Well I guess I am feeling well enough to be stupid again JV4 and myself hit Texoma this morning. I talked to JD and he told me the birds have been strong and I could even be a hero because he had a trip already booked. So with a couple of sandwiches , mug root beers and binoculars we decided to give it a try. The only time I fish the BIG LAKE is with JD so I know nothing We started out at 8:00 am and finished at 12:30 pm. Talked to JD this morning at 5:00 am and asked about the rain so he told me don�t be a wimp , he promised it would not rain till after 12:00 pm It did not rain but it sure SNOWED at SLEETED like hell all morning Every time JV4 or myself would look at each other we just shake our heads and say IDIOT Sleet was tough on the face when going across the water. Fished the island all morning. Found fish and caught fish It was not that cold until we got ready to leave or we were just over pumped about the fish we caught. JV4 caught his personal Texoma best of 9.6 lbs and 31 inches We caught a lot of overs and some great box fish. We seen JD and he was whacking fish left and right. We Kept a few for a fry tomorrow and released all others for another day All fish caught on 4 inch wild eyes in 5-24 ft of water. It was fun and pretty awesome with the giant snow flakes. Not many boats out today Did not have a camera but this is the cell phone picture.JD thanks for all the tips, you are the best

Nice Fish! I will be on Texoma Monday morning, sure hope all the rain stops, or at least turns to snow. Looks like thats what it takes to get the big boys. Seeing that all I know is slabs, may I ask what a Wild Eye is. Thanks for the report guys..

John, I took your advice and stopped using those hooks. Thanks for your honest opinion.

I guess that one fish made the trip alwright!! Nice fish and PB!

Nice catch!

Man, what a morning of fishing it was. Varner is right, we were idiots, but we were idiots that caught some nice fish Thank you JD for the guidance, it looked like you were loading the boat with some really nice fish Those guys on there with you were some lucky dudes

We were on a school of big boys for a few minutes with several of them busting the water. The conditions were tough but it was well worth it. Can't wait to get back up there for another go

Oh and mario22 tunnel, a Wildeye is a type of swimbait. I was using 4" chartreusse and you can buy them almost anywhere. They cost about 3 dollars for a pack of 6. They don't last last long, but they work, very well

Good job guys! No wonder I hadnt heard back from ya,JV, on the text message I sent ya earlier today. You lucky dogs. I hear that there will be a couple other lucky guys down that way next weekend with JD

Thanks JV4,

Well whether you like to admit it or not, winter fishing is just flat out the best type of fishing for quality fish! Like i like to say to anyone who will listen, "There's always another layer of clothing you can put on to get just that much more comfy in the winter. In the summer, once you get to nude, that's It! You're toasted either way you cut it!"

Good fish and cool pic with the big flakes swirling all around you!

Rudy

Mug Root Beer??LOL??? Nice fish JV4! Going to sneek out around 11 AM Sun 11-25 on RH. Got to put The Duck back into the water. sorry I missed the trip to Texoma fellers!

Yes, JV4, that is a nice fish! However, Does anyone ever wonder about the mental health of us fisherpersons? Fishing in the snow, no less. LOL
I have made a few inquiries about fishing today. No one seems to be interested.

Now that's a fishing report

Nice catch...I just got home or I might have been out there with those "idiots"... Love winter time fishing on Texoma!!!!

Nice to see you are up and around JV. You and JV4 are the most diehard RH fishermen i know. Sleet and snow on Texoma and stil caught fish. Way to go. See ya on the lake.

Wow a great report from the lake, not sitting inside a BBQ
place and keeping warm, Don is right fishermen are nuts
getting out in all kinds of weather just to do their thing.
Or maybe we are normal and everyone else is off a little bit.

Yesterday's weather was Xtreme alright. But I'd join the "Idiots" if asked, hehe. Nice catch! The previous Saturday's weather was gorgious at Texoma, but we didnt catch any large ones like you guys did. I didnt have any luck with the 4" wildeye either. I can see the birds in the background...or those are HUGE snow flakes, hehe.

A week ago Saturday, did saw JD's boat catching fish all around the islands during the morning hours. And there was a bass boat with a couple of guys that kept following JD for most of the day. And then about 2ish saw those guys filming JD's boat at a close distance while the clients were reeling in fish. Whats with that JD? Some kinda documentary film you are making?

The kids in JD's boat were from a school that TFFer "FishingWith Kids" teaches at and books a trip for them with JD. That was "FishingWithKids" in the bass boat and those were the kids with JD - he was just filming some memories for those kids.

I just learned that after seeing JD at the cleaning station and I wish I would have had the chance to met FishingWithKids and THANK an obviously great teacher!!!