LAKE FORK TOMORROW

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September 30, 2008 at 8:05 pm #391171

fishar
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Leaving early tomorrow for five wounderful days at Fork, never been there before could someone suggest good starting area? …..Thanks jms

September 30, 2008 at 8:21 pm #391172

dbasketman
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You bet, Its called Lake Dardanelle ! Then id go to Millwood, then Rayburn,,,,after that id need to rest a day before coming home !

September 30, 2008 at 8:29 pm #391175

fishar
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Thanks Doug, I like Dardanelle in late October and during gun season, when the flipping is GOOD.

September 30, 2008 at 8:53 pm #391178

sgt93
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I started in Bell Branch and my first fish was just under 10lbs. Just be carefull on that Lake. Timber EVERYWHERE! Good luck

September 30, 2008 at 9:10 pm #391181

fishar
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Thanks sgt93 , (just under 10lbs.) sounds like a GREAT place to start….jms

September 30, 2008 at 9:11 pm #391184

basschaser
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Good thing about Fork is there are no bad starting areas. Pay attention to the boat lanes and everything will be fine…if you get out of them idle and idle only. I had a tournament out there this past weekend and really struggled so I dont know what to tell you besides people are catching them about everywhere from deep to shallow. Glade has kicked out some fish this year and you might try Long Branch, I havent been in there in a LONG time. These are all on the same side of the lake as Bell is and the 515 East ramp is a good one. On the other side of the lake Birch, Big Mustang, Little Mustang and Williams seem to do well. If I had something to share I sure would but as I said I was LOST this past weekend like I dont think I have ever been on that lake. Good luck and if you arent in a boat lane idle…I know I said this already but it is important. Judd Lasiter

September 30, 2008 at 9:41 pm #391187

fishar
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Thanks Judd, Ill just put the boat in and go fishing…….I get to fish new water on my 60th birthday….What could be better? (idle,it is) …..Thanks jms

September 30, 2008 at 10:30 pm #391190

SPHidalgo
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Were leaving Friday for Fork and will fish Fri – Mon. Were staying at the Minnow Bucket. My first trip too, but luckily will be with some folks whove been there before. Good luck!! Steven

September 30, 2008 at 10:49 pm #391193

basschaser
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Oh and as far as catching a big fish probably going to be hard to beat a jig or big worm. On main and secondary points…the breakline will probably be decent too. You wont get the bites but should catch a good one eventually. A buddy caught a 6lber this weekend on a jig so that might be starting to turn on. Good luck and I hope you catch a big one as your birthday present. One thing we didnt do was fish the in between stuff we tried shallow and we tried deep. The topwater bite was off even for us…caught fish in the topwater areas but just nothing of any size hit the surface. They are chasing shad because we saw quite a bit of brief schooling throughout the day. I hope you have fun too Steven! JL
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