Sam Rayburn Reservoir
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CrappieTechniqueCrappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesBrush tops in 16'-28' deep. Great bite early but after lunch it slowed down drastically. Used live minnows.
Peter JohnsenBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureMatted GrassWater down 4', long cast, fish shallow open pockets in grass.
benburkefishingBronze Ambassador
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesLots of fish caught on brush. They were keying in on crappie and threadfins. Morning bite and late afternoon.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSummerStructureRiver Channels
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonFallStructureStumps
5ft or less, knocked em on the slobber knocker.
FAT BOY FISHINGBronze AmbassadorSpeciesCrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesPiles were hit or miss. Saw lots of small crappie on piles while other piles were empty. Best piles seemed to be in the 20' range. Water temps 87-93. Lake is still about 2.5' high and falling. We used a variety of hand tied jigs with shad colors working best
- FAT BOY FISHINGBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureBaitfish
Water temps 87-93. Lake is still falling (about 2.5' high). Saw lots of small groups with shad on flats. They seemed to group up better towards the middle of the day.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
