texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,580
TexDawg 119,524
Bigbob_FTW 94,902
John175☮ 85,892
Pilothawk 83,264
Bob Davis 81,500
Mark Perry 72,293
Derek 🐝 68,312
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,853
Posts13,935,627
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help #11371643 01/26/16 06:38 PM
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 3
4
4js Offline OP
Green Horn
OP Offline
Green Horn
4
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 3
Here's the deal....I live in Northwest Arkansas and I'm planning a trip to East Texas early April. I'm picking up my brother in-law from DFW April 7th in the afternoon. I'm thinking of the following plan. This is my big trip of the year and don't want to screw it up. Haven't fished either lake. Will have my 2012 Basscat Cougar.
April 7th - Travel day
April 8th - Fish Toledo Bend
April 9th - Lake Fork
April 10th - Lake Fork (fish AM then head to DFW)

Q#1: Does it make sense to fish two lakes or stay at one if we're only have 2 1/2 days?
Q#2: If we stay at one lake, should we fish Lake Fork or Toledo?

Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003
Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11371661 01/26/16 06:45 PM
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060
P
patriot07 Online Content
TFF Guru
Online Content
TFF Guru
P
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 26,060
Fork will be very crowded at that time. I'd fish anywhere else if that's an option. TB is a good option and will be much less crowded.


Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
- Soren Kierkegaard
Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11371699 01/26/16 07:03 PM
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 21,103
buda13 Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 21,103
Spend as much time at Toledo Bend as possible, early April is an AWESOME time to be there and its the best lake in the state right now.




Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11371805 01/26/16 08:01 PM
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 253
bigfish76 Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 253
I think Toledo would be much more relaxing and fun. It should be on fire at that point and giving up some big fish I would stay there for the entire trip.

Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11371833 01/26/16 08:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 2,157
Fishingking Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 2,157
Ditto all that. But the big question is which one does the brother-n-law want to do? Some people have a burning desire to fish Fork. (Bucket List) The only problem with Toledo is that it is much larger and can be difficult to navigate (much more that Fork) if you do not know much about the lake.

Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11372025 01/26/16 09:36 PM
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,629
Allen Bass Fisher Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,629
Nice boat (I have one also). I would spend the time at Toledo. Get yourself the Boat Lanes chip for Toledo from Lance Vick. Will save you lots of time and maybe even your trip and a lower unit.

Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11372051 01/26/16 09:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 547
W
WillieKetchum Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
W
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 547
All things equal, I'd also choose Toledo. You've got the same chance to catch a giant there with a lot less disrespectful people.

Here is something to consider that no one has mentioned. Toledo can be very dangerous with north wind. Even a 12-15 mph north wind will cripple a trip. So I would pay attention to the forecast as you get close to be sure one of those late northerns isn't predicted on the days you're planning on being there. If so, it would be well worth your time to change your plans and go on to Fork.

Stay at Fin & Feather. Plenty of good water to fish real close....nice rooms....good restaurant and cold beer!

Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11372109 01/26/16 10:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 240
RodneyH06 Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 240
The only thing to add is have him meet you at the lake and it will save you a lot of time.


BassCat06
Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11372237 01/26/16 11:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,242
Lake Fork Guide Zach Hughes Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,242
Fork in April ain't no joke either sir. BIL can meet you there and save you time and gas. If you do decide to come to Fork hollar at me and I will point you in the right direction bud. PM me or call either one man. Good luck and I wish I would have done more stuff like this with my brother.

Last edited by Lake Fork Guide Zach Hughes; 01/26/16 11:27 PM.

Licensed Lake Fork Guide
972-979-4163 cell
www.lakeforkoutfitterszachhughes.com
zachhughesbass@gmail.com

www.mistertwister.com
www.dobynsrods.com
Skeeter Boats/Yamaha Outboards
Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11372283 01/26/16 11:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,738
J
Jersey Dan Offline
Guido
Offline
Guido
J
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,738
I'd go to Camelot and scratch all of that nonsense.

Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11372312 01/27/16 12:10 AM
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 265
S
skeeterbugzx300 Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
S
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 265
go fish Toledo one day & the next day go fish rayburn.

Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11372501 01/27/16 01:37 AM
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 3
4
4js Offline OP
Green Horn
OP Offline
Green Horn
4
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 3
Thanks everyone for your feedback and advice. Good stuff! BIL flying in from So Cal so I gotta pick him up in DFW. Looking at Fin and Feather. looks like a cool place. Any other recommendations? Thanks!!!

Re: Upcoming Bass Trip - Need Help [Re: 4js] #11373232 01/27/16 01:31 PM
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 162
Palestino Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 162
Fin & Feather is really nice. Was there last weekend. Good food at Fin & Feather. Lot of good water right there in Housen. Definitely get the boat lanes chip from Lance Vick. It will make navigation so much easier. Rayburn is just a few minutes away also. Lots more water and way less traffic. Fork will be packed.


Purdy 2011 Nitro Z9DC, Merc 250 Pro XS, Bob's Hydraulic, Bravo 1, HDS Gen 3, HDS Live, Garmin Livescope, Twin 10'Power Pole Blades
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3