| We've been receiving a lot of questions asking me | | | | is definitely where its at, but the fish here are wise and |
| about fishing for bass in Texas, and it's no wonder | | | | require a great deal of trickery to be caught. My |
| why the state is so popular for fishing with its over | | | | advice here is to sneak out at night without motor and |
| 6000 reservoirs and almost 5000 square miles of | | | | catch them when their guard is down. |
| inland water. | | | | Lake Sam Rayburn, with its treasure cove full of hiding |
| Before you head off for a Texas fishing adventure, | | | | spots and structure, has long been a winning area in |
| first we need to cover a few things, such as pests | | | | Texas, and doesn't show any signs of losing in the |
| you'll find. Black widow and brown recluse spiders are | | | | near future. A vast, scenic area close enough to |
| known to frequent Texas, along with scorpions, | | | | civilization to mix up a family fishing trip with some city |
| centipedes, fire ants, and a plethora of flying, stinging | | | | life, this lake has what its got to get great amounts of |
| insects. Additionally, copperheads, rattlesnakes and the | | | | great-looking and great-tasting bass almost year round, |
| Texas Coral Snake may all be living close to where | | | | although I suggest during the week when things are |
| you visit, so be prepared by arming yourself with | | | | slow. |
| knowledge on what to treat and how to treat it. A first | | | | Toledo Bend is just about as good as it gets for cover, |
| aid kit combined with some special items just for the | | | | even rivaling Lake Sam Rayburn in size and structure. |
| area you are traveling to is never a bad thing to bring | | | | Another beautiful area, this reservoir is partially in |
| along, especially if you will be taking children along with | | | | Louisiana and is fed by a large number of creeks as |
| you. | | | | well as the Sabine River. The best place in the spring is |
| Now don't let some friendly cautionary advice turn | | | | just on the other side of where the Sabine River |
| your head away from Texas, as dangerous and | | | | empties out into the reservoir, particularly any large |
| painful pests can and do reside all over the place | | | | muddy areas off to the side of the river, but be careful |
| elsewhere, too. The best thing about Texas fishing is | | | | of the current. |
| the selection, and here are some great places to start | | | | The Rio Grande River empties out into Amistad, which |
| looking: | | | | can be a great place for the experienced bass fisher, |
| Caddo Lake used to be a natural lake that received | | | | but beginners need to either steer clear of the area or |
| quite a bit of expansion upon the building of a dam on | | | | only go with a seasoned guide. Not only is this fertile |
| Cypress Creek. Caddo Lake is a great beginner's area | | | | topwater area only a potent spot if you know what to |
| to catch loads of bass all day and year long, but only if | | | | look for, but it can also be dangerous with the winds |
| size doesn't matter so much to you. Over 6 pounds | | | | that frequent the area for a good part of the year. |
| per is pushing expectations here, but the scenery is | | | | Even an experienced boater in a small enough boat |
| beautiful and the bounty is plentiful. Check the Cyprus | | | | can get tipped here! |
| trees at Caddo Lake to find some great hiding spots. | | | | And that's just a drop on the bucket of what Texas |
| Lake Fork is an excellent place to find a record catch. | | | | has to offer. |
| Beautiful, spacious, and plenty of hiding spots, this lake | | | | |