It has been a windy week here on Lake Fork. However, the Bass bit well. The water temperatures ranged from 69 to 74 degrees. In the mornings before the wind got 20+ miles an hour out of the south we caught many really good Bass on points and sub-points a joining the main lake areas. Three main patterns were the key to catching these great Lake Fork Bass. The first was a Carolina rig using a Zoom Baby Brush Hog. Second, was using a crankbaits that run in the 4 to 8 foot range. Model A Bomber worked best for us. Third of all was the Alabama rig, using the Berkley Pearl Red Eye Shad as trailers. The rod and reel combinations that we used this week were Ardent Apex Tournament reels coupled with the Denny Brauer Signature rods. They have all the power you need hauling in these giant Lake Fork Bass.

The White Bass and Yellow Bass were not as aggressive this week. The jigging spoon in 12 to 14 foot of water worked the best. The Alabama rig also worked.

We are finding the Crappie are moving back into 6 to 8 foot of water on the nearby creek channels. I found that the straight minnow rig seemed to work the best.

The Catfish are still spawning in 2 to 5 feet of water. Cut bait still worked the best. Several large Catfish were caught on trout lines using shad and cut bait. Some cat’s weighing up to 50 pounds were caught.

Warm weather is here. That means look out for signs of dehydration. Make sure you drink plenty of water during the day. Plus make sure you wear that life vest while running with that big motor.

Lake Fork Marina has a good selection of crankbaits and has all the water you need to get you through the warm Spring and Summer days here at Lake Fork.

Here at J & M Guide Service we are in the post spawn mode. We have several days open guided fishing trips in May and June for post Spawn Bass. We are also opening up for White Bass trips from now to the end of august. Give us a call: (Toll Free) 1-888-454-7037 or E-mail us at: [email protected] Have a safe fishing week.