SPORTSMAN'S CORNER
WITH SKEEDER-D, 903 878-2799
LAKE FORK REPORT
The fishing on the lake this and the past week has produced some nice size fish. The weather is changing and I hope more of the shad will start to move to the back of coves near creeks sometime soon. At the moment most of the shad is stilled balled up in deep water. Using your fish graph to find areas holding fish and eliminate non-productive water is an advantage. I have been asked numerous times how I find "big bass". Well it's simplified by following some rules: Slow moving baits produce a greater number of large bass for me, Find the bait fish and you will find the bass, don't leave an area you are catching fish to find more fish, patients, I fish shallow to deep, and finally I use small lures to find a pattern and then increase size of the bait. The main lures used that made a difference were: Using a Mann's Bait Co. +30, +20 crank-bait in natural shad color and chrome/blue. Present it between submerged stumps on flats in 6' deep water letting it drag the bottom, Berkley Power worms (7-10") are working well tossed in and around main lake point grass lines in a multitude of colors, When all else fails we used Carolina rigs with Zoom Centipedes or chrome Rattle-traps for schooling fish. The water is crystal clear; so don't forget your polarized sunglasses. If you did forget or just don't have a quality pair, stop by East Texas Optical on Highway 154.
Budweiser ShareLunker Program Started
The Budweiser ShareLunker Program started October 1, 2002 for it's 16th season. TPW officials estimate a great collection of large 13lbs largemouth bass to be caught and turned into the program. TPW looks to anglers for help to collect some of the largest fish in the state. The fish collected are used to help breed future trophy fish. Anglers participating in the program receive a free replica. The program normally end in May.
Upcoming Events:
Holiday Villages presents a free fishing seminar on Fishing Lake Fork by Guides Skeeder-D and James Williams, October 12, 2002 at 7PM. 5 Miles North of Quitman on Highway 154 on the right side just before the bridge at the club house. Seating Is limited so call for reservations in advance. (903) 878-2799.
Irving Bass Clubs 46th semi-annual Lake Fork Open is on Saturday, October 19th.The headquarters and weigh-in will be at Lake Fork Resort. There will be around $5500 in cash as well as door prizes given away. For more information check out the club's website at:
www.irvingbassclub.com Take care until next week:
Skeeder-D
Skeeder-D Lake Fork Guide Service Inc. 903 878-2799
www.skeeder-D.com, Sponsored By: Mann's Lures, Moby Custom Angle Rods, East Texas Optical, Lockhart Lures, Line Keeper,Armadillo Rod & Reel Repair, Lake Fork Taxidermy, Ray West Inc.- Spool-It, and the Bass Pro Shops -Outdoor World, Grapevine
