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Lake O' The Pines - information
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01/03/19 07:14 PM
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bassdad44
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Every year I like to try a new lake for several days. This year we have decided to try Lake O' the Pines. We are going in early May. I have never laid eyes on this lake so I am reaching out to see if anyone can give me some suggestions: * Is there a better side of the lake? North or South side? Wanting this info so I don't book a cabin at the opposite end of the lake * Any recommendations on lodging for 5 nights? * Any local restaurants that I need to check out while I'm there? * I couldn't find any specific slot information on this lake. I know several of the east lakes have slots, is this one of them? Any information you are wanting to share is appreciated. You can PM me if you want to share any tips also Thank you and happy fishing everyone!
A bad day fishing is better than a good day working!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/03/19 07:50 PM
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G3bassbarge
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For bass call Brian Vickery at brianvickeryfishing.com Hes a bass guide on the lake.. Also just so you know, May 3, 4 and 5 there is a large bass tournament on that lake.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/03/19 09:09 PM
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Pintail711
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Fish North end above 155 bridge and below 259... lake o the pines RV Marina and Inn is the nicest, cleanest, safest place to stay on the lake. Launch there too. Steve doesnt let trash or dope heads run around his place. They keep a good eye on it. Not a slot lake either.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/03/19 10:13 PM
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jdnail
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Just below 155 on the north end, on the right side, there are some islands and the river makes a lot of turns around them, really good postspawn area. Also look on map for the old railroad track and levee, kinda mid lake.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/03/19 10:16 PM
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SC 210
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Go eat at the Steakhouse in Avinger right down the road from LOP RV and Marina
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
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01/03/19 10:31 PM
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Matt1212
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Go eat at the Steakhouse in Avinger right down the road from LOP RV and Marina Great place to eat!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/04/19 01:24 PM
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ETXfisher91
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go north of 155 and throw a frog till your arm falls off all day long... you catch 20lb +
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/04/19 01:25 PM
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ETXfisher91
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There is a BOMB steak house in Avinger... Most definitely need to hit it up.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/04/19 02:55 PM
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Allen Bass Fisher
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That steakhouse is called Five D Cattle Co. Have not been there in a few years but when I did go the steaks were very good, the sides not so much. They were OK but nothing compared to their steaks. I'm pretty sure they are only open Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday). Phone 903-562-1291.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/04/19 03:52 PM
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SoCal Tom
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The Cafe right at the turn to Johnson Park is pretty good as well and very reasonable. Be careful running the lake if you stay south! Stick to the boat lanes. There's lots of timber out there that can ruin your day. Same is true north of the bridge.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/04/19 04:03 PM
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CCTX
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Mi Casita food truck/restaurant has good breakfast tacos in Longview.
El Fogon taqueria just to the north at Lone Star is supposed to be good
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/05/19 03:55 AM
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bassdad44
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Thats some good info fellas. Thank you
A bad day fishing is better than a good day working!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/11/19 01:15 AM
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bassdad44
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It seems that the majority of the cabins that we are looking at renting are on the south side of the lake. How is the fishing on the south side?
A bad day fishing is better than a good day working!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/11/19 02:46 AM
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ETXfisher91
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It seems that the majority of the cabins that we are looking at renting are on the south side of the lake. How is the fishing on the south side? Promise you, keep the boat on the trailer and make the 15-20 minute drive to the north end of the lake and fish there... May is prime time for up there. If you stay south, it will be tough being your first time out and don't set your expectations high.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/11/19 04:43 AM
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04champ
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It takes about 15 min to run from one end of the lake to the other. You can catch them on the south end pretty easy but the quality is better up north
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
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01/11/19 02:28 PM
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TBassYates
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There is still a David Beard's Catfish place near the bridge on the north end for some good fried catfish and shrimp.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/11/19 02:38 PM
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: TBassYates]
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01/11/19 05:34 PM
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ETXfisher91
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There is still a David Beard's Catfish place near the bridge on the north end for some good fried catfish and shrimp. they closed down buddy lol
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/14/19 10:30 PM
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bassdad44
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That's too bad, its hard to beat good catfish!
A bad day fishing is better than a good day working!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
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01/14/19 11:59 PM
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forkduc
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Theres a catfish place in Avenger in the same the steak house.
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/16/19 10:27 PM
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bassdad44
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A bad day fishing is better than a good day working!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/17/19 01:53 AM
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rodiebob
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If you decide to stay down south, The cuts @johnson, @Alee Are good cuts to work but they could be slow that time of year post spawn..Brushy Creek holds fish in May...But the majority is right..From pinetree up to 155 bridge all good, the timber is pervasive up there, but so is good fishing..The old railroad is a good, as is the mouth of camp Joy and the point around the pump station..This is old info as I havent been on the lake in a while..All will hold though in May and the fish will be be post and eating!! DONT know if you going with smelly fisherman or the wife but for smelly fisherman the bird ladies haydite lodges were okay there on the northside Of 155..Cant remember the name..I knew somebody that won a tourney in that five slot Marina..Lolol..Good luck..Love me some LOP!!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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01/24/19 09:54 PM
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bassdad44
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A bad day fishing is better than a good day working!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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03/31/19 03:50 PM
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bassdad44
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How is Pines fishing so far this year?
A bad day fishing is better than a good day working!
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Re: Lake O' The Pines - information
[Re: bassdad44]
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03/31/19 10:07 PM
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Der Vorsteher
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4 D steakhouse is the place in Avinger.
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