It's Been Good - Texas Fishing Forum

Posted By: Laner

It's Been Good - 05/03/18 12:27 AM

Not that I can ever seriously complain about being a guide, but here lately I've been very much enjoying myself. I'm fishing docks and brush all over DFW and Cedar Creek with my best results coming from 8-16ft. On dark days I'm staying shallow and as the sun gets up I'm either looking for deeper docks or brush piles. I'm fishing several different lakes right now and it's the same everywhere. My best jig is a Thump Chubby in the Blue Lightning color, my favorite set up is a 7ft G Rod with a Pflueger President or Shimano reel, and I'm using 8lb Hi-Vis mono. Brush or docks, it doesn't matter right now. Get out and go fishing.

We are averaging 58 keeeprs per half day right now and I'm loving every minute.

This was at 10:48 this morning. 5-2-2018

Posted By: pop r

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 12:39 AM

Great job lane. Nice fish!

Posted By: canyoncreek06

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 12:51 AM

Awesometastic. Keep up the great work.

>E

Posted By: banker-always fishing

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 01:08 AM

Nice fish. Good job.

Posted By: MOE BANDY

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 11:01 AM

nice mess of fish.g-r-done

Posted By: Hancock's Guide Service

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 11:53 AM

Your on �em for sure! Good job!

Posted By: Action_Jackson

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 12:54 PM

Man you've got those bad boys locked in...Nice work Laner

Posted By: JIM SR.

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 01:12 PM

what size hooks do you use with those baits,..

Posted By: Bissett

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 01:16 PM

slab slayers!

Posted By: Coachzee

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 01:53 PM

Well done laner!

Posted By: Laner

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 06:14 PM

I appreciate it y'all. I love my job and the people I get to spend time with are a constant reminder of how blessed I truly am.

Jim Sr I typically use a #4 sickle on an unpainted head with no keeper collar.

We barely beat Mother Nature this morning. She gave us 50 and we got off the water FAST!

Posted By: Pot licker

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 10:26 PM

Good job!

Posted By: sticknstring

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 10:29 PM

Woo-hoo, nice hauls! Great report.
The 3 up front in the second picture are toads!! Do you recall length or weight?

Posted By: sticknstring

Re: It's Been Good - 05/03/18 10:31 PM

Sorry, make that 3rd picture..

Posted By: Laner

Re: It's Been Good - 05/05/18 11:46 AM

Sticknstring I didn't get any weights but those fish were in the 13-14" class.

Posted By: banker-always fishing

Re: It's Been Good - 05/06/18 04:25 AM

Love those tailgate parties. Nice slabs.

Posted By: SK.

Re: It's Been Good - 05/06/18 10:33 PM

Are you filleting all those fish? Bang up job of put'n them on fish...good lookn baits also...

Posted By: Laner

Re: It's Been Good - 05/06/18 11:55 PM

SK, yes sir, cleaning the customer's fish is part of the package. All they have to do is show up with a license and a smile on their face. I use a 9" Bubba Blade to get the job done.

Posted By: Papa John

Re: It's Been Good - 05/07/18 12:21 AM

Great post!! Lots of happy faces!!

Posted By: SK.

Re: It's Been Good - 05/07/18 05:10 AM

Nice.....
I'm surprised you're not using a electric blade....
I use a good ole filet knife myself...

Posted By: Fishbonz

Re: It's Been Good - 05/07/18 02:15 PM

Super Job Lane! WTG

Posted By: BlueNitro

Re: It's Been Good - 05/07/18 08:27 PM

Wow, you are definitely on the crappie. I love to see your post and all the happy faces.

Posted By: toledo puma

Re: It's Been Good - 05/09/18 01:58 PM

It just does'nt get any better than that!