The sand bass have officially arrived on the main lake! Caught about sixty fish from the bank. A few hybrids were mixed in but only kept one. My girlfriend was getting sick of catfish so they came just in time. I love Spring!!

nice. where?

What are you using for bait / lures?

when did you catch them and what area of the lake in general.

hopefully the rain won't screw everything up

Can't say exactly where but rocky shallows are treating me good. All fish caught on live or fresh cut shad. Pics are from Wednesday and yes the front chased em off but not for long. About to go try for some big blues... Will post if I find em

Now this is what im taling about!!! Alot of people catch fish, but can't cook because they rely on momma. Nice catch and presentation on the dish!

Great job!!

Hell yeah the slaughter is on!!!!!!!!!!! Time to eat more fish. I LOVE IT

Well we didn't catch any monsters but my sis caught the big one of the day at 12 lb. Lots of eater fish caught but lucky for them this was a trophy hunt and they are still swimming. Maybe something bigger next time.

Nice blue. I was debating on where to take my son this weekend, LL, Lavon, or Tawakoni. We don't have a boat so, I like to take him were he can at least catch a couple without boring him to death.

Big Boi,
All 3 lakes would be a good choice especially for cats. The key is fishing the wind blown side of the lake in 5' of water or less with fresh cut shad caught with a cast net. If you get the big shad, fillet them and use strips of bloody fillet. For smaller ones put them on whole and cut them a little to make them bleed. When your bait dies and doesn't bleed anymore when cut it is time to get fresh bait again. It is hard work sometimes, but this method is very productive and entertaining for kids. Throwing a net for bait keeps them entertained sometimes more than catching the big ones! Good luck and hope this helps!

Thanks for the help. I usually take him to Tawakoni and let him wrestle drums, but we are going to salvage a few this time, so it's cats and crappie we're targeting.

all caught at the ll barge

these as well

Wow, that is a lot of fish. Too bad the lake is too far for me.

Fishing was awesome today!! First hour was nothing but hybrids. Got about 20 of them. Went on a 10 min bait run and they had been replaced with sandies. A good hour and 1/2 non-stop action and then the wind died and sun came out. Sandie bite slowed and catfish showed up. Caught 7 channels and 2 blues before calling it quits. Only pic I got before my phone died was a double in the first minute of fishing. All fish were released to be caught next week for a massive fish fry!

Can someone please tell me where the main lake bank is at?

I wrote "main lake bank" because they were out in the lake as opposed to in the creeks where they have been makin' love for the past few months. Not all the pics were in the same location. These fish hunt in huge schools chasing shad around all over the lake. Find the bait, fish the points and you will catch 'em.

what did you use?

Just got back from the lake and had another great day! No hybrids this time but caught over 100 keeper sandies. All fish were released except a few bleeders and big fish were given to my fishing neighbor (nice to meet you Marcus). Some really big ones in the mix with one going almost 18 inches. All fish caught using live and cut shad. Get out there now guys cause spring won't last forever!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=113383920670338245597.000483d695aca456dff03

Where on this map is the bank off the main lake?

In between Little Elm Creek and LLELA. I'm not fishing the same place every time. The fish follow the bait so I find the bait and toss it out for 'em. Don't get stuck on finding a honey hole that always holds fish, these fish are always on the move. Today I fished the second place I stopped at because the first (a place I caught a limit the last time) had no bait and no fish surfacing. Drove a bit and bingo! You have to get out to the lake and go find them! Good luck!

are you fishing off the bank or on a boat?

All caught from the bank. Don't need a boat in spring!

Hmmmm...20+ south winds, cloudy, chance of rain... perfect time for some excellent !!