Went out there 10-1 and between my partner and I, we boated 10 fish and missed several others. The big one weighed 7.7 lbs.

Did good. You should check out "Like Kings of Cowtown? Then check this out" topic under Tournament Dates & Information!

Are any of you guys going to be on Alvarado today? I will probably be out there this afternoon. You can make me an offer and I might show you the secret Honey hole and the magic bait that is SOMEWHAT of a sure thing.

Went out there this morning til noon. Did great in the shallow end. Tried the south end not much activity there for me so went back to the shallow end and played some more with the fish.
Wasn't to bad for being cold out.

Went out there yesterday with the fam. and didn't do so well with the crappie, but I picked up a couple of BB off the dam. We were at a disadvantage with the amount of whine that was pouring out of the boat. "I'm cold, are we done yet, my arss is cold, lets go to Long Johns and buy some fish (or whatever it is they serve), are we done yet? You get the picture.....

I learned a long time ago not to take the family when I want to fish. lol. Mine did the same thing. If anyone is interested in fishing the Dirty South fall series, I'm looking for a partner!

partner found thanks.

Hooked up the boat, drove two miles and it started raining, still went to Alvarado thinking it probably won't be raining there. The only action I saw was the guys pulling their boats out to get out of the rain. I was pissed!!!!!!!

Why were you pissed?? You were at the lake doing what you love.

I would have fished in the rain, but my bride didn't see it the way I was thinking.

Yes shad is the main food chain on Alvarado and there is alot of them and there is also alot of good size sand bass although I have not got into them this year but last year a friend of mine and he were in his boat watching the birds and often got doubles. A shad pttern or white shallow running crankbait will work, not sure about a book though

Thanks Hero!!!!

Guys as of today the lake has come up about 2 feet.
Some docks are under water as mine is not even visible.
Please take care if fishing this weekend and stay way out from the banks and docks. The bass are still in the flooded grass and brush. I caught a big Crappie on a spinner bait in less than 2 feet of water. Happy Fishing!

Went out today from 3-5:30 boy is it windy. Went to the south end had a blast along grass in the flooded area nothing big.

Alvarado os INFESTED with Shad! I was practicing throwing my cast net and caught several 10"+ gizzaeds and 4"+ threadfins!

They need to stock some Hybrids or Stripers in that lake!!

Where or what are you looking for when casting for shad? Those large shad would look good hanging from a jug...

That area is HOT, also the small cut on the north side of the grass you are talking about has been good to me also. The water is a little more clear in there.

Has anyone tested the water on the shallow end of the lake?

Lake aint deep enough for hybrid or striper.

Out on Sunday 2 to 6.
Very windy, fished the south side.
The fish are still in the grass and reeds.
Nothing big here either, any day now....

The shallow end (west end) does have bait popping around.
Should be some fish on the south side in the reeds and grass.

Im going to make another trip there this weekend and see if i can get lucky. Third times the charm right?

CWCW- Let me know when you plan on going. I would like to be there to take your picture when you hang that big pig, or at least just laugh when it spits the hook at ya'.

I hear the Banjo Minnow is the hot lure on Alvarado this week.

If its nice i might try to go Saturday about 2pm or so and fish til dark. I hope thats the case this weekend. It dont have to be a big pig i just want to catch something in this lake.