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Fork Information
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01/15/20 04:37 PM
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avid_basser
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Gents / Ladies / Whatever you want to be called...
I have great friend of mine coming into town from Indiana and our bucket list lake is Fork and Rayburn. I keep reading wind is a killer on both as is low waters.
I'm looking for a website, something, someone, etc. that would be a great resource to use before we make a trek from DFW and realize we're hosed.
What should I look for?
Wind Water Levels Fees Launch Locations Etc...
Any advice you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for help to a newb at Fork / Rayburn.
Oh, I'm already working on getting a lane chip from Lance Vick's Boat Lanes. So I know this word of caution.
Thanks in advance...AJ
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: avid_basser]
#13405256
01/15/20 04:42 PM
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Joined: Oct 2016
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ZX4545
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Just stop at Lake Fork Marina and get a chip from the tackle shop, they have several versions on hand
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: avid_basser]
#13405303
01/15/20 05:10 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
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rxkid2001
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Lakes are fine. Ma nature is your biggest obstacle. From mood of the fish to safety on the water. Just make your plans and monitor the weather idiots. Maybe contact a few guides.
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: avid_basser]
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01/15/20 05:34 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
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David Burton
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Fork can be 100% wind friendly... be smart, launch out of the wind and fish there. Want a change? Trailer and launch somewhere else!!!
David Burton 2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: avid_basser]
#13405326
01/15/20 05:45 PM
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,982
bassmanrudy
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You can launch and stay at Oak Ridge marina on the east side of the lake. They've got great food and a big tackle shop.
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: David Burton]
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01/15/20 06:37 PM
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Joined: Jun 2014
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LakeForkGroupie
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Fork can be 100% wind friendly... be smart, launch out of the wind and fish there. Want a change? Trailer and launch somewhere else!!! Exactly this. Don't worry to much about the wind on Fork, you can work around it. Just know both lakes get a ton of pressure, so the bass won't jump in the boat.
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: LakeForkGroupie]
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01/15/20 07:20 PM
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avid_basser
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Fork can be 100% wind friendly... be smart, launch out of the wind and fish there. Want a change? Trailer and launch somewhere else!!! Exactly this. Don't worry to much about the wind on Fork, you can work around it. Just know both lakes get a ton of pressure, so the bass won't jump in the boat. Wait, they won't jump in the boat. That's it trip cancelled! So far the weather, as unpredictable as it is calling for 8-10 SE on Thursday 1/22 & 8-10 NNW on Friday 1/23. I'll keep watching this and look into those ramps and other things. I can't thank you all enough.
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: avid_basser]
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01/15/20 07:32 PM
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senko9S
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that's about as calm as it gets.
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: avid_basser]
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01/15/20 07:46 PM
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Cameron
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I think the current lake level is the best level for navigating. All my my hazard waypoints are visible now. Catch'em!
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Re: Fork Information
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#13405485
01/15/20 08:50 PM
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Sinkey
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Im fishing all weekend........I'll let you know.
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: avid_basser]
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01/15/20 09:27 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,953
Txduckhunter
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Fork can be 100% wind friendly... be smart, launch out of the wind and fish there. Want a change? Trailer and launch somewhere else!!! Exactly this. Don't worry to much about the wind on Fork, you can work around it. Just know both lakes get a ton of pressure, so the bass won't jump in the boat. Wait, they won't jump in the boat. That's it trip cancelled! So far the weather, as unpredictable as it is calling for 8-10 SE on Thursday 1/22 & 8-10 NNW on Friday 1/23. I'll keep watching this and look into those ramps and other things. I can't thank you all enough. Unless your fishing out of a yak, that's not wind. Even on Rayburn, esp not on Fork.
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[Re: avid_basser]
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01/15/20 10:16 PM
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JIM SR.
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Last edited by JIM SR.; 01/15/20 10:18 PM.
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: bassmanrudy]
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01/15/20 10:53 PM
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TajChauvin
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You can launch and stay at Oak Ridge marina on the east side of the lake. They've got great food and a big tackle shop. Order the grill chicken sandwich. Thank me later.
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Re: Fork Information
[Re: TajChauvin]
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01/16/20 02:26 PM
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patriot07
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You can launch and stay at Oak Ridge marina on the east side of the lake. They've got great food and a big tackle shop. Order the grill chicken sandwich. Thank me later. Rudest bunch of folks I've ever met. I'd stay away from this place. Tiffany's at LFM is great.
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