toledo bend

Fished a bit around the 1215 area, main lake and in san miguel. We did well, numbers, on texas rigged baby brush hogs, lizards(both in watermellon/red), flukes, square bill crankbaits. The biggest was just over 5.25 with a couple 4s thrown in and a few 2s. My buddy has a real bad back, so we couldnt brave the big water too much due to a strong south wind. Turtle beach launch is iffy. I saw a 17 Tracker aluminum going out w/his trolling motor. I had launched at San Miguel state park and on my return, my skeg bumped the sand prior to getting to the launch. Good luck, Ronnie

Heres a link that lists boat launches and at what lake levels they are still accessable.http://www.toledo-bend.com/toledo_bend/ … atlaunchesAs of this morning (Thursday 11/18/10) the lake is at 164.27. Joe Joslin is a guide that primarily fishes the south end, and heres link to his recent report. http://www.toledo-bend.com/toledo_bend/ … t&which=jjJim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

I leave for New Orleans to root on the Saints Saturday and come back on Tuesday. Have to celebrate Moms birthday Wednesday, Thanksgiving Thursday and go back to work Friday. Im missing some good fishing but Ill get out there eventually. If not, then I can always look forward to the spring.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

Congrats, lets see some pictures!As for your miss, how frequent is it? You might want to start with the obvious easy things like spark plugs…. Otherwise I might just bring it in to have the pros look at it. Optis should run smooth with no misses

Congrats on the PIV. I gave it a lot of consideration when I was searching for my second BassCat. Holly Park is a nice place to stay and they are good people. We fish Patroon quite a bit and you can easily stay in Patroon and fish shallow or deep depending on what the fish are doing at any given time.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

Big fish was 9.37# and 40# won.

Im sorry 42# won. my fat finger typo.

My first trip, caught some fish Thursday in Carrie Creek (a 4 and a 5), no keepers there on Friday, a few small keepers Saturaday in 6 mile (wanted to see more of the lake). My friend from work caught a 8.55 off a bed Saturday, have no reason to doubt him, from the 6 mile area.