Just a update, no fishing, I shot my first wood duck today! It's getting mounted!

Just a update, no fishing, I shot my first wood duck today! It's getting mounted!

On the Big Pond?

Yes sir, I found a bunch of ducks! I enjoy hunting and fishing, my wife likes eating both! I just got permission to get me a duck boat

The number of ducks on the lake shock many people but what amazes me is the lack of hunters.

I've never even seen a duck hunter on the lake. Always see ducks though. Shaneus, if you really wanna see some ducks, holler at me one day and I take you out on catahoula lake. We kill a 300-500 a year out there and see millions. It's one of, if not the best duck lakes in America.

I know the next time I go to the lake my shotgun will be in the boat hope to get good limits

There was a boat full of brush to touch up some blinds launching Saturday when I was picking up.  Looks like it was a good decision to drain the water lines before I left.  Guess I'll wait for the warm weekends from here on.

Hey B Fanatic, great job on the tourney up in Ark. Y'all did good man!

Hey B Fanatic, great job on the tourney up in Ark. Y'all did good man!

Thanks man! We had a blast. When we first got on Bull Shoals my buddy threw a quarter in the water and we counted it down over 13 seconds. Only reason we lost site of it was because it darted under the boat LOL!!! It's a completely different world up there. Had to learn to adjust to changing weather conditions and ultra clear water and NO GRASS! We were a little over a pound from winning it, had a few fish on that would have won it for us, but couldn't execute. Dropped a 4 first morning on Crown Lake on a 78 pointer. That fish hurt bad. Them Basscat boys really took care of us though. All expenses paid and got a little check for 2nd place. When I first got there Rick Pierce and Kevin Short already knew me by name. It was a blast hanging out with those guys.

Bull Shoals is a blast to fish! Ain't been there in years! Beautiful lake!

Great job

I have found that if you do not see the duck hunters and you get too close, they have a way of letting you know!

Would not want to be out there today!

No problems Catt,,,The anchor should hold you just fine on the edge of the river channel so the 4 - 5 footers should not be a problem.

No problems Catt,,,The anchor should hold you just fine on the edge of the river channel so the 4 - 5 footers should not be a problem.

Been there, done that, ain't going back!

Thursday & Friday looking good if ya got a slicker suit!

Catt and others, on a note.  How is the fishing during the winter?  I'm talking on the days that get up into the 50's, 60's or even 70's between cold fronts. 

I absolutely love winter fishing!

It's kinda like punching mats, you can go hours with out a bite, then load the box in the next hour.

Ya got to pay attention to weather patterns & be ready to go at the drop of a hat.

Don't be fooled into thinking they want be shallow or they want chase a spinner bait or trap!

Yep, winter fishing can be great!  You have the whole lake to yourself.  And winter is a great time to catch a big sack too.  Punching and reaction type baits seem to work best for me. 

Lures

Jigs

1. I want a big bulky skirt on a grass jig, I'll often change the skirt; I shorten my trailer to where the claws are just past the shirt.

2. A 1/4 oz Bitsy Bug Flip, it's a small profile with a quality hook; my trailer is a Zoom Squrmin Chunk.

3. Rage Tail Lobster or Gene Larew Salty Hawg Craw; Texas Rigged

4. Stanley Wedge Double Gold Willowleaf White Skirt

5. 1/2 oz Rat-L-Trap Gold Black Back Orange Belly, Toledo Gold, or Chorme Red

As always, great info.  Think I will get off the deer stand and sneak up there on the warmer weekends this year.  Thanks Guys!!

Did anyone read the article in the Louisiana Sportsman about a Many,La angler with 40.45# out of Six Mile. That is CRAZY....

Did anyone read the article in the Louisiana Sportsman about a Many,La angler with 40.45# out of Six Mile. That is CRAZY....

Yelp know right where they were. Ain't surprised!

Any hints on what type of structure and depth they were fishing?

George Herr 3/8 oz jig, grass & timber.

10.97

9.15

8.13

6.39

5.81

No fish @ 7:00 am - 40.45 by 7:50!

The 10.97 is thirteen on the Toledo Bend Lunker Program for 2014/2015 season!

WOW! 12 bass larger have been caught!

Im gonna try and fish somewere on toledobend this weekend i will be fishing from shore what is recomended i throw

Im gonna try and fish somewere on toledobend this weekend i will be fishing from shore what is recomended i throw

Texas Rig & Spinner Bait.