Takahiro Omori, winner of the BASSMASTER CLASSIC used an old BB2 to win what many feel is the most prestigious bass tournament held. This very effective lure, along with other old Bagley lures built in the early days, have been highly sought by today’s tournament pros. Many lure makers have tried to duplicate the action […]
Archive | January, 2005
Hustle Up Some Texas Bass Action With Lil’ Hustler!!
If you are looking for a great line of fishing baits then check out the Lil’ Hustler Tackle Company product line. Few companies have an extensive assortment of quality lures as Lil’ Hustler. Whether your interest lies in tossing a spinnerbait, flippin’ a jig, buzzin’ some of those semi-submerged brush piles, or bouncing a tube […]
Toledo Bend Fishing Report January 18, 2005
The lake is 169.36 ft msl almost a foot higher over the past couple weeks. High pool is 170msl. One generator is running full time. Water clarity on the north end of the lake is stained and clearing as you go south. The fishing has been steady across the board the last couple weeks. The […]
Cronkite Narrates Texas Water Progra
AUSTIN, Texas – Walter Cronkite has narrated a one-hour video program about Texas water resources, which will air Feb. 3 on all Texas public television stations. “Texas: the State of Water—Finding a Balance” explores what’s at stake in the struggle to provide enough clean water for wildlife and the environment, cities, industry and agriculture. “I’m […]
Nominations Sought For Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
ATHENS, Texas – Each year the public has a chance to nominate a favorite fishing icon for consideration as an inductee to the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 28. The Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, which is housed at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center here, honors legendary anglers, […]
What To Do When A Cold Front Roars In
Most of us don’t have the luxury of perfect weather for those days we wet a hook. If the day turns out to be beautiful that’s great, but more often than not a fisherman will have to put up with a certain amount of wind, rain, and even sleet, especially during the next few months. […]
The Toledo Bend Winter Bass-O-Holic
The American Heritage Dictionary defines an idiot as, “a mentally deficient person; having the intelligence in the lowest measurable range; an imbecile; a blockhead.” My wife’s definition is slightly different. She says an idiot is (1) a person who will actually go fishing when the cold frigid Arctic air is cutting across the water, (2) […]
Toledo Bend Fishing Report January 5, 2005
January 4, 2005 Toledo Bend Fishing Report Greg Crafts-Guide, Toledo Bend Guide Service And Lake Cottage 936.368.7151 GCrafts@bigfoot.com www.toledo-bend.net/toledobend The lake is 168.57 ft msl almost two foot lower than two weeks ago. High pool is 170msl. Both generators are closed. Water clarity on the north end of the lake is stained and clearing as […]
Toledo Bend Bass Fishing Report November 2004
The lake is 168.47 ft msl and rising- high pool is 172ft. Both generators are running 24/7. Water clarity on the north end of the lake is muddy to stained and clearing as you go south. On the north end of the lake we have a strong current and a lot of fresh muddy water […]
Toledo Bend Bass Fishing Report October 2004
Fishing Report After 2 slow days of fishing on Rayburn we went and fished on Toledo Bend today. Fishing had been fairly good (but not great yet) until this week and for some reason the bite really slowed down for us. If you have been following my reports on Rayburn, I have been finding fish […]