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 moving to the longview area
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08/03/14 02:47 PM
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mattattack44
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Im going east! in the next couple months. Looking forward to fishing the lakes over there, never fished anything west of grapevine! any advice appreciated. I usually fish out of my pontoon or a canoe. anykind of fish will do!
Its better to burn out than to fade away
20ft pontoon baby!
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/03/14 05:29 PM
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psycho0819
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You'll be about 30 minutes away from the best white bass run in the state. Late winter/early spring on the Sabine River above Toledo Bend is some epic fishing.
Plenty of other lakes to fish for whatever you like as well. Then there's Caddo Lake. I haven't spent enough time there to dial in any great fishing, but just cruising around the lake in a pontoon is an awesome way to spend a day or two on the water.
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space!
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/03/14 11:57 PM
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tiny b
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Lake O the pines is close and is a very good lake. You will be
the middle of several bodies of water with excellent fishing.
Last edited by tiny b; 08/04/14 12:00 AM.
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/04/14 12:30 AM
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mattattack44
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My friend told me there will be some great lakes close. I remember the pics of people fishing the river in the winter/spring and im excited as all get out!
Ive been wanting to cruise caddo, for some reason big catfish jump out in my mind whenever I see pics of that lake. Im excited
Its better to burn out than to fade away
20ft pontoon baby!
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/04/14 12:59 AM
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Oldrabbit
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When you get settled in send me a note and we will hook up and visit the local lakes. Been fishing East Texas all my life. You will be within 45 minutes or less of Lake Gilmer, Brandy Branch (Pirkey), Pines, Martin Creek and an hour or so from several more. Martin Creek and Pirkey are hot water lakes.
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/04/14 11:02 AM
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mattattack44
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Thanks Oldrabbit! Will let you know when I get settle!
Its better to burn out than to fade away
20ft pontoon baby!
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/04/14 11:45 AM
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bluebonnet2
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good morning..... welcome to east TEXAS.... you'll be with in 1.5 hrs to the best bass fishing in the u.s. all the way from t-bend to fork to wright patman to caddo to murval back to plus red river............too many to name... here's a 6# der from naconiche at garrison......  my buddy's 7.5 from "pirky"  down load goggle earth...or navionics...... good luck, PURA VIDA, bluebonnet2 ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/04/14 04:05 PM
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Bass98
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Yeah plenty of water over there. Pines, Lonestar, and Timpson are just a few that I like.
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/06/14 03:19 PM
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'Ole Man
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You will be in the heart of some great fishing lakes for sure, Lake o' Pines, Fork, Martin, Perky, Murvaul, Caddo, Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn, to name a few. Need GPS mapping and or a chart plotter for Caddo you can get lost and or turned around on it rather quickly. All have some good fishing, Caddo is probably the most scenic lake. Good luck and let us know how you do.
I am not making any decisions until the bourbon kicks in!
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Re: moving to the longview area
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08/08/14 04:10 PM
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mattattack44
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Thanks all! I cant wait. Good advice about GPS and caddo, esp since ive never been there.
see you all on the water!
Its better to burn out than to fade away
20ft pontoon baby!
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