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Toledo Bend/Jewel of East Texas by
Joe Joslin
(10/31/2008)
Late October offers some of the most enjoyable and successful fishing of the year. This report covers conditions and patterns of The Bend at its best.
Late October offers some of the most enjoyable and successful fishing of the year. This report covers conditions and patterns of The Bend at its best.
Toledo Bend Bass Explode! by
Joe Joslin
(10/16/2008)
I have been fishing this lake for 30 years and the past two weeks have been as good as anytime in my past history fishing the lake. Unreal!
I have been fishing this lake for 30 years and the past two weeks have been as good as anytime in my past history fishing the lake. Unreal!
Nothing Beats Oct and The Bend by
Joe Joslin
(10/13/2008)
A full report by an experience Toledo guide giving several successful patterns to catch bass currently on one of the best fresh water fisheries in the country.
A full report by an experience Toledo guide giving several successful patterns to catch bass currently on one of the best fresh water fisheries in the country.
Yellow Bass/white bass/largemouth schooling together by
Joe Joslin
(8/30/2008)
a fun way to fish now is to find schools of fish chasing shad and work them both on top as well as with spoons and tailspinners underneath schools.
a fun way to fish now is to find schools of fish chasing shad and work them both on top as well as with spoons and tailspinners underneath schools.
Fishing with one eye on Gustav by
Joe Joslin
(8/30/2008)
We are in prime hurricane season and Gustav has our attention. I am still cleaning up trees from Hurricane Rita 3 years ago so we are fishing with part of our efforts involved in preparing for storm.
We are in prime hurricane season and Gustav has our attention. I am still cleaning up trees from Hurricane Rita 3 years ago so we are fishing with part of our efforts involved in preparing for storm.
Toledo's water level falls/fish respond by
Joe Joslin
(8/10/2008)
Late Summer patterns are in place as lake continues to fall and bass relate to points and deep cover,
Late Summer patterns are in place as lake continues to fall and bass relate to points and deep cover,
Probing the Deeps by
Joe Joslin
(8/03/2008)
Most of our bigger bass are coming from deep structure on The Bend as the dog days of summer are here....we have had several days this week with day time temps over 100. Schooling bass in the morning are also part of the picture.
Most of our bigger bass are coming from deep structure on The Bend as the dog days of summer are here....we have had several days this week with day time temps over 100. Schooling bass in the morning are also part of the picture.
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.
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
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.
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.
MEMORIAL WEEK ON THE BEND by
Joe Joslin
(5/28/2008)
Features several patterns for catching post spawn/early summer bass.
Features several patterns for catching post spawn/early summer bass.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
NO SHORTAGE OF WINDY POINTS by
Joe Joslin
(3/18/2008)
Even tho the winds have been 'off the charts' we still manage to get in some fishing and caught a surprising no. of fish
Even tho the winds have been 'off the charts' we still manage to get in some fishing and caught a surprising no. of fish
Another Toledo lunker by
Joe Joslin
(3/07/2008)
Photo of Lake Charles, LA angler Jay Bice,with his 10.6 pound trophy.
Photo of Lake Charles, LA angler Jay Bice,with his 10.6 pound trophy.
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.
Spring fishing this week was outstanding between fronts. Bass are eager to hit and are moving to shallow water in large numbers.
FISHING TOLEDO BEND WITH RISING WATER by
Joe Joslin
(2/24/2008)
Toledo has received some of the heaviest rains in months and has the fish on the move. Check out this pro guides reports to get hints on how to catch pre spawn bass.
Toledo has received some of the heaviest rains in months and has the fish on the move. Check out this pro guides reports to get hints on how to catch pre spawn bass.
I'm fishing on Valentine's day, but i still Love u by
Joe Joslin
(2/13/2008)
Pre-spawn patterns on South Toledo with suggestions how to catch fish during frequent weather changes.
Pre-spawn patterns on South Toledo with suggestions how to catch fish during frequent weather changes.
South Toledo/Hydrilla a'plenty by
Joe Joslin
(2/06/2008)
Pre-spawn patterns mixed with winter patterns. We caught fish from 25 to 38' as well as off the hydrilla in 6 to 12'
Pre-spawn patterns mixed with winter patterns. We caught fish from 25 to 38' as well as off the hydrilla in 6 to 12'
Late January On The Bend/Staging Bass by
Joe Joslin
(1/30/2008)
a brief description of several patterns required to catch fish in the midst of rapid changing weather systems. One eye on the weather and the other on the sonar.
a brief description of several patterns required to catch fish in the midst of rapid changing weather systems. One eye on the weather and the other on the sonar.
Winter Bassin' in Dixie by
Joe Joslin
(1/24/2008)
An update of bass patterns on massive, Toledo Bend....180,000 acres .....70 miles long.
An update of bass patterns on massive, Toledo Bend....180,000 acres .....70 miles long.
Toledo gives hint of whats to come in 2008 by
Joe Joslin
(1/16/2008)
A report on the various patterns that bass are on in January in this southern impoundment. You can catch fish at 3 feet as well as 35 feet.
A report on the various patterns that bass are on in January in this southern impoundment. You can catch fish at 3 feet as well as 35 feet.
Toledo Bend Winterized by
Joe Joslin
(1/02/2008)
Patterns for Toledo in the midst of changing weather patterns.
Patterns for Toledo in the midst of changing weather patterns.
Twas the Day after Christmas by
Joe Joslin
(12/26/2007)
Report on what fish have been doing on the southern 1/3 of one of the best lakes in the country.
Report on what fish have been doing on the southern 1/3 of one of the best lakes in the country.
Christmas Holidays on The Bend by
Joe Joslin
(12/16/2007)
A Toledo guide with 30 years experience on south Toledo shares how he catches bass in December
A Toledo guide with 30 years experience on south Toledo shares how he catches bass in December
The Black Bass have been keying on main lake and secondary points by
Greg Crafts
(11/22/2007)
The White bass have also been scattered and we've had to cover a lot of water to get a good mess of fish. Work the old river channel sand bars with slab spoons and tail spinners.
The White bass have also been scattered and we've had to cover a lot of water to get a good mess of fish. Work the old river channel sand bars with slab spoons and tail spinners.