Rayburn Fishing Bigger These days by
Joe Joslin (11/12/2009)
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.
BASS Central Open Pros move in by
Joe Joslin (8/27/2009)
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.
BASS Central Open hits Sam Rayburn by
Joe Joslin (8/22/2009)
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.
South Rayburn 12 months a year by
Joe Joslin (8/05/2009)
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.
Mid July On Big Sam by
Joe Joslin (7/16/2009)
Featurers several fish catching patterns to target summer bass on Rayburn. Working main lake humps and points is strongly suggest for quality bass.
Consisten Summer Patterns on Sam Rayburn by
Joe Joslin (7/11/2009)
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
Top Water Bite is ON! by
Joe Joslin (7/02/2009)
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.
Rayburn's Many Bass Patterns by
Joe Joslin (6/11/2009)
Currently there are lots of pressure on the lake but several patterns are consistently catching bass. This report looks at several of these patterns
Fishing in a Parade by
Joe Joslin (5/09/2009)
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.
Rayburn's Rising Water Reposition Bass by
Joe Joslin (4/29/2009)
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.
McDonald's Big Splash Rayburn Report by
Joe Joslin (4/15/2009)
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.
Rayburn low water levels but high bass output by
Joe Joslin (3/14/2009)
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.