Does anyone here beside me target spotted bass? I like to load up on them this time of year and throughout the summer/fall.

 

Since have been discussing spawn, has anyone caught spotties with eggs or any signs of spawn?? What depths do spotted bass typically spawn at? I assume its deeper than that of largemouths.   I have have been catching spots in about 10-12ft close to their summertime hangouts, but no where near the numbers the same area will produce in April/May/June.

 

I tend to get on spotted bass near hard bottom drop offs or islands close to deeper water.... certain times of the year I can dial my watch to where they will be. Seems like spotted bass aren't really a thing of interest in toledo bc they dont get very big... but i love catching those lil suckers. Cranking, carolina, topwater... you name it.

 

If you dont like catching em, I surely will go get some of that tasty meat for my family. Just point me in the right direction!!!!

Toro Creek below the levee is plum full of em!

I wade fish & catch 30-40 a day, it's cold fast moving water!

Two over 11 and one over 10 weighed in at fin n feather today. And according to facebook there were 3 over 10 weighed on friday as well.

Thursday 22 keepers (5 people) 40 Fish caught

Friday 26 Keepers ~40 Fish Caught

Saturday Rainout

Sunday am 2 Keepers

 

Swimbaits - Wacky - 3-6ft of water next to grass beds Arnold / Yokem / Harpers (north of Indian)

 

Water 62-67

 

After Rain temps dropped to 55-57 and bites shut off

All fish over 4-5lb released biggest caught 6.5 lbs on black blue wacky under tree in Harpers.

 

We are here till Saturday-hopefully I'll post some more

 

Shanon

Awesome Shannon! I may go up there Tuesday to check out some beds.

I will be up there this weekend.  have a club tourney and we are going out of Indian Creek by the dam.  Been awhile since I was on the bend, can't wait.

 

On another note, any Humminbird users out there?  If so, I have an 1199csi for sale $1,700, had 604 hours as of 1/15.  Bought last year 2/27/14, I upgraded to the Onix.  Just thought I would pass this along since I will be up that way this weekend if anyone is interested and would not have to pay for shipping.  If interested give me a call at 512-431-5977.  Comes with everything you need to start scanning.  This unit was on my console.  No GPS puck, has internal.

 

I will be fishing out of my buddy's Ranger (red,black,white) this weekend with twin power poles.  Stop by and say hello.

just got back from Toledo  fish Friday  main lake coves below bridge la side pick up 5  best 5lbs  road up to Britain very stained water got 1 / 1215  area sunday got 1  6lb 14 onc/  1 in corsey very stained pick up 6 at bridge  all on tube or tx rig chompers be  back in 4 weeks 

Come on summer!

There's some big bass being caught right now but I hate fighting the conditions

3/22

 

Cold front the morning of and rain over the weekend had the fish lockjawed all morning. Did manage a 4, 2.5, and another 2.5 on wacky worms. Arnolds, big Bass, and negreet were very stained. Huge amounts of pollen eliminated sight fishing completely. Missed several fish that just moved the baits and lost a giant in some buck brush with two others breaking off. Most of my fish were caught close to the mouth of the coves in 7-9 ft where visibility was best.  Every bite was faint.  Heavy rains had the beds under 2 ft of where they normally are. Best temps were btw 54-56 with dirty water getting up to 57 by 12pm. Short morning but i think the bite wouldve gotten better as the day progressed. Oh well. Back again in april.

I also found the morning to be much slower, which is probably to be expected right now.  Bigger fish bit midday for me.

Conditions are tough!

Ya gotta keep chunkin-n-reelin

We are back up on the Bend. Bad foggy this morning, going to make a slow ride first thing. Heard a 11 something was caught yesterday.

Water in Negreet creek is chocolate milk. Water temperature 63 to 65 in different places. Bite is slow, fish are following water up high on the banks 1 to 2 ft of water.

I'm headed up there the middle of next week, for about 5 days!!!!

Will the spawn be over by then????

Thanks!!

I just got back from fishing 6 mile today and yesterday. Tough for me. 5 fish total nothing over 2 pounds. Only my third time there

Worked the grass from shoreline out to 18 feet. Back of coves and secondary points. Muddy water to stained water. T rig, c rig , senkos and spinnerbait.

Where did I go wrong

No the spawn will be on for the next couple of full moons. They maybe be scattered out around all the newly flooded brush. I caught my fish slow working wacky style senkos.

Fished lowes and negreet today. Finished up with 14 all caught flipping bushes in 2 to 3 feet of water. Thicker the bush the better. Bigger fish came in point bushes. Be back next week !!

Fished lowes and negreet today. Finished up with 14 all caught flipping bushes in 2 to 3 feet of water. Thicker the bush the better. Bigger fish came in point bushes. Be back next week !!

Devils horse

Sexy frog

Kvd 1.5 square bill

Spinner bait

Slither rig with rodent trailer

Wacky worm

Lipless crankbait

Is that some good choices for next week???

If so which one would yall try???

I'll be there April 1-6th during full moon!!!

Thanks!!!

The last few reports I have gotten have all been on T-rig lizards or crature baits flipped in the bushes.  There has alos been a consitant bite on wacky rigged soft plastics and fluke/senko type baits.  These patterns are mainstays this time of year.  In addition to the above stated baits I would have a top water plug (rouge type or chug bug) and a square bill tied on as well. 

Well then I'll with Lowe's Creek which is when it all began some 36 years ago

Looking at your map find the mouth of Lowe's Creek, next look to the south and you will find Millionaire Point. You should also see a hump marked 22' a little to the east of the point with the creek passing to the north side of both the point and the hump.

Next look south from Millionaire Point and you will see a 22' ridge running down across the boat lane and stopping at Cypress Slash; it short distance from there still heading south is another hump.

Notice Lowe's creek and the Sabine River channel in relation to the point, hump, ridge, and island? You want to position the boat on the side of the point, hump, ridge, and 2nd hump closest to the channels.

Next look at the words Oilwell Cove; look under the letters ve in the word cove and what do we see? That's right an underwater point in 22' foot of water that is near a creek and river channel intersection.

I want to learn to fish bass on Toledo yr round.  AND CATCH BASS!

I want to learn to fish bass on Toledo yr round.  AND CATCH BASS!

After reading all this, I think I got it! 276 pages !

kajun32, welcome!

2015 is a great year to start

I have camp in Noble three yrs now. I fish St Patricio and I don't have lot of experience fishing bass, I fish sac a lait most of my life. I'm into bass now. I have read your articles and learn more in two days than I have in three yrs on the lake. I purchase the Legend last yr, not new but got a good deal on it. Reason I got a Legend because my friend has one, asthe story goes. I'm a 45 yr oilfield worker. I have been fishing the Oilmans tournaments, lots of fun. I'll just keep reading and learning from you guys as I go along. My big bass is 3-lbs, !!! I think all I got to do is go up right.

I'm from Morse La. south of Crowley.

Thanks