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Lake Fork Fishing Reports
Weekly Fishing Reports From Area Guides
Fishing Report
Provided By Jim Reaneau
1/27/2005
Well, the weather has really be something else with all the warm days. I got my new Bass Cat out and I am really excited with the way it handles and fishes. I think all my clients will be happy with the ride and room it has. Service Marine did a great job on the rigging. Chuck, Perry and Tonya will do all they can to solve your boating needs just give them a call 1-903-473-3909.
The water temp is between 49 to 53 degrees. It was according to what cove or main lake point you were on or in. The water is clear in all the covers I have been in. I am sure the north end of the lake may still be stained but fishable. The lipless crank and spinner bait were the two best baits. I tried several deep areas that had fish on them and no deal. The drop shot or the spoon would not get a bite. The grass was the best pattern. The fish I caught were shallow and along the edge of the grass in about three to five of water. The water has not gotten cold enough to kill the grass and it is still good and green. The spring will be awesome with all the grass. We may miss the bullet this year on the cold but February has not gotten here yet. Remember to get out as much as you can right now as this is the best time to get the bite of a life time.
The crappie fishermen were out in full gear yesterday but I didn’t see many pulled over the side. I found bait stacked in fifty foot of water on the bottom. Most boats I saw were using minnows.
It is still not to late to book your spring trip.
Jim Reaneau
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Lake
Fork Fishing Report
8-26-04
Lake
Fork DSP Guide Service
Doug
Shampine
Bass
fishing on Fork has been good along
the grass lines on the main lake.
Look for deeper water close to the
grass lines, and using your
electronics, find the schools of
bait fish, and the bass will be in
that area. Best depth along the
grass has been from 7-13 ft of
water.
Several
different baits have been working,
starting early morning with a Yellow
Magic or Pop R type bait. After the
sun gets up than I am switching to a
Baby Creature in watermelon red
fishing it Texas style. Also a
weightless bait like a Wave worm
along the grass will also catch its
share of bass.
The
deeper humps and creeks are also
holding bass, using a Carolina rig
with a Baby Creature in watermelon
seed.
If you
are thinking about booking a trip,
call me at:
903
474-0508 or visit me at
www.lakeforktrophybass.com
LAKE
FORK FISHING REPORT
From: J & M Guide Service
Dates: 10 – 17
May, 2004
Water Temperature:
75 –77 Degrees (F)
Water Clarity:
Stained
We
are definitely in post spawn conditions
now. The bass are relating to outer
edges of grass lines and moving out on
12 to 18 foot humps. The fish can be
caught by using Carolina rigged Lake
Fork Tackle Baby Ring Fry. The color of
choice is chartreuse/pumpkin, for this
week anyway. The other bait that
produced good numbers of fish is a small
Bandit crankbait or a small Excalibur
crankbait. A standard shad color worked
the best. The small crankbaits also
produced some good eating size catfish
(2 – 3 pounds). The catfish are up
spawning and can produce a lot of fun
when you not expecting it. The Crappie
spawn is over for this year and they are
moving back out in deep water, 18 to 20
feet. For the Brim (Bluegill)
fisherman, the Bluegill can be caught in
1 to 4 feet of water using crickets and
miniature crankbaits. Here at J & M
Guide Service, we have a few open guide
trip dates for May and June. Give us a
call and we will get you on the water
for a fun day of fishing.
Lake Fork Marina has all of the tackle
you will need to catch those Lake Fork
Bass. So stop in and tell the friendly
staff you would like to have the latest
in crankbaits and ring fries. By the
way if you want to taste the best piece
of pie this side of the Mississippi,
walk across the street to Moser’s
Restaurant and have a piece of Becky’s
mouth watering pie.
For
J & M Guide Service, this is John Morris
saying keep a tight line and be safe on
the water.
J& M Guide Service
1-888-454-7037
E-mail:
bassmr@argontech.net
Web:
www.bassmr.com
Lake Fork Fishing Report from Lake Fork
Guide Larry Barnes
Lake Fork Report for Week ending 8-7-04
The fishing has slowed down considerably
this past week. The morning bite has been a little tough but
picking up around 11 AM and lasting until mid-afternoon. Most
of the fish being caught are deep and on the humps, roadbeds,
and drop-offs. The Carolina rig is the best method to catch the
fish. I am using the Lake Fork Tackle Baby Creature in a Green
Pumpkin with red/green flake and sour grape. I am also doing
well on the Lake Fork Tackle 10 inch worms in various colors. I
don’t think the color is as important as the 10 inch profile.
There have been a few fish schooling in the afternoons and late
mornings but they are not staying up long enough to really get
into them. That should change within the next month or so. The
DD 22 and the fat free shad crankbaits have been working in shad
color or chartreuse with blue back every once in a while. It
looks like a thermocline could be setting in around the 22 foot
range. That will be something to look for in the next week or
so. The water temp has been bouncing around in the mid 80’s and
the two fronts that have come through have made the temperature
fluctuate some. The yoyo barometer has affected the bite in my
opinion. We have had high pressure and low pressure bouncing
all over the place. I guess I am looking for some excuses as to
why the fish have not been biting real good and that’s as good
as any. Don’t get me wrong. We have had some really good
days. They just have not been consistent. Some days the fish
will bite good and we will catch 20 or so. Other days we catch
8 to 10. BUT—we have caught some quality fish in the 6 to 8
pound range. My top fish for the month of July was an 8lb 14
oz. lunker. And I had another customer catch a 10.94 two days
after I guided him in the same water we fished. The top fish
for August right now is a 6 ½ pounder in my boat. That’s not
very good for Fork. I think the heat is about to crank back
up. That will make it tough to stay out on the water all day.
Lunker Luck until next week from Larry Barnes Lake Fork Guide
Service.
Lake Fork Fishing Report Provided By Jeff
Kirkwood
Date: March 14, 2004
Well, you’ve just gotta love this Texas weather. Numbers of
fish and size have been picking up and should only get better
as the month of March wears on and April & May get closer. I
was extremely fortunate this past week to have had the
opportunity again to guide one of my customers on his private
lake on Tuesday. What a blast we had! Then on Thursday I did
a guided trip on Lake Cypress Springs (first lake I ever
guided on 12yrs. ago), helping someone (was asked not to tell
who) prepare for an upcoming tournament, we had a very good
day then too, with 16 fish! Our best five would’ve gone
between 18 and 20 pounds.
I guided Monday, Friday and Saturday on Lake Fork. I was
suppose to have guided today but my customers at the last
minute asked if they could just come back in June. I
understand not wanting to be uncomfortable in the rain but
this time of year is the time where your chances of catching
many “Fat Girls” is there every cast and several times
throughout the day.
On Monday, I had repeat customers Mitch Harris, his wife and
his boss in the boat and I’ve got to be honest with you…”WHAT
A TOUGH DAY!” Both last Sunday and Monday were the two
toughest days I’ve fished on guide trips in several years.
Neither day did we zero but we didn’t miss it by much.
Anyway, we finished Monday’s trip with just 2 fish, “thank
goodness I didn’t catch either fish,” but we did have several
more pull off. Monday was so tough I spent most of the day
coaching. Now, Friday was a pretty good day, with 16 fish and
then it got tough again on Saturday catching just 6 fish, all
very good ones but no numbers.
The bite is changing right now, you can still catch fish on
red baits but watermelon is beginning to take control just
like it always has in the past. Watermelon flukes are doing
their thing as well as a white Lockhart spinner bait. Both of
those are the two leading baits for catching fish. We’re
fishing the fluke two different ways; one being a light weight
Carolina-rig and the other weightless. Two to 8 feet of water
has been the best depth. I also noticed that by just fishing
timber with NO vegetation, no action has been found but timber
with vegetation has been good. I figure the reason for this
has been because of the recent cold fronts and falling water
temps. the vegetation is holding heat and offers more cover.
The bite has been for the most part very light so if you’re
not sure set the hook, you have nothing to loose and a fish to
gain. A slow presentation has been key.
If you are interested in my “Bassin’ Class” the beginner class
is Tuesday and Thursday of this week at Garland High School.
The intermediate / advanced class is March 30 & April 1.
Class time begins at 7pm. and will end before 10pm. If you
are in need or want more information regarding the “Bassin’
Class” or a guided fishing trip, call 469-721-7083 /
800-965-0350, e-mail
fishwjeff@msn.com or go to my web site at
www.fishinwithjeff.com. Here are the available dates I
have left for both March & April; March: 24 & 25. April: 19,
20, 23, 25, 27 & 30. “Fat Girls” are now being posted on my
2004 “Fat Girls” page. Until next time…GOOD LUCK &
TIGHT-LINES!!!
Fishing
Report Provided By Gunn's Guide Service
Lake Fork has been a little
fickle as of late. We can catch
them one day and not the next.
Mostly due to the cold front and
unusual weather we have been
blessed with.
My shallow fish have made a
retreat to the depths where they
are suspending and are a little
tough to catch but will bite on
their terms. We have been
catching our suspended fish on
swim baits and weighted shad
assassins. We have been
checking 10 spots a morning and
the fish will bite on maybe two.
For the fish that you find on
the bottom relating to structure
Carolina rigs with French frys
or ring frys in watermelon have
been the best for us. These fish
on the bottom have been the ones
that will bite best for us.
The shallow fish, what is left
of them are grass related. Jigs
have been the best in pumpkin
green with a watermelon pig
claw.
The water temp is 80+ water
level is down maybe a foot and
clarity is good. As I write this
it is raining and cool.
This week the fish might come
back into the grass with the
cool rising water.
I am on vacation the rest of the
summer chasing the NHRA drag
race circuit so reports are
going to be inconsistent from me
but I will check in when I can.
I am now booking October
trips. October fishing can be
the best of the year as the fish
move back into the creek mouths
and put on the feed bag as the
first cold fronts of the fall
cools the water back down to
their liking.
If
you would like to book a trip
call or email me at
903-765-2155
jeffgunn@direcway.com
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Monthly Fishing Reports From Area Guides
Fishing Report
Provided By Jim Reaneau
December Monthly Fishing Report I
don’t know about everyone else but this
year has flew by for me. I thought we
were going to have a fall this year with
the temps staying cooler but NOT. We
will probably go to winter from summer
just like the last couple of years. The
cooler temps gave us some really great
fishing days and the fish did bite. With
all the little fish we caught in Sept.
Oct. Nov. this shows we had a great
spawn this past year. The grass has
grown in so many spots around the lake
and is very green and healthy. This is a
plus for the coming spring. This will be
a fish magnet for all species. The usual
pattern for December is get out your
jigging spoons and tail spinners. The
fish will usually start going deep and
finding the bait fish will be the key.
Humps, main lake points, and road beds
are all good spots to start you’re your
search. Big spinner baits slow rolled
along the top of the afore mention areas
can be a deadly approach. Remember the
coldest day with drizzle can be good as
the big females like to get out on these
days. If your looking for a fish of a
life time, from now on through the next
three months you need to spend as much
time as possible on the lake. Creek
bends with 15 to 20 foot of water can be
a good area to probe with the ever
popular jig and pig. Bulk up your jig
with two skirts for bulk and slowing the
fall. Everyone has their own ideal about
whether to us pork or rubber. With so
many new rubber baits I opt for them.
Pork is so hard to keep. But the pork
does have a more fluid movement in the
coldest temps. You will have to be the
judge of this. Remember as the water
starts cooling down the presentation
will be SLOW and then SLOW down some
more. Line size will come into to play
in the winter when fishing spoons. It is
hard to believe that a spoon will fall
different on 10 pound line over 20
pound. But the fish can tell the
difference. Some days as the water gets
cold the fish will only want you to
stand the spoon up on its end and and
hold it still and on others they want
you to hop it. You will have to try
different presentations. When you mark
fish with your electronics and they wont
bite a spoon try the holding still
approach. If they are still there and
the spoon wont draw a strike then try
the drop shot. I have been rewarded many
times with stubborn fish biting the
little drop shot rig. This tactic calls
for a rod with 10 pound line a very
small bait such as the Wave Tiki drop. I
usually have 18 inches between the
weight and the hook. I opt for a half
ounce weight so I can stay in contact
with the bottom. If you know the bottom
well you can cast it and use a slow
retrieve with little hops or just a slow
drag. For those who are unfamiliar with
the drop shot the way to rig this is to
tie a small hook about two feet up your
line and then attach a weight like a
bell sinker or the drop shot weights to
the bottom of the line. When you drop
the bait down to the bottom the weight
will hit the bottom and the small bait
will be suspended above the weight.
Small jiggles of the rod tip will give
the bait a life like appearance. I
always keep a Carolina rig handy own my
deck. Even in the winter this rig can
get you bit when all else fails. The
water temps wont fall over night to the
forties even with the coldest cold
fronts. It will be a while so the
shallow water will hold some fish for
quite sometime.
The crappie will soon start their
approach to the main lake deep water.
This is a time of year when the fish
will stack up on humps and main lake
points and just like the bass look for
the bait fish and drop your favorite jig
or minnow down to where the fish are
suspended. Most regulars will anchor so
they can keep the boat still. The
crappie are layer fish and when you find
the depth you will need to mark your
line so you can get back to that spot.
December also starts the KEEP THE
FIRST 25 YOU CATCH. This starts every
year on December first and runs till the
end of February. If you get caught
throwing back small crappie the game
warden wont be smiling when he
approaches your boat. This is also a
good time to put some extra clothes in
you boat as you may never use them but
should you get wet from rain, rough
water, or should you fall in they will
come in handy. If you plan on fishing
alone this is a good time to tell
someone where you plan on fishing and
what time you plan on coming in. Wear a
life jacket at all time as cold water is
a killer. You can die in a short period
of time in cold water.
If you need a good present for that
special someone a guided trip on Lake
Fork Can be a special surprise.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and
a Safe Holiday Season.
Jim Reaneau
1-888-918-5088
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