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Alternatives to Lake Fork #12161976 03/28/17 04:13 PM
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My two uncles, my bro-in-law, and myself will be coming down to Pope's Landing April 9th-15th. During past trips to Fork, in talking to people when the bite has been tough they have mentioned going to other lakes like Palestine, Holbrook, Monticello (Within an hours drive or so of Fork) when the fishing on Fork shuts down.

My question is, as a back up plan, which lake would you recommend going to as a plan B around Lake Fork to catch some fish if Fork is being stubborn?

The last two years the fishing on Fork has shut down after one or two days of being there and I would just like to have a backup plan if this happens for the third straight year.

Any and all help is very much appreciated!


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Re: Alternatives to Lake Fork [Re: ThatOneBigKid] #12161978 03/28/17 04:15 PM
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April 9th-15th..........you wont need a back up plan! There should still be fish on beds all over the place! You guys should catch plenty of fish.

Re: Alternatives to Lake Fork [Re: ThatOneBigKid] #12161979 03/28/17 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted By: Sinkey
April 9th-15th..........you wont need a back up plan! There should still be fish on beds all over the place! You guys should catch plenty of fish.


Man I hope so. After driving home the last two years with our tails between our legs we are due for a good one.


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I have seen this close to Fork on the map, but have never heard anything about it in regards to good fishing. Is this a good bass lake?


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Re: Alternatives to Lake Fork [Re: ThatOneBigKid] #12161992 03/28/17 04:20 PM
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How do you like to fish? Be honest. There a several lakes that could treat you well depending on your style.

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April 9th-15th..........you wont need a back up plan! There should still be fish on beds all over the place! You guys should catch plenty of fish.


Man I hope so. After driving home the last two years with our tails between our legs we are due for a good one.


Originally Posted By: Doug R.
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I have seen this close to Fork on the map, but have never heard anything about it in regards to good fishing. Is this a good bass lake?

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Bob Sandlin, Holbrook, Hawkins, Quitman, Lake O'Pines and Palestine. All good lakes and within 2 hours of Fork. If fishing Palestine you don't have to go north to have a good time and it is probably not wise to go north your first time.


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Re: Alternatives to Lake Fork [Re: musiclife_7] #12162014 03/28/17 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted By: musiclife_7
How do you like to fish? Be honest. There a several lakes that could treat you well depending on your style.


Only way I like to fish is Plastics. Tx rig or a jig on 20lbs floruo with heavy rods. I tied on a weightless Senko and I will try that.

Any lakes that are better for that than Fork?

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Monticello and Bob Sandlin for those techniques if Fork shuts down (and both can be reached from the same park)! Keep Athens in the back of your head if the wind picks up from the south.


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Re: Alternatives to Lake Fork [Re: Nick From Minnesota] #12162042 03/28/17 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted By: Nick From Minnesota
Originally Posted By: musiclife_7
How do you like to fish? Be honest. There a several lakes that could treat you well depending on your style.


Only way I like to fish is Plastics. Tx rig or a jig on 20lbs floruo with heavy rods. I tied on a weightless Senko and I will try that.

Any lakes that are better for that than Fork?

EDIT: I am one of the relatives of OP



Change your trip to Toledo Bend / Rayburn. Between the 2 there are 295,000 acres of water.

You are already coming from the other side of the world, an extra 2 hours isn't a big deal.


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Bob sandlin, LOP, Holbrook, tawakoni, there are plenty.


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Re: Alternatives to Lake Fork [Re: ThatOneBigKid] #12162101 03/28/17 05:12 PM
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So basically you are wanting to flip. While Fork is one of the few places that you can catch a 10+ on any cast I may have to agree with Doug R. Rayburn/Toledo may be better overall, especially in the numbers game.

However if that's not possible there are several lakes that I would recommend. First really close is Holbrook. Fun lake and plenty of things to flip.

Cedar Creek. Large lake with millions of targets and docks.
Tawakoni - keep the boat in or less than 4ft and flip your heart out. I prefer the west side of the lake personally.

Bob Sandlin, Cypress Springs, Monticello, Welsh, Lake of the Pines - within 2 hours drive and all have a ton of vegetation and trees to flip.

Personally I would stay away from Palestine being that you don't have any experience on the lake. The others are pretty doable. If you go to welsh or monti be safe and IDLE.

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If you wanna catch fish at Fork you need to have a drop shot rigged. Just saying.....


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Don't forget Winnsboro. Love that lake!


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