Hey there folks, here's a little report from a good day on the water. Started off this morning with fellow TFFer Worm on a Hook and went straight to pick up "Ray Hubbard Ray" from the wheel chair dock at bass pro. He said something about the other ramps being too steep and something else about Geritol but who keeps track of that. Searched some new spots this morning and kept busy with some small fish and said hi to a few other TFFers (Duece). Not much was going on but we had a good time...cue the bud light. Not too many other boats out this morning.

Took a quick break at Harbor Bay and decided to get serious about some CATCHIN! First stop outta the marina, BAM! It was on like it shouldn't ever be. Can somebody tell these fish its February and that they're not supposed to bite this well? You want to slab???? No problem, they'll hit it. You want to dead stick???? No problem, it was working. You want to throw your homemade coat hanger wire contraption???? No problem, "something" would hit it. Fishboy Frank and PlanoKeith were out there too and I hear they're dirtying up a fillet knife as I type. Here is a graph pic from this stop:



We kept on track of these fish for about two hours and boated who knows how many. We all agreed that it was well over 100...probably closer to 125 or 130. And as for the "What Is"....these fish hit harder, pulled tougher and were meaner than any sand bass I've caught in a while. Ray even made a comment about liking to catch these sand bass more than hybrid cause they PULLED! (don't believe that folks) These dudes pulled drag and shook their heads worse than Clinton when he denied Monica. Just wild fishing! Jake had two rods going most of the time and I honestly think he was getting irritated with catching cause he wanted to fool around with other stuff. Heres a pic of a signature "two rod, three fish" combo":



And another pic with at least our 10th "we all have a fish on" moment. very cool. and yes, that big one is mine...the other small ones are Jake and Rays



Ray even made a comment about catching too many fish to enjoy a beer! But don't worry, he persevered and completed the task.

We waited around until about time for the schooling action to start and it sure didn't disappoint. They've been coming up every evening somewhere on the lake and today wasn't any different. And when they came up, it was complete madness. Hybrid smacking shad outta the water...birds getting hit with baits in mid air....people almost falling out of the boat to make a cast. Just another normal day. Here is a pic of the graph



Definitely one of the "what is and what should never be" moments. Why in the world are hybrid schooling at the surface this time of year? who knows but i like it. Ended the day with 10 hybrid and who knows how many sandies. Saw TFFer Muddy Water out there and he was slaying em too. Bet we coulda caught more if Ray didn't have to make it home by dark. Good times had by all!

$100 a head special still stands. Might make this a permanent thing if everybody enjoys it. Give me a shout!

Dayum son, sounds your crew had a good day. Of course I was stuck at work but, I do like the pics.

Thanks.

Awesome Paul! Nice report indeed!

Paul is right. It was just stupid! We fished two poles at a time and the other person would say u got a fish on. Response was "let me get this one in and I will worry about that one later". The sand bass were huge. We could have kept a limit of 14"+ fish each. No kidding. They hit so hard. U would think they would be lethargic but no they seemed mad as Hell! Thanks again to a great guide.

Ps.. ray where is my rod.

Worm on a hook

What days do you have open in the next week or so?

Nice!, Its always good to receive pics of your catch when others gotta work "Jake" lol. I think I need a new teacher or more advice.

Wow, great job buddies!! Duece, you got off the lake too soon??

What a difference a day makes....Guess I should have taken off today..Thats good stuff!!!

Great Pics,beautiful day, schooling hybrids WOW!!!!!!!

We left the house at 3 headed that way .. 635 was a mess going east.. so we wound up at Grapevine...

Wished I had sat in traffic a while"

looks like it would have been worth it"

Nice Report Paul"

Excellent report Paul! I just got home a little bit ago. Like I mentioned on the phone this was a crazy day for Keith and I also... Keith and I had lunch and dinner at the dock then some buddies of mine stopped by tonight after we got in off the lake so we talked and watched ESPN then I had to clean fish... I mentioned recently in 30-years of fishing Hubbard this winter is insane. The only thing that comes close was about four years ago when we had a warm winter. I caught schooling hybrids all winter that year. I could tell more about today but want to wait for Keith's report. Keith and I were laughing the whole time catching fish. I yelled to Keith and saved his rod and reel a couple times when he got two timed on the rod in the holder and the one he set down! Just amazing.... Happy Fishing.

Frank is right. It was madness out there. I have some pictures but I will make a report tomorrow. I have been out there since 9:00 AM and just beat the rain putting the boat up. Raining here in Plano NOW!!. So If everyone can wait until tomorrow morning I will tell the story ( With a few pics ) . I am tuckered out. Frank it was another day to remember.

WHAT?? Arent you working today and tomorrow and the next day???

Ok ok, jk, dont forget the hungry pet carnivore bunny in the pics...

Hey Paul, where are the pics of Ray's "boat show" laaadies you promised since last weekend??

We were out there yesterday also but I think we were too early. Landed 3 fat sandies but had to leave around 2pm to pick up my little boy from school. I take it the show is happening later? Saw Bombay from far away and a couple of other boats. The day was perfect to be out there for sure, didn't need the drift sock much at all. Thanks for the reports!! Awesome catching for sure.

Awesome! Are you booked Saturday? I'm off that day, but will be in Rockwall. Might could join ya for a bit

Lol, Matt. I'm booked and am installing the wood burning stove on the boat later this afternoon.

We were out there 10-1:30 , nice flat water and no wind for a change but there was only the slowest action. Funny how it gets good when you leave. Clearly an afternoon game. Good job Paul.

Nice report Bombay! Duce that's how fishN Go? Sorry I'm ready for Spring Training! Duce I hope ya got your order!

Hey Sea Pro, Here is PawPaw Ray, at his favorite fishing spot!
, Terry needs a better phone/camera

Just hit me my post time says 7-something. I posted that after 11. Is that a setting change??

Where is Ray's left hand? The girl looks she is getting "goosed". That may be why her picture is a little blurred... He does get the ladies and the fish!

Here's a pic of the graph today. Really windy but we still caught at least 120+

We still going tomorrow?

Very nice Paul and the gang!!!!!! Hubbard has been a beast this past year, unbelievable!

Hopefully it bleeds over into the warm season. I have to say I've caught more big fish this past winter, than the last 3 warm seasons put together!!!! THAT'S FOR REAL!!!

Good luck
Mike

Yes! We're fishing out of that bass boat with tyvek frame, generator and heater unit. Bring your Kahuna spoons for the yellow bass slaughter!