I am starting this thread for the trip swapping idea that was started in the Open Freshwater Discussion Area. I'll go first.

My home lake is Grapevine. I have a 1994 Procraft V180 (18 1/2') Fish & Ski with a 115HP Mercury I keep in a slip at Twin Coves Marina. I fish for Large Mouth Bass and Sand Bass out of the boat and crappie out of the slips. I live in Flower Mound, TX., am 49 years old, have a wife & 3 daughters but we are empty nesters.

I would swap for a trip on any lake, or bay, except Grapevine or Lewisville Lake. I am really interested in:

Lake Fork (Never been)
Fort Phantom Hill (Been to the fort but not on the lake.)
Any lake in the Austin area. (I have a daughter that lives there so lodging is cheap.)
Any lake in the Oklahoma City area. (Same)

If anyone is interested in a swap please email me. The email address is available on the email icon above.

Kevin

If anyone wants to hit Choke Canyon or Falcon Lake give me a shout. No wife or kids, so any weekend is pretty much open for me. I fish for LMB and have a Skeeter zx185c with a proV 150.

This sounds great. Excelent Post ksutton:

My home lake is Joe Pool. Joe Pool may not be one of the lakes on your "must fish" list, but for me this is just as much about fishing with other anglers as it is about other lakes. I primarally would like to fish lakes around the metroplex.
I have a 17' DC Nitro with a 120, and can always manage a few fish on JP. The numbers on JP can be really good some days. I primarally fish for Blacks, but have been known to get on the sandies from time to time too.

I will certainly take part in this. Would love to meet more people from TFF. If you want to fish Granbury, or Eagle Mountain or possibly any other DFW lakes then let me know. Can always catch a few on Granbury or EM.

All 3 of you will be getting an email from me before the weekend is over. I'm at work now and am getting a little busy.

Kevin

looks like a good thread...

This has been one of the most useful threads on the forum. I've had some great fishing trips that I wouldn't have been on otherwise. Being a monetarily challenged college student, it's the best alternative to a guide you can imagine. No offense to guides, but I can much more easily justify some gas money and lunch or breakfast as opposed to the usual $200+ for a guided trip.
Kevin is a great guy with a great rig and I had a really great time fishing with him. I'd recommend him to anyone that wants to have a fun trip on Grapevine.

Wish I had a boat to switch trips with people on. However, here is how it usually works for me. A lot of people come out to fish Alan Henry and I spend about 80 days a year on the lake. Though I only do it on weekends (and on rare occasions a weeknight or weekday) that I have no prior trips scheduled or tournaments, I have been known to sort of guide people on the lake. Though its LMB only, if you are looking for someone to show you the lake, some prevalant techniques, some typical patterns, and some good structure your welcome to email me.

I should get out and meet more TFF folks, too. I have a white 2003 Triton V186 Magnum 18 1/2 foot aluminum boat with a Mercury 115.

I am a long time bass club and team circuit bass angler (only bass club these days), but lately I've been spending as much time crappie fishing as bass fishing. I seem to be slipping in my old age; this year I will duplicate my worst club finish: 3rd place.

I live 3 miles from the Loyd Park ramp on Joe Pool, but even though I've caught some nice crappie there in recent weeks, I am certainly no expert on Joe Pool.

The only lakes in this part of the state I don't know at all are Grapevine, Ray Hubbard, and Lavon. I'd also like to better learn Eagle Mountain, Granbury, Bridgeport, and Ray Roberts.

I have probably had the best tournament success on Texoma, Whitney, Proctor, Palestine, Limestone, and Lewisville (yes, I know, a strange combination). I seem to have mastered the art of finishing one place out of the money on those lakes. From late March to early May, I'm usually on Fork, sight fishing. I don't fish Fork the rest of the year.

I can't get off work during the week, but most any weekend morning when the temperature is above freezing, I will either be out fishing or riding my bicycle.

I'll be at today's crappie seminar at Sherman, and the one next month, too. I'm still a crappie beginner, but I'm learning.

Nick, I need to sign up for an EM lesson; I've been snakebit on that lake for too long.

Spinner, I'd love to get out and fish the Pool with ya sometime. If you ever want some company or give me a shout and we'll see if we can sync the schedules up.

Great thread. I fish Fork and Texoma a great deal. Run a Champion 203 dcx. Texoma for smallmouth and fork for monsters. Anyone interested I'd be willing to help on both lakes.

ChadK,
Most of my recent Joe Pool trips have been crappie trips, so I don't have much to offer for bass spots, but I'm just 3 miles from the lake, so if you end up without a partner for a trip, give me a shout.

Well, I've got my daughters moved (again) and race weekend is over. (Had a great time and saw 3 great races!) Now it's back to fishing. Give me a week or 2 to get back on the patterns on Grapevine and I'll be ready to take someone out. I would love to swap some time on Grapevine with one (or both) of you Joe Poolers, preferably for crappie.

TTU_fisherman,

Now that gas prices are dropping back down I might take you up on a trip to Alan Henry. And when you are in Bedford it's not far to Grapevine Lake. If you want to go sometime just let me know. We'll go out for a while.

Kevin

Hey all,

I fish all the local San Antonio waters including Medina, Canyon and Choke Canyon. If anyone would like to fish this area I usually have a open seat.

I can help out with the Brownwood Area Lakes.
I normally have a back seat open so if you are going to be in the Brownwood area, shoot me an E-mail and maybe we can get something going.
Brownwood(My Home lake that I know well)
Leon
Proctor
O.H.Ivie
Brady
Coleman

We have a nice Double-wide Palm Harbor home, near Toledo Bend Huxley Bay area. We would put someone up, to come fish TB, or Lake Pinkston. Any takers? You bring the boat, we provide the lodging!

would like to trade a trip to fork for one to either fayette, bastrop, conroe, or rayburn

BillM, I sent you an e-mail.

Tight lines,
Mark

I am 48 yrs old, married, three kids and a Christian. I have a 19'6" Javalin Renegade w/175 johnson. I fish Choke Canyon, Mathis, Falcon, Coletto Creek. Live in the Corpus area.

I am a member of STX federation,FLW,Quality Bass Club. Will fish the triple "T" this year on the pro side. Need some help on Rayburn, Cedar Creek and Texoma. Never fished them and they are part of my tour this year.
E-mail me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey guys i can help any one out on lakes graham eddleman and either of the jacksboro lakes i have fished them all my life and i want to try a new lake so if anyone can help let me know or if i can help in any way to for any of yall to fish either of these lakes i dont have a boat but i can still put you on some fish if you dont have a boat either thanks

i live on fork, new to area, would like to swap trips to learn a little about other lakes' give me a call 903-539-6685, or email garyshoffner@iwon.com
thanks, gary

Mark,
Please resend your Email . I don't remember getting it but if you would resend it. headed to Texoma this weekend.

Bill, I just e-mailed you.

I think this is a great idea and a wonderful way to meet other TFF members. I live in the Austin area and I don't have a boat but would be willing to share expenses if someone has a back seat open.

BillM, I received an undeliverable message when trying to e-mail you. Do you have an updated e-mail address?

Thanks,
Mark

I live about 10 min from Ray Hubbard. Dont own a boat so most of my fishing is done from the bank on Hubbard. With the lake as low as it is all my fave spots are useless. Either way i would love to meet up with some guys and definateally try some new lakes. Hubbard and Palistine are the only 2 i really fish. Anyone needing someone to join em feel free to call me up. 972-288-4830 oh names Brad by the way. Looking forward to fijavascript:void(0)
fishshing with yall.

Joey is my name, and I want to learn to fish San Antonio and also other spots.....I have a boat, or will share expenses on yours, would like to fish Canyon Lake, Choke Canyon, and the Gulf Coast

Joey

I fish Joe Pool most of the time but have been known to fish Grapevine and Eagle Mtn. as well. Never done well on Roberts, have had some good days on Hubbard. Thought when I moved to Texas I would fish Fork more but usually only 1 week a year. Fayette's a bit of a run but one of my favorites. I'm heading to toledo bend for a week in May and have been trying to find someone to hook up with there. If I can help ya out let me know. If I have a back seat I usually post it here.

My home lakes are cedar creek and lewisville. I would be interested in fishing any where withing 150 miles from dfw, just give me a shout ivie1827@comcast.net

San Antonio Ranger, do you have much luck at Canyon Lake and Medina? Close to SA, but never catch many fish there...
Now Choke will deliver usually.

I'm Josh. 22 years old, dont smoke, have a boat. I work Fri, Sat, Sun, and usually fish Choke, Coleto, and will start fishing Mathis in the next two weeks during the week.

17' dixie dual console bass boat, 85 hp.

Can fish a full day on $30 of gas each if we go halves, which isnt bad considering its $2.85 a gallon now!

i am new to the san antonio area and am looking to spend some time on choke the next few weeks. any info on where to start and what to look for as far as cover, structure, and productive techniques would be very much appreciated. i have a 20ft ranger with a 200hp evinrude. i am from the panhandle and used to fish tournaments in that area, the lakes down here are slightly different than what i am used to and any info would be greatly appreciated. I occasionaly have a back seat as well, but it is usually filled by my girlfriend.

I am new to the San Antonio area and am going to be trying out choke canyon for the next couple of weeks. I am from the panhandle and fished 4-5 days per week up there. I have been looking at maps of choke and have some decent ideas of areas to start at but local knowledge is always invaluable. These lakes are a little different than what i am used to and would like some info on where to start, types of structure and cover to target, and also productive techniques. i have a 20ft ranger with a 200hp evinrude. i occasionaly have a back seat, but my girlfriend takes it up most of the time. any info or anyone possibly interested in taking a 2-3day trip let me know.

hey Southtexas, where in the panhandle. I grew up in Andrews, but now live in south texas about 5 miles from the Mexico border

looking for a partenr around dallas lakes give me a call 214-703-0569 today I'm going to ray hubbard trying to show some friends how to find lmb and maybe some sandys also should be fun let me know whats up, just getting started here at tff

Lakes I KNOW:
Martin Creek
Tyler
Fork
Rayburn
Lakes I Want to Know:
Livingston
Conroe
Choke
Amistad
I have a Ranger 520 with Yamaha 225 HPDI. I fish these lakes above all the time. I am really interested in swapping a Fork for Livingston trip.

looking for local partner around newbraunfels
19ft champion,matt

i know choke very well.give me a call ,matt 8304810671

Does anyone out there have any knowledge of gulf coast? I am looking at the Port Aransas area but will most likely consider going anywhere? I would like to go out to the rigs and wrecks but will fish bay areas. Also would like to target striper as well on some of the lakes. I have the boat if you are willing to share some knowledge and help with exspenses.

KC

See PM whitewetahook

KSutton, I will swap you a trip, Fork is my lake if you are interested.

I LIVE IN THE SEGUIN AREA I FISH AMISTAD,FAYETTE COUNTY,LAKE DUNLOP, LAKE PLACID, CHOKE CANYON, AND FALCON WHEN I CAN GET DOWN THERE. I HAVE A FUNNY WORK SCHEDULE AND WOULD LIKE TO FISH SOME OF THESE OTHER LAKES . I RUN A RANGER 481V WITH A 175 MERC IF INTERESTED EMAIL ME AT PIONEER362001@NETZERO.COM THANKS RALPH

I will be snowbirding Jan,Feb. in Port A. And Del Rio in March. Have never been to either areas before. Am pullin a 16 ft alum. boat,50 hp. behind a 5th wheel camper. My wife and I plan on fishin all the time. Would love to learn the areas from a local fisherman. Want to catch LMB in the fresh water, and Reds & Trout ect. in the saltwater.

We are 49 yrs young, empty nesters. We run a Dairy Queen in Minnesota, and take the winters off.

Can use your boat,or ours.

hey man my name is kaleb and i just moved to plano on saturday from minnesota. i love to fish! mostly for crapies and bass, and back home a lot of walleyes. but i don't know anywhere to go near here?? i am not familiar with the area at all and could realy use some help and maybe a fishing partner to hrlp show me around the lakes. ive been hearing a lot oabout lake fork, do you know where that is? anyway if youre free some weekend and you want to show a new guy the ropes please let me know thanks,kaleb

rt are u still around

Hey guys I live in Beaumont how about Sabine lake/jetties/river. Drop me a mess and I will get back to you asap,check my post under saltwater reports.

Great Thread----

I'm interested in Ray Hubbard, Joe Poole, Grapevine ,Texhoma and Towokani

I have experience on Lewisville, Ray Roberts, Sandlin, Cypress, Fork, Cedar Creek, Bohnam, Pines and Palestine

Anyone wanting to fish in the Houston area is welcome to join me.....Conroe and/or Fayette are probably the 2 I know the best. Also fish Coleto Creek and Rayburn quite a bit.

I am a traveler and will be in the Bryan, College Station area from the end of aug till mid nov. Have fished Conroe since '84 on and off, Galveston jetties, the bay and now have a 19.5' CC Kenner w/115 opti. Will be doing cats and crappie on Conroe, reds and trout in the bay and bottom fishing near shore rigs and wrecks. May even hook a king or two heading out or in. Drop an email and lets make a long range plan or two....or wait till aug and then do it. When you email me, I will send a return with my cell #'s.
Dusty

Hello,
I live in the DFW area and don't have a ton of experience but have a boat and usually always have a backseat available it is a 19 foot Chamnpion with 200 horse mariner. Will go to any lake with a little help on fuel.

Great Topic!
I'm originally from Iowa. Moved here 4 years ago to teach/coach. Right now I live in Irving with my wife and 2 year old son. I don't have a boat but hope to change that next summer.

What I have to offer is some of the best ice fishing you could possibly experience. For someone wanting to do something completely different...here's your chance!

I would love to fish Amistad or Fork.

Shoot me an email and lets see if we can get something set up!

jensenmd@hotmail.com

Make a long story short, got computer fouled up, had to change names. Was Centerdriver, now Kennercc. Found out not going to Bryan/College Station, but heading instead to Texarkana. Will be fishing Wright Patman and LOP mostly. Still will be taking the boat down to galveston for salt doing the jetties and near off shore. Normally fish with the wife, but she works on some days I want to fish.
Dusty

My name is Mike Mundy, live in Midland Tx but have a trailer at Lake Amistad. Will be glad to show you around the lake. Trailer is in Holiday Trav-L Park, Lot #136 (on the corner). Green and white, screened-in porch with a deck. Come on by when you have some time.

My name is Mike Mundy, live in Midland Tx but have a trailer at Lake Amistad. Will be glad to show you around the lake. Trailer is in Holiday Trav-L Park, Lot #136 (on the corner). Green and white, screened-in porch with a deck. Come on by when you have some time.

Coyotek, if you'd be willing to reserve the campsite at Emma long I know a whole Carp Brigade that would be happy to teach you how to catch MONSTERS from the bank in Austin. Just thought I'd throw out a bank fishing option. ALL anglers are usually welcome when we fish Austin. I hope to have a boat soon and will take some of you boatless members up on some knowledge of your home lake.

Dan in MN., come by and see me when ya get here. Can put ya on some good locations and even share my boat with you if you wish and go fish a bit.

How about swapping Flyfishing in Bozeman Montana for Bass/Crappie fishing in East Texas?

I would like to Swap a fishing trip to fork(I'm not a guide but know the lake very well). For a Deer hunt in KS,OK,West Texas.

This sounds like a great idea. I just moved from Ohio to the DFW area in February. I haven't been out on any of the lakes yet but am getting really anxious. In Ohio, I fished many local circuits along with the BFL and a few Stren tournements. I run a Champion 206 Elite dual console, I'll supply the boat and the gas if you show me the lakes.