes that is to be expected in Dec in the south-central part of the country.
Weather changing often in southwest LA and s.e. TX (12/23/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Winter crappie season still in doubt. The Chicken Coop.....famous Toledo winter crappie hole is still in doubt. Marinas and crappie guides are praying the crappie will show.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Winter crappie season still in doubt. The Chicken Coop.....famous Toledo winter crappie hole is still in doubt. Marinas and crappie guides are praying the crappie will show.
Big Trout time on Big Lake (12/22/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Outstanding fihing is still happening here with bigger fish moving to hard bottom/sandy areas where patient anglers are using slow, suspended techniques to catch some big fish. Red fish are still plentiful many places on the fishery.
[Big Lake,LA] Outstanding fihing is still happening here with bigger fish moving to hard bottom/sandy areas where patient anglers are using slow, suspended techniques to catch some big fish. Red fish are still plentiful many places on the fishery.
Chicken Coop Hopefuls Sittin' on Ready (12/22/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The Chicken Coop is a famous wintering hole for thousands of crappie. Last year was a puzzle..basically, the crappie did not show. Local guides and marinas are again concerned.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The Chicken Coop is a famous wintering hole for thousands of crappie. Last year was a puzzle..basically, the crappie did not show. Local guides and marinas are again concerned.
Weather changes keeps vetern guide on multiple patterns (12/22/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Several days during the past few weeks we have had to fish varied depths to stay on fish. It has not been uncommon to catch fish in 4' as well as 40' on same day.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Several days during the past few weeks we have had to fish varied depths to stay on fish. It has not been uncommon to catch fish in 4' as well as 40' on same day.
Coop is ready to explode (12/15/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The Chicken Coop,located about 4 miles north of Pendleton Bridge on Toledo (TX side)is known nation-wide to be one of the best crappie holes anywhere during the months of Dec/Jan.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The Chicken Coop,located about 4 miles north of Pendleton Bridge on Toledo (TX side)is known nation-wide to be one of the best crappie holes anywhere during the months of Dec/Jan.
Put Santa On Some Fish (12/15/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Mid December report on one of the top lakes in the country..Toledo Bend. If weather is good, December can almost be like spring patterns.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Mid December report on one of the top lakes in the country..Toledo Bend. If weather is good, December can almost be like spring patterns.
Big Lake still faithful (12/08/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) continues to reward December anglers with super catches. Wind is the only culprit.
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) continues to reward December anglers with super catches. Wind is the only culprit.
The Coop May Be gettin Hot! (12/08/2008)
[Toledo Bend,LA] The world famous Chicken Coop is showing signs that it may be getting ready to explode with deep water winter madness.
[Toledo Bend,LA] The world famous Chicken Coop is showing signs that it may be getting ready to explode with deep water winter madness.
Fun Fishing in Month # 12 (12/08/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Yes, It has been cold and windy and some days the fishing is tough...however we have also had days when load up. You can't catch'em in the office or at the house.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Yes, It has been cold and windy and some days the fishing is tough...however we have also had days when load up. You can't catch'em in the office or at the house.
Rayburn's Tournament Season resumes (12/01/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Major tournaments resume this week following a break for Thanksgiving Holidays. Recent rains were needed. 20 pound stringer will be needed to win this weekend.
[Big Lake,LA] Major tournaments resume this week following a break for Thanksgiving Holidays. Recent rains were needed. 20 pound stringer will be needed to win this weekend.