What a great week to fish beautiful Lake Fork! The water temperatures remained around the 76 degree range and the water clarity was getting better all over the lake. Numerous fish in the 6 to 9 pound range were caught on DD22’s, KVD 1.5 and 2.5’s, and my old favorite a J & M Jig. You can’t beat the post spawn time of the year to catch big fish on a jig. What made it even more fun was catching the jig fish on an Ardent Denny Brauer Signature Football Jig Rod, coupled up with an Ardent Apex Tournament reel. What fun! Natural shad color was the best color to us on the DD22’s, KVD 1.5 and 2.5’s. The top water bite was also great in the mornings. The white buzz bait worked best from 05:30 to 7:30 in the morning and between 8:00 and 9:00 in the evening.

The White Bass fishing was also very good. They were also caught on DD 22’s (pearl/green back and smoke colors), and Alabama rigs. You need to use braided line on the Alabama rigs because you can catch three to four White Bass at a time.

Crappie fishing remained good this week. We caught our better Crappie in 20 foot of water over brush piles using a blue/white Crappie jig tipped with a minnow.

The Catfish fishing also was very good this week. Jell-O bait and punch bait were the best baits to use in 22 to 24 foot of water over baited holes.

While you are at Lake Fork make sure that you check out Lake Fork Marina. They have a good selection on DD 22’s, Strike King DVD 1.5, XD6 and XD10’s. Plus, check out the Ardent Rod and reel selection.

For all of you fishermen that are getting ready for the Skeeter Tournament, I have a couple of days open for guided fishing trips to get ready for the tournament. Give us a call here at J & M Guide Service (Toll Free) 1-888-454-7037 or e-mail us at: [email protected] Keep a tight line and be safe!