SUMMER PATTERNS HERE FOR A WHILE by
Joe Joslin (7/16/2008)
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.
Movin' on The Bend by
Joe Joslin (6/26/2008)
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
Sweatin' on The Bend by
Joe Joslin (6/19/2008)
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.
The Bend and a Breeze by
Joe Joslin (5/15/2008)
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
MAY DAY ON TOLEDO by
Joe Joslin (5/07/2008)
aN IN-DEPTH REPORT ON BASS, CRAPPIE AND STRIPER ACTION FROM A GUIDE WITH 30 YEARS EXP ON THE BEND.
THE BEAUTY OF THE BEND by
Joe Joslin (4/26/2008)
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.
Fishing with hat on backwards by
Joe Joslin (4/18/2008)
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.
Fishing in a Parade by
Joe Joslin (4/07/2008)
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.
Hugging My Butt Seat by
Joe Joslin (3/21/2008)
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!
Rites Of Spring by
Joe Joslin (3/06/2008)
Spring fishing this week was outstanding between fronts. Bass are eager to hit and are moving to shallow water in large numbers.
Fishin' Toledo Bend by
Joe Joslin (10/15/2007)
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.
Generators Are Shut Down On The Lake by
Greg Crafts (10/11/2007)
The lake is 167.95 ft msl; high pool is 172 ft msl. Both generators are shut down in accordance with the new operating guidelines. Once the lake level reaches 168msl generation ceases.
Toledo Bend Fall Fishing Coming Up by
Greg Crafts (9/06/2007)
The lake is 170.6 ft msl, (high pool is 172ft). SRA has both generators running from 12pm to 7pm. Water temp is running in the mid to upper 80s.
The water clarity is stained on the very north end and running clear as you go south. The hyacinth is still causing some problems along the shoreline and in the back of the coves and pockets.