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THE BEAUTY OF THE BEND (4/26/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] This is an awesome, fun place to fish, Late April is a great time to get a bite and if you fish smart, you can catch a big fish or two along the way.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] This is an awesome, fun place to fish, Late April is a great time to get a bite and if you fish smart, you can catch a big fish or two along the way.
Catching fish in Winds and churned water. (4/18/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Like most inland saltwater fisheries the past few weeks along the southern coast, the winds have been relentless and have kept a lot of boats off the lake. However, the fish continue to bite if you can find a window of time when winds subside for a while.
[Big Lake,LA] Like most inland saltwater fisheries the past few weeks along the southern coast, the winds have been relentless and have kept a lot of boats off the lake. However, the fish continue to bite if you can find a window of time when winds subside for a while.
Rayburn keeps 'em coming (4/18/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Shows patterns several tournament anglers used to get check at a recent Skeeter Bass Champs Team event which featured over 200 teams
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Shows patterns several tournament anglers used to get check at a recent Skeeter Bass Champs Team event which featured over 200 teams
Fishing with hat on backwards (4/18/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Winds have been so high for so long that I have been starting recent trips with hat on backwards. Recently I actually had a dip net become airborn from a wind gust of over 30 knots. Why was I fishing in such conditions? Lately, these conditions have been daily...so you fish. Yes, we have been catching fish but are adapting with changing presentations.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Winds have been so high for so long that I have been starting recent trips with hat on backwards. Recently I actually had a dip net become airborn from a wind gust of over 30 knots. Why was I fishing in such conditions? Lately, these conditions have been daily...so you fish. Yes, we have been catching fish but are adapting with changing presentations.
Calcasieu River hanging tough (4/07/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Local anglers are excited about what has been happening on Calcasieu River. Hurricane Rita in fall 2005 was hard on the river but a successful stocking program has the river up and running. Catch and release is strongly encouraged.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Local anglers are excited about what has been happening on Calcasieu River. Hurricane Rita in fall 2005 was hard on the river but a successful stocking program has the river up and running. Catch and release is strongly encouraged.
RAYBURN ON A RISE/RAINS COME DOWN THE PLAIN (4/07/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] lATE SPRING PATTERNS AND RISING WEATERS HAVE BIG SAMS BASS SCATTERED. HOWEVER, GOOD CATCHES ARE STILL COMING INTO THE BOAT
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] lATE SPRING PATTERNS AND RISING WEATERS HAVE BIG SAMS BASS SCATTERED. HOWEVER, GOOD CATCHES ARE STILL COMING INTO THE BOAT
Fishing in a Parade (4/07/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Fishing pressure has been high...fishermen are finding gas money some where....we won't pursue that subject any further. A good presentation of lures is vital if anglers are to get a consistent bite in such heavily fished water.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Fishing pressure has been high...fishermen are finding gas money some where....we won't pursue that subject any further. A good presentation of lures is vital if anglers are to get a consistent bite in such heavily fished water.
Big Lake continues to be consistent (4/07/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Water temps warm, birds beginning to work, high winds have been common but fish are biting.
[Big Lake,LA] Water temps warm, birds beginning to work, high winds have been common but fish are biting.
Big Lake heats up (3/21/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Water temps rise into 60s and big trout start top hit up top. Also reds are plentiful at The Weirs.
[Big Lake,LA] Water temps rise into 60s and big trout start top hit up top. Also reds are plentiful at The Weirs.
Hugging My Butt Seat (3/21/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Somehow we managed to survive the week and caught bass even with 30 mph winds three days in a row. Numerous times I had to wrap my leg around the front butt seat to keep wind from pushing me in the lake. Yo gotta love it!
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Somehow we managed to survive the week and caught bass even with 30 mph winds three days in a row. Numerous times I had to wrap my leg around the front butt seat to keep wind from pushing me in the lake. Yo gotta love it!
Rivers high but producing (3/18/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] A current report on both Calcasieu and Sabine Rivers
[Calcasieu River,LA] A current report on both Calcasieu and Sabine Rivers
Spring brings plenty of traffic on Big Sam. (3/18/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A current report from one of the most visited destinations of tournament anglers in the country.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A current report from one of the most visited destinations of tournament anglers in the country.
NO SHORTAGE OF WINDY POINTS (3/18/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Even tho the winds have been 'off the charts' we still manage to get in some fishing and caught a surprising no. of fish
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Even tho the winds have been 'off the charts' we still manage to get in some fishing and caught a surprising no. of fish
Another Toledo lunker (3/07/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Photo of Lake Charles, LA angler Jay Bice,with his 10.6 pound trophy.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Photo of Lake Charles, LA angler Jay Bice,with his 10.6 pound trophy.
Big lake giving up a few big trout up top (3/07/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Top water patterns are starting to kick in for big trout. Best bie recently has been in afternoon after water has warmed a bit.
[Big Lake,LA] Top water patterns are starting to kick in for big trout. Best bie recently has been in afternoon after water has warmed a bit.
Fishing in a Parade (3/07/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Report on Rayburn as it is in the middle of spring patterns and derailng with heavy boat traffic.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Report on Rayburn as it is in the middle of spring patterns and derailng with heavy boat traffic.
Rites Of Spring (3/06/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Spring fishing this week was outstanding between fronts. Bass are eager to hit and are moving to shallow water in large numbers.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Spring fishing this week was outstanding between fronts. Bass are eager to hit and are moving to shallow water in large numbers.
BIG LAKE WITH LOTS OF FRESH WATER (2/24/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] This reports is a current look at Big Lake following heavy rains/runoff. Fishing has not been super but anglers are still catching a lot of fish...especially reds.
[Big Lake,LA] This reports is a current look at Big Lake following heavy rains/runoff. Fishing has not been super but anglers are still catching a lot of fish...especially reds.
Rayburn keeps giving up lots of bass (2/24/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Pre spawn and fast rising water levels have Rayburn's bass liking thin water. It is also making them available to lots of fishing pressure. Catch and release is very important.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Pre spawn and fast rising water levels have Rayburn's bass liking thin water. It is also making them available to lots of fishing pressure. Catch and release is very important.
FISHING TOLEDO BEND WITH RISING WATER (2/24/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Toledo has received some of the heaviest rains in months and has the fish on the move. Check out this pro guides reports to get hints on how to catch pre spawn bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Toledo has received some of the heaviest rains in months and has the fish on the move. Check out this pro guides reports to get hints on how to catch pre spawn bass.
Fresh water slows fishing briefly (2/13/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] This reports shares a few spots anglers can go to catch fish with the influx of lots of fresh water. Also talks about Gulp! and it's impact on fishing the past few months.
[Big Lake,LA] This reports shares a few spots anglers can go to catch fish with the influx of lots of fresh water. Also talks about Gulp! and it's impact on fishing the past few months.
Catching bass in a parade...Rayburn's boating pressure (2/13/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Tournament season is in full swing. This report shares the baits and methods recent anglers used to win tournaments.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Tournament season is in full swing. This report shares the baits and methods recent anglers used to win tournaments.
I'm fishing on Valentine's day, but i still Love u (2/13/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Pre-spawn patterns on South Toledo with suggestions how to catch fish during frequent weather changes.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Pre-spawn patterns on South Toledo with suggestions how to catch fish during frequent weather changes.
Get Out of the Boat! (2/06/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] A local saltwater expert and Capt. gives local anglers hints as how to catch a boat load of reds or some quality trout.
[Big Lake,LA] A local saltwater expert and Capt. gives local anglers hints as how to catch a boat load of reds or some quality trout.
South Toledo/Hydrilla a'plenty (2/06/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Pre-spawn patterns mixed with winter patterns. We caught fish from 25 to 38' as well as off the hydrilla in 6 to 12'
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Pre-spawn patterns mixed with winter patterns. We caught fish from 25 to 38' as well as off the hydrilla in 6 to 12'
Rayburn's bass think it is spring (2/06/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A guides report using two very different techniques to catch bass. One fast and one very slow. We were catching bass with reaction strikes as well as getting them to feed with dead-sticking.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] A guides report using two very different techniques to catch bass. One fast and one very slow. We were catching bass with reaction strikes as well as getting them to feed with dead-sticking.
Bite still on at Big Lake (1/31/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Reports from several local anglers and pros about how to catch fish in Louisiana's best know salt water bay.
[Big Lake,LA] Reports from several local anglers and pros about how to catch fish in Louisiana's best know salt water bay.
Windy Winter Patterns (1/30/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is 5 feet low and bass are in ditches and drains.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Rayburn is 5 feet low and bass are in ditches and drains.
Late January On The Bend/Staging Bass (1/30/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] a brief description of several patterns required to catch fish in the midst of rapid changing weather systems. One eye on the weather and the other on the sonar.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] a brief description of several patterns required to catch fish in the midst of rapid changing weather systems. One eye on the weather and the other on the sonar.
Big Sam/Big Bass (1/24/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] January can be outstanding on Rayburn....with the lake down 5 feet....fish are exposed and easy to find. Please practice CATCH AND RELEASE
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] January can be outstanding on Rayburn....with the lake down 5 feet....fish are exposed and easy to find. Please practice CATCH AND RELEASE
Lots of fish in January (1/24/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Basic how-tos to have a successful day on an easily accessible saltwater bay which has a huge fish population.
[Big Lake,LA] Basic how-tos to have a successful day on an easily accessible saltwater bay which has a huge fish population.
Winter Bassin' in Dixie (1/24/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] An update of bass patterns on massive, Toledo Bend....180,000 acres .....70 miles long.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] An update of bass patterns on massive, Toledo Bend....180,000 acres .....70 miles long.
Rolling on The River (1/17/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] An update to winter fishing on two excellent rivers in southwest Louisiana. Both of these rivers have made a great comebacks following Hurricane Rita which greatly damaged these fisheries Sept 2005.
[Calcasieu River,LA] An update to winter fishing on two excellent rivers in southwest Louisiana. Both of these rivers have made a great comebacks following Hurricane Rita which greatly damaged these fisheries Sept 2005.
SLOW DOWN FOR FAST ACTION (1/16/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Gives the basics for catching trrout and reds on one of the best inland bays in the country. Lady expert tells how it is done
[Big Lake,LA] Gives the basics for catching trrout and reds on one of the best inland bays in the country. Lady expert tells how it is done
Calm before the storm (1/16/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] This report covers the week before a major tournament....SKEETER BASS CHAMPS.
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] This report covers the week before a major tournament....SKEETER BASS CHAMPS.
Toledo gives hint of whats to come in 2008 (1/16/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A report on the various patterns that bass are on in January in this southern impoundment. You can catch fish at 3 feet as well as 35 feet.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A report on the various patterns that bass are on in January in this southern impoundment. You can catch fish at 3 feet as well as 35 feet.
Big Lake keeps em coming (1/04/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Trout and redfish fishing has been awesome. Local sources give great hints.
[Big Lake,LA] Trout and redfish fishing has been awesome. Local sources give great hints.
Rayburn gives hint of things to come in 2008 (1/03/2008)
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Trip followed a severe cold front and yet Rayburn's bass were still hungry
[Lake Sam Rayburn,TX] Trip followed a severe cold front and yet Rayburn's bass were still hungry
Toledo Bend Winterized (1/02/2008)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Patterns for Toledo in the midst of changing weather patterns.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Patterns for Toledo in the midst of changing weather patterns.
Twas the Day after Christmas (12/26/2007)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Report on what fish have been doing on the southern 1/3 of one of the best lakes in the country.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Report on what fish have been doing on the southern 1/3 of one of the best lakes in the country.
Last post before Christmas (12/19/2007)
[Toledo Bend,LA] Highlights of December basic bass patterns by a Toledo guide.
[Toledo Bend,LA] Highlights of December basic bass patterns by a Toledo guide.
Christmas Holidays on The Bend (12/16/2007)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A Toledo guide with 30 years experience on south Toledo shares how he catches bass in December
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A Toledo guide with 30 years experience on south Toledo shares how he catches bass in December
FISHING TOLEDO BEND (11/18/2007)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A full, current fishing report on south Toledo with main emphasis on largemouth bass.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] A full, current fishing report on south Toledo with main emphasis on largemouth bass.
Fishin' Toledo Bend (10/15/2007)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] UPDATE ON WHAT THE FISH ARE DOING ON THIS WORLD CLASS LAKE BY A PRO GUIDE WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ON THIS BODY OF WATER.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] UPDATE ON WHAT THE FISH ARE DOING ON THIS WORLD CLASS LAKE BY A PRO GUIDE WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ON THIS BODY OF WATER.
FISHIN' TOLEDO (9/27/2007)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Basic patterns for early fall success on my favorite fishing hole, Toledo Bend
[Toldeo Bend,TX] Basic patterns for early fall success on my favorite fishing hole, Toledo Bend
FISHIN' TOLEDO (9/03/2007)
[Toledo Bend,LA] Summer patterns, lake conditions and basic info for anglers planning a trip to The Bend
[Toledo Bend,LA] Summer patterns, lake conditions and basic info for anglers planning a trip to The Bend
August on The Bend (8/20/2007)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] current clouds have helped fishing the past few days.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] current clouds have helped fishing the past few days.
FISHIN' TOLEDO (8/09/2007)
[Toledo Bend,LA] Check out the fishing on The Bend since summer is in full force
[Toledo Bend,LA] Check out the fishing on The Bend since summer is in full force
Toledo Bend Fishing (8/09/2007)
[Toldeo Bend,TX] check out what the bass are doing now that summer is here in force.
[Toldeo Bend,TX] check out what the bass are doing now that summer is here in force.
FISHIN' TOLEDO (7/23/2007)
[Toledo Bend,LA] Full time guide. Joe Joslin, reports on current fishing conditions on one of the nations top bass fishing holes.
[Toledo Bend,LA] Full time guide. Joe Joslin, reports on current fishing conditions on one of the nations top bass fishing holes.