Conditions: Water levels are up 2' due to recent rains. Partly cloudy skies with wind 10 to 15 mph.
Area: White Oak Creek

Bait: Texas Rig Jig, Skirt Black Neon, Gene Larew 5" Salt Craw Black Neon

10 bass/39.62 lbs (8.89 lb kicker)

Fished inside grass line shoreline to 8'flipping down trees, stumps, brush, & the grass line it's self. We had 12 fish by 9:30 and culled to our final 10 by 2:00.

Well my freind I see you found the site. Its good to see ya here. I see you are still catching them fish down there. One these days I'm gonna come fish with ya. When time allows.

Conley

Nov. 15th & 16th
Conditions: Post cold front, blue bird skies, northwest winds 10 to 15 mph gust to 20 mph. Temperatures in mid to upper 30s at night & low to upper 70s during the day.

Area: Back of 944 & Road Bed Cove drop-offs. 10’ to 15’ grass lines

Bait: Texas Rig Jig 3/8 oz., Black Neon Skirt with Black Neon Gene Larew Salt Craw Trailer

15th: 5 Bass 21 lbs. 12 oz.
16th: 5 Bass 24 lbs. 7 oz.
Big Bass: 15th 6.75 lb – 16th 7.02 lb


Come on Dude! I'll be glad to guide you!

11/23/02
Conditions: Sunny Blue Bird Skies Lows in the upper 30s, Highs in the low to mid 70s,
Winds SE 5 to 10 mph
Area: Six Mile, White Oak, & Housen’ Bay
Bait: Little of every thing but the only one that caught Catt Jig 3/8 oz. Black-n-Blue Skirt
With 6” Gene Larew Hawg Craw Black-n-Blue with tail cut off.
Fish: I caught 8 bass no keepers, students (two) no fish, bite extremely slow I had a hard
Time feeling the bite.

11/29/02
Area: Lowe's Creek 8' to 10' inside and outside grass-lines
Bait: 1/2 oz white Hildebrandt spinner
5-Bass: 21.05 lbs (7.58 lbs kicker 8am)
11/30/02
Area: inside grass-hump up in Housen Bay
Bait: 3/4 & 1/2 oz crawfish colored Traps
5-Bass: 21.75 lbs (7.76 lb kicker)
12/02/02
Area: south-lake 15-20 ft grass-edges
Bait: Texas Rigged Zoom Brush Hog / Watermelon Neon
5- Bass: 24.43 lbs (7.27 lb kicker by 1 :pm.)

catt- Looks like you're doing well. The weights are really impressive. Lunkers are way up there. Keep it up.

We appreciate the posts. Much obliged.

Thank you JoeM
After doing some research I found that during a three-month period of late January to late April 2001, 17 bass weighing over ten pounds were recorded at various marinas around the lake. Knowing how secret some bass anglers are when it comes to giving out information, one can assume that there were additional double-digit bass that went unreported. The biggest bass taken in this three-month period was a 14 lb. 11 oz. monster.
2002 has been just as impressive with 26 bass weighing over ten pounds & the biggest was also in the 14 lb range. Since it was impounded in the late 1960s, Toledo has been known for producing massive numbers of bass in the three-to-five pound range. With bass over ten pounds becoming a common occurrence on The Bend, I think it is safe to say that Toledo is now classified as a trophy bass lake.
Both Texas & Louisiana wildlife agencies have done shock test that revealed more bass over ten pounds that lake fork. The major reason these fish are not being caught is because they are in the open main lake, due to the Bend’s size any wind keeps anglers off the lake.
If any one here is planning a trip to the Big Pond let me know on the boards here or at catt951@yahoo.com or tthibodeaux@aeroframeservices.com . I will gladly supply all the information I can to make your trip one to remember. I received you letter to become a Bassin’ USA Pro but due to my work schedule I have not been able to answer. Maybe at a latter date I can try again. To everyone here Merci Beau Coup

Toledo Bend Bound for Christmas... Should be there on Christmas day and get 3-4 days of fishing in!

It'll be my second trip to the Bend - last time was in September. Any update on conditions to expect? I'll be in good hands with some locals in the Turtle Beach area - 3 new rods to try out, too!

We'll hit the usual spots in that area - what about stripers? Crappie? Are there walleye in there (heard that from a buddy of mine)? Cats? I know this is the bass forum, but you gotta ask, no?

CW

Dude my #1 bait would be a 3/8 oz. Black/Blue Jig with a Gene Larew Hawg Craw trailer. #2 would be a 6" Gene Larew Hawg Craw Junebug/Blue Claws Texas Rigged with a 1/4 oz. weight. I would fish Salter Creek up towards hwy 191, the creek twists and turns all over the place. The Points on the south side Negreet straight out of Turners Creek, look on a map to see where the creek is near the bank. If the wind allows I would try Tennesse Bay Grass Flat! I'll be going up on Dec. 20 th & will give you a real time report!

LAKE CONDITIONS:
At midweek Toledo Bend's lake level stood at 168.36 feet. Recent rains have dumped extra water but have had only minor effects on the condition of water clarity. North Lake remains stained but fishable; mid-lake is slightly stained-to-clear while south Toledo is basically clear. Recent rains have muddied the backs of main feeder-creeks all over the lake. Surface water temperatures range from fifty-one to fifty-five degrees.

FISHING REPORTS:
BASS With water temperatures coming down, a slower presentation of lures has been the most productive. Anglers are catching good numbers of bass on lipless crank baits such as Frenzy Rattlers and Rat-L-Traps. However, the most productive retrieve has been a medium-slow, stop-n-go approach. Good color choices include bleeding shiner, blue/silver, smoke shad, crawfish and fire tiger. Medium and deep-diving crank baits have also been on anglers' lists of fish-catching patterns. A proven method of catching bass on Toledo in December is to rig deep-diving crank bait such as a Frenzy Deep Mag Diver or Norman's DD22.
These big crank baits perform extremely well on Berkley's twelve-pound-test Big Game mono line. This line is small enough in diameter to allow such baits to run fourteen to eighteen feet and yet strong enough to land very large and hard-fighting bass. I mention these two baits (Frenzy & DD Series) often when it comes to deep cranking and for good reason. They consistently run straight and true right 'out-of-the-package', have excellent/high-quality hooks and another minor endorsement...they catch fish.
Another important factor when working crank bait is to use a 6 1/2' or 7' medium-action rod and save your heavy- action rods for worms or jigs. A long, medium-action rod will allow longer casts (long casts are important to help get crank bait down to proper depth) while at the same time will hook and hold fish by providing enough cushion in the rod to minimize lost fish when a good bass makes a run close to the boat.
Work deep crank baits over points and along the outside edges of grass and creek channels in twelve-to-eighteen feet. Use a stop-n-go retrieve after the bait reaches maximum depth. Also, at times in winter conditions, bass will pull off a point or drop-off and suspend. This is very common following a cold front and it is possible to find several big fish suspended together. Deep crank baits are ideal for such fish.
The spinner bait is also worth considering, especially when you have moderate temperatures, overcast skies and a slight breeze. Submerged vegetation in depths of 4-12 feet will almost always hold bass in these conditions. Consider a 1/2 oz. Stanley Tapered Titanium spinner bait in white and/or chartreuse to work over mid-depths. Following a cold front, consider a big 1 oz. spinner bait and slow-roll the bait along the bottom.
Finally, a 1/2 or 3/4 oz. vertical spoon is still producing in the deeper 25-40 ft. depths. Fish near creeks and deep tree lines for the best results. Also, don't rush this method...take your time and fish the area thoroughly.

Catt951- Boy, that is really a detailed Bass fishing report. Makes us all itchy reading first your successes and then followed with a plan on how to do it including where and basically how.

Now all I need is a million dollars. lol

Our thanks. Tell us more.
JoeMo

Thank you JoeM
While some people don't give up where they fish I love seeing others catch.

Class was held on Toledo Bend with 1 student the following is the results from those classes.

Lake Conditions: Recent heavy rains have the lake on-the-rise and at mid-week the level stood at 169.8 feet. Water surface temperatures range from fifty-one to fifty-four degrees. North Toledo is stained-to-muddy, mid-lake is stained and south Toledo is clear on the main lake with the back half of most feeder-creeks stained, and in some cases, muddy.
Area: Six Mile Creek 8” to 15” downed timber & stumps along secondary points
Bait of Choice: Renegade Jig ½ oz., Black. & Blue Skirt, Sapphire Blue Zoom Chunk
Rod-n-Reel: 6’8” Castaway Med/Hvy & Calcutta 100 spooled with 17 lb Berkley Iron Silk
Scent: Real Craw

Dec. 20th: Student 2 bass/6.35 lbs, Teacher 4 bass/11.78 lbs
Dec. 21st: Student 3 bass/10.02 lbs, Teacher 5 bass/17.33 lbs.
Dec. 28th: Student 0 bass/0.00 lbs, Teacher 5 bass/21.00 lbs. (2.5 hrs. of fishing)
Dec. 29th: Student 0 bass/0.00 lbs, Teacher 3 bass/17.99 lbs.

This is a super season to catch a huge bass as roe (eggs) are already forming in females. Be patient, as it is common in mid-winter to catch bigger but fewer bass. The 1/2 oz is ideal to work scattered grass & downed timber in 8-20’. Excellent colors include green pumpkin, black/red & black/blue with matching color trailers. Top trailers include a ReAction Gator Dog, Gator Pup, Berkley Power Craw or a Zoom Chunk. Spray all of your jigs/trailers with some type of Crawfish scent.

LAKE CONDITIONS:
Toledo is 'on the rise.' The lake has risen two feet during the past two weeks and now stands at 170.7 feet. Full pool is 172 feet. One generator is running at the dam 24/7 while the spillway has seven gates open one foot each. The upper part of The Bend is stained-to-muddy, the mid-lake region is slightly stained and the southern portion is clear on the main lake with stained/muddy water in most feeder creeks. Surface water temperatures remain good for early January and range from fifty-two to fifty-five degrees.

FISHING REPORTS/BASS:
With water rising, fishing conditions changed as fresh water and, in many cases, muddy/stained water shut down some patterns that had been reliable. On the other hand, several reports from anglers revealed new patterns as bass re-positioned themselves due to the rising water. As expected, shallow water (4-10') came into the picture and there were reports of anglers working Rat-L-Traps over and through scattered grass. On Sam Rayburn in recent weeks, the 'Trap' bite has been outstanding. The best results from Toledo last weekend with the Rat-L-Trap came out of slightly stained water using a Toledo 'standard'.... the 1/2 oz. in red/crawfish.
'TRAP TOOLS: When fishing a lipless crank bait such as a Rat-L-Trap, Frenzy Ratl'r or Hot Spot, many pro tournament anglers select a seven-foot medium-action rod with a long handle. Two excellent choices are Berkley's Lightning Rod (Professional Series/IM7 Blank) and Fenwick's HMGAV series. The Lightning Rod is North America's #1 selling graphite rod because of quality and price ($50-60) while Fenwick, the father of modern day rods, is still the industry's gold standard. The HMGAV retails from $130-145. These rods allow for long casts and great hook-setting qualities while having enough flex to minimize losing big bass close to the boat. Most veteran 'Trap users prefer a fast retrieve reel. A quality, affordable reel that has a high ratio (6.3 to 1) is Abu Garcia's C4 Series. I suggest the 4600C4, which sells for $65-80.
January and the jig n pig on Toledo fit like hand and glove. Lonnie Stanley, bass pro and owner of Stanley Jigs Inc., is an expert with the jig and likes the 3/16 or 5/16 oz. sizes this time of the year. He prefers a pork trailer on his jigs and targets main feeder creeks (about half-way back). The ideal water temperature, according to Stanley, is between 52 & 55 degrees. Casting to the edge of the creek, he then works the jig slowly back into the channel. He likes creeks that are 20-25 feet deep with edges between 10-14 feet. Lonnie goes with 12-15 lb. test monofilament line when fishing these light jigs.
Stanley also makes one of the best spinner baits on the market and his eyes light up when he discusses cold-water 'blade' fishing. Recently Stanley said...."During brief warming trends in mid-January, those same jig fish that were stacked up on the edge of the creeks will move up on the humps and ridges." These humps average 6-10 feet and he recommends using a 3/8 or 1/2 oz. golden bream or white spinner bait on 17-pound line. Stanley slow-rolls the bait over what- ever-submerged cover or vegetation is present.

MID WINTER FISHING:
I have a tendency to plan my mid-winter fishing trips more carefully, selecting areas, which have several choices within one area to minimize open-lake running time. This could mean trailering the boat to a ramp that is more protected from high winds. Also, with the constant threat of hypothermia in winter fishing, safety is paramount! CAUTION is a word that numerous male anglers think applies only to the other guy. While there are a few female anglers who cross the line when it comes to boating safety, basically we guys have the monopoly on stupid boating stunts. With water temperatures cold and getting colder, it only takes a minor boating mishap to have a tragic ending. In winter boating especially, always come down on the side of caution.

LAKE CONDITIONS:
The water level on Toledo fell slightly last week to 170.30 feet msl. The water release remains the same as the past few weeks with one generator operating 24/7 and seven gates at the spillway open 1 foot each. The surface water temperature range is down slightly to 49-53 degrees. The upper lake is clearing slightly but is still stained, mid-lake is slightly stained and south Toledo is clear with some off-colored water conditions in the backs of creeks.

FISHING REPORTS:
BASS Most anglers that I ran into the past week, who were catching bass, were having the best action on several baits/patterns. Lipless crank baits, such as Frenzy Rattl'r and Rat-L-Trap saw lots of action in four to ten feet depths when worked over and through scattered grass. A stop-n-go retrieve produced. Top color choices included the 'Traps Bleeding Shad colors #08 and #27 and Frenzy Rattl'r in chrome bluegill and fire tiger.
Another hot bait was the deep-diving crank bait worked over deep points and near the mouths of old sloughs in depths between 12 and 24 feet. Deep-Diving Frenzies and DD22s are excellent choices. Top colors include blue/chartreuse and fire tiger. In order for the angler to get these baits to the desired depth, smaller line such as Berkley Big Game 10 and 12 lb. test are needed. When using these lines, it is important that the angler choose a long, (7 ft.) medium-action rod to provide length for long casts as well as tip action to help keep a hooked bass from tearing out the bait.
Personally, I have had good results on a Strike King Bitsy Bug Flip jig n pig in 1/4 & 3/8 oz. sizes. Top colors are green pumpkin and black/blue flake. My favorite trailer is a Zoom Swimmin’ Chunk in Sapphire Blue. Another consistent producer for the past three weeks, according to tournament angler Brantley Salter’s, is a 1/2 oz. tube jig in black/blue and watermelon. Salter’s works these tubes in 8-14 feet depths along scattered grass on the lower half of The Bend. Both Salter’s and I love to color the tips of our jigs/tubes with chartreuse dye.
Finally, don't put that jigging spoon away just yet, as decent populations of bass are still in deep water, especially just after major cold fronts. Vertically fish a 1/2 or 3/4 oz. slab spoon near creek channels in 25-35 feet. It has been a super year for the spoon.

LAKE CONDITIONS: The lake level is slightly less than 170 feet and at the dam, one generator is operating 24/7. The spillway output has been
Discontinued until further notice. North Toledo is stained but clearing, mid lake is slightly stained and south Toledo remains clear. Surface water temperatures range from 51 to 56 degrees. A new Artic blast hit mid-week but should moderate by Friday and Saturday.

FISHING REPORTS: BASS Several techniques have been producing bass the past week, providing the angler can find a day where wind/cold conditions will allow access to the lake. This weekend appears hopeful. When shallow vegetation is present on Toledo, there will normally be bass relating to this cover and mid January is no exception. If grass is present, work a Rat L Trap or Frenzy Rattlr over, around and through the aquatic growth. A ½ or ¾ oz. version in red/crawfish and bleeding shad has been good selections for lipless crank baits.
Spinner bait is also proven to be a super choice in 4 to 12 feet depths when submerged vegetation is available. With the water temperatures in the low 50s, one of my choices has been to slow roll a 1 oz. Stanley Thumper in white/chartreuse with a large Indiana gold blade. Allow the spinner bait frequently to come into contact with the grass.
Deep diving crank baits may be one of the best lures this month to catch a really big bass. Work deep divers such as Frenzy Mag Divers and DD22s over deep points where bass are beginning to move into staging areas. This is a normal migration pattern as big bass progress toward the spawn. To get those big crank baits down to the proper depth, lighter line such as 10 to 12 lb. test is sometimes needed. Retie often and use a medium-action rod to provide a cushion for the lighter line choice. Make sure drag is properly adjusted.
Other deep-water techniques continue to produce this week. While some bass are thinking shallow, others remain in the 20 to 40 feet depths. The jigging spoon produced well this week with bass up to 8 pounds. Most bass on the jigging spoon are coming out of brush/stumps/trees. When you get hung up, do not jerk hard to get loose. Instead, shake your rod to free the spoon and when it comes free, continue fishing exactly where you were hung up and be alert for the strike. Oftentimes, the bass will be looking at the bait as it is attached to the limb and when it shakes free, the bass will nail it. Even though these bass are deep, they are holding tight to cover. Another great deep-water technique is a drop shot. The drop shot is rigged with sinker on the bottom with the hook tied about 18 to 24 inches above the lead. A Palomar knot is used so the hook will sit upright and hang with a 90-degree angle from the line. I use spinning tackle on the drop shot and 8 to 12 lb test line. My hook choice is a 1/0 Daiichi Round Bend worm hook, which is a super sharp/thin high quality hook. There is no need to get in a hurry when setting the hook on a drop shot as the fish rarely drops the bait. I use Berkley Drop shot Power Worm baits and a 4-5 inch finesse worm as my plastic choices.

Hello Anglers. It was a very unusual weekend on my favorite fishing hole as Toledo Bend was part of the debris field from the tragic loss of our space shuttle and its seven crew members. Several anglers were eyewitnesses to falling portions of the craft. Toledo was closed for part of the weekend as authorities tried to protect the public as well as recover parts of the spacecraft. The lake is now re-opened with boaters advised to report all related findings to local law enforcement.
LAKE CONDITIONS: The lake level at mid-week was 168.6 feet with 172' being full pool. The surface temperatures range from fifty-one to fifty-four degrees. With only minimal rainfall the past few weeks, most of Toledo Bend is fishable with the north lake being stained, mid-lake is slightly stained while south Toledo is clear. All public boat ramps have been re-opened after a brief closing following the Shuttle accident.
FISHING REPORTS: BASS In early February on Toledo, there are usually several patterns which will produce bass. According to reports, that certainly was the case the past few days. Rat-L-Traps and Frenzy Rattl'rs in three-to-eight feet produced decent bass while larger 'Trap' fish held in slightly deeper water (ten-to-twelve feet). The most common sizes of Traps/Frenzies were 1/2 and 3/4 oz. in red/white, blue/crome and crawfish.
Spinnerbaits also produced bass in the 4-12 ft. depths. Stanley's 3/4 oz. Tapered Titanium in white/chartreuse is one of the top choices for a 'slowed-down' presentation in February's cold waters. I prefer a double willowleaf blade for 4-10 ft. depths and a single Thumper blade in 12-18 ft. In describing Stanley's Titanium spinnerbait Rick Clunn, four time Bass Master Classic winner, said,"This spinnerbait is in a class all by itself."
Carolina rigs also played a significant role in angler's catches in recent bass tournaments. Mid-lake 12-16 feet brush-laden ridges were prime Carolina rig structure as anglers drifted lizards and 'creature baits ' such as ReAction's Gator Dog over these areas. I love ReAction's new watermelon color which is called Ayayi. Cold fronts are still holding some of the bass population in deeper water as jigging spoons and drop-shot rigs continue to draw bites. These deep patterns are not as strong as a few weeks earlier but are still productive.
The 25-35' depths have been the target areas for jigging spoons while 18-24' have been the best for drop-shot. Consider a 1/2 or 3/4 oz silver jigging spoon fished vertical over brush. Make short casts with drop-shot rigs using five-inch finesse worms and Berkley's Power Worm drop-shot series for bass-tempting offerings.
CRAPPIE/WHITE PERCH: 'Deep" seems to be the best word to describe limited crappie action the past week. Also, the 'bite' has slowed down somewhat according to veteran perch-jerker Noe Garcia of Zwolle, LA. Noe says the bite had been strong from mid-Dec. but diminished about the 20th of Jan. at the Chicken Coop and Pendleton Bridge area. The crappie may be leaving winter holes heading to creeks and ditches in preparation for the spawn. Check out main creek bridges that are enroute to spawning grounds.
STRIPERS: The best bet for Toledo stripers is still below the generators as one generator continues to operate 24/7. Bank fishing anglers have caught significant numbers of stripers below the dam during the past few weeks. Jointed minnow type baits, along with Texas Whirlwind buck-tail striper jigs, have accounted for good numbers of fish. Tidbits and Tackle, Toledo Bend Trading Post, and Indian Creek Lodge are businesses located near the dam and should have needed striper baits.

Sat/15/03
17 bass, culled down to 5 bass/33 lbs. 5 oz.
Housen' Bay Area
Texas Rigged Old Bayside Lizard Watermelon Neon, 3/16 oz. bullett weight, 3/0 Denny Brauer Flipping Hook, & 15 lb. Big Game.
Big Fish, they all looked like brothers!

catt951- Looks like you are still loading the livewell every chance you get. If any board member ever goes to Toledo Bend and doesn't talk with you first, he's missing out on some excellent info.

Just reading your finely detailed reports is enough to make this angler salivate.

Thanks for posting. This type of information is what makes Bassin'USA even better. Much obliged. Joe

Thank you JoeM, my back deck is always open any time you or any other member can make it down south. I'll be on the water again this weekend with two students, one is a freshman who wants to spinnerbait & one who is a advance student who wants to learn Jig-N-Pig fishing. Last one was simple me want to kick bass!

Well folks a lesson was learned this weekend, I went up to the big pond Friday & Saturday. The weather was perfect, water temp. 63.2, & every thing like it should be. We fished the same areas I had been fishing but this times the fish taught us a lesson. Friday 10:00 am till dark thirty a dozen fish none over 12”, Saturday 7:00 am till 12:00 half a dozen fish with only one keeper. It just goes to show you that when you think you have them figured out you don’t. This just means just one thing! I owe them one!

Well the 2003 O.P.F.C. Annual Tournament is history! As usual Catt is still #1!

The sad part was most of the members could not attend due to Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on this subject the first night of the war one Air Force AWAC was flying an O.P.F.C. Flag with all our names on it and has received a certificate from the Air Force authenticating the event.
Back to fishing we spent 5 days at Playcation Marina on beautiful Toledo Bend Reservoir. The fish were in a typical past spawn pattern, we managed to catch between 110 & 125 bass. Most under the 14” size limit, with our top 5 weighing maybe 15 lbs., & the largest going 3 ½ lbs.
The most productive technique was a Texas Rigged Zoom Trick Worm (Watermelon/Neon) with a 1” paneling nail in the tail for weight. The second most productive technique was the Wacky Rig (Watermelon/Neon & Merthiolate), with spinner bait in last place.
The dates for next years event is not yet scheduled but we are planning a Fall tournament. I would like to thank Terry & Wanda for a wonderful time while a their marina, it is a first class place! Merci Beau Coup!
Catt

Traditionally speaking August nights on Toledo Bend are balmy to hot with southerly winds 5 to 8 mph, clear skies, & temperatures in the upper 80s at night. This past week tempetures in the Dallas / Fort Worth area averaged 105 degrees with heat the index reaching 115. But this weekend was completely different with a northern front moving in on Friday, winds shifted north to northeast 15 to 20 with gust to 30.

Pat Miller and I arrived at the Sportsman’s Marina & Café, checked into our room, then made our way to the café for an early supper. As normal some guys sitting across from us were discussing different high tech tactics from boats, tackle, and the like. One leaned our way asking if we were going to night fish, we shook our head yes and continued to eat. I over heard words of needing more entries fees and us being easy marks, so the same guy asks if we would like to fish their club tournament. After finishing supper and ordering to go bags for later, we joined the others at their table. When they were through trying to pick our brains, we decided to meet a Six-Mile boat ramp. When we arrived at exactly 7:00, there were some very strange looks and mumbling under their breath. It seems I forgot to mention my 15’ modified “V” aluminum boat.
With this strange weather, the bass had a classic case of lockjaw but we managed to land 3 keepers on Friday night. Although we were discouraged, we headed to the weigh in, only to find no one else had a weigh able fish. Now all the strange looks were for a different reason, these guys in the tin boat could catch fish. Saturday night results were even worse with us only weighing 1 keeper for 4 bass weighing 10 lb. 2 oz., enough for first place overall.

Key lesson learned here! Don’t judge a book by its cover! Some of the best anglers I know don’t wear Columbia fishing gear and couldn’t tell Denny Brauer from Jimmy Houston!

Very Good point there catt.

Man I sure wish I could get over there to fish with you. It would be a great to catch some fish on TB. One of these days I'm going to get back in the BFL and come out there and fish with you.

Conley

Mo you just tell me when!
I love fishing but I love fishing with friends more!

Just a little update my buddy Pat was at his brothers camp Friday working on the central A/C unit. About 6:00 or so he when out to one of the main lake ridge flipping a jig. He only got 2 bites one 3.0# and one 7.0#. Aint bad for 2 1/2 hours of fishing!

Pat & I were at the lake on 9/25 & 9/26, fishing was real slow. We caught 18 with none over the legal minimum of 14".

Went again on 10/4 & 10/5, we arrived at the lake around 3:30. After fishing the 944 area we managed only 6 fish with 1 over 14". On the 5 th we arrived on a main lake ridge about 7:00 am. Got my first bite at 7:21 am & landed a 7.5 lb hawg, which turn out to be the only fish of the day. What a reason to pitch a jig!

Catt... Nice Fish! You got any pictures, I'd love to see that slob...

Thanks again for all the great reports on Toledo!

You're welcome!
I do have pictures but I'm having a problem scanning them to a disk. I've scanned them twice on different machines, the first you couldn't open at all, the second would only open half way.

Catt,

Try adjusting the DPI settings and the percentage ratio.

Start with 50% with no more than 300 DPI. You want to try and keep the file size down as much as possible.

BC