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November Patterns on Toledo by Joe Joslin (11/12/2009)
The lake has experienced several feet of new water due to rains and run-off. The rise has changed patterns and this reportdeals with those changes.
The lake has experienced several feet of new water due to rains and run-off. The rise has changed patterns and this reportdeals with those changes.
Bass Fired Up as Water Cools by Joe Joslin (10/22/2009)
Report contains info on the thermocline and gives several methods of catch Toledo's eager fall bass.
Report contains info on the thermocline and gives several methods of catch Toledo's eager fall bass.
Fishing Toledo's Hydrilla by Joe Joslin (10/07/2009)
2009 is the besy year in 12 to 15 yrs on Toledo as far as the amount of submerged grasses. Hydrilla has made a huge comeback and is now covering more areas than in recent memory and the bass are in the grass.
2009 is the besy year in 12 to 15 yrs on Toledo as far as the amount of submerged grasses. Hydrilla has made a huge comeback and is now covering more areas than in recent memory and the bass are in the grass.
Autumn, Toledo's Season of Bass by Joe Joslin (9/23/2009)
Fishing on The Bend in late September through November is such a rush. Topwater, spinnerbaits over grass, weightless worms and plenty of action.
Fishing on The Bend in late September through November is such a rush. Topwater, spinnerbaits over grass, weightless worms and plenty of action.
Fall slowly arriving on The Bend by Joe Joslin (9/17/2009)
Recent rainy days have helped to bring down water temps and more bass are moving into shallow grass and are active. Top water and spinnerbaits were effective this week.
Recent rainy days have helped to bring down water temps and more bass are moving into shallow grass and are active. Top water and spinnerbaits were effective this week.
Autumn In The Wings On Toledo Bend by Joe Joslin (9/11/2009)
Falling temps have improved fishing On The Bend with several species of fish really turning on including l.m. bass, crappie, spotted bass.
Falling temps have improved fishing On The Bend with several species of fish really turning on including l.m. bass, crappie, spotted bass.
Toledo's Bass Sense Fall is in The Air by Joe Joslin (8/27/2009)
Water temps are falling slowly, the lake is in great shape, shad are migrating to back of creeks and fishing action is picking up.
Water temps are falling slowly, the lake is in great shape, shad are migrating to back of creeks and fishing action is picking up.
Most of Summer In Review Mirror by Joe Joslin (8/22/2009)
I love to fish (obviously)but will not be sad to see daytime temperatures falling as we get into fall. This reports describes several patterns currently catching bass on hot weather conditions.
I love to fish (obviously)but will not be sad to see daytime temperatures falling as we get into fall. This reports describes several patterns currently catching bass on hot weather conditions.
Roll Out Early and Pray for Clouds by Joe Joslin (8/05/2009)
It is hot down in southeast Texas so you have to make a lot of adjustments depending on the time of day as well as weather. We actually have had about a week of very mild weather with clouds which improved fishing activity.
It is hot down in southeast Texas so you have to make a lot of adjustments depending on the time of day as well as weather. We actually have had about a week of very mild weather with clouds which improved fishing activity.
Toledo's main Lake and Creeks Light Up by Joe Joslin (7/23/2009)
There is so much bait fish on the main part of the laske as welllas in the main creeks. It has been fun this wek working schools and TX rigging plastics.
There is so much bait fish on the main part of the laske as welllas in the main creeks. It has been fun this wek working schools and TX rigging plastics.
Throwing The Tackle Box by Joe Joslin (7/16/2009)
In mid-July on The Bend there are numerous patterns to choos from and bass are from 2 to 35 feet, depending on time of day and weather conditions. You have to use a wide variety of presentions and we talk about how we do it.
In mid-July on The Bend there are numerous patterns to choos from and bass are from 2 to 35 feet, depending on time of day and weather conditions. You have to use a wide variety of presentions and we talk about how we do it.
15.03 lb bass still the talk of the lake by Joe Joslin (7/11/2009)
Summer fishing is not often for the faint hearted as we have had several days near 100 degrees. The best hint is to get on the lake at first light and stay late and stay off the lake from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. We do a lot of split schedules mid June through Aug.
Summer fishing is not often for the faint hearted as we have had several days near 100 degrees. The best hint is to get on the lake at first light and stay late and stay off the lake from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. We do a lot of split schedules mid June through Aug.
SECOND BIGGEST BASS EVER ON TOLEDO BEND by Joe Joslin (7/02/2009)
A local angler was fishing a benefit tournament and caught a 15.03 pound largemouth last Saturday. The lake record is 15.32.
A local angler was fishing a benefit tournament and caught a 15.03 pound largemouth last Saturday. The lake record is 15.32.
Summer Almost Here/Bass Head Deep by Joe Joslin (6/11/2009)
We are still in the last part of post spawn as summer patterns are moving into place. Schooling bass are increasing, topwater bite is good and deep ledges and drops are becoming more dependable.
We are still in the last part of post spawn as summer patterns are moving into place. Schooling bass are increasing, topwater bite is good and deep ledges and drops are becoming more dependable.
Pattern of your choice currently on The Bend by Joe Joslin (6/07/2009)
We have multiple patterns catching bass currently on Toleod Bend....from 2 feet to 30 feet, from ledges to points....from Top Water to plastics.
We have multiple patterns catching bass currently on Toleod Bend....from 2 feet to 30 feet, from ledges to points....from Top Water to plastics.
Get The Point! by Joe Joslin (5/28/2009)
Toledo's bass have finished spawning and are holding on main points in major bays as well as on main lake. This report outlines how we have been catching these post spawn bass.
Toledo's bass have finished spawning and are holding on main points in major bays as well as on main lake. This report outlines how we have been catching these post spawn bass.
Spring making exit, Summer in route by Joe Joslin (5/24/2009)
Transition is the word with bass moving from spring to summer patterns and multiple patterns are boating bass.
Transition is the word with bass moving from spring to summer patterns and multiple patterns are boating bass.
Summer in The Bend is Nigh by Joe Joslin (5/14/2009)
Patterns are becoming more specific as we leave the spring season. A few schooling bass are on points, bass are moving deeper. This report gives info on hhow we have been catching 20 to 40 bass per day.
Patterns are becoming more specific as we leave the spring season. A few schooling bass are on points, bass are moving deeper. This report gives info on hhow we have been catching 20 to 40 bass per day.
Toledo Bend kind heading To Mother's Day by Joe Joslin (5/09/2009)
Bass this week have been very active with over 100 bites a day landing 15 to 30 bass per day. Crappie are active, too.
Bass this week have been very active with over 100 bites a day landing 15 to 30 bass per day. Crappie are active, too.
Fishing Improves With High Water by Joe Joslin (4/29/2009)
Toledo's lake level currently reads 172'msl...a full pond. Bass are on three patterns including shallom, mid-depths and deep. The challenge is to figure out which pattern has the most active bass.
Toledo's lake level currently reads 172'msl...a full pond. Bass are on three patterns including shallom, mid-depths and deep. The challenge is to figure out which pattern has the most active bass.
Postspawn patterns Main Deal On The Bend by Joe Joslin (4/24/2009)
Most of spawn is over and bass are mainbly in post spawn positions. Deeper patterns as well as topwater techniques are becoming more defined.
Most of spawn is over and bass are mainbly in post spawn positions. Deeper patterns as well as topwater techniques are becoming more defined.
BY HOOK OR CROOK by Joe Joslin (4/10/2009)
The into has to do with increased theft of anglers tackle while fishing report gives specific patterns of what is working to catch bass on one of the best fisheries in the USA!
The into has to do with increased theft of anglers tackle while fishing report gives specific patterns of what is working to catch bass on one of the best fisheries in the USA!
News From The Bend is Good..Very Good! by Joe Joslin (4/02/2009)
This report gives very detailed info from several days of fishing in the prime of spring patterns. Recent rains also increased lake levels and moved even more bass into shallow grass. It has been fun!
This report gives very detailed info from several days of fishing in the prime of spring patterns. Recent rains also increased lake levels and moved even more bass into shallow grass. It has been fun!
Toledo Opens Coffers by Joe Joslin (3/14/2009)
Mid March on Toledo has the best of both worlds....lots of bites and big bass. If you like shallow patterns...you are in luck.
Mid March on Toledo has the best of both worlds....lots of bites and big bass. If you like shallow patterns...you are in luck.
Toledo's Bass on The Prowl by Joe Joslin (3/05/2009)
March is one of the most exciting months on my favorite fishing hole. There is no way of knowing what the next cast will bring. Read the report to find out what I mean. This lake is full of big bass.
March is one of the most exciting months on my favorite fishing hole. There is no way of knowing what the next cast will bring. Read the report to find out what I mean. This lake is full of big bass.
Crappie and catfish anglers are catching their supper by Joe Joslin (2/09/2009)
Warming trends in water temps have most fresh water species on the move....crappie and catfish are very plentiful in Toledo.
Warming trends in water temps have most fresh water species on the move....crappie and catfish are very plentiful in Toledo.
TOLEDO'S BASS ON THE MOVE by Joe Joslin (2/09/2009)
We are currently finding the bass more active, in shallower water and also on drop offs near shallow water...staging patterns.
We are currently finding the bass more active, in shallower water and also on drop offs near shallow water...staging patterns.
Toledo's Grass/Hydrilla 101 by Joe Joslin (2/01/2009)
Feb is finally here and anglers in this neck of the woods are thinking big bass. This report targets the basics on how to fish submerged grass lines for Toledo's big pre spawn bass.
Feb is finally here and anglers in this neck of the woods are thinking big bass. This report targets the basics on how to fish submerged grass lines for Toledo's big pre spawn bass.
Ladies in Waiting...big females thinking love by Joe Joslin (1/22/2009)
Toledo is just a few weeks from prime pre-spawn and big females are already moving into staging areas to prepare for the spawn. It is a fun and challenging time to fish.
Toledo is just a few weeks from prime pre-spawn and big females are already moving into staging areas to prepare for the spawn. It is a fun and challenging time to fish.
Chicken Coop Update by Joe Joslin (1/15/2009)
The Chicken Coop is known nation wide as one of the hottest winter crappie spots anywhere. However, this year the crappie have been hard to come-by. This is an update.
The Chicken Coop is known nation wide as one of the hottest winter crappie spots anywhere. However, this year the crappie have been hard to come-by. This is an update.