Fishing
Report
11-02-09
Water Temp.69
Normal pool 164.40
Water Clarity 2 feet
Sam Rayburn has come up this week and is at 163.64 that’s
around 3.5 feet rise in a week. That’s from all the rain
we’ve had here and to our north. The water is off color in
the mid lake area then clears as you move south.
We have had over 9 inches of rain in the last two weeks. How does
this affect things? Well let’s take a look. First, the rain
came from some cold fronts. That means it was cold rain and it
cooled the surface of the water. The big deal is that cold water
sinks to the bottom. Anyplace that had runoff; like some of the
clay banks; would carry the off colored, cold water to the bottom.
We pulled up to a place the other day, off a point, where a small
drain came in and the creek came close to the point to fish for
Crappie. The water depth was 16 ft and clear but as we circled
around the water turned from clear to muddy. This is something
you have to look for if you are fishing with rising water. We moved
further into the pocket; where the creek moves back into the middle;
and fished two places that the colored water had not gotten to
yet. There are a lot of places that have lily pads and grass that
will start to clear up quickly. We did get out this weekend with
some nice weather and found a lot of places that the shad have
started to move in some. The fishing was still a little slow but
we caught about 25 fish, nothing real big, but I think they are
moving in to a few places. These fish start moving up to fatten
up for winter. They are chasing shad so look at some bait that
will cover lots of water like the Stanley Spinner bait, Crankbaits
and Traps. On the deeper edge a few fish are holding on the outside
edge of the grass line, just hanging there. We picked up a few
of them on Stanley Grass Jigs. The Carolina Rig pulled of the grass
edge then working it down to the bottom has been picking up a few
fish.
Stanley Jig
has come out with some new products that you will want to take
a close look at, like the Swimmax Jig. This Jig is built to come
thru the grass and pads and it does just that. Then for you guys
throwing the Ribbits, you've got the Ribbit
Double-Take Hook. Then you've got the New Sidewinder. This
is a "soft ringed" body bait that has got my attention
along with some fish action. Check out these bait's at Stanley's
website. http://fishstanley.com/
E2 Baits Company has a New Bait called DoodleBug out. This is a "Crawfish" bait that can be used in a lot of ways, from Texas rig with a light
sinker to Carolina rigs off deep structure. It makes a great trailer
on my jigs. This bait is loaded with salt and scent. My wife told
me to take it outside. Man it smells so good I just can't
stand fishing without it. I think it makes a great bait to flip
the brush with this fall and spring. Checkout all there baits on
the website http://www.e2baits.com/
Remember the
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 that the angler receives
a fiberglass replica of the bass. There is a 24- hour pager at
1-888-784-0600 Check out the Program rules at their site along
with the Benefits. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/sharelunker/
I have been
drawing names but no one has won the free fishing trip for this
fall. Make sure to sign up, and keep checking for your name.
I have had a few find their name on the site but it was past
the deadline for calling in. You’ve got to stay
on your toes. If you can’t keep an eye on it have someone
else check for you.
Crappie; The Crappie fishing has been fair this week. This time
of year you to play with the wind as the fronts move in. Between
the fronts there are usually a few days that the wind will lay
down. Then we have some beautiful days to get out on the water
and catch a few fish. We do our best to get a people out to enjoy
the cool fall days and the trees that have begun to change colors.
Everyone has loved the new pontoon with the shade and the changing
room with the port-o-potty. It makes the trip a lot nicer for everyone.
We can handle up to 8 anglers.
Giant
Salvinia: Doesn't mean much too some folks, but it
can mean a lot of cold hard cash out of your pocket. If you get
caught with some hanging off your trailer when you leave the boat
ramp it could cost up to $500. 00 per Plant, plus any court costs.
This nasty junk needs to be pulled off the boat or trailer and
put in the trash can before you leave the ramp. Also remember to
drain all the water out of your live wells and boat at the ramp.
If you're changing lakes it is a good idea to wash your boat
and trailer at a car wash to ensure Salvinia isn't hitch-hiking
on your equipment. If you see some on the lake somewhere you need
to report it to 1-800- STOP-ANS. We need everyone to help stop
the spread of this fern. Keep an eye on your boat and other boats
and trailers around you. Some people don't even know about
this stuff. Tell people how invasive giant Salvinia is. If they
get nasty just say, "Thank you for your time" and walk
away. Remember they are messing up your lakes so do yourself a
favor. Call in their TX numbers and let TPWD take it from there.
Giant Salvinia is a highly invasive species of floating fern that
is spreading thru the lakes. Fisherman and hunters who aren't
careful are the best friends giant Salvinia could have. The lack
of concern expressed by some individuals is heartbreaking. The
biggest problem is us. If we don't start taking care of what
we have now what will we have to look forward to? Everyone pays
for the cleanup and it has cost us a bundle this year. Licenses
and fees go up every year to help pay for this and many other things
that we don't even pay attention to.
Big
D Outdoors is the place to get your boat ready for tournaments
or family fishin. Give them a call 409-769-3700.
God
Bless
Lynn
Atkinson
Licensed
Professional
Reel um N Guide Service
reelumnguideservice@yahoo.com
Home
936-897-3400
Cell
979-220-0251
www.rayburncountry.com
