Weekly Lake Fork Fishing Report From Guide Jim Rea

Well the magic temp is fast approaching for the spawn. The water is at 54 in many pockets and the male bass have started invading the shallows. The Wave Tiki sticks and Lake Fork tackle ring fries have been working well. Fish these on 15 pound line with a 4/0 or 5/0 hook weightless. Work them slowly from the bank out to the boat. Spinner baits have been my second choice this week. 3/8 and ½ have been the best size. Double willow leaf blades have been better than the Colorado blade. I have worked back to the backs of some pockets in the afternoons and found males searching for some spawning areas. If this weather will stay mild by next week we should start seeing some bedding activity. The mornings we are throwing traps and spinner baits and then in the afternoon switching to the soft baits. Working points with jigs and Carolina and Texas rigs have been productive on the female bass. 6 to 8 foot of water is the magic depth. Work your baits slowly this is the biggest tip.
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Jim Reaneau
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