Thanks TxBazz! I just got back from Kirby about an hour ago. We were bank fishing my 7 year old caught a couple of kitties in the the stix on northeast corner but that was all. I do plan on fishing as much as possible and will definitely be fishing other lakes. Again thx for info.

If you are fishing from the back Kirby is better and do not let anyone fool you there are some good largemouth in there. I pulled a five out of there and seen a 6lber. If you want some more ideas on where to fish on kirby send me a message and I will Help you out!!!

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Any help is greatly appreciated. When you say backside do you mean the east side? I couldn't figure out how to get there from Maple Street So I entered on the hwy side and took the road to the northeast corner. Thanks once again for taking the time to help! Maybe we will run in to each other while fishing Kirby.

I sent you a PM and included directions on how to get to the lake by Maple st way

Welcome aboard. I will send you information on where to send your monthly dues.

You get to the lake by going thru the baseball park. The best lure I have found is a yellow bettlespin. I usually catch a couple to a few everytime I walk the bank there. I just started using a boat a few months ago. Still say Johnson Park on Phantom is the best bank location in the area. I usually just cast net shad for bait, but have some friends who are having good luck with premixed baits like secret 7.
Are you A/F here?

Welcome Abilene I was Stationed there for 4 years. I used to fish the creek that runs into Fort Phantom. Been a few years ago lol. Where ya originally from

California. Thanks for your response

SNMCC no not A/F. My boys and I have shore fished from Phantom a few times since we have moved here. White or chartruese spinner baits rolled as close to any shore that has extending grass has produced quite well. I plan on getting a boat in the very near future. Thank you for info on Kirby