Jus wanted to say if there are any first time guys that are going soak it in and have a blast... Very friendly guys and made some good friends last year Wish I could make it. Had a great time last year and wanted to wish everyone good luck safe travels and want to see plenty of pics!

Jus wanted to say if there are any first time guys that are going soak it in and have a blast... Very friendly guys and made some good friends last year Wish I could make it. Had a great time last year and wanted to wish everyone good luck safe travels and want to see plenty of pics!

 

We will miss you this year..........hopefully you make it next year!

Wish I could have but will plan on next year whether official or not!! Been to several and always had a great time. I hope y'all have another big time and land some BIG'UNS!!

Getting fired up!!!

http://www.toledo-bend.com/toledo_bend/index.asp?request=fishrpt&which=jj

Was hoping to do some sight fishing, but the weather is calling for rain. I was on some big fish Friday, so hopefully I can get someone on em. Had 3 fish over 7lbs come off one spot Friday and Saturday. Had a few others over 5lbs running the same pattern. The fishing shut off Saturday with all the boats, so Wednesday-Friday should be y'all's best days!

The fish had to be dizzy saturday with the boat traffic.  I did not even attempt to get in any coves to see if something shallow was going on.  I think the dirty water had the fishermen piled in some areas.  Only had 4 saturday.  Two around 4 and 2 other keepers.  All off one spot.  Did not even put the boat in the water today, packed up and came home.  I am saving my patience for next weekend.  Its probably gonna be a crazy march and april.

I think I will try to get up there Thursday night so I can fish friday.  may be a few less boats up there.

Josh, were you fishing in Housen?

Nope, housen is a little more stained than I like. I stayed around mill and buck creek.

My first reaction was to run from the stained water, I'm rethinking that decision now.  FYI Mike and others, main lake looks pretty good around white oak and most other places around there. Didn't go around hurricane but I think you can find some good fishing close.  I caught a few 13-17 feet and got a couple of other deeper reports.  I don't mind mixing it up with boats shallow but right now most of the boats are right over where I think you can catch some good fish 6-10 feet just off the grass.  Don't mind fishing behind someone just not right where they just trolled over in 6 feet of water.  I really think I could have done better in the stained water with very few boats around. Especially close to the mud lines. We'll see.

It makes me sick to have to tell everyone that I will be unable to make the trip.  Last week I tripped and took a hard fall to my hands and left knee.  Three days ago my left leg below the knee began to swell to three times its normal size and turned bright red.  I finally got to see my doctor today, who informed me that I most probably have a blood-clot that resulted from the fall.  He has scheduled me for an ultrasound test tomorrow morning to locate the blood-clot.  When I told him about the fishing trip he said that under no circumstances was I to sit behind the wheel of a car for more than an hour, let alone seven.  I am to keep the leg elevated with a heating pad on it.  He feels that at this time no surgery is indicated, and that the clot can be dissolved with medication.  It will depend upon the results of the ultrasound.

 

I have been eagerly looking forward to this trip for a year, only to have it jerked out from under me at the last minute.  If I was a kid I would cry.

Well that's certainly a bummer LM.  What's a road trip without RW and LM preparing dinner after one or maybe two, at the most, drinks. 

 

For those who are heading out to the Road Trip, Bon Voyage, and catch 'em up.  Catch a few for me while you're at it.

Wow! Hope everything turns out OK for you Mike.

Ya heal up Mike!

Blood clots aint nothing to play with

FYI: since 01/01/15 there have been 43 double digit bass weighed on the Bend!

I made it.......1 blowout and 4 tires later.........didn't want anymore surprises so I just replaced all 4 since I have no idea what shape the old tires were in........next time I won't buy a boat so close to the Roadtrip.

I need to visit the local marine shop first thing in the morning and then hope to get out on the water.....cautiously!

Chris....what did I tell you about tires at last year's RoadTrip? 

 

As a reminder: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/trailer-tire-blowout.html 

For Mercury engines I hear nothing but good things about the dealer in Six Mile.  Never had to use him so info is second hand.

The guy at six mile is awesome! He took time to teach me what to look for for certain problems and walked me through my whole motor! Chris, good luck tomorrow! It should be on!

Have fun!

Hey Mike sorry to hear about your bad luck. Hope you heal quick. Take care of yourself.

Geez...

 

I hope the meds work and surgery is not required.

 

Be well my friend!

Mike, really sorry to hear of your mishap. I hope you get through the healing process quickly.

Chris, glad to hear you made it mostly intact. Looking forward to hearing what you see when you get on the water

Guy's, I remain "in". I'll be there Thurs mid morning and get started fishing when I arrive. Looks like rain gear will be important on this RT. I'm staying a mile away at Fox's but hope to meet up with whoever is there that evening for dinner. Let's stay in touch and make the most of this.

I'm working on getting up there Thursday night, 7:30 or so.  Would like to meet up for a burger or a cold beverage.  Probably stay til Sunday afternoon.  Sunday looks good so far.  So, we have 3 definite?  Is everyone staying through the weekend?

Its looking like I will have to just make a day trip. I have a meeting Friday night at 6 that I have to be at. I will more than likely drive up Friday morning, meet anyone that wants yo hop in the boat and fish until 3 or so then have to head home. If someone wants to fish with me Friday, give me a holler.