|
Forums59
Topics1,039,218
Posts13,961,132
Members144,196
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396118
08/22/17 02:40 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,667
TRH (formerly xpress00)
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,667 |
I would suggest Purtis Creek, out in Eustace.
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396161
08/22/17 03:20 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 29
munawar
OP
Outdoorsman
|
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 29 |
Wow, thank you all for awesome suggestions and encouragements. I'll do drive-by on suggested lakes and ramps, except for Aquilla (that's far just for drive-by).
As for working the ramps, my biggest problem is I cut to hard left or right so trailer just goes in circles. Second is my trailer is low so I can only use my side view mirrors for backing in water; might have to figure out those guides or bunks for it.
Thanks,
Munawar
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396218
08/22/17 04:02 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 40,983
CCTX
mapquest
|
|
mapquest
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 40,983 |
Jim Chapman/Cooper Lake---hardly anyone goes since there's not many LMB in it anymore.
Still decent for sandbass/hybrids/catfish.
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396249
08/22/17 04:21 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,349
scruboak
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,349 |
maybe go to big vacant parking lot and practice backing skills then.
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396429
08/22/17 06:13 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,604
spacejunkie
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,604 |
Quit trying to use the mirrors just turn and look over you right should to watch what is happening. Hand on top and turn the wheel opposite of the way you want the trailer to go. Also if you are in a truck drop the tailgate. Been pulling a boat for 40+ years and still cannot use the mirrors but I can put it in the garage with only 4" on each side.
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396456
08/22/17 06:35 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,665
Muzzlebrake
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,665 |
Another way is looking at side mirrors and hand on bottom of steering wheel, move hand in direction you want the trailer to go. Take your time.
Last edited by Muzzlebrake; 08/22/17 06:36 PM.
From Genesis: "And God promised men that good and obedient wives would be found in all corners of the earth."
Then He made the earth round...and He laughed and laughed and laughed!
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396634
08/22/17 08:50 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,078
SoonerDG
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,078 |
My advice would be to look for a Community Fishing Lake that will accommodate your boat. I don't know of any specifically that are near Plano but you can find a list on the TPWD website. Any lake wholly contained within a state park is considered a community fishing lake and they are all idle speed only. So, not jet skis or ski boats. That's what I would do. Tyler State Park and Cleburne State Park both have lakes that you can put a boat on. You just can't go faster than idle (no wake) speed.
"Life is a matter of luck and the odds of success are in no way enhanced by extreme caution." - Erich Topp, German U-boat Commander, 1943.
When in doubt, set the hook.
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396698
08/22/17 09:32 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,200
the skipper
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,200 |
Wow, thank you all for awesome suggestions and encouragements. I'll do drive-by on suggested lakes and ramps, except for Aquilla (that's far just for drive-by).
As for working the ramps, my biggest problem is I cut to hard left or right so trailer just goes in circles. Second is my trailer is low so I can only use my side view mirrors for backing in water; might have to figure out those guides or bunks for it.
Thanks,
Munawar
Once you get turned and lined up with the ramp, jump out and put your tailgate down. Then you can see everything and as long as you keep it pretty straight you will be good.
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: the skipper]
#12396715
08/22/17 09:50 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,025
Kisndismis
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,025 |
Get it straight and drop the tailgate, makes life much easier!! Just dont leave it down and try to turn it, will ding up the top of tailgate real nice, ask me how I know@!
Watch it happen, make it happen, or say what the hell happened. Capt. Phil Harris F/V Cornelia Marie RIP
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12396717
08/22/17 09:52 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,183
boocat
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,183 |
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12397952
08/23/17 06:50 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 25,826
T Bird
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 25,826 |
Stillhouse Hollow. Belton, TX
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12398186
08/23/17 09:24 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,508
Phototex
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,508 |
PB: 10-01 on a Ribbit frog
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12398298
08/23/17 10:54 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 50,895
Trickster
Super Freak
|
|
Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 50,895 |
Pond Creek ramp on Ray Roberts is not to bad. Get there early and leave by noon. Should be OK. Probably won't be 1-3 boats there first thing in the morning.
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12398306
08/23/17 10:58 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,692
uncle_bagster
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,692 |
Fishing at night is a good option.
|
|
|
Re: Quieter lake for labor day weekend
[Re: munawar]
#12398388
08/23/17 11:55 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 55
kickerkatcher
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 55 |
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
![[Linked Image]](http://media.giphy.com/media/xUA7bcUCntaQseqKMo/200w.gif)
