As one of the less experienced fisherpersons on the road trip I was wondering what everyone is planning on taking gear wise. Rods, reels, baits etc... If left to my own devices I'd surely be bringing too much of the wrong stuff!

Hey Cigarlover....I'm thinkin we'll need at least two fine cigars a day....whats ya think??  

I've done hours of research on traditional lures and what has been catching the Sharelunkers on fork. I've come up with the short list of lures.

First of all I am bringing a couple of heavy rods for flipping and bed fishing, but that is not my main plan. I am planing on fishing for staging fish due to the possibility of a cold front like last year. The list of lures are.

Watermelon Red Super Fluke - Dead Sticking

Watermelon Red or Green Pumpkin Sinko - Dead Sticking

Red Lipless Crankbait - Search bait and working across grass flats and along creek channels.

1/2oz Black and Blue Jig - For flipping

3/8oz Spot Remover - For working the dropoffs close to spawning flats.

A white spinnerbait w/ tandom willow leaf blades is not on my list because I have no confidence in them but they should be on anyones list who likes them.

Hey Cigarlover....I'm thinkin we'll need at least two fine cigars a day....whats ya think??

Sounds good to me! That is until I catch the 16 pounder. Then I'll have about 5 or 6 cigars!  ;D

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I've done hours of research on traditional lures and what has been catching the Sharelunkers on fork. I've come up with the short list of lures.

First of all I am bringing a couple of heavy rods for flipping and bed fishing, but that is not my main plan. I am planing on fishing for staging fish due to the possibility of a cold front like last year. The list of lures are.

Watermelon Red Super Fluke - Dead Sticking

Watermelon Red or Green Pumpkin Sinko - Dead Sticking

Red Lipless Crankbait - Search bait and working across grass flats and along creek channels.

1/2oz Black and Blue Jig - For flipping

3/8oz Spot Remover - For working the dropoffs close to spawning flats.

A white spinnerbait w/ tandom willow leaf blades is not on my list because I have no confidence in them but they should be on anyones list who likes them.

 

Thanks for putting in the time. This puts us all ahead of the game. I will certainly come prepared to fish those baits. I already have everything but the Super Fluke, but will remedy that shortly. BTW, there's extra sausage in your gumbo if you give me a couple of tips on fishing the fluke, not my confidence bait (I'm clueless). I hope your right about the Black & Blue Jig, one of my favorites. Thanks again for doing the leg work for us.

Ronnie

Ronnie I am surprised at you. Now I lived in New Orleans for some time and I know the rules. It is unethical to use Gumbo as a bribe,you should hang your head in shame

Dominick

I'll probably bring everything I own.

I'll probably fish a Senko, Fat Ika and a tube.

Ronnie I am surprised at you. Now I lived in New Orleans for some time and I know the rules. It is unethical to use Gumbo as a bribe,you should hang your head in shame

Dominick

Sorry Dominick,

Those rules only apply to borrowing money, coon dogs, and women. Everybody knows fishing is exempt!   ;D

Ronnie

wow, I didn't realize New Yorkers were allowed to turn down a bribe,...lol

I brought alot of stuff last year, won't be doing that this time. A bass is a bass, I went and spent all kinds of money buying everything in red, blah, blah, blah. I'll be using the usual stuff and then when the intel starts coming back, there are tackle shops everywhere.

If RW and myself can't get them on plastic, I'll be looking to the ranks for a go to.

That's right monkey. Sit. Heel. Chill.

 I'll be using the usual stuff and then when the intel starts coming back, there are tackle shops everywhere.

If RW and myself can't get them on plastic, I'll be looking to the ranks for a go to.

LBH,

I am considering fluke's research "advance intel". He at least pointed out one bait I don't already have. The bait monkey can send him a thank you card. Since we are not flying and have a little more room, like RW, I will have everything + the kitchen sink with me. I too will be listening for what's gitten it done, but I will probably have it on hand. Weighed my "day box" this morning and it's only 34lbs (so far). LOL  

Ronnie

The Grandebass Mutant has been a VERY successful bait on Fork, especially during the spawn.

I am also bringing live craws!

Lane

Cheater. :

Don't forget me.  8-)

Roadwarrior,

Don't worry, I will bring enough craws for us! VERY FEW people use live bait on Fork, in fact

it is considered a TABOO by the locals. Don't know about you, but I am after BIG BASS! I don't

give a darned what anyone else thinks about it. One of us is going to hit the jackpot!

Lane

"You go girl!"

Hey Do they allow shiner fishing there because some of my lake time I want to fish with some hefty shiners I may only get this one chance on the Fork and Im lloking for a PB there?

Hey Do they allow shiner fishing there because some of my lake time I want to fish with some hefty shiners I may only get this one chance on the Fork and Im lloking for a PB there?

Yep, they sure do.

I am also bringing live craws!

Lane

Lane,

I would be mighty beholden to you if I could get my hands on a few of them crawfish.  Just let me know what I need to do. Thanks!

Ronnie

Alpster,

I will bring enough for us! Just put some extra sausage in my gumbo!

Thanks,

Lane

Alpster,

I will bring enough for us! Just put some extra sausage in my gumbo!

Thanks,

Lane

Count on it! THANKS!

Ronnie

so what can I buy for a few extra meatballs?

so what can I buy for a few extra meatballs?

Hey Dominick,

Your workin my turf here. So whatever we score will be shared equally among the mooks.   ;D

Ronnie

Whats good for the Rebs is good for the Yanks

Although none of you are aware of it, Ronnie has appointed me as the Official Sausage Slicer for his gumbo.  I don't want to mention the word extortion, but unless Ronnie gets everything he requests, I guarantee that the person who lets him down will receive only a few paper-thin slices of sausage in his gumbo. ;D ;D ;D

Although none of you are aware of it, Ronnie has appointed me as the Official Sausage Slicer for his gumbo.  I don't want to mention the word extortion, but unless Ronnie gets everything he requests, I guarantee that the person who lets him down will receive only a few paper-thin slices of sausage in his gumbo.

AAAhhhhhh!!!!!!    Now that is just down right dirty!!!!!!!   LOL   ;D

Although none of you are aware of it, Ronnie has appointed me as the Official Sausage Slicer for his gumbo. I don't want to mention the word extortion, but unless Ronnie gets everything he requests, I guarantee that the person who lets him down will receive only a few paper-thin slices of sausage in his gumbo. ;D ;D ;D

I think lynching is still legal in Texas.lol

I am also bringing live craws!

Lane

Lane,

I would be mighty beholden to you if I could get my hands on a few of them crawfish. Just let me know what I need to do. Thanks!

Ronnie

Ronnie,

She meant for bait, not dinner!  You cajuns...  We'll have to keep and eye on you!!  ...lol