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 Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
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08/25/13 09:16 PM
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JRW341513
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I went fishing with Justin Margraves on Fork yesterday and it was TOUGH!! We only caught a few small ones early. However, it was a good trip in my book. I wanted to learn the lake from a different perspective and that is exactly what happened. The guy absolutely worked his tail off trying to get us on some fish. I was able to see what he was seeing as he used his electronics. This was a great experience. It was a hot day and we fished for almost 10 hours. The time flew by and I am positive that we would have stayed until dark if I did not have leave. I already knew that the fishing was going to be tough, so I did not have high expectations of catching a bunch of fish. I learned a lot yesterday and that made the trip a success. There are a many great guides on Fork, but if you ever get the chance to fish with Justin Margraves, then I would highly recommend that you do.
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: JRW341513]
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08/25/13 10:14 PM
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DKennimer
Extreme Angler
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You had the right mindset going into it! Learning is what it's all about.
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: JRW341513]
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08/25/13 10:17 PM
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BassinButch
Extreme Angler
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Well said, I pay to learn ...catching fish is bonus
Last edited by BassinButch; 08/25/13 10:17 PM.
Ephesians 6:13 KJV
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: JRW341513]
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08/25/13 11:03 PM
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Trickster
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I bet it will pay off for you.
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: JRW341513]
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08/25/13 11:09 PM
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BVF_LoP_Guide
Pro Angler
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+1 for Margraves that guy will work his butt off for you everytime! Lake Fork has been real stingy here lately
Brian Vickery
Lake O the PInes Guide
brianvickeryfishing.com
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: JRW341513]
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08/26/13 12:52 AM
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Darryl Roach
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I fished with him last weekend and had a really good time. He put us on fish under tough conditions. Great guy!
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: JRW341513]
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08/26/13 02:02 AM
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canyonking/Lake Fork Guide
Pro Angler
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Had a trip today, and it was tough for us also! We caught a couple on top and had a few just miss it completely!Had some rats taggin my swimbaits. Tough worm bite today. They were dropping it very quick today! Definitely a thermocline that has set up real good at about 23 feet! Tight lines...Ron
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
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08/26/13 02:45 PM
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forkduc
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My Son and I fished with him the Friday before Skeeter Owners Tourney and had a great time. He is one hard working and electronics savvy guide. We caught some fish and learned graphing and a number of deep water spots.
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
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08/26/13 02:47 PM
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fouzman
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From what I saw this weekend, the Lake Fork turnover has begun. Brown foam everywhere. Brown waterlines on clean boats. October can't get here soon enough.
Coincidence is His way of remaining anonymous.
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: fouzman]
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08/26/13 03:13 PM
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Alex Finch
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From what I saw this weekend, the Lake Fork turnover has begun. Brown foam everywhere. Brown waterlines on clean boats. October can't get here soon enough. And the water definitely had that turnover stench. It was pretty tough on Saturday. Things on the lake are a changin' just in time for the slew of tournaments next month.
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: BassinButch]
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08/26/13 03:16 PM
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Karl Dietz
Pro Angler
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Well said, I pay to learn ...catching fish is bonus Ditto!
Karl Dietz
2015 BassCat Cougar/250 Mercury ProXS
2 HB Helix 12's
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: fouzman]
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08/26/13 04:04 PM
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OzzieFish
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From what I saw this weekend, the Lake Fork turnover has begun. Brown foam everywhere. Brown waterlines on clean boats. October can't get here soon enough. 1+
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
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08/26/13 05:21 PM
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Douglas J
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Man sorry it was tough. I got a phone call this morning and was told that one BIG NAMED guide is flat on them right now!
I was told he had 2 over 10 in one trip last week!
Learning is an important part of a guide trip , it's good you got that part out of your the trip.
But oh boy it's fun when your guy is on them and you get to smack some toads!
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
[Re: fouzman]
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08/26/13 06:19 PM
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Top Waters
Pro Angler
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From what I saw this weekend, the Lake Fork turnover has begun. Brown foam everywhere. Brown waterlines on clean boats. October can't get here soon enough. What I hate about this more than the fish not biting as well will be the high volume of posts on the forum asking if the lake has finished turning over yet.... 
GO ------->  "Spit in his mouth, Son. It will make him grow bigger faster" My late grandfather Bill Chapman (and former lake patrolman at Lake Tyler, TX) I have spent the past 50 years spitting in their mouths...increasing the size of Texas fish with every spit! P.B. 9.4 lbs - Lake Fork 2018 Skeeter ZX250 Yamaha 250 SHO
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Re: Tough day on Fork w\Justin Margraves
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08/26/13 10:38 PM
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Shawn Mead
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It's definitely fishing tough right now....but somebody is on them.
  Lake Fork Mafia
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