Fishing
Report
12/28/08
Water Temp. 55
Water Clarity 2-3 feet
Sam Rayburn is at 157.65 ft the water temperature has been around
55 degrees. The water has been clear for the most part.
Big Sam has
been creeping up a little in the last few weeks from the rain
that we’ve been getting. Remember
that as the lake level goes up we have some timber that has been
on the banks from the big storm to watch for. This timber was
blown down and washed ashore; now with the lake coming up again
some of it has floated free.
We did get
out once over the holidays to check on a few fish and found the
deep fish just didn’t want to bite anything we
tried. That didn’t stop us. We started working some grass
edges around a few creeks and found some that just couldn’t
help themselves. These fish were setting in a creek bend. We must
have caught 25 fish in there. These fish were all bunched up. If
you got to far one way or the other the bite just stopped. That’s
something you have to look for this time of year. You can fish
15 spots without a bite and then find one that is loaded with fish.
Looking back over some of the books they show this is the time
of year that a lot of big fish are caught. These fish will move
up on the pretty days and move back when a new front moves thru.
They don’t move far, just to the next drop. One of the baits
you hear so much about this time of year here on Sam Rayburn is
the Rat-L-Trap in “Rayburn Red”. This isn’t the
only one they hit but it does catch a lot of fish. There are a
lot of ways to work this bait and finding the one they want is
the key to putting fish in the boat. There will also be some fish
on some deep points just waiting to move up. On these spots I would
try deep driving Crankbaits and Carolina Rig Lizards.
The Crappie
have been up river. We are booking trips for the springs so don’t wait to long. Round up your friends and get your
trip booked. We can handle up to 10 anglers on the pontoon. If
you haven’t heard about The Bass Class on the water check
it out on the website and give me a call. Come learn some nifty
little tricks that will help you bring in your trophy bass.
Remember
the Budweiser Sharelunker Program entries started on October
1 and run thru April 30th. If you haven’t heard,
it encourages anglers who caught a 13 - pound- plus largemouth
bass to lend or donate it to the TPWD for spawning purposes.
There are some great benefits doing this, and one of them is
getting a full color, life size, fiberglass replica of the bass.
(October 1-April 30 only) If your fish meets the requirements
listed above, call their toll-free, 24-hour pager at 1-888-784-0600
or (903) 681-0550.Check out the Program rules and benefits at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/budsharelunker/rules/
Big D Outdoors is the place to get your boat ready
for next year. So, what are you waiting for? Give them a call 409-769-3700.
Just to let everyone know that BASS STRIKE TACKLE has moved into their NEW STORE.
They are in Zavalla at the intersection of 63 and 147. Stop by and take a look
at their new place.
P.S. Check out the website for more tips.
God
Bless
Lynn
Atkinson
Licensed
Professional
Reel um N Guide Service
reelumnguideservice@yahoo.com
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