Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report From Guide Jim Rea

[kentucky_bass_man]

Well, the heat is really on as I write this. Our first 100 degree day is today and more to come. This looks like 1998 or 1999 where we had many 100 degree days and no rain. This is only June and our hottest weather is yet to come. MERCY! The water temp has come way up. 85 to 89 and that is according to where you are at on the lake. The Shallow fish are biting well in and around the grass. Weightless Wave Tiki Sticks, Flukes, Lake Fork Tackle Twitch worms and ZigZags, and Trick worms all fished wacky have been good. Work the baits slowly with hops on slack line. The spinner bait, lipless crank bait, and top water have been good very early but the top water ends soon as the sun gets up. Keep a lipless crank bait tied on as there is some schooling going on. The deep fish have started showing up in some areas but they are moving around on most spots. Just sit still and they will come back in a while. Texas and Carolina rigs have been good choices for the deep fish. Some days the swim baits will catch the fish. Don’t forget the Drop Shot. Sometimes the fish will get up off the bottom and the drop shot will save the day. The Wave Tiki Drop and Baby Tiki stick on the drop shot is a good combination. I have started out with and 18 inch drop between the hook and the weight. Don’t be afraid to try lighter line as this will get you a few more bites.
The crappie are starting to get bigger around the bridges and the shade is welcome. The timber still has fish out in the twenty five foot about 16 to 18 down. Small jigs and minnows are the bait of choice. Don’t forget to drink plenty of fluid, wear light colored clothing, and put on plenty of sun screen. Wear something you can get into the water to cool off with and when you get out and start your boat the run will cool you off. Don’t jump into the water where you are not sure of because of the under water stumps and hazards.
I still have some June Dates open if you want to book a trip give me a call.
Jim Reaneau
1-888-918-5088

[coolman]

Where is this lake out????????

[FishinMommy]

How the H##L is this suppose to help anyone if they don't know what lake he's talking about.

[macgyver]

Note the Title, "Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report"

Pretty easy for me to figure out what lake he's talking about

Lizards

[coolman]

Hey i aint that retarded i could figure the name of the lake out through the title im just wonderin where it is located ie. State and City 8)

[macgyver]

[quote author=christopherkeene9 link=board=Reports;num=1118921308;start=0#4 date=06/16/05 at 12:00:49]Hey i aint that retarded i could figure the name of the lake out through the title im just wonderin where it is located ie. State and City 8)[/quote]


Texas

http://websearch.cs.com/cs/boomframe...ork%2Ffork.htm

Lizards

[coolman]

Too bad thats too far for me :'(

[FishinMommy]

I meant where in the lake is he fishing. ;D

[Bassin_Dude]

first of all, this is for people FISHING the lake....so they know where lake fork is....its afairly popular lake..i have always known where it is....just by hearin stories of it. secondly....do some reading...i only read the beging part and i already know where he was fishing.....shallow grassy areas. read it and you will answer your own ?'s.

[coolman]

Your talking to fishie 02 right? Cuz i wanted to know where it was if it was close or for future knowledge

[Bassin_Dude]

mainly him....ya. jim posts on here every week for people fishing the lake...he is a good man to have around....just clear up your replies alittle chris, like say what state irs it located in. 8)

[coolman]

K ill keep it in minde for next time!!!!

[FishinMommy]

A lot of times when you get out on a lake location or specific places matter a lot. The same baits won't always work all over the lake or will the bass just because they are in the grass in one arm are section be on the same thing throughout the lake. Although a lot of times you can do the same thing all over the lake I think it would be better to know what areas on the lake he was fishing in order to save time of searching. Just my 2 cents.

[Bassin_Dude]

what jim is doing is helping you establish a pattern. you know that they are in shallow grassy areas....even if he did tell you a specific spot....are you going to just stay in that one area all day? and how do you know the bass havnt moved off that area 20-30yds in any direction? the fact that he is showing you a pattern is morer knowledgable then a specific possition....just MO 8)