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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.
Cold Water Presentations on The Bend by
Joe Joslin
(1/15/2009)
Presentations are important in every situation but non more vital that winter season bassin. We look at how we try to pattern mid January bass on a world-class southern impoundment.
Presentations are important in every situation but non more vital that winter season bassin. We look at how we try to pattern mid January bass on a world-class southern impoundment.
No winter storage for my Skeeter by
Joe Joslin
(1/09/2009)
Winters in south TX are perfect for fishing. While we do have cold fronts, they soon turn back into warm temps with south winds.
Winters in south TX are perfect for fishing. While we do have cold fronts, they soon turn back into warm temps with south winds.
Toledo! Lookin' good for 2009 by
Joe Joslin
(1/03/2009)
Lake levels have been stable, the submerged vegetation is the best in years, gas prices are down, things are looking up! This report also gives current patterns and hot baits to catch cold bass. Also, there is a crappie report.
Lake levels have been stable, the submerged vegetation is the best in years, gas prices are down, things are looking up! This report also gives current patterns and hot baits to catch cold bass. Also, there is a crappie report.
Looking back at 2008 on The Bend by
Joe Joslin
(1/03/2009)
2008 was a great year on Toledo and this report talks about what factors made it good fishing.
2008 was a great year on Toledo and this report talks about what factors made it good fishing.
Lipless Crankbaits....Idiot Baits? by
Joe Joslin
(12/23/2008)
Lipless crankbaits are some of the most effective tools in fishing and there are countless methods of fishing them. This article looks at several of those
Lipless crankbaits are some of the most effective tools in fishing and there are countless methods of fishing them. This article looks at several of those
How to fish between weather systems in late Dec by
Joe Joslin
(12/23/2008)
The challenge now is to adapt with the very rapid changes that is to be expected in Dec in the south-central part of the country.
The challenge now is to adapt with the very rapid changes that is to be expected in Dec in the south-central part of the country.
Weather changing often in southwest LA and s.e. TX by
Joe Joslin
(12/23/2008)
Winter crappie season still in doubt. The Chicken Coop.....famous Toledo winter crappie hole is still in doubt. Marinas and crappie guides are praying the crappie will show.
Winter crappie season still in doubt. The Chicken Coop.....famous Toledo winter crappie hole is still in doubt. Marinas and crappie guides are praying the crappie will show.
Chicken Coop Hopefuls Sittin' on Ready by
Joe Joslin
(12/22/2008)
The Chicken Coop is a famous wintering hole for thousands of crappie. Last year was a puzzle..basically, the crappie did not show. Local guides and marinas are again concerned.
The Chicken Coop is a famous wintering hole for thousands of crappie. Last year was a puzzle..basically, the crappie did not show. Local guides and marinas are again concerned.
Weather changes keeps vetern guide on multiple patterns by
Joe Joslin
(12/22/2008)
Several days during the past few weeks we have had to fish varied depths to stay on fish. It has not been uncommon to catch fish in 4' as well as 40' on same day.
Several days during the past few weeks we have had to fish varied depths to stay on fish. It has not been uncommon to catch fish in 4' as well as 40' on same day.
Coop is ready to explode by
Joe Joslin
(12/15/2008)
The Chicken Coop,located about 4 miles north of Pendleton Bridge on Toledo (TX side)is known nation-wide to be one of the best crappie holes anywhere during the months of Dec/Jan.
The Chicken Coop,located about 4 miles north of Pendleton Bridge on Toledo (TX side)is known nation-wide to be one of the best crappie holes anywhere during the months of Dec/Jan.
Put Santa On Some Fish by
Joe Joslin
(12/15/2008)
Mid December report on one of the top lakes in the country..Toledo Bend. If weather is good, December can almost be like spring patterns.
Mid December report on one of the top lakes in the country..Toledo Bend. If weather is good, December can almost be like spring patterns.
Fun Fishing in Month # 12 by
Joe Joslin
(12/08/2008)
Yes, It has been cold and windy and some days the fishing is tough...however we have also had days when load up. You can't catch'em in the office or at the house.
Yes, It has been cold and windy and some days the fishing is tough...however we have also had days when load up. You can't catch'em in the office or at the house.
Giving Thanks/What a super lake by
Joe Joslin
(12/01/2008)
A full update on what is happening on one of the largest and most productive bass lakes in the country...Toledo Bend. Late fall and early winter patterns are the main feature. Also featured is a late night rescue of a fisherman in distress. Local bass anglers came to rescue after other searches were called off.
A full update on what is happening on one of the largest and most productive bass lakes in the country...Toledo Bend. Late fall and early winter patterns are the main feature. Also featured is a late night rescue of a fisherman in distress. Local bass anglers came to rescue after other searches were called off.
Big Crappie on grass by
Joe Joslin
(11/22/2008)
Big crappie are yet another reason to fish Toledo Bend in the lake fall. The past week has been super for loading up cooler with big slabs
Big crappie are yet another reason to fish Toledo Bend in the lake fall. The past week has been super for loading up cooler with big slabs
Early Winter Fronts impact time on water by
Joe Joslin
(11/22/2008)
A guide and tournament angler fishes no matter the weather....Mother Nature Rocks! Wow, Sometimes/oftentimes you have to scramble to salvage a trip or tournament.
A guide and tournament angler fishes no matter the weather....Mother Nature Rocks! Wow, Sometimes/oftentimes you have to scramble to salvage a trip or tournament.
Winter Patterns - Jigging Spoons In Deep Water by
Joe Joslin
(11/02/2008)
Jigging Spoons are an awesome tool in cold weather when normal patterns fail. Deep clear water is a must. This artical is one of my most widely requested articles because there are not much info out there on the basic, detailed methods of fishing a spoon. It can be an unbelievable fishing pattern when conditions are right.
Jigging Spoons are an awesome tool in cold weather when normal patterns fail. Deep clear water is a must. This artical is one of my most widely requested articles because there are not much info out there on the basic, detailed methods of fishing a spoon. It can be an unbelievable fishing pattern when conditions are right.