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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.
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 Fishing Lake Sam Rayburn - Lake Is Full by Don Mattern Sr. (11/06/2009)
Good to see the Lakes full and clearing for a great Pre-Spawn this year.
Good to see the Lakes full and clearing for a great Pre-Spawn this year.
Mattern Guide Service by Don Mattern Sr. (10/28/2009)
The floods affected the bite a lot I had to go to a Nichols Rattle shad to catch.
The floods affected the bite a lot I had to go to a Nichols Rattle shad to catch.
Rayburn's patterns changing by Joe Joslin (10/22/2009)
C.Rigs, Tx rigs off the grass in 4 to 12 feet, spinnerbaits on edge of grass and ribbits over the grass targeting points.
C.Rigs, Tx rigs off the grass in 4 to 12 feet, spinnerbaits on edge of grass and ribbits over the grass targeting points.
Round One Rayburn's Fall Bass Harvest by Joe Joslin (10/07/2009)
Cooler water temps have activated the bass population and bait fish have migrated up small ditches and creeks.
Cooler water temps have activated the bass population and bait fish have migrated up small ditches and creeks.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Lake Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (9/30/2009)
Bass have been biting well with cooler temps.Topwaters have been catching along with Texas rigs
Bass have been biting well with cooler temps.Topwaters have been catching along with Texas rigs
Rayburn's low water Level alter Patterns by Joe Joslin (9/17/2009)
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.
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.
Fishing Sam Rayburn & Palestine & Richland Chambers by Don Mattern Sr. (9/07/2009)
Bass are responding to the shad making their move somewhat to the creeks
Bass are responding to the shad making their move somewhat to the creeks
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.
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.
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.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine & Richland Chambers by Don Mattern Sr. (8/10/2009)
Bassing has been great even in hot temps. the shad are really got the Bass feeding.
Bassing has been great even in hot temps. the shad are really got the Bass feeding.
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.
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.
Tournament week on Rayburn by Joe Joslin (7/23/2009)
Featured here are several patterns tournament anglers have used to put together heavy summertime stringers
Featured here are several patterns tournament anglers have used to put together heavy summertime stringers
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.
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
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.
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
Currently there are lots of pressure on the lake but several patterns are consistently catching bass. This report looks at several of these patterns
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine & Richland Chambers by Don Mattern Sr. (6/08/2009)
Bass were hittting in the Hydrilla and we were having a great time
Bass were hittting in the Hydrilla and we were having a great time
Bass Hitting Welll On Topwater at Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (5/26/2009)
Bass have been hitting well in the morning on topwaters.
Bass have been hitting well in the morning on topwaters.
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.
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.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (5/06/2009)
Bass are hitting topwaters and it is some great action.
Bass are hitting topwaters and it is some great action.
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.
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.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (4/25/2009)
Rcent flooding and strong winds has the Lake at a difficult bite right now.
Rcent flooding and strong winds has the Lake at a difficult bite right now.
Big Splash over on Sam Rayburn by Joe Joslin (4/24/2009)
After hosting the biggest bass tournament in history, 7,551 anglers, Big Sam has a more tranquil week. Bass fishing is still good.
After hosting the biggest bass tournament in history, 7,551 anglers, Big Sam has a more tranquil week. Bass fishing is still good.
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.
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.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (4/12/2009)
The bass are hitting flukes and frogs worked in the spawning grounds.
The bass are hitting flukes and frogs worked in the spawning grounds.
Rayburn seems to handle heavy tournament pressure by Joe Joslin (4/10/2009)
Fishing on Rayburn continuies to be good-to excellent and 20 pound 5-fish stringers happen daily.
Fishing on Rayburn continuies to be good-to excellent and 20 pound 5-fish stringers happen daily.
Winds Won't Stop But Neither Will The Bass by Joe Joslin (4/02/2009)
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.
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.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (3/21/2009)
Cold front had moved Bass back but warming water temps now is moving them back in again.
Cold front had moved Bass back but warming water temps now is moving them back in again.
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.
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.