DATES: 31 October – 6 November 2016
It was another beautiful week to fish Lake Fork, TX. The water continues to clear up and the water temperatures stayed in the mid 70’s. The Bass appetites did change this week. We started catching the on California 420 Zoom Ole Monster worms and Strike King 1.5 square bill crankbaits in the Gizzard Shad pattern. The Wacky worm bite did slowdown in the pads but we managed to catch a few in the Hydrilla. We did notice our better worm bite with the Ole Monster worm was in 6 to 8 foot around isolated timber. Our Worm set up this week was an Eagle Claw LO45 worm hook and a South Bend 3/16 ounce bullet weight painted to match the California 420 color Ole Monster worm. Do not forget to dip the Ole Monster worm tail in chartreus Dip It or use a Zoom chartreuse pen. Our equipment list was as always Duckett rods, ABU Garcia Orra SX reels and original Stren 17 lb. test line.
The White Bass fishing is still slow and they are they still spread out all over the lake. Your best bet to catch the White Bass is to head for the back of creeks and use small in-line spinner baits or small Strike King Crankbait.
The Crappie fishing remains good in 11 to 18 foot of water over brush piles. We are still using Mylar with an orange tail 1/16 ounce jigs and when the fishing gets slow tip it with a small minnow.
The Catfish fishing was a little slow this week. They were being caught in 17 to 18 foot of water around baited trees. Punch bait was still the bait of choice.
When you come to Lake Fork this fall do not forget to stop into Lake Fork Marina and check out the newly remolded tackle shop. They have the latest in tackle, rods and reels. If you are looking for a Christmas gift for your better half, make sure you check out the clothing in upstairs of the new tackle shop.
Yes, it is fall and fishing is getting better every day. Here at J & M Guide Service we have some open days for guided trips for Bass, White Bass and Crappie. Give us a call at (903) 413-6919 or E-mail us at bassmr@geusnet.com. Have a great fishing week.
