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Does Ray Bob really "turn off" #11926178 11/09/16 10:44 PM
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I have heard numerous guys say that Ray Bob shuts down mid to late November. I'd like to see what everyone's take is on the matter?


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Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: EZ_Legend] #11926199 11/09/16 10:56 PM
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Hell I have been waiting for it to turn on for me smile

Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: EZ_Legend] #11926207 11/09/16 11:00 PM
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I haven't heard that. The only thing I have heard before, with regard to Ray Roberts being different than other lakes, is that the spawn tends to start later than most other lakes in our area. Don't know if that's true, but I have heard that a few times.


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Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: EZ_Legend] #11926212 11/09/16 11:04 PM
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Ray Bob traditionally is a very tough lake in the winter. There are better choices

Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: McKinneyMike] #11926217 11/09/16 11:09 PM
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LMAO!!


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Hell I have been waiting for it to turn on for me smile


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Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: Gibby] #11926219 11/09/16 11:10 PM
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I have heard this too, I have even been given grief for going in late March.

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I haven't heard that. The only thing I have heard before, with regard to Ray Roberts being different than other lakes, is that the spawn tends to start later than most other lakes in our area. Don't know if that's true, but I have heard that a few times.


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Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: K.D.] #11926221 11/09/16 11:11 PM
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I just love to hate this lake.

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Ray Bob traditionally is a very tough lake in the winter. There are better choices


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Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: EZ_Legend] #11926245 11/09/16 11:30 PM
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I've only been fishing there for a few years and mostly from the bank so take this for what it's worth. I have trouble at RR in the winter and it happens every year. One of the lake maps I have has over 100 fishing spots listed on it and only 1 is listed as good for bass in January. Very few are listed as good for Nov, Dec, and Feb. But the fish can't pack up and leave so they are there. I caught my PB bass at Ray Roberts on a warm day in December so go figure.


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my biggest one out there for the year was a little over 9lbs caught in january 30 degree air temp best 5 that day was about 24-25lbs.

Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: PlanoTom] #11926259 11/09/16 11:46 PM
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Good point, maybe they don't leave but get their fill. Have to force feed them! Lol!


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I've only been fishing there for a few years and mostly from the bank so take this for what it's worth. I have trouble at RR in the winter and it happens every year. One of the lake maps I have has over 100 fishing spots listed on it and only 1 is listed as good for bass in January. Very few are listed as good for Nov, Dec, and Feb. But the fish can't pack up and leave so they are there. I caught my PB bass at Ray Roberts on a warm day in December so go figure.



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Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad] #11926261 11/09/16 11:48 PM
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Care to share water depth and choice of lure? I'd think they would be suspended near creek shelfs... maybe 18-20 ft.?


Originally Posted By: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad
my biggest one out there for the year was a little over 9lbs caught in january 30 degree air temp best 5 that day was about 24-25lbs.


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Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: EZ_Legend] #11926358 11/10/16 01:11 AM
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I have only fished Ray Roberts this year and last but coming from Ohio it reminds me of the lakes up there,and I have done very well on this lake all year and cant wait till the dead of winter here to fish it.
I will be pounding the lake with Jigs and deep crank baits this winter.
Up north I had my boat on the lakes till they would not break the ice anymore and since I have been down here for 2 years it doesn't even get cold so you will see my Skeeter on the lake when everyone is tucked in the homes saying its cold out :P

Down size and slow it down!!

Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: Deerhunter8] #11926447 11/10/16 02:04 AM
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Ice on a lake?? I've never heard of such madness!?! Yeah it definitely doesn't get that cold down here. I've had my boat for almost a year and before this I was fishing out of my yak. It is not too much fun in a yak when it is chilly out so I will most likely be out there in the boat now. See you out there!

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I have only fished Ray Roberts this year and last but coming from Ohio it reminds me of the lakes up there,and I have done very well on this lake all year and cant wait till the dead of winter here to fish it.
I will be pounding the lake with Jigs and deep crank baits this winter.
Up north I had my boat on the lakes till they would not break the ice anymore and since I have been down here for 2 years it doesn't even get cold so you will see my Skeeter on the lake when everyone is tucked in the homes saying its cold out :P

Down size and slow it down!!


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Re: Does Ray Bob really "turn off" [Re: McKinneyMike] #11926523 11/10/16 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted By: McKinneyMike
Hell I have been waiting for it to turn on for me smile

Lol same here

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Ray Roberts is a fickle girl. If you can spend the time you will be able to follow there movement. They suspend in the tree tops most of the summer and Winter. Following the winds and bait will keep you close to them. In the winter you can fish all day and never get a bite. But use the information you figured out the day before and you will start to find them. Making them bite is another story. I have seen them sitting in the tree tops with crappie in the winter or sitting next to the sand bass. But getting them to bite is another story.


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