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Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 02:50 AM
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Billy_Lawson
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So with this crazy warming trend the fish seemed to either move a lot or just shut down for me with some really low catch rates. Then Sunday came and with much the same results I was getting very frustrated. Then about half way through the day as I made my way as far back in a pocket as I could get my skeeter, I started throwing a buzz bait, yes a black papa's buzz from Papa's Baits, and about 10 minutes into this a fish crushes it coming completely out of the water! It was about 4 1/2 lbs and I just kept saying dude, dude. Don't ask why that was my commentary of choice, lol. Anyway myself and my customer both started throwing buzz baits and proceeded to catch 6 fish with a couple more only rolling on the bait. The rest were around 2-3 lbs. While these weren't great numbers or size by any means, I felt this was to cool of a story not to share. Here's a couple pics from this weekend, the first is the best of the day Saturday and second is the first and best buzz bait, January fish I've ever seen, lol! Still have some February dates available and it can be a great chance to catch a giant, give me a call or message if I can help in anyway on your next Lake Fork trip!
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 02:55 AM
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Mark Perry
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Great story and more proof the fish don't read the books and magazines like we do.
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 03:17 AM
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Donald Harper
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It happens. Great story. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 04:30 AM
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Bass-N-Buck Master
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yep fish do the opposite and unexpected and we never can figure them out. great story!
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
[Re: Billy_Lawson]
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02/02/16 04:42 AM
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Mayo
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Thanks for sharing. Was frustrating this weekend for me also. It seemed like the bite picked up later in the day Sunday but it wasn't me that caught any of them haha...
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 09:24 AM
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papamark
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Nice fish Billy, looks like it was the Papa's Buzz that you were using, and not a regular buzz bait
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 11:16 AM
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Jigfish
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Goes to show you never know what they will start biting on. Great story.
Thanks,
The weak call it obsession, the strong call it dedication! Jigfish
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 01:16 PM
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Rob Lay
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 01:24 PM
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Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell
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Best buzz bait day I ever had was in February with 52 degree water.
I keep a buzz bait tied on all the time. Great reaction bait. I was throwing one about 2 weeks ago but no luck.
I remember a B.A.S.S event years ago where one of the guys was throwing a buzz bait and it was snowing and the guy caught some good fish on it. It was on Table Rock if I remember correctly.
Glad you caught some on it and thanks for sharing.
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 02:35 PM
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ChrisBlackmon95
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That was an awesome experience!! "The fish have no idea it's only January 31st." Lol!
"When you set the hook, break the rod!" "Every bite I've ever had has been a reaction bite."
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 02:59 PM
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mikey6345
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I kind of did the same thing Sunday morning on Caddo. Some nice cloud cover and south wind was the situation and I tied on yellow magic. I was working a grass flat and popped three bass in the first 20 casts or so. Biggest was around 3.5 pounds. No monsters but I felt good about 'fishing the moment' like you hear some of the pros say.
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 05:44 PM
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Bass98
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Great story...same thing happened to us the weekend before last. We caught about 15 in 47 degree water and about a foot of water. None were under 3 pounds. Would've never guessed that day to be so good.
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 06:29 PM
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Cass Caldwell
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Crazy. Good story, thanks for sharing!
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 07:52 PM
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Bass Buster1
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Saturday was a beautiful day to be on the water and we had a great time! Fishing Lake Fork in shorts in January, it doesn't get much better than that. Thanks again Billy I learned a lot!!
See you on the lake and have a great day!
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Re: Interesting Lake Fork story, last wknd of Jan.
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02/02/16 09:54 PM
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Rudy Lackey
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