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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Well, the fishing is holding on in the green light. We are still catching 15 to 25 fish per day and some days more. The small fish are still plentiful but there are some nice fish mixed in. The cool weather should get the bigger fish moving. The water temp was 68 Wednesday but should drop some with this approaching front. Spinner baits and weightless Wave worms fished around grass early have produced some good fish. Wave has recently come out with a new bait called The Bamboo. This bait is a little bigger on size and heavier. This bait sinks a little faster than the Tiki stick. You will need a 5/0 hook for this bait. This is a great shallow to 10 ft. bait. Fish it around the trees and grass. The mid day I switch to jigging spoons, tail spinners, big spinner baits, and Carolina or Texas rigs. Use your electronics to find fish on the deeper points and humps.
The crappie are starting to pick up and some nice fish are showing up on stringers. 18 to 25 foot of water has been the ticket. Small jigs and minnows will get you bit.
The lake is down about two foot. Now is a time to really be careful when you are running from place to place.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 4:21 pm: | |
Well, this week has been windy. Mercy! The fish don’t care but it sure drives the fisherman crazy. Trying to move the boat from place to place is another thing. The weather is still keeping the fish a little finicky. The early bite has not been super but enough bites to keep you interested. The lipless crank bait has been working well for me in the afternoons around the grass. Hit the less windy banks you can stay on. Smaller baits are the ticket. The Carolina rig on main lake points you can stay on are producing fish. The wacky worm is another good choice. Fish it around the grass all day. There are plenty of little fish still roaming the banks with a good fish mixed in. The jigging spoon and tail spinner are working on plenty of bar fish when you can get out on a hump or two. There are some bass mixed in with them. The crappie are starting to show up around the bridges and timber in 18 to 20 foot of water. Jigs and minnows are the best baits.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Well, if change is your thing then Texas is your game. The Weather has been changing quicker than a Las Vegas Show girl. We have had cold fronts coming down almost ever three days. The temp is great but the wind has been hard on the fishing and fisherman. The Fish can’t stabilize or pattern with the changes. This has been a weird fall. The lake is in process of turning over. This is happening all over and this is another problem for the fisherman. You find fish one place today and tomorrow they are somewhere else. The deep fish have been finicky. The shallow fish one day will hit wacky worms and top water then the next they wont hit anything. The shallow bite when they bit will be on top water, wacky worms and weightless baits. The Texas and Carolina rig fished around grass and main lake points has been fair. The fish are biting but not everyone is catching them. I have been fishing areas for fifteen minutes then if no bite move to another area. Covering Plenty of water is the best bet for me right now. Spinner baits and buzz baits early covering the banks will get you a few bites.
The crappie have been up and down also. Look for them in eighteen foot of water. Small jigs and minnows are the best baits.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 5:08 am: | |
Well, the weather has gone back to summer. Mercy only in Texas. The big fish are starting to show up around the lake. Don’t get me wrong, there are still plenty of small fish still biting. The action has been good with the small fish keeping your line tight. We need some cold weather to get the big girls moving. The grass is still the key. Weightless wacky worms, flukes, and light weight Texas rig worms fished around the edges is the best pattern. There is a few top water bites coming on early mornings. The Wave Tiki stick fished over and around the grass with a light weight or no weight at all will get you some bites. The Lake Fork Ring Fry is another good choice fished weightless over the grass. The Texas and Carolina rig fished on the outside edges of the grass and deep humps and main lake points have been productive. The Johnson jig in half ounce pitched around the grass and timber on the edges of the creeks is a good bet. The fish are stacking up in the creeks as they try to move back into the bays to feed. Big crank baits are another good choice over the humps and main lake points. This weekend is the full moon so don’t rule out night fishing.
Don’t forget about the bar fish. We have a great population and there is no size or limit. They will keep the little fisherman happy with plenty of action and you still have a shot at a big bass hitting your tail spinner or jigging spoon. These fish are very good eating. You only need to hit the humps and roadbeds and you should find the fish. Your electronics can be your best friend here.
The crappie have started moving and the little fish are plentiful. There are still some big fish biting but you may have to catch a bunch of little fish before you get a limit.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Well, sorry I was late this week. I have had a week to remember. The weather has been getting right for the big bite. The little fish are schooling and chasing shad. The grass and creek channels are the main key areas. Texas rigs fished in and around the creek channels along jigs have been good. The weightless Wave Tiki Stick fished wacky and straight has been very good. There is a little top water action but slow fall baits have been better. Small crank baits fished off the edge of grass and lipless crank baits have produced some good solid fish. You may have to cover plenty of water and then you will find a small area that has several fish stacked on it. The bar fish are stacking up on the humps. The big fish are soon to follow.
The crappie are starting to really show up around the timber and bridges. Small jigs and minnows.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Well, the waters of Lake Fork finally start to settle after the 3700 fishermen who attacked it this past weekend at the Mc Donald tournament. Boy it was a mad house out there. There were plenty of fish caught during the three days. There were three tens weighted in. The one thing everyone needs to remember is that there may have been several more but were to short to bring in. The 24 length keeps a bunch of good fish from being weighted in. I have two replicas that were 22 inches long and were 11.5. This is exceptional for that size fish but that can happen.
Well for the fishing. The fish are biting. I was on a recent trip and there were many boats with twenty or more fish for the day. The fish are hitting lipless crank baits and Carolina rigs. Small shad baits will catch plenty of the small schoolies. The fish are starting to school off and on during the day. I started yesterday with a top water and fluke. The Wave worm fished wacky and the Lake Fork Ring fry are good over the grass fished weightless. We worked the grass. Then we switched to the lipless crank bait. The quarter ounce size is the best. The tail spinners fished like a spinner bait over the grass is a good choice. Johnson limit getter spinner baits fished the same way will produce the same action. You will need a high speed reel to keep it out of the grass. The deep fish are starting to show up and jigging spoons. tail spinners, storm wild eyes, and Carolina rigs will work in these areas.
The weather has been great fishing conditions. The fronts are rolling in pretty quick. This will get the big sows moving when the water temp starts to fall. I know the deer hunters are getting that lump in there neck. I know that deer stands are starting to be pulled out to leases. This is a good time to fish as the number of fishermen will diminish on the lake as deer hunting will get into full swing.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 4:35 pm: | |
Well, here we are on the week before the McDonald Tournament. Next week at this time the lake will change. The quite mornings on the lake will explode with the sound of excited fisherman. I wish all a safe and prosperous time. The fishing has been picking up. I had a ten and a seven on a back to back cast this week. There are a lot of seven plus pound bass showing up. I know these fish are all in the slot, but this is a good sign that the big fish are starting to move. The cooler weather coming this weekend will drop the surface temp and this will help to jump start the week. The early pattern has been the grass. Fish weightless Wave Tiki Sticks wacky or straight, Lake Fork Tackle ring fries, and some top water Pop’r type baits. The Texas and Carolina rig on the out side of the grass after the sun gets up is a good bet. The deep bite is starting to get better. Carolina rigs, Tail spinner, jigging spoons, and storm wild eye shad have been working on the humps and the main lake points.
It is still not to late to put a brush pile or two for the tournament. Remember the lake will be crazy so watch for the other guy and to him you are the other guy. I still have a few days open before the tournament if you want some last minute pointers. Show sportsmanship to all around you.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Well, the fishing has been good this week. The weather has been cool and enjoyable. The morning bite has been lipless crank baits, weightless baits and top water. Work the edges of the grass and points. When the sun gets up Carolina, Texas and deep crank baits are the ticket. The jig pitched around cedar bushes has produced so nice fish. Drop the bait down through the heart of the tree and lift or hop the bait . You will need strong line and a good heavy action rod as you will to get the fish out before they get to tangled in the bush. A lot of the fish are suspended right now. The lake is about one and a half foot low. You want to be careful where you run as the stumps are starting to show up in some back creek areas. The water temp is about 84 to 86 degrees.
The crappie are showing up at the bridges. The timber is holding fish at the same depth. Small minnows and jigs are the best bait. The McDonald Tournament is not far off. If you plan on fishing the tournament you need to get your brush out now on some of your fishing holes.. If I can help show you a pattern to work on during the tournament call and book a trip.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Well, this week has been full of rain showers. We had three quarter of and inch. The lake is still a little low but normal for this time of year. The water temp is around 87 to 90 degrees. The fishing is starting to pick up good. The fish are following the bait back to the backs of the creeks. There is some schooling going on. Start the day with top water or Wave Tiki Sticks weightless. The Johnson spinner bait is another good starter. Work along the edges of the grass. When the sun gets up switch to The Texas or Carolina rig along the same areas. The lipless crank bait will be a all day producer especially if the fish come up. I had two fish on three cast in a row here not long ago. The deep fish are stacking along creek channels, main lake points, humps, and road beds. Jigging spoons, tail spinners, Carolina rigs, and the Storm Wild eye will all be good producers.
The crappie are starting to stack up around the bridges. Get your freezer ready as they will soon be the “GOOD BIGGINS” This is the time of year all crappie fisher men wait for. Small minnows and jigs are the best bait. Carry a way to mark your line so you can get back to the right depth. This is the key.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Well, the water temp has come up the last week. The current temp is 90 degrees. The shad are moving up in the shallows and the bass are following them. The fishing is still only fair. The big crank baits are still producing over points and main lake humps. Either strolling the big crank baits over these areas with the trolling motor or the big motor. The early bite has consisted of top water and weightless baits around the grass. The grass is really coming on strong. This will be our life blood to the lake. I can remember in the early nineties when the grass was super thick. The fishing was fantastic. The jig pitched into the holes or the hole you make is the best approach for fishing the grass. The weightless baits over the grass very early or very late in the evening.
The best time to fish is really very early or night. The crappie have slowed down some but will pick up soon.
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Jim Reaneau (Jreaneau)
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Well, the weather was great while it lasted. The cool was a blessing compared to the 100 degree days. Looks like we will have a few more before the heat is over. The fish liked it as well. On one recent trip I made five cast with a lipless crank bait and caught eight fish. That sounds like a fish story doesn’t it. But it was true. Granted the fish were not giants but there were two fish on all five cast but on two of the cast one of the two fish got off, that should have been ten for five cast. We were fishing the grass and the fish were stacked on the edge. The quarter ounce lipless crank bait in chrome and black was the best color and size. The fish are starting some schooling and this is a good sign as the fall is on the way. The top water was not as good as I thought it would be this week. We fished the first hour with top water Pop’R type of baits and then some weightless Wave Tiki sticks, fluke, and Lake fork Tackle Ring fry but the fish were not interested. This time of year till November the lipless crank bait will be tied on. This is one of my go to lures. The Carolina and Texas rigs were good out in fifteen foot of water. The outside of the grass and on main lake points. Bigger crank baits like DD22’s and the X caliber bar fish pattern crankbaits will do good on points and out in twenty five to thirty foot of water. The jig fished around the grass and out in the timber is working. Pitch the holes in the grass and work the taper grass. Pitch the timber out in ten foot that is on the edge of the creeks and work them slowly. The Ten inch worm worked in the same areas will produce fish.
Don’t forget the Mc Donald tournament is not that far off. Now is the time to put you a few brush piles out in areas where you can have at least one hole to fish. Call me if I can take you out and put you on a pattern or just show you how to run the lake.
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Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 9:09 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the last couple of days has been something. The wind blew one day and the next the lightning, rain, and strong winds. We have had some much needed rain the last couple of days. The fishing has been good. Top water, buzz baits, and weightless baits have all been the morning starters. Top water consist of Pop’r type baits and stick baits. Work them slowly and let them sit before moving them. White buzz baits on clear days and chartreuse and white with gold blade on cloudy days. Cast out and raise your rod up about 45 degrees and slow the retrieve to just keep the bait on top of the water. The weightless Wave Tiki Stick in Christmas Tree has been very good around the grass and floating vegetation.
Wacky worms are another good choice.
The Texas and Carolina rigs fished around the timber and humps in ten to fifteen feet are another good bet.
The crappie have been good on baited holes with minnows and jigs.
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Jim Reaneau
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is picking up a little. The fish are suspended over deep water and swimming baits over them will catch these fish. You will have to work on your count down to get the proper depth. The DD22 has been a crank bait to get down to the fish. Throw a marker where you find the fish and back off to where you can cast past the marker and crank down fast and slow down the retrieve. This will get you in front of the fish. The early bite is on top water and weightless Wave worms and Lake Fork Ring Fries. Work the grass very early or until the sun gets up. The lipless crank bait is another good choice. Throw it over the grass and run it just over the grass. The crappie are biting in 16 to 25 foot of water.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing report
Well, the fishing has been different. This time of year you should start out with top water. Then move out to deeper water with Carolina or Texas rigs. But lately you need to catch the early bite because the rest of the day is tough. This is usually the time of the year you can fish just about anything you like and catch a few fish. After lunch you should be out on the humps, roadbeds and main lake points. But again this is not the case. The recent cold front has scattered the fish and they are very hard to catch. We need several days of good south winds to get the fishing going again. I don’t wont to paint a grim picture but I told you I would always shoot straight. We have caught some nice fish but the numbers have been light.
I have started out with top water very early then switch to weightless Wave worms, Lake Fork Ring fries, and wacky worms. All fished over the grass slowly. The Texas rig worm is a good bet around the grass where timber is present.
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Subject: Weekly lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing has been up and down with these late cold fronts, coming and going. One day I had on my shorts and by nine o’clock I had on socks and shoes and rain wear to stay warm. This weekend calls for another cold front to show up. The mornings have been started with top water, weightless worms, and spinner baits. The top water is the Pop’r Type. The key is to work the bait slowly. Don’t over work the bait. Throw it around the floating grass and over the submerged grass. The spinner baits are best fished on points with timber out to eight feet of water. The half ounce Johnson spinner bait with silver blades and white skirt is the bait of choice. The Wave Tiki stick, Fluke, and Lake Fork Tackle Ring fry fished weightless around the edges of the grass and floating vegetation is a good starter bait. Work the baits slowly and give the fish a few seconds with it before setting the hook. The deep fish are hitting deep diving crank baits over humps and Carolina rigs.
The crappie are still plentiful and you have to wade through a bunch of little fish to get a keeper.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing report
Well, the weather has been something. The smoke from Mexico has my sinus running like and eight day clock. The early top water has been good. Pop’r type baits have been working along the edges and over the submerge grass. The weightless baits like Wave Tiki sticks, Flukes, and Lake Fork Tackle ring fries are working in the same areas. The key is to work the baits slow. Shallow running crank baits, Johnson quarter ounce spinner baits, and quarter ounce lipless crank baits will work in the same areas. The bait has been up and down. One day you can do this and tomorrow you better do something else as the yesterday approach wont work. Texas and Carolina rigs fished on main lake points can produce a good number of fish and some quality fish. Flipping jigs around the stumps, timber, and cedar trees is a good bet for a good fish. If you like crank bait fishing now is the time to get out on the points and humps and start cranking.
Get out early and start with top water and start switching to deeper baits as the day goes on.
The crappie have been on and off the same as the bass. The Bream fishing should take off as they are bedding as we write this.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, sorry for the delay on the fishing report this week. The server I use was down and I couldn’t get on the net. The wind has been in the picture again as I write this. The wind is blowing about 25 mph right now. The fishing has been good. The top water has been working but you have to throw it out and let sit. Only slight movement is all that is needed. The weightless baits are working the same way. Work them slowly. There are still fish on beds. I saw three females on one bed yesterday with one male circling around running off the bream as the females laid their eggs. The wacky worm, Wave Tiki stick, Johnson quarter ounce spinner baits and Lake Fork Tackle ring fries worked over shallow grass and timber will get you a bite or two. Pop’r type baits are the best top water and small shallow running crank baits will work in areas where the black snot grass is not present. There is plenty of grass growing and I hope it will get back like it did in the early nineties. Soon the deep fish will be present where the Carolina rig will be the popular bait. Work the main lake points and out side edges of the grass with Texas rigs and Carolina rigs.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing has started picking up. The fish are still spawning and plenty of fish up shallow. The males are protecting fry. There are some females out on main lake points and deep humps. The top water Pop’R type baits are working in the early morning hours and sometimes all day on cloudy days. Weightless baits like Wave worms, wacky worms, Lake Fork Tackle Ring fries, and flukes are all working in the shallow water. The key is to work the bait slowly. Don’t over work the bait. The Texas and Carolina rigs are working around the edges of the grass and tree lines.
The One minus fished over the grass in a good producer. Small Frank Johnson Spinner baits are a good choice. Buzz baits thrown on windy banks and points is a good pattern. Don’t over work your lures as the slower the better.
The crappie are shallow out to very deep water. Small minnows and jigs are the best choice.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, at this time I am trying to get the kink out of my neck from leaning forward into the wind. MERCY! It has been a windy spring. As I write this the wind is blowing 25MPH. The fishing would be great if you could get to them and be able to cast something to them. There are plenty of fish on the banks spawning and plenty who have spawned. Soon the top water bite will be at its best.
The Wave Tiki Stick has been a good starter bait. Fish it on a 3/0 hook weightless. Work it around the grass and timber. Johnson spinner baits and buzz baits fished on windy banks and points early in the mornings are another good starting bait. Three eights ounce double willow leaf with gold and silver blades in white or chartreuse and white. Small crank baits that are shallow runners will be good soon.
The Carolina and Texas rig are producing a few fish. Work the grass, timber and points. There are allot of fish on beds spawning. So sight fishing is still possible. The crappie are on again and off again. They are still holding the bridges but there are plenty in the shallow water. Small minnows in the shallows with a float above pitched along the bank till you come in contact with the crappie. Then slow down and fish the area good.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing report
Well, the full moon has come and gone. The fish are still trying to spawn. The recent 35 plus MPH wind has halted the fish for a day or so. The best baits have been slow and slower type of presentations. Frank Johnson spinner baits in three eights ounce with willow leaf gold and silver blades with white and chartreuse skirt fished slow rolled around the floating grass and the limit getter spinner bait in the same areas have been good. Small shallow running crank baits fished over grass and shallow water have produced some good size fish. Light weight Carolina and Texas rigs fished slowly around the timber and points out in three to eight feet of water with worms and lizards will produce some numbers.
The Wave worm in the new Christmas tree color is a good bait to fish around the slime grass with no weight.
Work the bait slowly with slow pull not jerks. The jig flipped around trees and stumps in black and blue with the same trailer is working in some areas.
The crappie are starting back into the coves again. The eggs have not gotten real bloody so we are still a couple weeks before they get serious about spawning maybe just a good week of warm weather.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather has been stable even with the showers. The fish are making their way back to the shallow water. The spawning activities have started again. Hopefully there wont be anymore cold spells to stop the spawning. There has been several thirteen pounds plus fish caught the last several weeks. The water temp is in the upper fifties in some pockets and mid sixties in others. You can find some beds with fish on them. Some maybe not ready to spawn and others are ready. Wave worms, ring fries, lizards. And spinner baits are all good starting baits. I have had a couple days where top water have paided off well.
The crappie are holding around the bridges and will soon be back in the shallows when the water gets back right.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, there is no justice. As I write this fishing report the weather is making a drastic change. This has been a strange year as the fish have not made a major spawn because the water temp has been so unstable. Ever week the water temps are changing. There has been a few fish bedding but not a major spawn. I am still finding water in the fifties. After this weekend the water will be in the forties. The norther that is approaching is going to change everything. The slow weightless baits will be the baits of choice. DEAD STICKING will take on a whole new meaning. The fish will take another two weeks to get back on the beds. Wacky worms, weightless baits, and Texas rig lizards will be the best baits. For the next couple of days. The crappie had started moving up to spawn around the shallows.
Move out to ten feet of water and work all baits slowly after the passing of the front.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather has struck out at a bad time. The water that was 65 to 68 has fallen to the low fifties. One place the water has fallen 12 degrees. The fish have pulled back and will sit till the temp gets back up. Turn your attention to the five to eight foot water. The fish will move out to that first break and still bite. Fish slower with Carolina rigs, spinner baits, small crank baits, Texas rigs and jigs. The wave worm or ring fries fished weightless and dead sticked will produce some bites. The coming week will bring sum much needed sun shine. The best shallow water fishing was right around the corner. It want take long for the water temp to come back up with warm nights and days. Fish slowly and thoroughly.
The crappie are showing in the shallow water. Small minnows and jigs will be the best bait.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the water temp has finally gotten to the upper fifties and the males are making their presents known. The shallows will be full of spawning fish by the weekend. The recent rain fall has muddied the backs of most creeks and sight fishing is almost lost. The weightless baits fished very slowly is the best bet right now. Spinner baits and small crank baits fished along the edges of the grass will get you a few bites. The jig fished around standing timber and pitched into brush is a good bet. The key for the next couple of days is to work all baits slowly.
The females are stacked up looking to come in as soon as possible. There are many females needing to spawn with the late water temperature. They will be some moving in as I write this article. The full moon is Tuesday and that will really get things kicked off to a good start. We had three thirteen pound fish caught last week. So get your pole and get to the lake. The more fishermen the better chance we have to set a new state record.
The crappie are starting to bite good. Every where I look they are being brought over the side of the boats. Don’t forget they have to be over ten inches and twenty five is the limit.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather is still the big question. The temp as I write this is 28 and will probably fall a couple degrees. This will slow the bite but the warm weather they promise us for the weekend should get things going in the right direction. This should get the water temp in the mid to upper fifties. The males should hit the banks in numbers this weekend. The nights call for upper forties and days to be in the sixties with plenty sun shine. The sun shine is the key we to warming the shallow. Johnson three eights spinner baits with silver willow leaf and small gold Colorado with fire tiger skirt, chartreuse and white, or white skirts will get you a bite around the grass. Flipping a jig around these same areas may get you a real bite. When the sun gets up start on the secondary points and work this area with weightless Tiki Sticks, Flukes, and Ring fries. Wacky worms will also work in these areas. Small crank baits, rogues, and lipless crank baits fished around grass and timber can be deadly. The water temp is at 46 degrees. Don’t forget there can be a few degrees difference in temp from boat to boat.
Start your search at the mouth of the creeks and work your way back. When you get a bite or catch a fish work this area slowly as more fish may be close by. Look at the structure and try to find other areas with the same. The main key is work your baits slow.
The crappie have been steady with some nice fish being caught. Small jigs and minnows are the ticket.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather has been the news on Lake Fork. I can’t say much as I have not been out this week. A few crappie fishermen have been out braving the cold but most ramps I have been by were empty. The coming week will bring what we need and that is warm weather. Again until the water temp gets to the fifties and remains there consistently the fishing wont be stable. There will be some shallow fish always but it will take a lot of fishing to get them to bite. The big females will sometime come out and feed on some of these bad weather days. Keep your fingers crossed for the warm weather they are talking about next week.
The water temp has to be in the low forties. Remember to fish slow and cover plenty of water. Lipless crank baits, spinner baits and jigs will be the baits of choice.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather will not give us a break. Every weekend we have a cold front coming in. These fronts are also bring rain. We can’t complain as we have been below rain fall for a while. I know we don’t need to get it all at once. This will muddy up the creeks, or should I say keep them muddy. The northern creeks are really muddy. The creeks above the 515 bridge seem to be holding clear. The males are trying to move up to scout around the banks when the temps come up a little but are pushed back with the water temp dropping. The water temp varies in several creeks from 47 to 49. The surface temp is running 52. These temps may vary from boat to boat as different temp gauges will read different. I can only print what my temp reads. I have two gauges and use both. The best pattern is cove plenty of water. I have not had any areas where the fish have been stacked up. They have been scattered. The lipless crank bait and Johnson spinner bait in three eights ounce size with gold and silver willow leaf blade slow rolled around points and half way back in creeks are producing the majority of the fish. If jig fishing is your thing this is a good time to get it out and work the grass out to 10 foot. Neon pumpkin with a Wave Tiki Craw Dude as a trailer can’t get your arm broke. There have been some good fish caught on jigs lately. Don’t plan on catching a lot of fish but this is made up by the size fish you are catching.
Try pitching the jig around the creek bends in the coves. Work the bait slowly.
The crappie are on and off. The magic depth has been 20 foot. There are a few reports of some being caught in ten feet around docks. Everything is set all we need is some help from MOTHER NATURE, warm days with plenty of sun shine. Again the best advice is to work all baits slowly.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is picking up with the warm days. The weekend looks to bring rain, but the air temps will not drop to much. The water is still cold and holding into the upper forties. The jig has really started Feb. off a bang. The Johnson jig in three eights or half ounce will be the size. Black and blue or neon pumpkin are popular colors. Use a contrasting trailer. Now look for grass on main lake points or secondary points going into feeder creeks. Pitch the jig out on the edges of the grass and hop it several times. When the sun has been out for a while on the warm days the fish will get up into the grass and this is where you want to drop through the grass. Lift or hop the jig several times in each hole. You may have to work the grass through but it will pay off. The lipless crank baits are still producing its share of fish. The spinner bait is another good bait to keep handy. When the water gets up to the mid fifties the males will be moving into the coves looking for a place to make their nest. As with every February we try to push the spawn up. But remember that this month is usually our winter month. So we will still have plenty of cold weather to go through.
The main thing I can’t stress enough is work all baits slowly.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, once again a major tragedy has struck our space exploration. I was able to see the shuttle pass over Lake Fork last Saturday. This was a sad picture as it streaked across the sky. Our prayers are with the families.
The fishing has still been tough with water temp holding in the mid forties. The weather is still the controlling factor. Remember that anytime you can fish right now is a good time. Even with bad weather you may catch that fish of a life time. The fish that are being caught are in great condition and FAT. They are getting ready to spawn and as soon as the water reaches the sixties they will flood the shallows. Lipless crank baits, Johnson spinner baits, Johnson jigs, and small shallow running crank baits worked around points and grass have all produced good fish. The key is slow your retrieve on any of the baits.
The Texas and Carolina rigs have been good in water four 15 foot. Work laydowns, grassy points, and mouths of creeks.
The big females will be suspended off the edges of creeks and will move up and down with the warming sun. Slow rolling spinner baits over creeks will be a good tactic. We are still a couple of weeks away from some of the best fishing Lake Fork can offer.
Remember slow is the ticket.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the year is moving along at a fast pace. January is gone and we are approaching the Season we all wait for every year. February usually starts the spawning season. The big sows will start their migration towards the shallows. They will start showing up in regularity. The fish that have been caught this week have all been chunks. The lipless crank bait has been the bait of choice. This is the normal pattern for this time of year. Cover plenty of water and when you get a strike or catch a fish stop and spend time in the area. Try different baits and work this area good before moving. Sometimes the fish will stack up on a small area this time of year, and sometimes they will scatter down a bank. A three quarter ounce Johnson spinner bait slow rolled out on main lake points can sometimes get you that bite you are looking for. The best tip I can give you is start the year out right. Now is the time to put new line on all your reels and check all the hooks for sharpness. I hear every year someone say Boy I Had The Fish Of a Life On And It Broke My Line. Remember check your line. I always check my drags to insure they are not locked up and will pull out easily. When the reels have set up for sometime the drag will bond and not move. Loosen the drag all the way and pull out line then reset the drag. A good tip is to loosen your drag when you leave the lake and reset the drag when you go fishing again.
The fishing will start picking up as we move into the month of February. Watch your temp gauge and work the warmest water you can find. The magic depth is 3 to 15 foot. Parallel the bank in this depth of water and fan cast shallow to deep and watch when you get a strike note the structure and depth. Look for this same combination in other areas. The Parks and Wild Life are asking starting Feb 1 for all fish seven pounds and over be report to a marina. All Marinas will have a place to report your catch. Help us to kick this study off.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, you can tell you are in Texas. The weather is changing quicker than a fisherman’s mind in a tackle store. This morning it is 21 on my porch and the wind is 15 out of the north. The fishing would be a little tough. I don’t think a top water would be the bait of choice. The fishing has been up and down. But slow has been the normal. The weather is the governing factor right now. The water temp is in the low to mid 40’s. Lipless crank baits, Johnson spinner baits, and Carolina rigged Wave worms fished around the grass will get you a few bites. The lipless crank bait would be my main bait to cover plenty of water. When you get a bite work this area over with a Carolina rig and the lipless crank bait as other fish maybe close by.
The crappie have been hard to catch. 25 to 35 foot of water is the best depth to look at. Jigs and minnows are the bait of choice.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather is really crazy this year. We had snow last week and then warm and now 25 to 35 mph north winds and a hard freeze due tonight. The fish are getting harder to catch. But this is normal for the winter fishing. The key this time of year is SLOW and then SLOW WAY DOWN. The Johnson jig and pig fished very slowly around timber and creek channels can be very deadly. Black and blue is a good winter color with a matching color trailer. A good tip is to double the skirt the jig to bulk up the bait. This helps slow the fall. The bulk will attract more bites. The Texas and Carolina rigs are good choices around the grass and edges of timber. Wave worms worked on drop shots, tail spinners, and jigging spoons worked out in the deep water can produce a few bites.
Lipless crank baits can cover a lot of water in a short period of time. This is another good pattern. Red is a good color and vary your retrieves. When you get a bite work the area over good as other fish may be stacked up in the same area.
The crappie are still holding on the main lake points in 25 to 35 foot of water. Small jigs and minnows are the best baits.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, as I write this article Mother Nature has once again struck out. I know it is winter but the seventy degree days in January the last couple of days were very nice and the fish like it also. The fishing is up and down as it usually is this time of year. The water temp is in the upper forties. The weather is the key factor in the fishing action. After the cold fronts they will be hard to catch. The shallow bite has been with lipless crank baits and Johnson spinner baits. Target the grassy points and work the out side edges. Remember to slow the retrieve. Just let the bait tick the top of the grass. Texas and Carolina rig Wave Worms in the same areas can be productive. When the sun gets up move out to the deep humps and work Jigging spoons and tail spinners.
Keep in mind that we are just on the outside edge of our coldest time of the year. February is our usual winter month. The key to producing fish is work the baits slow. The best bet is keep a lipless crank bait tied on and cover plenty of water.
The crappie have been fair out on the points at Little and big caney. Use the electronics and locate the fish, minnows have been better producers but jigs will produce fish.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, first I would like to wish all a Happy New Year. I hope the coming year will bring prosperity to all.
The weather is really crazy this year. One day it is freezing the next it is in the 60 or 70’s. I hope this will not be a winter where the fish get on the beds in February and then the temp gets below freezing and drops the water temp to drive the fish out as it did several years ago. This makes for a tough spawn. The grass is still holding on in many areas. The fish are holding in and around it. The lipless crank bait, Johnson spinner baits, Texas and Carolina rigs, and drop shots fished on the outside edges have been good techniques. The recent rains brought the lake up to full and three gates have been open. The backs of the creeks are pretty muddy but should clear up soon as they close the gates. The water temp is still holding around 50 on the main lake and is in the upper 40’s half way back in the creeks. Cover plenty of water and when you catch a fish or get a bite spend some time working the area over as other fish may be present. The fish that have been caught are good solid ones. There was one ten plus with several fives and sixes.
Remember to put some new line on your reels as we are starting a new year. January is the start of the big females showing up. Remember our state record was caught in the month of January
This is also a time to start thinking about your spring trip. The motels will be filling up and guides will be booking trips.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing report will be short and bitter this week. First I hope Santa was good to all. The weather has been bitter with cold rain and brisk winds. I did not fish this week and have only spoken to one crappie fisherman and he said the crappie bit Monday. Then came the rain. The weekend brings warmer temps and sun shine. The fishing will probably be slow but the weather will be good. Jigging spoons, tail spinners, and lipless crank baits will get a few bites. Look for grassy points and work the lipless crank baits over and around it. Let the bait tick the top of the grass and rip it up and let it fall. As the bait sinks back down this will usually be when the fish will hit it.
Use your electronics to locate deep humps or schools of bait fish. Drop the spoon or tail spinner down to the depth the fish are holding. Either lift the spoon up slowly or hold it still as this may be the best presentation. Try several different retrieves.
I wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Safe Holiday Season.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the past week has been filled with the wind and more wind. The fishing has been up and down. There are some nice fish starting to show in the shallow water. The lipless crank bait has been the best producer. RED is the color. Points with grass is a good starting area. The weather will govern what the rest of the week will bring. The cold and rain will make the bite slower. Jigging spoons and tail spinners are good baits on the deep structure. This is short but most will be last minute Christmas shopping this weekend. The weather is going to hold a bunch in also.
I wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas and a Safe Holiday Season.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Report
Well, the water temperature has fallen into the upper forties in the back of many creeks. The main lake is holding around 51 degrees. The shallow water bite is still good on spinner baits and lipless crank baits. The JIG is starting to be a good producer. Three eights and half ounce are the best sizes. Double skirt the jig and put a trailer on to bulk up the bait. The bass want chase a bait very far with the cold water temps. But something coming close by will be a quick meal. You may cast a bait ten times into a spot before you get a strike. Six inches to a foot can be very rewarding when making your cast. When pitching trees or grass work the bait thoroughly over the area. Work main lake points with lipless crank baits and spinner baits shallow. Then move out deeper and work Carolina rigs and spoons.
The Wave Tiki Craw Dude will be a good trailer for your jig and a good Carolina bait. This bait will be a killer in the spring when sight fishing or just flipping cover. The Johnson spinner bait in white and chartreuse with gold and silver blades fished over the grass and around timber are a good bet. The Spoon and tail spinners are producing good numbers of yellow bass and some good bass mixed in. Look for fish and bait fish with your electronics then drop a spoon down and vertical jig it up and down.
The crappie are still holding the bridges and timber but the main lake points out in 25 to 40 foot of water has been the best area. Small jigs and minnows are the best baits.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Report
Well, Mother nature has really handed us a winter so for to remember. All over the country everyone is getting cold weather. Lake Fork is getting its share also. The water temp has really dipped. Low fifties all over . The Best fishing has been get a half or three quarter ounce spoon and find a hump or road bed and fish it slow. Look for 25 to 35 foot of water. This will insure you will get a bite. You will catch bar fish and crappie and “Just Maybe” you may get the bite of a life time. The shallow water may hold a few lipless crank bait fish but there maybe many cast before you round one up. Main lake points has been the best bet on all bites.
The crappie have been stacking up on these points out in 25 to 35 foot of water. Small jigs and minnows are the best baits. Two jigs in different colors will help you to find the right color. Vertical jigging is also best. Slow reeling from the bottom to the top will help locate depth if you have no electronics.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, Lake Fork has spoken again. We were the first to put a fish in the share a lunker program. The fish was caught on Nov.23 almost on the same date the state record was caught in 1986 which was the first fish put into the program back then. This record has fall to a 18.18 which is the current state record caught in 1992 also caught from Lake Fork. The fish weighted 14.17 caught in 28 foot of water What a way to start the year. The bait was a small spoon on 4 pound line. That will get your day going. The person was crappie fishing off a main lake point.
The weather can’t make up it’s mind. The water temp has fallen to 56 on the main lake and 53 in the creeks. This week the fish hit lipless crank baits in what else “RED” crawfish color. The grass and a main lake point was the ticket. Later in the day we fished Carolina rigs on the outside of the grass. When working the lipless crank baits speed was the key. Just keep the bait ticking the tops of the grass. Jigging spoons, tail spinners, and slow rolled big spinner baits were also a good deep water tactic. Your electronics are a key in the deep water fishing. Use them to find and stay on top of the fish.
The crappie are showing up in good numbers on the main lake points up by the dam. The catfish are also on the move. Baited areas for the catfish are working well.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing report
Well, the bite has been up and down for me this week. The wind has not been our friend on most days. The chill in the air has been pretty cold. You wouldn’t feel it on the bank. But the minute you hit the water look out.
The fish have been 12 foot out to thirty foot. Johnson quarter ounce spinner baits called the limit getter has worked over the grass on some windy points. Lipless crankbaits in the same areas in chrome with a blue back have been good. The best and most consistent bite has been on Carolina rigs with a Wave worm’s in chartreuse, watermelon with the tail dipped, tail spinners, and jigging spoons in half to ¾ ounce fished over the deep humps. The jigging spoon has been either hopped or held still. The fish will tell you what they want. Try several different methods and the fish will usually let you know what they want. After this cold front comes through this weekend they may get tough early next week but after a couple of days they will settle down. The main key is to work all baits slow. As the water cools and as we approach the winter the metabolism will slow to almost nothing. The bite will range to a slight pull to a fells like grass. This is a good time to watch your line.
The crappie are showing up on the main lake off the points and humps when the wind lets you get out there. Jigs fished on a tandem drop has produced two nice fish at a time.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing was going good and the sun came out and slowed it down. Normally after we have cloud cover for a while the first day or so the sun pops out the fishing will suffer. This weekend they are calling for some really nice temps and plenty of sun. The water temp was holding steady at 60 degrees. With the sun and air temps this will bring the water temp back up. This should get the fish moving shallow and in the back of the creeks. Small crank baits, Johnson limit getter spinner baits in quarter ounce, Wave worms fished weightless or Texas rigged, and Carolina rigs on the out side of the grass should get you bit. As everyone knows I am a deep water fisherman and spend most of my time out deep (99%) because the deep fish are easier to pattern. Don’t get me wrong I like to fish shallow but the cold months the fish don’t stack up on the banks most days. This time of year with fronts coming and going I like to stay deep. The Carolina rig, tail spinner, and spoon are the best baits to have tied on. This is also a good time to try the drop shot if you have been thinking about it. The fish will sometimes suspend two to three off the bottom and the drop shot will be a good answer for this problem.
The crappie are starting their move towards the damn areas. As the water cools more they will stack up on the points up in the damn area. The fish are still biting good at most of the bridges in 18 to 25 foot of water. Small jigs and minnows are the bait of choice.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, here we are at the end of another month. This year has flown by for me. The lake level has finally settled and the fish are moving back to the shallows. The northern areas have stained up some but they are fishable. Buzz baits, spinner baits, chug bugs, and weightless Wave worms fished over and around the grass have been effective. The Texas and Carolina rigs fished out on the same edges of the grass have been good. Small crank baits are another good choice. The deep fish are ganging up on the humps and the better fish are finally showing up. The Carolina rig, tail spinner, jigging spoon, and swinder spoons have been good baits to catch the deep fish. The yellow bass AKA Bar Fish are really stacking on these same spots. Where you find the bar fish the big fish are close by. Don’t be surprised to lose a bar fish to a big bass right at the surface. They will chase the fish up sometimes.
The crappie have stacked up on the bridges all over the lake. Don’t forget the crappie can be caught in the timber in the same depth water. Small jigs and minnows are the best baits. Look in 25 to 30 foot of water and they will be suspended at 18 to 25 foot deep. Mark your line with a marker so you can get back to the right depth.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the recent rains were a welcome sight. The only problem was we didn’t need all of it in one day. We had 5 inches and most of it went into the lake. At this writing the lake is full and they have opened a gate to let the excess run off out. The fishing was great till the gate opened. This was the first time a gate has been open in a year. As Lake Fork is a constant level lake when the gates open the fish move to the deepest water available and suspend and most part become inactive. This usually changes after the water coming in equals to the water going out. With rain forecast for the weekend it may be a while till they close the gate.
Well for the fishing. I am working main lake points with a Carolina rig early and moving back and forth from humps after the sun gets up. There has still been a little top water action early but not a lot. Wave worms fished weightless and Carolina style are producing a few fish. The jigging spoon is starting to produce fish in 25 to 35 foot of water. Holding it still about a reel off bottom the bottom or hopping it up has been the best approach. Stay in contact with the spoon on the fall as this is when the strike usually occurs. The water temp has dropped to 65 degrees. The bait fish are ganging up around the points and are starting there move to the back of the coves.
The crappie are really ganging up around the bridges . 15 to 25 foot of water is the magic depth. Carry a felt marker so you can mark your line when you get a bite or catch a fish as depth is the magic to catching a limit.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the cool weather has been a good relief. The fishing has improved everyday with the size of fish we are catching. The fishing over all is very good. The mornings have been some top water around the grass. Wave worms fished weightless in the same areas. The Texas and Carolina rig have been good back up after the sun gets up. I have started my mornings sometimes with a Carolina rig. Keep a tail spinner or lipless crank bait tied on as there is some schooling. After the sun gets up Move out to the deep humps and main lake points and drop a tail spinner or jigging spoon. This is a time of the year when the jigging spoon can be one of your best baits all day long. Sometimes the three eights spoon and sometimes it is the three quarter size.
Some days big hops are required and some days just holding it still will work. The crappie are ganging up around the bridges and jigs and small minnows are working well.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing continues to be good. The weather has been rough with the rain but this has not stopped the fish. The size has been some what small but plenty of action. The fish have started schooling. The mornings are top water, Carolina, Texas, Wave worms weightless, wacky worms, and spinner baits. Main lake points with grass and along tree lines have been good starting spots. Three to twelve foot of water has been the magic depth. The deep fish have been on again and off again. Jigging spoons are catching good numbers of yellow bass. They are on the humps in twenty five foot of water. The crappie have been steady on small jigs and minnows in 18 to 25 foot of water.
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the little fish have invaded Lake Fork With a storm. This is the usual for the month of October. Every year we go through the little fish before the cold weather gets here and the big fish start showing up. They will school and drive you crazy for several weeks and then the big fish start showing up. The Wave worm fished weightless, or wacky, lipless crank bait., Carolina, Texas rigs, and some top water are all catching fish. You can move from one area and still catch the same size fish. My Granddad always said something pulling on your string is better than nothing at all. Sometimes there is a better fish mixed with the small ones. Always remember that big fish will run with the small fish. Small spinner baits and buzz baits are a good choice.
The morning have started with top water, weightless Wave worms, Carolina , and Texas rigs. The midday has been lipless crank baits, Tail spinners and jigging spoons. There has been no rime or reason for what is best to go with. The water temp is 78 at the end of the day and we need 70 to get the big fish going.
The crappie have been pretty consistent at 16 to 20 foot on small jigs and minnows.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 10:57 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the McDonalds tournament was a great success. We had two twelve pound fish weighed in. There was twenty fish over the slot weighed in. Last year there was only seven. I hope this is sinking in to all who have said Fork is Dead.
The cool weather has gotten the fall fishing started with a big boost. The water temp is holding in the seventies. The bait fish are moving into the backs of the creeks. The bass are right behind them and starting their schooling activities. The Wave worm fished weightless, top water, spinner baits, buzz baits, small crank baits, Texas and Carolina rigs worked over and around the grass has been great. When the sun gets up move out and work the out sides of the grass with the Carolina and Texas rig. The Wave worm fished weightless wacky style has been a good bet. The deeper fish will start to bunch up on the humps soon and the bar fish or yellow bass will be there to. The yellow bass is a good table fare and a great fish for the younger fishermen. They will usually hit almost anything and keep the day interesting
The big fish like them to. Don’t be surprised if you lose a yellow bass to one. I have seen many eight plus pound fish come up for the yellow bass.
The crappie are starting to move good in 16 to 20 foot of water.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 6:29 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the McDonald tournament has hit in full swing. The usual rainy check in and long lines are all to be expected. The cold front came in with plenty of rain and windy conditions. We had a good morning as the front came in. We had three weigh in fish and 22 other fish to accompany them. The grass is the ticket. The water is cooling down and the fish are starting to school. The temp is ranging from 78 early to 84 late. The schools of shad have started ganging up at the mouth of the creeks. A good cool front would push them into the backs of the creeks. The main lake points with grass have been the place to be with a Carolina rig. 3 to 12 foot of water is the main depth. Tail spinner and lipless crank baits are all good early baits. As the sun gets up move out to the deeper edges of the grass and concentrate there.
The crappie have still held up good on the bridges early in 18 to 25 foot of water. Small jigs and minnows are the best baits.
Jim Reaneau
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 9:08 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, fishing has still held good for the most part. Not everyone is catching fish everyday but on most days. The mornings have been good and some schooling activity in the afternoon has helped to keep it interesting. Tail spinners, lipless quarter ounce crank baits, Small Johnson spinner baits, and some top water and buzz bait action. I am keeping 4 rods rigged for anything. Carolina, Texas, Tail spinner, and top water. The mornings have been Carolina, Texas, Wave worms and top water. Work around the grass and the main lake points early. The deep fish have been hard to catch but persistence has been the best answer.
The schooling fish have been good on tail spinner baits.
The crappie have been good early under the bridges with minnows and small jigs. 18 to 25 foot has been the best depth.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 06, 2002 - 8:00 am: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the cool weather has gone and the heat is back. Soon the mornings will have that cool feeling that gets the hunter and fisherman all excited. The hunter starts to think of there deer stands or bird lease and the fisherman start getting ready for the McDonald tournament. All is right around the corner.
Well, for the fishing. The fishing has been good. The mornings have started with top water around the grass. The Wave worm fished weightless over the grass has been producing some good slot fish. As the sun gets up Texas and Carolina rigs are working around the grass edges. There has been some schooling during the day but most have been small fish. The larger fish will start to move soon as the water starts to cool. Johnson spinner baits in the quarter ounce size with willow leaf and white skirts along with quarter ounce lip less crank baits. After the sun gets up move out to the humps and main lake points and work deep diving crank baits, Carolina rigs, and white jigs.
This is a good time to get a little brush out on one of your favorite spots if you are planning to fish the tournament. Remember it doesn’t take much but enough to hide a couple of fish. A little work now may be worth a lot later.
The crappie are still doing well on minnows and small jigs in 18 to25 foot of water.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2002 - 4:05 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the recent rains have helped to cool thing off. The fish are still biting good. The mornings have been good with catches of 10 to 15 fish. The morning top water bite has been good around the grass and main lake points. The weightless Wave worm, ring fry, and Texas rig have been good until the sun gets up. Switch to Carolina rigs and fish the taper grass on the outside of the grass. Lipless crank baits, spinner baits, and small crank baits fished along the grass edges have produced some solid fish.
The water Temp has held in the low 80’s. The dump humps have held some good solid slot fish. The Carolina rig, storm wild eye, and white jigs have taken these fish.
The crappie have still be holding at 18 to 25 foot of water. Small jigs and minnows are the best bait. The McDonald tournament is right around the corner. This is a good time to get you some brush piles out. Don’t forget that fishing licenses expire this weekend.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 8:48 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, this has been a weird August. The cool mornings with the wind blowing most of the days has kept the fishing cool. The mornings have been started with some top water, weightless wave worms, Texas rig worms, spinner baits, and Carolina rigs. There has been some schooling and lipless crank baits have been effective on these fish. When the sun gets up move out away from the mat grass and work the taper grass with Texas and Carolina rigs. During the mid day work over humps and main lake points with Carolina rigs, lipless crank baits, slow rolled spinner baits, white jigs and deep diving crank baits. Use your electronics to locate the fish. Then work the area well with the above baits.
The crappie have been good at 18 to 25 foot of water with small jigs and minnows.
Good Fishing
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 8:46 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is still holding good. The cool weather and wind has taken the heat out of the midday fishing. The mornings have been spent with Johnson spinner baits, Texas rig, Carolina rig and lipless crank baits around the grass points with the wind blowing into or across. Work out in 8 to 12 foot of water. The fish have been mixed with good slot and some small fish. When the sun gets up start moving out to the humps and work jigging spoons, lipless crank baits, white jigs, and Carolina rigs. The suspended fish you will have to count down the bait to the depth the fish are and swim the bait through them. Deep crank baits will work on these fish also.
The crappie have been good under the bridges and around the timber in 18 to 25 foot of water.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 10:26 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather has cooled down. Ha! This recent cool front was not a sweater getter. The fishing was a little slow getting started this week but the front did turn on the fish and we had some nice fish right after it came through but the next day things slowed down again. The mornings we started with spinner baits, Texas rig and lipless crank baits. The grass points have been the best starting areas. Weightless Wave worms were also good starting baits in the same area. When the sun got up there was a little schooling activity around grass beds. Lipless crank baits in quarter ounce was the best for catching these fish. The deep hump fish were suspended around 16 to 22 feet. Swimming white jigs, spinner baits, lipless crank baits, and Carolina rigs through these fish produced several nice fish. The key was to keep the bait at the proper depth.
The crappie have been holding at the bridges and timber lines at 18 to 25 feet. Small jigs and minnows were the best baits.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2002 - 7:11 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is still good. The weather has gone to HOT. The mornings are best started with sun screen and plenty of fluids as the main thing to put in the boat. The fishing is started with top water and spinner baits. Texas and Carolina rigs on the edges of the grass have been good. Wave worms and ring fries over the grass fished weightless is a good pattern. When the sun gets up move out a little deeper and fish the Texas and Carolina rig. Crank baits and lipless crank baits fished over the deep humps are another good tactic. Swimming jigs and spinner baits over these same areas is another good pattern. If night fishing is your bag this is a good time to hit the water at mid night and fish till the sun gets up in the mornings. This will help beat the heat. Two o’clock in the evening until seven o’clock is the hottest time to fish.
The crappie are still holding at 18 to 25 feet around the bridges and timber areas.
Don’t forget to drink fluids and apply plenty of sun screen.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2002 - 10:02 am: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, The heat is on. This week we will see the first triple digit temps of the year. I only hope they don’t last too long. The fishing has been good for this time of year. The mornings have been started with wacky worms , top water, small spinner baits, lipless crank baits, and Texas rigs. Hit the main lake points and any grass you can find early. As the sun gets up move out to the deeper water and Carolina rigs fished over the humps and deeper water of the main lake points will get you a bite or two. The key for the better fish has been to fish for the suspended fish with deep diving crank baits, lipless crank baits, spinner baits, or spoons. The key is to keep the bait in the strike zone where they are suspended. Vertical jigging will sometimes work better than any thing. This way you can watch your electronics and assure you are over the fish. You can pull your line out to the right depth. This may not be everyone’s cup of tea but it can produce fish.
The crappie and cat fish are still biting good. The grass hoppers are abundant and during day you can see the cat fish come up to get them. Try a small top water bait if you see fish hitting the grass hoppers and hold on. The crappie are holding at the bridges and out in the timber at 15 to 22 foot deep. Small jigs and minnows are good bait choices.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2002 - 9:21 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Fork Fishing Report From Guide Jim Reaneau
Well, the weather has really been up and down. The recent rains have brought the lake up a little. The early bite has been on wacky Wave Worms, weightless ring fries, and top water. The Johnson spinner bait in 3/8 ounce white with willow blades over the grass has been good. The Texas and Carolina rig on the outside edge of the grass with 7 inch worms have been productive. The main lake points when the wind has been blowing has been good with crank baits and buzz baits.
When the sun gets up the deep spots have been paying off. The suspended fish are hitting lipless crank baits, spinner baits, white jigs, and Lake Fork tackle creatures.
The Carolina rig with wave worms, 7 inch worms and creatures fished over these spots will produce some good fish. Remember to drink plenty of fluids and use plenty of sun screen. This time of year can drain you quicker than you think.
The crappie are still holding at 15 to 20 foot in the timber and at the bridges. Small jigs and minnows are the key bait.
Jim Reaneau
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 11:31 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Fishing Report For Lake Fork
Well, if heat is your thing Lake Fork Can fill the bill. The summer has finally found us. The heat with no wind has been almost unbearable. The mornings have been spent fishing the grass and main lake points. Wave worms fished weightless along with ring fries over the grass has worked well. The Texas and Carolina rig fished with 10 inch worms around the same areas is producing some good fish. Ten pound bass have been showing up pretty regular in picture form at the marinas. The Jig has been another good bait to be pitching.
The Mid day has been spent out in the deeper water fishing lipless crank baits, swimming jigs, spinner baits, and deep diving crank baits and Carolina rigs. This is a time of the year your electronics are your best friend. Look over deep humps and find the schools of suspended fish and fish for them.
The night fishing pattern has been big spinner baits and 10 inch worms. Work the edges of the grass out to 8 to10 foot of water.
The crappie have still been plentiful at the bridges in 15 to 20 foot of water. Minnows and small jigs are the best baits.
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 7:50 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork & Lake Lavon
Well, my son’s 7th birthday (on Saturday) and Father’s Day is now over and I’m late on this report that I should have written on Friday. Too many things to do and certainly not enough time to get them all accomplished. This past week I spent Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday on Lake Lavon and Wednesday on Lake Fork. Fishing on Lake Lavon was fair to pretty good. Early we caught our fish on Lockhart white buzz-baits when the wind was blowing and pop’rs when it wasn’t too bad. Then after that we fished Bandit splatterback 100 series crankbaits from the shallows out to the edge of the first break-line. Then when that bite seemed to slow we switched over to Gene Larew blue fleck Texas-rigged worms. Lavon continues to be in great shape and the numbers of bass that we caught showed our numbers were consistent to 20 bass going into the latter part of the week. As for the sand bass, well their everywhere and the numbers for those are great!!! Towards the end of one of my trips on Thursday in about 45 minutes we caught somewhere around 150 sandies. Now Lake Fork, on Thursday I fished a ½ day trip and continued on with repeat customer Mike Endsley teaching him how to be more consistent on the water with finesse’ baits. The fish on Lake Fork seem to me to be shallow but are heading out to the main lake points and the bite has been good to about 15 feet. As of today (Monday) numbers of fish started showing up and the size hasn’t been too bad (3 – 6 pounds), we finished out today on Lake Fork with 20 and I’ll be here on Lake Fork the remainder of the week. Repeat customers for last week were, Chris Traynor, Greg LeMay, Wednesday Mike Endsley (pm trip) & Gary Montgomery (am trip), Thursday James Beach and new customers Friday Vince Perisa & his friend today (Monday) Jim Beavers & his friend. For all of you who fished with me and are mentioned in this report "Thank you" I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching, all the fish that are on the “Fat Girls” under 2002 are fish that have been caught this year. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” advanced class is scheduled for this Saturday, June 22nd with seats available. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips for this summer. So don’t kid yourself into thinking you can’t catch that fish of a life-time, because you really can. If I can be of assistance with a guide trip this Summer or for any tournament on Lake Fork or Lake Lavon give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for all of June & July, it’s a great way to introduce your family members or business clients to the fun of fishing. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following is the only date that I have remaining for the month of June; 25th. I have plenty of dates available for the summer. Also, even though July and August are the hot months here in Texas we can get around that by either starting earlier in the morning or do split-day trips, by doing the split-day you get the best of both the early and late bites. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, June 15, 2002 - 11:06 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, I am sorry I was late with this report. I have received many viruses lately and had a new virus detection put on my computer. I hope this will solve my problems. Now for the fishing report. The fish have been pretty active till the recent cold front came in. The mornings were good with the afternoons becoming slow. The fish have been good on the top water early. The wave worm fished weightless over the grass is a good choice. The Johnson limit getter spinner bait in quarter ounce fished in the same areas is working also. The wave worm fished Texas and Carolina over the humps and points is a good choice. Texas rig worms and Carolina rigs fished in the deep water and around the grass has been very effective. The grass has been a fish magnet. Deep diving crank baits have been producing some good solid fish. The best areas have been over the humps and main lake points for the deep crank baits.
The crappie have been good in 18 to 20 foot of water. Small minnow and jigs are the best baits.
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 78 - 85
Water Clarity: Clear
In just two weeks my customers and I have experience the good and the bad! Last week the fish bit pretty good and this week we caught between 10 and 15 fish each day out. Well below what I wanted us to catch. Wacky-rigs and finesse’ tactics have continued to get us bit as well as a few fish being landed on Lockhart white buzz-baits & pop’r each morning. One thing I’ve learned over the years of fishing has been….”When the bite slows either get slow and small with it or really speed up.” Both will work its just up to you to figure out which one you want to do. When we sped up we went to chrome/blue 1/2oz. Rat-L-Traps and chrome/blue Bandit 100 series crank-baits and ticked the grass. As for my deep bite, for the most part its just not there yet but I do expect it within the next week. Fishing over and on the edges of hydrilla is where our fish are coming from and I’m sure as the summer wears on we’ll be able to punch some Lockhart 1oz. jigs in it in about two more weeks. The colors that have been working for us on the soft plastics has been plum and red bug. Make sure that the areas that you’re fishing have deep water access nearby. This past week I fished with new customers Mike Edwards & his friend, Mike Endsley and James Beach & his friend. Repeat customers Gerald Bearden & his friend and Mark Sternitzke & his nephew. Guys, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching, all the fish that are on the “Fat Girls” under 2002 are fish that have been caught this year. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next beginner/intermediate “Bassin’Class” will be on August 24th. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd & the next advanced class will be August 31st with seats available for all three classes. The cost for either class is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips for this summer. So don’t kid yourself into thinking you can’t catch that fish of a life-time, because you really can. If I can be of assistance with a guide trip this Summer or for any tournament on Lake Fork or Lake Lavon give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for all of June & July, it’s a great way to introduce your family members or business clients to the fun of fishing. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. I have plenty of dates available for the summer. Also, even though July and August are the hot months here in Texas we can get around that by either starting earlier in the morning or do split-day trips, by doing the split-day you get the best of both the early and late bites. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, June 02, 2002 - 9:18 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 74 - 81
Water Clarity: Clear to lightly stained
Summer fishing patterns are beginning to really show-up. My numbers have been really good this past week and so has the size. I’ve had two educational trips this week and have really enjoyed doing them, just seeing someone really begin to understand this sport and catch fish while doing it is and has been fun. The topwater bite with pop’r has been from good to really good. The fish are chasing shad most every every morning and if you were able to catch every fish that hit at your bait there’s really no-telling how many fish you could catch. After the topwater bite is ceased were staying in the same type areas throwing wacky-rigs. The absolute best part of this past week has been the fact that there has not been any wind. When the wacky-rig has slowed we’ve gone to the drop-shot with Wave baby ego’s in cinnamon blue & green pumpkin/chartreuse swirl. Just this past week I got the opportunity to see the craw that Wave Ind. is about to bring to the market and was very impressed. As for the bite on where we’re catching our fish, we’ve only caught just a few in the stumps and trees but we’ve caught a lot in the water-weeds and hydrilla. Fishing in water 1 to 12 feet deep. The better areas have been from the main lake points to the secondary points and the main lake banks. From last Monday through today (Sunday) we caught in this order 26, 32, 31, 19, 12 & 15. I fished with new customers Tony Vega & his friend, Brian Roberts & Jeff Friend. Repeat customers Lee Humphrey and Rob Hester. Guys & Gal, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching, all the fish that are on the “Fat Girls” under 2002 are fish that have been caught this year. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, and was completely filled but had 3 cancellations, if you’re interested in filling one of those seats let me know. If you think you would like to attend another beginner/intermediate class let me know and we’ll set the date for the next one. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd with seats available, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips for this summer. So don’t kid yourself into thinking you can’t catch that fish of a life-time, because you really can. If I can be of assistance with a guide trip this Summer or for any tournament on Lake Fork or Lake Lavon give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for all of June & July, it’s a great way to introduce your family members or business clients to the fun of fishing. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. I have plenty of dates available for the summer. Also, even though July and August are the hot months here in Texas we can get around that by either starting earlier in the morning or do split-day trips, by doing the split-day you get the best of both the early and late bites. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Subject: Weekly Fishing Report For Lake Fork
Well, the spawn has finally wound down. There are a few fish still hanging around to spawn late but the major part is done. The fish are scattered all over the lake. You can catch fish from one to thirty feet of water. Start the day with top water, spinner baits, buzz baits, wave worms, and ring fries. You can fish the top water all day if the cloud cover holds up. As the sun gets up move out a little deeper and work small shad color crank baits, Texas rig worms. Work these baits around the timber and grass. Carolina rigs and drop shots rigs are working on the main lake points, humps, and roadbeds. DD22 crank baits fished over the humps and main lake points are producing some good fish.
The crappie are going strong under the bridges. Small minnows and jigs are working well.
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is still going good. The deep fish are biting on Carolina rigs with wave worms or ring fries. The deep crank baits are producing good fish on the humps and main lake points. Johnson spinner baits fished on windy shore lines, which has not been a problem to find with wind blowing 25 plus everyday, in chartreuse with gold willow leaf blades. Texas rig worms and weightless wave worms and ring fries fished shallow have been good. Small crank baits fished around trees and stumps in 3 to 5 foot of water is another good pattern. The crappie have been good under the bridges. Small minnows and jigs are the best baits.
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 70 - 76
Water Clarity: Clear to lightly stained
If you fish in a part of the world where the wind has not blown and I mean blown then you have been fortunate. Everybody likes to tell their fishing stories and “Boy,” have I got one for you to read. Just this past Monday my customers and I were fishing the edge of hydrilla, had the boat in 10 to 12 feet of water and were catching a few fish along the way. Like I stated above the wind has really blown as of late really bad and Monday of was different. As we worked our way down the bank we heard this loud crack from a tree, a few seconds later we heard it again and then watch a tree that has to been 3’ in circumference with full top of green leaves literally fall to the ground. Several times a year I wonder why I’m even on the lake when it blows like that, here’s my reply….”there’s your sign.” Even still, I was impressed that we finished the day with 15 bass. Our fish this week were caught fishing anywhere from 1 to 12 feet of water. Anykind of vegetation growing out from the bank to the first break-line has been the best places to find them too. Early in the week the topwater bite fell off and I feel the reason was due to such cold temperatures, yeah you read it right cold temps., but we did manage to squeeze out a few later in the week on chartreuse Scum Frogs. Red shad worms on light tackle caught some really good fish this week and so did Bandit 100 series splatterback crankbaits. Both the windy banks and areas where the wind is not so bad are holding fish. Also, Lake Fork is still under spawn and can easily be found, maybe not in every cove but if not the first the next one over probably will. From last Monday through today (Sunday) on I fished with new customers Coy Callison & his Dad, Edward Pence & his wife, Paul Mangiafico & his Dad and repeat customers Tim Smith and Jason Sincleair. Guys & Gal, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, and is completely filled. If you think you would like to attend another beginner/intermediate class let me know and we’ll set the date for the next one. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd with seats available, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. If I can be of assistance with a guide trip this Summer or for any tournament on Lake Fork or Lake Lavon give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for all of June & July. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of June; 13, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 27 & 30th. Also, spawn will last through the first part of June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2002 - 10:21 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is still going great. The top water action has been super. Get out early and throw your favorite top water. Look for grass and fish over the top. The bite has been good all day on the cloudy days. On the sunny days till the sun has been up for and hour. Texas rig worms and small crank baits are another good choice. # to 8 foot of water is the best depth to work these baits. Johnson spinner baits in white and white chartreuse with small willow leaf blades worked over windy banks and points. The wave worm in watermelon red and black and blue on Carolina rigs out in 15 to 25 foot of water are working on some good fish. The same color wave worms fished weightless and wacky are another good bet. The ring fry in watermelon and watermelon chartreuse fished weightless along the floating grass. The chartreuse ring fry fished Carolina over humps and points is and good plan.
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2002 - 11:21 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 71 - 78
Water Clarity: Clear to lightly stained
Lake Fork fishing…..”Doing pretty good!” Finally some consistency is coming back, the worst day as for as numbers went this week was 10 and the best was 32, averaging just over 20 fish per day. Even with all the rain and anywhere from 1 to 3 flood gates open and lots and lots and lots of wind. We still have bedding fish and a lot of post spawners up shallow. I haven’t tried but one time this past week to establish a deeper bite past 12 feet of water. I mean, why should I, the perch moved up going on 3 weeks ago and are now spawning, so are the catfish and the bass fry are in abundance so the food chain is between 1 and 12 feet deep. I know that the deeper bite will be hitting it pretty good later this month and especially in June, July & August. So that first break-line is as deep as I’m going atleast for now. Early in the morning we’re throwing white, chartreuse & dark green Scum Frogs and pop’r where there is no vegetation on the surface. The edges of water-weeds and lillypads have been the areas where the Scum Frogs have produced the best. Watermelon seed and green pumpkin/chartreuse swirl, weightless Wave Worms and flukes have been the bait after the topwater bite is over. Bandit Splatterback and baby bass100 series have been working pretty well on wind blown banks fishing the deep-side edge of hydrilla. Shad-chasing is being more and more prevalent day by day so keep those Bandit crank-baits, Rat-L-Traps or pop’rs close at hand so that you can catch’em. Red shad finesse’ worms are working extremely well out to about 10 feet, too. On the soft-plastics Make’m Bite has helped out quite a-bit this week (garlic). If you’re heading to Lake Fork here are the places that are carrying it: Lake Fork Marina, Oak Ridge Marina & The Tackle Factory (Penetrator Lures).
As you can tell by that last statement about fishing the fish are beginning to group up again and you know what that means? The deep bite is not too far off. The summer months are a great way to learn or throw a jig-n-pig, Carolina-rig or even the drop-shot. Its also a great time to catch large numbers too, and at Lake Fork YOU alway have the opportunity to catch a really big “Fat Girl.” You can catch fish anywhere on the lake right now. Be it main lake banks, points or secondary points and even in the backs of coves and creeks. From last Monday through today (Sunday) on I fished with repeat customers Chris Traynor & new customers Eddie Spicer (Chemist for Make’m Bite) & his Dad, Seth Stewart (Sponsor – Pit Crew) & his friend, Randy Eatherly & his Dad, John Braun & his Dad. Guys, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, and is completely filled. If you think you would like to attend another beginner/intermediate class let me know and we’ll set the date for the next one. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd with seats available, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. If I can be of assistance with a guide trip this Summer or for any tournament on Lake Fork or Lake Lavon give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for late May, all of June & July. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of June; 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 30th. Also, spawn will last through the first part of June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2002 - 8:47 am: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing has picked up all over the lake. The mornings are started with a top water. Pop’R type baits have been the best. During top water season the bait you like best is usually the best bait. Work them slowly then try and speed them up if the slow retrieve doesn’t work. When the sun gets up the top water bite usually stops, but a cloudy day you may fish it all day. Small crank baits in baby bass color are another good choice. Johnson spinner baits and buzz baits along windy banks and points have been good. The three eight ounce bait with willow leaf blades in chartreuse and white. The wave worm fished wacky style and Texas weightless have been good. The ring fry fished weightless with slow movement. Flukes and soon the ever popular lipless crank bait will all be good. The Texas rig worm has been working around timber and fished out in 3 to 8 foot of water. The fish are starting to show up where they should be after the spawn. The carolina rig on some of the main lake points and deep humps are catching some good fish.
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 06, 2002 - 11:02 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 71 - 77
Water Clarity: Clear to lightly stained
First off, I apologize for this report being a day late, but weather conditions have caused me to be on the lake quite a bit later in the afternoon than normal. If you’ve done any fishing around North Texas in the last few days then chances are you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. However, the topwater bite has been very good to extremely good this past week but it didn’t start out that day on last Monday. Infact, I have no idea where it went but I sure was greatful that I was able to find it again on Tuesday. Lunar tables showed last Monday to be the worst day of fishing for a while, I really don’t know if that had a whole lot to do with but it sounds good, huh? Fishing over the last week has been great in the morning but tapering off quite a bit after the topwater bite is over or when the clouds leave. Early in the morning we’re throwing white, chartreuse, pumpkin seed & dark green Scum Frogs and pop’r where there is no vegetation on the surface. The edges of water-weeds and lillypads have been the areas where the Scum Frogs have produced the best. Watermelon seed, watermelon candy & watermelon purple glitter wacky-rigs, weightless Wave Worms and flukes have been the bait after the topwater bite is over. Bandit Splatterback 100 & 200 series have been working. Oh, but here is the best part…every couple of days I’ve been seeing some small schools of bass surface, so make sure to keep a pop’r or chrome/blue Rat-L-Trap tied on just incase you’re in the area where they decide to come up. One more bait you might want to think about and that is a watermelon seed Gene Larew Mega Tube Ring, its working a little too.
As you can tell by that last statement the fish are beginning to group up again and you know what that means? The deep bite is not too far off. The summer months is a great way to learn or throw a jig-n-pig, Carolina-rig or even the drop-shot. Its also a great time to catch large numbers too, and at Lake Fork YOU alway have the opportunity to catch a really big “Fat Girl.” look to be the goto bait especially today (Sunday). At about 3pm. the wind absolutely quite, we had at least 20mph. winds and gusting, then nothing. Just like I stated last week, you can catch fish anywhere on the lake right now. Be it main lake banks, points or secondary points and even in the backs of coves and creeks. From last Monday through today (Monday) on I fished with repeat customers Gary Justice & his friend, Erek Hebert & his friend, Jim Harris & his friend, David Morris, Dennis Miller & his son, Chris Traynor, new customer Jason Tredway & his friend. Guys, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, and is completely filled. If you think you would like to attend another beginner/intermediate class let me know and we’ll set the date for the next one. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd with seats available, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June 8 & 9, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for late May, all of June & July. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of June; 5, 9, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 30th. Also, spawn will last through the first part of June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 11:20 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is picking up. The fish that have spawned have moved out to the first break in 6 to 8 foot of water. Light weight Carolina rigs with 4 inch EGO’s as bait in chartreuse pepper and watermelon have been good. The top water bite has picked up. Pop’r type baits have been the baits to throw. Work them very slowly. The wave worm fished Texas style with no weight and ring fries fished the same way in watermelon, sour grape and watermelon red have produced fish to six pounds. Fish this bait very slowly. Work the wind blown banks with buzz baits and spinner baits early and late. Trick worms have been good in watermelon red. The baby bass color crank baits will soon be the best bait.
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Guide - Jeff Kirkwood
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Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 11:37 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 67 - 74
Water Clarity: Clear to lightly stained
Fishing over the last week has been great in the morning but tapering off quite a bit after the topwater bite is over. Early in the morning we’re throwing white or chartreuse Scum Frogs and pop’r in or on the edges of water-weeds. Watermelon seed, watermelon candy & watermelon purple glitter wacky-rigs look to be the goto bait especially today (Sunday). At about 3pm. the wind absolutely quite, we had at least 20mph. winds and gusting, then nothing. Just like I stated last week, you can catch fish anywhere on the lake right now. Be it main lake banks, points or secondary points and even in the backs of coves and creeks. From Monday on I fished with repeat customer & sponsor Greg LeMay of “Trinity Business Group,” repeat customer Jim Harris & his friend, repeat customer David Henry, new customers Rick McCue & his wife, Rhonda Elliott, her son & his friend, James Brown & his two sons. Guys & gals, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, and is completely filled. If you think you would like to attend another beginner/intermediate class let me know and we’ll set the date for the next one. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd with seats available, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for late May, all of June & July. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of June; 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 30th. June is a great month for Drop-shot-rigs & Carolina-rigs. Also, spawn will last through the first part of June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide Jim Reaneau
Unregistered guest
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 9:12 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, I hope you haven’t put up your snow shovel of insulated cover all’s. This looks like we may still need to keep the heater lit. MERCY! The weather has been something. The fish are still trying to spawn and the full moon is Saturday. This should put a new batch of fish on the prowl and into the spawning areas. The best bet has been to work any bait your are fishing as slow as possible. There has been so top water action. Let the bait sit for as long you can stand it and then move it with little jiggles. Don’t jerk the bait. Quite movement is the best approach. Baits such as scum frogs and Pop’r are the best choices for the top water. Wave worms in black blue, watermelon, cinnamon blue, and watermelon chartreuse swirl have all been good fished wacky or Texas with no weight. The ring fry in watermelon chartreuse, sour grape, and chartreuse have been good. Fish all the above baits very slowly, let the bait fall slowly and let sit for a while before moving it. The fish have been either picking up the bait and swimming off or you will feel a peck and your line will get heavy. Small crank baits worked slowly out in 3 to 6 feet of water around timber have been good. There are several areas with fry showing up and with the warm weather coming again there should be plenty more. Buzz baits and spinner baits worked around wind blown banks and points in half and three eights ounce with willow leaf blades and chartreuse and white skirts.
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Guide - Jeff Kirkwood
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Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - 10:42 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 67 - 73
Water Clarity: Clear to stained
This past week has been “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly” for me and my customers. Yes, I guess that’s the reason why they call it fishing instead of catching. The best part of the week was that we didn’t get skunked….but I really thought it might happen on Thursday. Good thing for me I finally found a good group of fish that were hungry about 3pm. Our biggest fish for the week was a 12.01lbs. That makes the fourth fish caught in my boat this year that weighed in over 10 pounds. Two of which weighed over 12 pounds. This last one was caught on…you may not believe this but it came on a white Scum Frog. Infact, it was our first bite of the day. What a way to start! Anyway, I really feel like the bite is about to really turn on. I’m talking about averaging 20 to 40 fish a day. Reason I say this is because the water temperature is very stable and we’re getting a lot of drive-by bites. One more thing is about this time of year is when we start catching a lot of fish too. Early on we’re throwing white or chartreuse Scum Frogs and pop’r in or on the edges of water-weeds. For now my best bite is coming off of wacky-rigs fished in 1 to 10 feet of water. Green pumpkin, watermelon seed & watermelon/red have been the colors that we’ve been throwing. I know this sounds vague but you can catch fish anywhere on the lake right now. Be it main lake banks, points or secondary points and even in the backs of coves and creeks. From Tuesday on I fished with repeat customer Jim Harris & his friend, repeat customer Victor Wickam, Lane Smith & his Dad, repeat customer Bryan Eiden, repeat customer Donny Moore & his friend and John Coursey & his brother-in-law. Guys, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, and is completely filled. If you think you would like to attend another beginner/intermediate class let me know and we’ll set the date for the next one. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for late May, all of June & July. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 31. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Jim Reaneau
Unregistered guest
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 9:19 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the rain keeps coming down. This reminds me of Viet Nam in the monsoons. The water will just start to clear and boom more rain. The water has gotten to the seventies in most coves and the fish are spawning every where. The wave worm in watermelon red has been the bait I start with and finish with. I have been working the floating vegetation with the bait. Throw it out and let it sit. If you move it do so slowly. I have also fished it wacky style. I use a 3/0 wide gap hook and no weight. I also like to slow reel the bait over the matted grass and look out. The fish will blow up through the grass.
There should be some fry soon. I have seen a few males pushing water. This a good sign the spawn is happening. The points will soon have fish in transition moving in to spawn and out to feed. If the sun would only shine more than one six hour period at a time. The Texas rig fished with a light weight and a lizard or brush hog has been a good bet. Johnson spinner baits in chartreuse and white in three eights ounce fished slowly along the floating grass will produce a few fish.
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Guide - Jeff Kirkwood
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Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 15, 2002 - 9:33 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 63 - 70
Water Clarity: Clear to stained
If you were on Lake Fork this past week through today (Monday) you were able to experience some very drastic weather conditions. For several days last week there wasn’t much of a breeze at all, but that all changed shortly after lunch on Saturday when a storm literally blew through, including hail and extremely high winds. Then today we were greeted with a very comfortable breeze but that comfortable breeze turned into a gusty 20 to 30mph. wind. Fishing, for myself and customers seems to change throughout the day. I have been told that there is somewhat of a topwater bite but I can’t seem to find it. My bite has been found on wacky-rigs, Ego’s, or Rat-L-Traps. As for where, on occasion we’ve been able to find a few fish on main lake banks but for the most part our fish have been coming from main lake points, secondary points and the backs of coves & creeks. On the wacky-rig watermelon, watermelon/red & green pumpkin have been the way to go and the color of the water has dictated which color we’ve thrown. The Ego fished dead-sticking it has really begun to come on again for us. Methiolate swirl, green pumpkin, watermelon & watermelon/red have been the colors for that too. As for the Rat-L-Trap, chartreuse/blue has been the best color for a while and since the wind has started up again I feel reasonably sure that it will continue. Depth of water has been varied but that doesn’t surprise me especially with spawn going on and all the rain that we’re receiving, so don’t be disappointed to find your fish ranging in depth from 1 to 12 feet. Thursday, I fished with repeat customers Larry O’Dell & his friend. Friday, Chris Traynor & his friend, Saturday & Sunday, with Lee Hardin & his son. Today, (Monday) Ron Harris & his son. Guys, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, I already have 3 signed up for this class and will not be accepting more than 5 or 6. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. So, give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for late May, all of June & July. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 28 & 31. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
Unregistered guest
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 13, 2002 - 9:35 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, first let me apologize for the report being late this week. I have tried to get this out every week so you could have a pattern for the weekend if you were planning a trip. The season sometimes catches with you and other things come into play. I will try and get back on track next week..
Now for the fishing. This past week was awesome. The weather has finally started warming and the water is at 60 plus in most areas. The fish are two by two on almost every bed. You could sit in some coves and watch fish swim by you on their way to the spawning areas. You don’t have to go far to find the spawning areas. The Wave worm has added a new color called cinnamon blue. Mercy this color has been the bait to throw. Wacky or straight Texas style with no weight has been working in the muddy to off color water. The watermelon red and black and blue are also working.
The ring fry in sour grape fished weightless is another good bait. The key is to fish both baits slowly. The Johnson spinner bait in three eights ounce white or chartreuse and white with willow leaf blades fished slowly over the spawning areas is a good bet. Try and stall the bait when you come in contact with a stump or under water obstruction, then start back up the retrieve the strike will usually be when you stall the bait. The water is still off color in a lot of areas but clearing in plenty of the areas.
The top water is starting to work a little. Keep one tied on and throw it ever now and then. Pop R type baits and soon the buzz bait will be the morning starting bait.
The key is “SLOW”
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 07, 2002 - 8:03 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.; 58 - 66
Water Clarity; Stained on both North ends but clear in the middle
Fishing this past week has really gone well for me this past week on Lake Fork, in my boat my customers and had two 9 pounders and one 12.9lbs. Early, late or when the wind is howling white, white/chartreuse Lockhart spinnerbaits or chartreuse/brown, chartreuse/blue Rat-L-Traps are working fished over and on the edges of hydrilla. When we’ve had several days of warm weather chartreuse or white Scum Frogs are working in and on the edges of waterweeds. Lightweight Carolina-rigged Wave Worm baby ego’s or Gene Larew salt frys are producing the better fish. For numbers of fish wacky-rigs are working in the same areas. The best colors have been watermelon seed, watermelon/red & green pumpkin. Ron Cook, repeat customers Scott Eager, Gary Clements, and John Davis, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at
972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, I already have 3 signed up for this class and will not be accepting more than 5 or 6. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. Winter is here and the BIG fish of Lake Fork are in the beginning stages making a showing and getting ready for spawn in the few weeks to come. So give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 3 & 28. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 05, 2002 - 10:08 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is finally picking up. The males have made their present known in the shallow water. There is a lot of 60 degree water to go around.. Johnson spinner baits, wave worms, ring fries, have all been the best bait. The key is to work the bait slowly. Most pockets have plenty of fish in them. We have had some pretty good days lately with some nice fish to eight pounds mixed in. Wave worms fished wacky and the baby ego fished on light Carolina or drop shot in watermelon color and black and blue. The ring fry in sour grape or watermelon chartreuse fished weightless along the shore and over behind the clumps of grass. Johnson spinner baits chartreuse and white with gold and silver willow leaf blades. Slow rolled along the bank or around the trees and stumps. Hit the stumps and let the bait fall and then start up again. The hit will usually be on the drop. The up coming front may stall the fish again. I look for 6 inches of snow on July fourth. This winter thing will not go away this year.
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Guide - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 31, 2002 - 11:50 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 58 - 63
Water Clarity: Clear to stained
Okay, so I wrong about how well the fish would bite because of the weather but they did bite better and the numbers of fish are getting better each and every day. Lake Fork received 2 inches or more of rain and the water keeps coming in the creeks. I heard that 3 gates were open today and I figure that it will be that way for the next few days. If you’re trying to figure out what to throw here are the baits that are working in my boat; watermelon/red BABY EGO’S ultra-lite Carolina-rigs, watermelon/red EGO’S dead-sticking, watermelon/red wacky-rigs, watermelon/red flukes & LOCKHART chartreuse/white spinnerbaits. Our best bite has been coming off of secondary points and the backs of the pockets and coves, keeping the boat in 8 to 10 feet of water. The creeks, right now, are too muddy for me to feel too comfortable to have much confidence in fishing them very hard and they have cooler water than what I feel I need to catch our fish. Thursday, I fished with repeat customers Ron Pool & his son, Friday Walter Copeland & his son, Saturday was a complete wash. Today, (Sunday) new customers Claudio Burdas & his son. Guys, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, I already have 3 signed up for this class and will not be accepting more than 5 or 6. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. Winter is here and the BIG fish of Lake Fork are in the beginning stages making a showing and getting ready for spawn in the few weeks to come. So give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for late May, all of June & July. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 27, 28 & 30. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 10:43 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fishing is still tough. Some people are sight fishing and catching a few. The water I have been in has been to muddy to sight fish. If this is your game get on your trolling motor and cover plenty of water and watch the banks for the beds. The wave worm in water melon red has been the best bait this week. The Johnson spinner bait is the second best. If I were fishing for myself I would have a black and blue three eights jig and a big lizard with a quarter ounce weight and be looking for plenty of cedar bushes. Drop the bait down beside the tree and shake it. Try one bait then the other. I would do this several times each before moving to the next tree. This is a one man tactic. If there are two of you then alternate turns on the bushes. I have been covering plenty of water with the wacky worm and spinner bait. The weather is still giving us a fit. The approaching front will only set us back again with all the rain. Work the points with a carolina rig with a wave tiki lizard on the end. Dip the tail and look out.
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Guide - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 10:27 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork Water Temp.: 53 - 63 Water Clarity: Clear to stained It looks to be a great Thursday, Friday and Saturday on Lake Fork! The cold front that hit us about 8:30am Monday morning knocked us for a loop. We did recover with a few good fish but not anything like I wanted to see. The bite has been pretty consistent but slow. White Lockhart spinnerbaits are working for those of you who are just wanting to cover a lot of water. Red Rat-L-Traps are picking up a few as well but the better bite can be found throwing the Wave black/blue Ego weightless and Gene Larew salt frys and baby Ego’s in watermelon seed and watermelon/red fished on a very light Carolina-rig. Secondary points are where we are keying on very few of our fish are coming from anywhere else. Make sure that the areas that you’re fishing have plenty of cover, such as hydrilla, water-weeds & stick-ups and stumps. Depth is also very important as either the creek channel or drain needs to be pretty close. Watermelon colors are working in the clearer water as the black/blues are working in the stained water. A little Make'm Bite attractant hasn't hurt us any either and was heavily used Monday after the front pushed in, whick I know helped. Even though we’ve had some really big fish weighed in lately I really don’t think we’ve even seen the tip of the ice-berg. The past three days I’ve fished with repeat customers David Henry & John Harris and new customers Larry Trosper, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future! If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, I already have 3 signed up for this class and will not be accepting more than 5 or 6. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. Winter is here and the BIG fish of Lake Fork are in the beginning stages making a showing and getting ready for spawn in the few weeks to come. So give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!” My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want. * Gift certificates are available!!! It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. Also, its that time of year to be thinking about a trip to Lake Lavon for some fun-filled fast sand bass (white bass) action for late May, all of June & July. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 8, 27, 28, 29 & 30. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 12:15 am: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather has really been a problem. Just when the fish had gotten on the beds in a few coves the rain started and then the cold came in. The recent rains lowered the water temp and shut the fish down. The lake came up two feet. All the creeks are muddy. And with the air temp dropping down to thirty it will make the fishing tough. The approaching full moon should have the fish spawning but if the water temp keeps dropping they will not spawn till next month. Johnson Three eights and half ounce spinner baits in white with gold and silver blades have been working around timber and slow rolled around shallow flats in the back of the pockets. The Wave worm and the ring fry fished weightless have worked when fished slowly. Pitching a half ounce black and blue jig around trees and brush is another good pattern. Work out in 7 to 8 foot of water. We need plenty of warm weather to get the fish moving and spawning.
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 11:48 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather has finally took a turn for the better. The shallow water is finally warming up and the males are making a move into the shallows. I only hope the approaching front wont affect the movement. There are some really nice fish being caught and a 13 was weighted at Lake Fork Marina. This was on Wednesday.13 how about the pun. The Wave worm, ring fry, wacky worm, Johnson spinner baits, and lipless crank baits have all been the best baits to use. Start the mornings with the soft rubber baits and then later try the hard baits. Look for the warmest water and if you get a bite or catch a fish in and area work this area slowly as more fish will be moving up. If you are catching small males towards the bank turn around and throw out the other side of the boat and you may start catching females. The water temp came up in some areas and is still cold in others. The average temp is 56. The water is still stained.
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 08, 2002 - 10:12 am: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the cold fronts keep coming down the shoot. The water temp has dropped into the upper forty’s and the strong winds and lack of sun has kept it from warming up. This time of year the water temperature is the key factor in getting a bite. When the water temperature holds in the upper fifty’s for five to seven days the male bass will move back into the shallows and start to set up house keeping. With the cold fronts coming in as close as they are the water has no chance of warming. The wind has been a bear since last week. Twenty five to thirty mph from the south then the same from the north. Fishing has been slow. Covering plenty of water with Johnson spinner baits and lipless crank baits has been the best pattern. Flipping a Johnson three eights ounce jig around timber and submerged stumps has produced a few fish. Over all we need some warm days and nights with plenty of sun shine.
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Guide - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 9:33 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 46 - 51
Water Clarity: Clear to very stained
“Old Man Winter” has definitely not left Texas! This past week the weather has dictated what we could throw and where we could fish. However, as for as big fish goes, we had at least one 7 pound fish caught each day. The largest that we had landed this week in my boat was just over 9 pounds. The Rat-L-Trap bite has left me, infact I really don’t know why or where it went. But in place of that bite my Lockhart chartreuse/white spinnerbaits and black/blue & black/blue/purple jigs tipped with a Gene Larew blue fleck salt-craw has picked up where the Rat-L-Trap left off. I’m sure once the weather begins to stablize that bite will work again as well as some others. The best areas that I’ve found that are consistently producing have been the secondary points towards the main lake points, not towards the back. The water depth has been anywhere from 4 to 12 feet deep and the water has needed to be fairly clear. One the you must remember is that this time of year its NOT how many you catch its WHAT you catch! Don Berry, Hurschel Thomas and Patrick McCoy & his friend Chuck, “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, I already have 3 signed up for this class and will not be accepting more than 5 or 6. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. Winter is here and the BIG fish of Lake Fork are in the beginning stages making a showing and getting ready for spawn in the few weeks to come. So give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
* Gift certificates are available!!!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2002 - 9:36 am: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, I am sorry this is a day late. With the weather being as it has and changing again this coming weekend. The fishing has suffered considerably. There has been some very good double digits caught even through all of this. The water temp has fallen down to fifty degrees in many areas. The water up north is still in the mid fifty’s but will change this weekend. If you are planning a trip to the lake back off to the first break line and work thick cover as the fish will be in tight. Tube baits, jigs, lizards, and worms pitched into the cedar bushes and worked very slowly may get you a good bite. Covering plenty of water with Johnson spinner baits in half or three eights ounce with gold large willow and silver willow or Colorado blades and chartreuse and white skirt will get you a few bites. Move off the points and slow roll the bait out in eight to ten feet. Try paralleling the banks as this will keep you in the strike zone longer. This is also true for any bait you plan on using. Lipless crank baits worked slowly over the points are paying off. I am only talking about three to five bites all day. This has been a tough week.
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2002 - 9:49 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the fish are finally moving back in the pockets starting to search for bedding areas. The water is finally getting to 57 degrees. The weather is soon to change everything again. The approaching front is calling for low twenty’s and highs in the 40,s. We were catching some nice fish on Johnson half ounce spinner baits. Chartreuse and white skirts with large gold willow leaf and small silver Colorado. Work the secondary points back in the coves. If there is a creek work the points where it comes in contact with the bank. Slow roll the bait for they are not chasing the bait far. Lipless crank baits from half to quarter ounce in red have been producing around the grass. 7 inch worms in red blood line fished around timber in the pockets worked well on a few days. The fire tiger rogues worked with slow jerks and long pauses between jerks over the grass.
With the approaching front due Tuesday all will change for a couple of days till the sun warms the water. Back off the bank after the front passes and work baits slow out in the 5 to 6 foot of water. The water temperature wont drop much out there for a while. Look for the deepest water in the area and work it also.
Watch your temperature gauge as this is one of the equation’s to finding fish,. The warmest water will have some feeding fish. Remember that your temp gauge on the trolling motor shaft can read a little different than the surface gauge on the back of the boat. There can be three degrees difference in the two units if you have two. The reason being the probe a little deeper in the water can give you a true reading. Your surface water can change at night but the deeper water will hold it’s temperature.
Work the North banks as the wind wont be able to stir up the water and chill it as quickly.
The crappie are still holding around the bridges in good numbers. Small jigs and minnows are the best baits. 25 to 35 foot of water is where you should look.
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Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 4:47 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Report
Well, the weather has been a little more forgiving. The nights are still cold and the water temp has remained 49 to 53 degrees. The sun has been a little help during the day to take the chill out of the air. The lipless crank bait in red, chrome blue back, and lemon ob. The half ounce has been the best size. The water is stained mid lake back up north. The gates were open this past weekend and should be shut by now. This usually causes the fish to suspend until they are closed. Work the lipless crank bait around the secondary points in the back of the creeks. Fish the bait just fast enough to tick any grass or the bottom. The bite want be much just a heavy feeling. Work the windy points with the same bait and a Johnson spinner bait. The single Colorado blade slow rolled along the points and parallel along the bank. Work it around standing timber on points and along creek channels. “SLOW “is the ticket.
This is also a good time to fish a suspending rogue. Work this bait slow with long pauses in the jerks. Fish all the way out to 10 or 12 foot of water.
The deep fish have not grouped up yet but keep a look out as they will soon bunch up to make a move to the shallows. Remember when you get a strike or catch a fish work this area good as more fish maybe available. Check other areas with the same type of cover or structure.
The crappie have been plentiful on most days for the brave soles. The bridges have been the best areas. Small minnows and jigs have been working in 25 to 35 foot of water.
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2002 - 1:42 am: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.; 46 - 51
Water Clarity; Stained on both North ends but clear in the middle
If you’ve not been to Lake Fork this year and I was a fishermen it would be tough for me to make the decision not to make the time or the trip to give it a shot. Spring is the most difficult time of the year to fish but if you’re fortunate enough to catch a few fish on this ol’ lake it might just make you not want to go home! I got the opportunity to fish the last two days with long time repeat customers. On Tuesday, I fished with Rich Lewis & his friend and we had a 5 pound average for the day. Then on Wednesday, I fished with Russell Marr & his Father-in-law and our largest fish was a big-ol’ “Fat Girl” that weighed in at a whopping 8.9lbs. It was Russells very first jig-n-pig fish, what a way to start jig fishing. The fish have been off the last couple of days as for as getting more than 8 to 10 bites a day but the size is most definitely there! We caught our fish on Lockhart red spinnerbaits, black/blue jigs tipped with a Gene Larew salt chunks to match and red Rat-L-Traps. Main lake and secondary points continue to do the trick. Over the past week of fishing I have had only two fish caught out of the backs of creeks or coves. Now, with the warmer weather that is predicted for the remainder of the week they may start showing up better but you’ll find out for sure after the second main lake point you start on and work all the way in. Hydrilla and a few stick-ups & stumps have been the kind of areas that our fish have been coming from and the depth of water has been 2 to 12 feet deep. For all of you who fished with me “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at
972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, I already have 3 signed up for this class and will not be accepting more than 5 or 6. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. Winter is here and the BIG fish of Lake Fork are in the beginning stages making a showing and getting ready for spawn in the few weeks to come. So give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
Gift certificates are available!!! A great gift for VALENTINES DAY!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 3, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Guide - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2002 - 11:56 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.: 45 – 47
Water Clarity: Clear
I am so looking forward to fishing a few days in warmer weather and a little less wind! 25 to 30mph. will only do one thing for you…let you see the water you want to fish and NOT fish it. I had the opportunity to fish with repeat customer John Cook and his client. Fishing wasn’t too bad considering the conditions. Every fish we caught came on red Rat-L-Traps fishing over and on the edges of hydrilla. Secondary point were very key today as this was where every bite came from. Today’s (Sunday) fish were not as large as this past Thursdays but that was to be expected because of the cold front. I have not seen as healthy of fish since before the fish kill (LMBV) in 1999. Lake Fork might not ever be the lake we all knew to be but it won’t miss it by far. For all of you who fished with me “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at 972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, I already have 3 signed up for this class and will not be accepting more than 5 or 6. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. Winter is here and the BIG fish of Lake Fork are in the beginning stages making a showing and getting ready for spawn in the few weeks to come. So give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
* Gift certificates are available!!! A great gift for VALENTINES DAY!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. I just had a cancellation for April 21st, so it is now available. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 3, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 08, 2002 - 11:48 am: | |
Subject: Lake Fork & Lake Monticello Report
Lake Fork & Lake Monticello
Water Temp.; 46 - 48
Water Clarity; Clear
After five boat shows this winter and just fishing on my own, Boy, was I excited to get back to the lake and do some serious fishing! I started off on Lake Monticello Wednesday fishing with a newlywed couple, Keith & Teresa Osborn, on their honeymoon fishing in the “Texas Blizzard.” I really don’t know what the weather-man means when he says we’re not going to get any accumulations or maybe just a light dusting when what I witnessed was a good 5 inches of snow on the ground at Lake Monticello and 3 or 4 inches at Lake Fork. Its obvious to me that my degree is definitely in the wrong field. Anyway, this was a major cold front for us here in Texas. It shut the fish almost completely down on Lake Monticello. Going into lunch we had just one bite and no fish in the boat. The only bite I was able to establish was on light-tackle and finesse’ worms and the worm had to sit for several seconds between working the bait. Those fish did not want that bait to move! We finished the day with just a few fish and our largest at 5 pounds.
As for Lake Fork…what a lake! Thursday, I fished just a ½ day with Lee Humphrey and we caught fish from 2 pounds to 10.42lbs., the first fish over ten pounds to be landed in my boat for the year. Infact, we only had one fish under 4 pounds. The majority of our fish weighed between 4 & 6 pounds. Red Rat-L-Traps and red Bandit crankbaits were our ticket for catching these fish. Hydrilla and stumps in 2 to 12 feet of water were what our fish came from. Starting on the main lake points and just passed the secondary points were where the fish were most active. For all of you who fished with me “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at
972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” will be a beginner/intermediate class on June 8th, I already have 3 signed up for this class and will not be accepting more than 5 or 6. The advanced class is scheduled for June 22nd, anyone who has attended one of these classes in the past is more than welcome to come get a refresher at no charge. Infact, anyone who would ever like to attend a class after their paid first class is welcome. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. Winter is here and the BIG fish of Lake Fork are in the beginning stages making a showing and getting ready for spawn in the few weeks to come. So give me a call and lets get you hooked on to that “Fat Girl!”
My boat is for sell, 2002 Nitro 929CDX, 2002 225 Mercury Optimax for $25,519.00 and can be seen on my web site. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
Gift certificates are available!!! A great gift for VALENTINES DAY!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. The “SKEETER TOURNAMENT” is scheduled again this year for June, if I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring or for any tournament give me a call. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. The following are dates that I have remaining for the month of May; 3, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31. Many more dates remain for June. Remember, spawn will last through June. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2002 - 8:50 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather has not given us a break. The fishing has suffered considerably The water temp goes up and the fish move into the shallows. They bite a few days and then the weather goes to ground again. Everyone needs to remember we are still in the winter time in east Texas.. This is our normal time of the year for the coldest weather. The snow was beautiful this week. But usually after snow we get bright sunny days. The fishing will be slow for a few days after the passing of this front but there is another one hitting by Saturday. The one good thing is this is the time of the year to catch a fish of a life time. Go to the lake with a positive attitude and work on catching one fish. You may be surprised and catch several more.
If you must catch something move out on the humps and look for crappie or yellow bass. There will usually be some bass close by waiting to feed on these fish. The yellow bass can fill a live well pretty quick and they are very good eating.
Everyone wants to rush the spawn. The fish wont spawn until the water gets to a certain temperature. This is also a time the fish wont follow a pattern. They will do what ever they want to do when they want to. The lipless crank bait, small crank baits, spinner baits, jigging spoons, and tail spinners are all good choices for shallow and deep water. A Johnson jig with a Lake fork pig craw or a creature as a trailer fished along creek channels and grass lines in water 8 to 15 foot of water will possibly get you the right bite. Remember the fish will move in and out of the shallow water with each passing of the fronts. This will happen until the water gets in the upper 50’s and holds there. Then they will only move out to a little deeper water in the cove.
The key is “SLOW DOWN”
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2002 - 10:31 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing report
Well, the weather this past week was great, The fish turned on Tuesday. The Large mouth and yellow bass went crazy. Wednesday the fish moved up in the 3 to 6 foot water and hit Johnson spinner baits, Johnson jigs, lipless crank baits, and small crank baits. This new front will push them back out for a couple of days. Work out in 6 to 10 foot of water and fish slow.
The cold front’s cause the fish to move out to a little deeper water and become lethargic for a few days. Look on main lake points and deep structure after the front passes. Chartreuse, chartreuse and white spinner baits. Chrome blue or black back lipless crank baits. 3/8 ounce jigs in neon pumpkin and black and blue fished in 6 to 10 foot of water.
The main key is work the bait slow.
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2002 - 9:32 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, The weather is going to give us a well deserved weekend. The water temp is still around 50 degrees. January is a confusing time for most fishermen. The water is cold and the fish are very finicky. This weekend work your baits out in 8 to10 foot of water. Work them slowly. The weather is warm but one day of warm weather will not cause the fish to flock to the bank. Remember it will take several days of warm weather to get the fish moving. Work the grass edges with jigs, Texas rigs, spinner baits, and lipless crank baits. The late after noon can now be the time to work up shallow. Lipless crank baits. Spinner baits, and small crank baits worked around lay down and timber. Work the mouth of the creek channels and at the bends. The fish will be starting to move up and down the channels as the water warms. The wind has kept the lake rough and hard to fish the deep water. Keep and eye on main lake points, road beds, and humps. Some fish will bunch this time of year before they start the move to shallow water. Crank bait colors are fire tiger and the craw fish colors. Spinner baits in white, white chartreuse, and chartreuse are good colors. Blades range from gold, silver, white, and orange or in any combination of the colors will work. The darker the water the wilder you need to get.
The key is to work all baits slow. This time of year only look for 3 to 8 bites on most days. The size of fish should be larger and this should be your reward.
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 10:45 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, The fishing is still slow. This is usually this time of year. The deep fish have been hard to get to as every other day the wind has blown 25 MPH from South or the North. There was a front every other day. The water temp is 47 to 51 and with another front coming this weekend it will drop a little as this front is a weak one. Lipless crank baits, Johnson Spinner Baits in fire Tiger with a Gold blade, And small crank baits over points with grass. Jigging Spoons, Tail spinners, and Carolina rigs fished over humps and roads in 25 to 35 foot of water are producing some good fish. Work all baits slow.
The crappie are hitting minnows up on main lake points in 30 to 35 foot of water. Watch for the boats and you will find the spots.
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2002 - 1:32 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather can’t make up it’s mind. One week it is spring the next week it is back to winter. The water chilled down to 41 degrees back in most of the creeks. But the past week of sun has it back up to the lower 50’s. The fishing has been tough and slow. The grass is the pattern to work on. The deep fish have been pretty much non existent. The lipless crank bait in red and small crank baits in the same color have been the baits of choice. Suspending jerk baits have produced a few fish worked slowly over the grass. A black and blue jig fished in the grass can be very productive. The half ounce Johnson spinner bait with the fire tiger skirt and gold and red blades are producing fish shallow. Work all these baits very slow. The bite this time of year is far and few between. This is the time of the year where the next bite maybe the fish of a life time. Most days will consist of 3 to 5 bites per day. Some days will produce more. The main thing is to put new line on your reels and watch your line close as the bite may be so subtle you may not feel it. The bite this time of year may be like you have grass on your bait or just get heavy. If you feel anything set the hook. The fish are non aggressive and want chase a bait very far. The crappie have been tough to find are to get to as the wind has been blowing every day. They are still out in 25 to35 foot of water Minnows and small jigs are the best baits of choice.
This is a good time to start thinking about a spring trip. The boat shows are starting and everyone will have the fever. Soon the rooms and guides will be booked So make your plans early.
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2002 - 1:31 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, the weather can’t make up it’s mind. One week it is spring the next week it is back to winter. The water chilled down to 41 degrees back in most of the creeks. But the past week of sun has it back up to the lower 50’s. The fishing has been tough and slow. The grass is the pattern to work on. The deep fish have been pretty much non existent. The lipless crank bait in red and small crank baits in the same color have been the baits of choice. Suspending jerk baits have produced a few fish worked slowly over the grass. A black and blue jig fished in the grass can be very productive. The half ounce Johnson spinner bait with the fire tiger skirt and gold and red blades are producing fish shallow. Work all these baits very slow. The bite this time of year is far and few between. This is the time of the year where the next bite maybe the fish of a life time. Most days will consist of 3 to 5 bites per day. Some days will produce more. The main thing is to put new line on your reels and watch your line close as the bite may be so subtle you may not feel it. The bite this time of year may be like you have grass on your bait or just get heavy. If you feel anything set the hook. The fish are non aggressive and want chase a bait very far. The crappie have been tough to find are to get to as the wind has been blowing every day. They are still out in 25 to35 foot of water Minnows and small jigs are the best baits of choice.
This is a good time to start thinking about a spring trip. The boat shows are starting and everyone will have the fever. Soon the rooms and guides will be booked So make your plans early.
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Fork Guide Jim Reaneau
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 03, 2002 - 8:21 pm: | |
Subject: Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report
Well, if you were waiting for the cold weather then you have gotten your share. The last week has been the coldest temps of the year. The fish are starting to move up toward the banks and lipless crank baits in red, lemon OB, or fire tiger are producing fish. Work the grass edges and cover plenty of water. If you catch a fish or get hit slow down and go back over the area more slowly. The spinner bait has worked in these same areas when the lipless crank bait would draw a strike. The key is work the baits as slow as you can with out getting hung up. Some days they want the half ounce and some days it must be the quarter ounce. The main lake humps and road beds have produced some nice fish on Jigging spoons and tail spinners. The Carolina bite has been on a back burner lately. Hit the mouth of creeks and work the points on both sides staying out in ten to twelve foot of water. The fish have been out in the five to eight foot water. The bite feels like grass on your bait so set the hook if you feel anything different. The water temp has dropped to 47 degrees. The water is starting to clear up in a lot of areas. Williams creek is still off color.
The crappie have been up and down lately. The cold has kept most dedicated fishermen off the lake. Small jigs and minnows are the best choice in 25 to 35 foot of water.
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GUIDE - Jeff Kirkwood
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, December 31, 2001 - 9:00 pm: | |
Subject: Lake Fork Report
Lake Fork
Water Temp.; 48 - 53
Water Clarity; Clear to Slightly Stained
After fishing the last four days I can tell you this much…..sitting around by the fire at the house sure is nice when I’m done for the day. The last three days were spent on Lake Fork where fishing is slow but that is to be expected this time of year when the water is cold. As for the fishing its really not bad. On Friday, I fished a ½ day with Chris Jones and his brother, we caught 4 bass and many bar fish. Both Saturday & Sunday I fished with repeat customer Jim Harris & his friend. Saturday we caught 14 and had 5 fish over six pounds. Sunday, we fished a ½ day and finished with just 4 fish, only having one over 7 pounds. None of the three days did we have a fish under 2 pounds and although is was a weeeee bit cold we had fun. The fish that we’re catching are mostly if not all are coming from shallow water. With the boat sitting in 8 to 12 feet of water. The grass is the best way to find the fish. I have yet to catch or have a customer catch a fish in the woods. I figure that the grass is holding some heat from one day to the next and this why are fish are coming from those areas. Red Rat-L-Traps and Red Bandit crankbaits have been the best choice of baits to throw. The bites have been very inconsistent, one fish may feel exactly like grass, one may bump it and the next may try and take the thing away from you. The “Fat Girls” are really beginning to make their presence known but not like they will in the spring. For all of you who fished with me “THANK YOU” I look forward to fishing with you all again in the future!
If I can be of more help or assistance regarding a trip or “Bassin’ Class” please contact me at
972-414-5189 / 800-965-0350 or by e-mail at FISHWJEFF@msn.com. The “Fat Girls” page http://www.fishinwithjeff.com is up and being updated weekly so that you can see the size of fish we’re catching. There you can receive more information on my full-time guide service. The next “Bassin’ Class” is not scheduled at this time but look for the next class to be before March of next year. The cost is $75.00 for adults & $35.00 for kids through high school and includes a $25.00 deposit. Winter is here and the BIG fish of Lake Fork are in the beginning stages making a showing and the crappie have been biting for quite sometime, so give me a call and lets go catch a boat-load of BASS & CRAPPIE!
My boat is for sell, 2001 Nitro 929CDX, 2001 225 Mercury Optimax for $26,500.00 and can be seen on my web site and at Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine, TX. This boat has never been titled so you could finance it for as long as you want.
Gift certificates are available!!! A great gift for VALENTINES DAY!
It’s that time of year to start looking at your calendar for guide trips in the spring and to reserve your rooms at the marinas. If I can be of assistance with a guide trip in the Spring 2002 give me a call. The earlier you book your date the easier it will be to get the date(s) you want. I’ve already started booking for next year don’t be too late and have to go with a part-time guide or guide you don’t know anything about. Until next time………GOOD LUCK & TIGHT-LINES!!!
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