Kcbears Lake Fork Trip

[kcbear]

Wally Eye and I did it!! Made the trek to Lake Fork on the 3rd- had a great guide on the 4th- and fished our hearts out on the 5th, 6th, 7th. Unfortunately, the lake was in a state of turnover--everything was scummy. My boat had a three inch wide band of scuzz that wouldn't wash off without some elbow grease.

No giants to report, but did have a fairly successful week with at least a dozen bass over 3 pounds, and many dozen

in the 1-2.5 lb range. It was finesse fishing all the way-- nearly everything was on wacky worms rigged on weedless wedge hooks. I had never fished wacky before, but after missing my first three or four bites, I found the range and had a blast!! By Thursday afternoon, I was an expert!! (just kidding)

Weather was great, except the breeze was out of the east most of the week. Talked to quite a few fishermen, all had the same story-- you could catch fish, if you worked at it, but the bigger ones just weren't there.

Bottom line-- I am going back during the spawn in the spring, but the trip made me love and appreciate Stockton even more.

KCBEAR

[Trout Commander]

Glad you guys were able to find some success under the tough conditions!

[eric1978]

Wow, the lake must have been in bad shape. The few times we went, we were throwing back three pounders like they were a waste of time. Glad you had a good trip though...can't win 'em all.

[kcbear]

It was tough, Eric-- the lake was down nearly 3 feet and the scum was awful. That said, I have already booked a week end in April of next year during the spawn (hopefully) with the same guide I had this trip.

You know the old saying, "If at first, you don't succeed---"

[eric1978]

It was tough, Eric-- the lake was down nearly 3 feet and the scum was awful. That said, I have already booked a week end in April of next year during the spawn (hopefully) with the same guide I had this trip.

You know the old saying, "If at first, you don't succeed---"

I've been there once in April, once in July, and once in February. April was best for big fish, July was best for numbers, and February was best for wearing yourself out cranking big spinnerbaits and traps...didn't do too well that time. Feb is supposed to be THE big fish month, but we had bad conditions, cold and rainy 4 straight days. Good luck on your next attempt...you'll eventually hit it just right and have the time of your life.