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Rayburn receives benefical rain, still several feet low. (12/01/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Low water levels have bottomed out with recent rains. Fish are moving around due to higher water. Shallow patterns are what =most anglers are using....spinnerbaits,/shallow crankbaits/jigs. However, there are bass on deep patterns too.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Low water levels have bottomed out with recent rains. Fish are moving around due to higher water. Shallow patterns are what =most anglers are using....spinnerbaits,/shallow crankbaits/jigs. However, there are bass on deep patterns too.
Giving Thanks/What a super lake (12/01/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A full update on what is happening on one of the largest and most productive bass lakes in the country...Toledo Bend. Late fall and early winter patterns are the main feature. Also featured is a late night rescue of a fisherman in distress. Local bass anglers came to rescue after other searches were called off.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A full update on what is happening on one of the largest and most productive bass lakes in the country...Toledo Bend. Late fall and early winter patterns are the main feature. Also featured is a late night rescue of a fisherman in distress. Local bass anglers came to rescue after other searches were called off.
Big Lake still highly productive. (11/22/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Basically, if the winds are less than 15 mph, you can catch a boat load of fish....this lake is loaded with fish. Also, at this time of the year..many area outdoorsmen will duck hunt the lake that morning and fish in the afternoon. Tough life!
[Big Lake,LA] Basically, if the winds are less than 15 mph, you can catch a boat load of fish....this lake is loaded with fish. Also, at this time of the year..many area outdoorsmen will duck hunt the lake that morning and fish in the afternoon. Tough life!
Rayburn fun by dangerous behing winter front (11/22/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is still kind to anglers most of the time. However, she can be a bad place to be when winds turn to the north. Numerous baits are catching bass but most action is in water less that 10 feet.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is still kind to anglers most of the time. However, she can be a bad place to be when winds turn to the north. Numerous baits are catching bass but most action is in water less that 10 feet.
Big Crappie on grass (11/22/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Big crappie are yet another reason to fish Toledo Bend in the lake fall. The past week has been super for loading up cooler with big slabs
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Big crappie are yet another reason to fish Toledo Bend in the lake fall. The past week has been super for loading up cooler with big slabs
Early Winter Fronts impact time on water (11/22/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A guide and tournament angler fishes no matter the weather....Mother Nature Rocks! Wow, Sometimes/oftentimes you have to scramble to salvage a trip or tournament.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A guide and tournament angler fishes no matter the weather....Mother Nature Rocks! Wow, Sometimes/oftentimes you have to scramble to salvage a trip or tournament.
Winter Patterns - Jigging Spoons In Deep Water (11/02/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Jigging Spoons are an awesome tool in cold weather when normal patterns fail. Deep clear water is a must. This artical is one of my most widely requested articles because there are not much info out there on the basic, detailed methods of fishing a spoon. It can be an unbelievable fishing pattern when conditions are right.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Jigging Spoons are an awesome tool in cold weather when normal patterns fail. Deep clear water is a must. This artical is one of my most widely requested articles because there are not much info out there on the basic, detailed methods of fishing a spoon. It can be an unbelievable fishing pattern when conditions are right.
Calcasieu spared by Ike (10/31/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] The Calcasieu River is alive and well and local anglers are relieved that Hurricane Ike did not produce large fish kills like Hurricane Rita in 2005.
[Calcasieu River,LA] The Calcasieu River is alive and well and local anglers are relieved that Hurricane Ike did not produce large fish kills like Hurricane Rita in 2005.
No Trick or Treat on Big Lake (10/31/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] It may sound like old hat but Big Lake just continues to offer outstanding fishing for several species of fish. The redfish and spec trout is as good as anywhere in the country.
[Big Lake,LA] It may sound like old hat but Big Lake just continues to offer outstanding fishing for several species of fish. The redfish and spec trout is as good as anywhere in the country.
Fishing Rayburn with less water (10/31/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A current report on fall fishing on Big Sam with a lot of structure exposed due to very low lake levels
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A current report on fall fishing on Big Sam with a lot of structure exposed due to very low lake levels
Toledo Bend/Jewel of East Texas (10/31/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Late October offers some of the most enjoyable and successful fishing of the year. This report covers conditions and patterns of The Bend at its best.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Late October offers some of the most enjoyable and successful fishing of the year. This report covers conditions and patterns of The Bend at its best.
Big Lake even more impressive after Hurricane Ike (10/16/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] October fishing on Big Lake is always some of the best op the year with day after day of stable weather. This year is no different and post-Ike reports sound like made up fishing stories.
[Big Lake,LA] October fishing on Big Lake is always some of the best op the year with day after day of stable weather. This year is no different and post-Ike reports sound like made up fishing stories.
Toledo Bend Bass Explode! (10/16/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] I have been fishing this lake for 30 years and the past two weeks have been as good as anytime in my past history fishing the lake. Unreal!
[Toldeo Bend,TX] I have been fishing this lake for 30 years and the past two weeks have been as good as anytime in my past history fishing the lake. Unreal!
BIG LAKE SMOKIN' HOT (10/13/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] The fishing on this famous inland fishery is 'off the charts' following Hurricane Ike. Specks, reds and flounder can't wait for you to pitch them a lure their way.
[Big Lake,LA] The fishing on this famous inland fishery is 'off the charts' following Hurricane Ike. Specks, reds and flounder can't wait for you to pitch them a lure their way.
CALCASIEU NOT HURT BY IKE (10/13/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Local anglers are relieved...The Calcasieu River was not greatly impacted by Hurrican Ike and daily catches of 30 -40 bass are common.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Local anglers are relieved...The Calcasieu River was not greatly impacted by Hurrican Ike and daily catches of 30 -40 bass are common.
RAYBURN GIVING UP LOTS OF FALL BASS (10/13/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] IF YOU LOVE SHALLOW WATER PATTERNS, THEN RAYBUN IS THE PLACE FOR YOU IN OCTOBER.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] IF YOU LOVE SHALLOW WATER PATTERNS, THEN RAYBUN IS THE PLACE FOR YOU IN OCTOBER.
Nothing Beats Oct and The Bend (10/13/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A full report by an experience Toledo guide giving several successful patterns to catch bass currently on one of the best fresh water fisheries in the country.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A full report by an experience Toledo guide giving several successful patterns to catch bass currently on one of the best fresh water fisheries in the country.
Calcasieu River and summertime patterns (8/30/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] The Calcasieu has made a comback this year following a hard hit in 2005 by Hurricane Rita. A restocking effort by LA Game and Fish has helped to restore the fishery to again be a decent fishing hole.
[Calcasieu River,LA] The Calcasieu has made a comback this year following a hard hit in 2005 by Hurricane Rita. A restocking effort by LA Game and Fish has helped to restore the fishery to again be a decent fishing hole.
Before The Storm (8/30/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] I am writing this as Gustav is heading our way. Hopefully next week we will still have our boats/tackle/lodges
[Big Lake,LA] I am writing this as Gustav is heading our way. Hopefully next week we will still have our boats/tackle/lodges
Yellow Bass/white bass/largemouth schooling together (8/30/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] a fun way to fish now is to find schools of fish chasing shad and work them both on top as well as with spoons and tailspinners underneath schools.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] a fun way to fish now is to find schools of fish chasing shad and work them both on top as well as with spoons and tailspinners underneath schools.
Fishing with one eye on Gustav (8/30/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] We are in prime hurricane season and Gustav has our attention. I am still cleaning up trees from Hurricane Rita 3 years ago so we are fishing with part of our efforts involved in preparing for storm.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] We are in prime hurricane season and Gustav has our attention. I am still cleaning up trees from Hurricane Rita 3 years ago so we are fishing with part of our efforts involved in preparing for storm.
Fis move north with high tides and storm. (8/10/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] The tropical storm really churned the southern area of the fishery but those anglers who moved north in the fishery caught nice fish.
[Big Lake,LA] The tropical storm really churned the southern area of the fishery but those anglers who moved north in the fishery caught nice fish.
Fun on the river (8/10/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Calcasieu River is a very popular area for both fishing and boat in the Lake Charles area. Fishing has been decent even with changing water conditions.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Calcasieu River is a very popular area for both fishing and boat in the Lake Charles area. Fishing has been decent even with changing water conditions.
Rayburn gives up big bass in summer heat. (8/10/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn's levels fall and more grass is on top. Bass can be found both in shallow grass as well as deep ledges.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn's levels fall and more grass is on top. Bass can be found both in shallow grass as well as deep ledges.
Toledo's water level falls/fish respond (8/10/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Late Summer patterns are in place as lake continues to fall and bass relate to points and deep cover,
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Late Summer patterns are in place as lake continues to fall and bass relate to points and deep cover,
Big Bass and Trucks (8/03/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A look at summer patterns on Big Sam as well as how tournament anglers won pick-up trucks in Bass Champs Mega Bass Event.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A look at summer patterns on Big Sam as well as how tournament anglers won pick-up trucks in Bass Champs Mega Bass Event.
Ship Channel Hot...move over barge! (8/03/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Summer patterns are here with early bite on reefs and later bite is on channel and Jetties. Our main source for the report is Captain Eric Rue of Calcasieu Charters on Big Lake.
[Big Lake,LA] Summer patterns are here with early bite on reefs and later bite is on channel and Jetties. Our main source for the report is Captain Eric Rue of Calcasieu Charters on Big Lake.
River gets right (8/03/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] When heavy rains stop and the river clears, there is lots of action on The Calcasieu in the summertime
[Calcasieu River,LA] When heavy rains stop and the river clears, there is lots of action on The Calcasieu in the summertime
Probing the Deeps (8/03/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Most of our bigger bass are coming from deep structure on The Bend as the dog days of summer are here....we have had several days this week with day time temps over 100. Schooling bass in the morning are also part of the picture.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Most of our bigger bass are coming from deep structure on The Bend as the dog days of summer are here....we have had several days this week with day time temps over 100. Schooling bass in the morning are also part of the picture.
Rivers hot around Lake Charles (7/20/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] This report contains info on both The Calcasieu and Sabine Rivers and both water conditions are now excellent for great fishing.
[Calcasieu River,LA] This report contains info on both The Calcasieu and Sabine Rivers and both water conditions are now excellent for great fishing.
Big Lake continues to give up limits (7/16/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Fishing has moved to summer patterns where the best early fishing is on the reefs and Jetties and then move to the ship channel when the sun gets high.
[Big Lake,LA] Fishing has moved to summer patterns where the best early fishing is on the reefs and Jetties and then move to the ship channel when the sun gets high.
Working for bass (7/16/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Summer heat has made fishing some what of an effort but Big Sam is still giving up some bass.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Summer heat has made fishing some what of an effort but Big Sam is still giving up some bass.
SUMMER PATTERNS HERE FOR A WHILE (7/16/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Three fatal accidents/drownings on The Bend since Memorial Day....all under 20 yrs of age. On the fishing scene... Big bass patterns include deep drops and ledges, C. Rigs and big crankbaits.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Three fatal accidents/drownings on The Bend since Memorial Day....all under 20 yrs of age. On the fishing scene... Big bass patterns include deep drops and ledges, C. Rigs and big crankbaits.
River Fishing Heats Up (6/26/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Report contains current report on two awesome river systems in south LA and Southeast TX. The Calcasieu and Sabine Rivers are favorite fishing holes of a lot of avid anglers.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Report contains current report on two awesome river systems in south LA and Southeast TX. The Calcasieu and Sabine Rivers are favorite fishing holes of a lot of avid anglers.
Unbelievable Fishing on Inland Bay (6/26/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake has never been better with top water, Gulp! and live bait.
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake has never been better with top water, Gulp! and live bait.
Bassin on Independence Day (6/26/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn's bass are starting to get on predictable summer patterns and there is no shortage of hydrilla.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn's bass are starting to get on predictable summer patterns and there is no shortage of hydrilla.
Movin' on The Bend (6/26/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Bass are still adjusting to summer patterns with a lot of fish suspended. Slow-falling soft plastics and deep crankbaits are helping to keep rods bent. Also a bit of info on Striper and crappie
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Bass are still adjusting to summer patterns with a lot of fish suspended. Slow-falling soft plastics and deep crankbaits are helping to keep rods bent. Also a bit of info on Striper and crappie
Big Lake still Putting Out (6/19/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Two local anglers give current fishing info, one is leading saltwater tournament angler and runs a successful Big Lake guide service...
[Big Lake,LA] Two local anglers give current fishing info, one is leading saltwater tournament angler and runs a successful Big Lake guide service...
Generous Rayburn (6/19/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A brief look at how tournament anglers are getting checks with summer patterns on Big Sam
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A brief look at how tournament anglers are getting checks with summer patterns on Big Sam
Sweatin' on The Bend (6/19/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] How to catch bass on their summer patterns, from top water to deep points and ridges...also license info and security regs are relaxed. Also a brief report on crappie and striper.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] How to catch bass on their summer patterns, from top water to deep points and ridges...also license info and security regs are relaxed. Also a brief report on crappie and striper.
Big Lake keeps producing (5/28/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Some fish catching suggestions to locate and catch some of Big Lakes specs and reds from some of the lake's best anglers.
[Big Lake,LA] Some fish catching suggestions to locate and catch some of Big Lakes specs and reds from some of the lake's best anglers.
Summer patterns begin on Big Sam (5/28/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Some helpful hints about the migration patterns of Rayburn's bass population.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Some helpful hints about the migration patterns of Rayburn's bass population.
MEMORIAL WEEK ON THE BEND (5/28/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Features several patterns for catching post spawn/early summer bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Features several patterns for catching post spawn/early summer bass.
May Day on Big Lake (5/16/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] May brings fishing up a notch as top water specs and lots of birds has this lake on fire.
[Big Lake,LA] May brings fishing up a notch as top water specs and lots of birds has this lake on fire.
The Bend and a Breeze (5/15/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The Bend (Toledo Bend) is in full post spawn with unusual strong, late spring fronts passing every few days. Fishing has been a challenge but the fish are biting if you can get a bait in the water. this report includes bass, bream and crappie. Also a caution to anglers about Skin Cancer
[Toldeo Bend,TX] The Bend (Toledo Bend) is in full post spawn with unusual strong, late spring fronts passing every few days. Fishing has been a challenge but the fish are biting if you can get a bait in the water. this report includes bass, bream and crappie. Also a caution to anglers about Skin Cancer
BIG LAKE GIVES UP ANOTHER RECORD (5/07/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] REPORT CONTAINS CURRENT INFO FROM SOME OF THE LAKE'S BEST ANGLERS/CHARTER CAPTAINS. ALSO, A HAPPY CUSTOMER LANDS A BIG TROUT ON A FLY ROD.
[Big Lake,LA] REPORT CONTAINS CURRENT INFO FROM SOME OF THE LAKE'S BEST ANGLERS/CHARTER CAPTAINS. ALSO, A HAPPY CUSTOMER LANDS A BIG TROUT ON A FLY ROD.
MAY DAY ON TOLEDO (5/07/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] aN IN-DEPTH REPORT ON BASS, CRAPPIE AND STRIPER ACTION FROM A GUIDE WITH 30 YEARS EXP ON THE BEND.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] aN IN-DEPTH REPORT ON BASS, CRAPPIE AND STRIPER ACTION FROM A GUIDE WITH 30 YEARS EXP ON THE BEND.
Post spawn bass on frogs (5/07/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Winds have been tough this spring but the frog bite, Tx rig on off shore grass line have been getting us some good bass.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Winds have been tough this spring but the frog bite, Tx rig on off shore grass line have been getting us some good bass.
WINDS BACKED OFF, FISH TURNED ON (4/26/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Highly respected Capt. Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod and Gun 1-888-762-3391 gives some great tips to local anglers.
[Big Lake,LA] Highly respected Capt. Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod and Gun 1-888-762-3391 gives some great tips to local anglers.
BIG MACS ON RAYBURN (4/26/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] This report features highlights on the huge Mcdonald's Big Bass tournament which drew 3,800 anglers.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] This report features highlights on the huge Mcdonald's Big Bass tournament which drew 3,800 anglers.