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 New to Texas Bass Fishing
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10/09/12 12:39 AM
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JRoss
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Just arrived to Texas a few weeks ago from California and am hoping some of you expirenced Texas bass fisherman are willing to give some advice.
I'm stationed at Sheppard AFB and have noticed there are quite a few lakes around the area. Took the boat out for the first time today for a short run on Amon G Carter. Got the lines wet for a little while but nothing in the boat today. It was strange seeing all the timber in the water (and watching out for it when it was just under the surface)!
As luck would have it, no one at my new assignment that I know bass fishes so I'm hoping someone from around this area can give some pointers as to which lakes are good around here. Also, any tips or tricks regarding baits that are best for these Texas bass would be great! Thanks for any info/advice you have to offer!
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: JRoss]
#8090210
10/09/12 12:58 AM
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Lance Vick
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Use to fish Amon G Carter as a kid Grandparents had a cabin there
alot of great memories ,Have not been there in thirty years but hear the fishing is pretty good on the old and new lake .Give it some time the fish are there
BTW welcome to the forum
good fishing
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: JRoss]
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10/09/12 01:01 AM
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Fish AKA Jerry
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FREYED KNOT
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: Fish AKA Jerry]
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10/09/12 02:54 AM
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JD/76708
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Hire a guide....well worth it....might even be able to work out a deal to show you around on multiple lakes in the area..
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: JRoss]
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10/09/12 02:59 AM
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InTheClear
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WELCOME, not only do not have to pay a State Income Tax here, but you've come to the BEST BASS FISHING IN THE U.S., pound for pound, species for species!
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: JRoss]
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10/09/12 03:00 AM
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InTheClear
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Can fishing be written off as therapy?
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
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10/09/12 03:47 AM
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TX Basser
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 Triton TR-19 with Mercury 175EFI USN Retired
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
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10/09/12 03:56 AM
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Ken A.
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Can fishing be written off as therapy? Yes! (I hope)
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: JRoss]
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10/09/12 04:21 AM
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10lberfork
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welcome Jross too tff world of fishing expertise around texas.ask questions and get to know few alot great guides on here.
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: JRoss]
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10/09/12 04:49 AM
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Fyrfyter
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Welcome Jross!!! Can't help much on that lake, BUT, as was previously stated.......... hire a guide, and you will be lightyears ahead!!! You will save money in the long run, and immediately start catching fish.
Les Pratt
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
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10/09/12 04:55 AM
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NODOUBLEDIGITYET
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
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10/09/12 07:33 AM
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CENTEX Toad Hunter
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"If you've quit learn'n, you might'as well quit fish'n cuz yer not catch'n as many fish as ya should be!"
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
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10/09/12 10:42 AM
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Jerrybign
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JRoss, there is quite a few guys on this forum from around the Wichita Falls area. Best bet, IMO, is to meet up with and fish with them. Gleen from their knowledge. I couldn't imagine dropping a boat in a TOTALLY unfamiliar lake and expect to catch something.
Religion is a guy in church thinking about fishing. Relationship is a guy fishing thinking about God!
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: JRoss]
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10/09/12 11:47 AM
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JRoss
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Thank you for all the welcomes! I am definitely looking to hire a guide, hopefully this fall. Want to hire someone for Lake Fork as I can't wait to see some of the fish I hear about from there. Wasn't expecting much yesterday as it was more of a get the boat in the water and make sure nothing was broke after the haul from California. Still, excited about being here and if anyone from around this area is willing to give some local lake info please feel free to send me an email. Thank you all for your hospitality and happy fishing!
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Re: New to Texas Bass Fishing
[Re: JRoss]
#8091635
10/09/12 11:49 AM
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Rudy Lackey
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Ray Roberts, Bridgeport, study the map go gettum !
Welcome Yall !
Rudy
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