FishNet Daily News James Caldemeyer Lake Fork Fishing Report Archives

August 12, 2007 - WOW, is it hot! The summer heat has finally made it's way to east Texas. But don't let the warm weather discourage you from coming to the lake. Summertime and Lake Fork can equate to some HOT bass fishing action!

I was privileged to be able to fish with Mr. Doug Jost and his daughter Rachel yesterday. I must say that this 11 yr old girl had her mind on fishing and the warm weather was not going to slow her down. She persevered in the heat of the afternoon without a complaint and was rewarded with some real nice fish. Good job Rachel!

The lake is in great shape for August with water levels holding steady at 403.60, just above full pool. The gates at the dam have remained closed and this has kept the fishing more consistent. Surface temperatures have been ranging from 85-92 degrees. Water clarity is fairly clear to slightly stained in areas.

The shallow bite has been good for small to medium sized slot fish early and late in the day. Best areas have been main lake and secondary points adjacent to deep water, creek channel bends and shallow pond dams. The presence of good grass beds has been the key to these areas being productive. Wacky worms worked over the grass in watermelon candy, watermelon red, june bug and sour grape colors have produced the best. Texas rigged worms and drop shot rigs have also done well in these same colors. The topwater bite early has produced some fish on certain days with yellow magics,

zara spooks and sammys in shad patterns being the most productive. You'll also want to keep a shallow running

crank bait handy for some good shallow water action. Norman Little N's and Deep Little N's have been best in shad colors and chartreuse/blue back.

Most of my fishing has been out deep for the big mamas though! Deep structure fishing at Lake Fork is hard to beat this time of year all the way into the fall months. This type of fishing is intimidating to a lot of anglers but once you have learned how to find fish in deep water, the dividends can be outstanding. Depths from 20 to 35 feet is where you'll find the

majority of the concentrations of fish. Best areas to target are main lake points, road beds, humps, ridges, and pond dams that are relative to this depth range. Once you have established several areas to consider, a good graph will show you if fish are holding in on these spots. A Lowrance is as dependable as they come and I rely on mine daily to tell me where the fish are hanging out.

Carolina rigs have been the most productive for me after I have marked some fish with my electronics. I use a 7'6" heavy action Shimano Crucial rod and reel spooled with 20lb. Gamma Edge fluorocarbon, a 1 oz. weight and a 4-5 foot leader. Best baits have been the Grande Bass www.grandebass.com Rattlesnake or Mutant in watermelon red, pumpkin chartreuse or chartreuse pepper colors rigged on a 3/0 wide gap hook. On some days the fish prefer the rig worked through them on a steady pull and on other days you'll want to hop it some. So try varying your retrieve some when you are out there and let the fish tell you how they want the bait worked. Big 10 inch worms like the Zoom Ole Monster or Berkley Power Worms have been catching some nice fish as well. Watermelon seed, watermelon red, and blue fleck have been my colors of choice.

There have been some days that the fish are a little less active and somewhat suspended off the bottom in these deep areas. Catching them on a Carolina rig or Texas rig will not be as productive when this occurs. That is when I grab my Crucial spinning rod and start working on them with a drop shot rig. I keep my rod spooled up with 10 lb. Gamma fluorocarbon, a 2/0 drop shot hook and a 3/8 to 1/2 oz. weight attached about 18 to 24 inches below the bait. Best baits have been the Baby Rattlesnake in watermelon red and chartreuse pepper or a 4" finesse worm in shades of watermelon or pumpkinseed.

Another great way to catch these suspended Lake Fork bass is with a deep diving crankbait, chrome lipless crank bait, jigging spoon, or swimbait worked at or just above the depth that these bass are suspending. At times you will find these fish schooling on bait fish and will want to have your rod ready to cast into the school of fish before they move off or quit

chasing shad. The schooling action is awesome and my clients have caught a number of big fish like this. This schooling activity should heat up along with the temperatures of the summer!

If you are planning a trip to Lake Fork to come catch some of these trophy bass and would like to book a guided trip, feel free to give me a call at (903)736-9888 or you can send me an email lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com I will work hard to make your fishing experience at Lake Fork a productive and memorable one!

Read Acts 2:38

July 26, 2007 - It's hard to believe that August is almost here already! The conditions out on the water have felt more like May or June still. Nice weather to catch some real giant bass in too! Just ask 12 year old Holt Hayes from Crowley, Texas. He and his father (John)informed me, as we left out in the morning, that Holt had prayed the night before that God would bless his day of fishing at Lake Fork . His prayer was answered yesterday when he landed an 11.63 lb. MONSTER fishing with me. He also caught five others in the afternoon around 7lbs with dad catching some nice fish as well. Definitely a blessed day of fishing and one I know they'll ever forget!

The bite has really picked up over the past several days. With the all the recent rains finally giving us some relief, the gates have not been wide open on the damn and the water has started to clear up quite a bit. Water temps have been ranging from 82 - 89degrees and with these temperatures rising the deep bite has become more consistent.

Look for a number of these giant Lake Fork bass to be grouping up on a variety of deep structure. Points, humps, roadbeds and pond dams are good areas to focus your attention to this time of year. Early and late in the day, the shallower structure ranging from 14 - 20foot deep has produced well. After the sun gets up though you will want to start looking out in 20 - 35feet of water. Especially on those really hot days! Lake Fork has an abundance of this type of structure in these depth ranges, which is what makes it so great!

Carolina rigs have been the most productive for me after I've marked some fish with my Lowrance electronics. I use a 7' 6" heavy action Shimano Crucial rod and reel spooled with 20 lb. test fluorocarbon, a 1 oz. weight and a 4-5 foot leader. Best baits for me have been a Grande Bass Rattlesnake or Mutant in watermelon red, green pumpkin or June bug colors rigged on a 3/0 wide gap hook.www.grandebass.com Texas rigs have done well on the shallow and deep structure as well. Big worms from 10inches long or better have caught some nice ones too. Watermelon seed, watermelon red, green pumpkin and blue fleck are great colors. Spoons, swim baits and deep diving crank baits will also produce good on these deep spots for those fish that are somewhat suspended. Pearl or shad colors have been best.

The shallow bite is still there in the early morning and late. Topwater baits such as yellow magics, sammys, and spooks will get your heart pumping for the day when they explode on them. Small crank baits like a Norman Little N or Deep Little N in shad patterns, fished over the submerged grass, will catch some real good fish after the topwater bite ceases. Wacky worms over the shallow grass always catch a few on certain day as also.

If you would like to come out on Lake Fork and catch a real trophy bass. Feel free to contact me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or by phone (903)736-9888 to book your trip! I still have some dates available for August. Fall dates September thru November are filling up quick. Thank you to my sponsors for their support & exceptional products and to the good Lord who strengthens me.

Read Philippians4:6

July 10, 2007 - July is the month that things really heat up on Lake Fork, including the fishing. With the weather getting hotter, get ready for some HOT big bass action! The fishing lately has been good despite all the rain, run-off and water fluctuations that the lake has sustained. Most trips have averaged 20-30 fish per day with a few days mixed in that are a little more in numbers or a little less. The quality of the bites has been better as most of the fish are good heavy slot fish and boy do they pull hard! Adam and wife Laura Benham had the opportunity to catch some of these nice ones with me today. Thanks guys for the wonderful day on the water!

Water temperatures have ranged anywhere from 81-87 degrees in the areas that I have been fishing. The water clarity is clear in most areas with some stained water in the backs of some of the creeks from recent run off and the wind. Lake levels are currently reading 403.60 with 403 being full pool. It has been some time since we’ve all seen Lake Fork overflowing at it’s banks. It is awesome to see the lake in such great shape going into summer! The topwater bite has been on one day and off the next yellow magic's, buzzbaits and frogs early. There are plenty of lily pads, shallow grass beds and an abundance of new shallow cover for the skinny water bass to hide in. The big shallow fish have been cruising the shallows eating lots of bream and shad. A GrandeBass 6” Squirm Worm in watermelon/red rigged wacky style has been consistent when the topwater bite isn’t. A Rattlesnake in watermelon/red or Sabednarg color rigged on a 3/0 weighted hook has been great also. Texas rigs or a light Carolina rigged worm has also been catching them along the deeper grass edges. Again, watermelon colors have produced best. Points, creek channel edges and vegetation adjacent to the deeper water have been the best shallow locations.

After the shallow morning bite ceases, I have been heading straight for the deep water. I personally look forward to this time of year because of the tremendous deep structure fishing that Lake Fork is known for. The majority of the real big fish are out deep this time of year! The fish that I have been fishing are in anywhere from 22-32 foot. The key has been a depth change in that range. At times the fish are on slow tapering changes in depth such as hump on the bottom or a piece of structure. At others, they are on steep drops a roadbed, point, pond dam or ridges. These are all great places to check out. The biggest key to finding these bruisers is electronics. My Lowrance X26HD is as accurate as it gets when it comes to targeting deep structure. Knowing how to read your graph is critical and will save you a lot of valuable time on the water eliminating areas that are not productive. Once you mark these fish on or close to the bottom in these areas you are in action. Carolina rigs have by far been the most productive presentation. My rigs consist of 7’ to 7’6” heavy action Shimano Crucial rods and reels spooled up with 20 lb. Gamma Edge fluorocarbon. I am using a 16 lb. fluorocarbon leader that ranges from 4-5 feet in length, 1 oz. tungsten weight and 3/0 wide gap hook. Best baits have been the Grande Bass Mutant or Rattlesnake in green pumpkin, pumpkin/chartreuse or watermelon red. You’ll also want to try the NEW Baby Rattlesnake in the same colors on a drop shot rig when the fish are a little more finicky. www.grandebass.com A ¾ ounce football head jig in black/brown and amber or watermelon red, with a matching trailer, has also done well on these deep spots. If you find that the fish are somewhat suspended you’ll want to hit them with DD 22’s, big swim baits, and spoons. At times you will find schools of fish chasing shad out in the depths so you’ll want to have one of these rigs lying out on the deck to throw at them when they start blowing up.

The deep bite has been better on certain days more than others due to water being pulled at the dam. Florida strain bass are not too fond of current so if you find that a lot of the deep fish are suspended, the gates are probably wide open and you may want to spend more of your time fishing the more consistent shallow bite.

I hope that this report has been helpful to you in your pursuit of a Lake Fork trophy. If you would like to book a trip with me to catch some of these trophy bass, feel free to email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or just give me a call at (903)736-9888. I have still have some dates available in July /August or a number of fall dates. Gift certificates are also available upon request.

June 17, 2007 - Things are really heating up here at the lake. With the weather getting hotter, you can expect for the bass fishing at Lake Fork to be HOT as well! Although the fishing this week has been good, these big bass are on the verge of busting loose into their heavy post spawn feeding ritual. Size has been good but the numbers of fish we’re catching has varied. Some days you will only catch a 10-15 and others you can load the boat with these big mamas.

Water temperatures have ranged anywhere from 80-87 degrees in the areas that I have been fishing. The water clarity is clear in most areas with some stained water in the backs of some of the creeks from recent run off. Lake levels are currently reading 402.67 with 403 being full pool. The topwater bite has been excellent on yellow magic's, buzzbaits and frogs early. And when I say early I mean you better be on the water
before the sun starts to come up. Sometimes the bite only last 20-30 minutes then it’s done unless there is cloud cover present.

After the topwater bite ceases, I have been heading straight for deep water but you can still catch some shallow fish with wacky worms, flukes and Texas rigged worms later in the morning. Best mid-depths are 6-10 foot deep around the grass and timber. Points adjacent to deep water have seemed to hold the most fish and you will also find them in the creeks where the channels bend.

I personally look forward to this time of year because of the tremendous deep structure fishing that Lake Fork is known for and it is at this time that you will find the majority of the real big fish out deep on the points, roadbeds, ridges and humps. The biggest key to finding these bruisers is electronics. My Lowrance X26HD is as accurate as it gets when it comes to targeting deep structure. Knowing how to read your graph is critical and will save you a lot of valuable time on the water eliminating areas that are not productive.

The deep fish that I have been fishing are in anywhere from 22-32 foot. The key has been a depth change in that range. At times the fish are on slow tapering changes in depth such as hump on the bottom or a piece of structure. At others, they are on steep drops a roadbed, point, pond dam or ridges. These are all great places to check out. Once you mark these fish on or close to the bottom in these areas you are in action. Carolina rigs have by far been the most productive presentation. My rigs consist of 7’ to 7’6” heavy action Shimano Crucial rods and reels spooled up with 20 lb. Gamma Edge fluorocarbon. I am using a 16 lb. fluorocarbon leader that ranges from 4-5 feet in length, 1 oz. tungsten weight and 3/0 wide gap hook. Best baits have been the Grande Bass Mutant or Rattlesnake in green pumpkin, pumpkin/chartreuse or watermelon red. You’ll also want to try the NEW Baby Rattlesnake in the same colors as it has done well on days that the fish are a little more finicky. www.grandebass.com Lizards have also done well on a Carolina rig with pumpkin seed being the color of choice. A ½ to ¾ ounce jig in black/brown and amber or pumpkinseed with matching trailers has produced on these deep spots too. If you find that the fish are somewhat suspended you’ll want to hit them with DD 22’s, big swim baits, and spoons.

I hope that this report has been helpful to you in your pursuit of a Lake Fork trophy. If you would like to book a trip with me to catch some of these post spawn lunkers, feel free to email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or just give me a call at (903) 736-9888. I am currently full for the remainder of June but have some dates available in July and August.

Read 2 Timothy 2:15

May 22, 2007 - As the spawn comes to a close for the year, things are really heating up here at the lake. With the weather getting hotter, you can expect for the bass fishing at Lake Fork to be HOT as well! Although the fishing this week has been fairly inconsistent, these big bass are on the verge of busting loose into their heavy post spawn feeding ritual.

Water temperatures have ranged anywhere from 75-79degrees in the areas that I have been targeting. The water clarity is clear in most areas with some stained water in places that the wind and algae bloom has tainted. Lake levels are currently reading 401.84 with403 being full pool. These periods of spotty showers are helping to bring the lake up to being full which is great for this time of year. It won't be long before we are praying for some summer rain!

The bite has been fair for my clients and I on most days. The numbers are not high but average 15-20 per day. The quality of fish we are catching is good as Rodney and Travis from Waco would agree as they managed to catch some real nice slot fish all day and one fish that was over the slot.

Most of the fish have completed their spawn, with a few late bloomers coming occasionally. The most consistent pattern has been shallow early and late with others being caught in mid range depths during the day. The top water bite has been good on yellow magic's and frogs early. I like the Tennessee shad and bream colors in the yellow magic. As for the frog I prefer a Stanley Ribbit in watermelon red/pearl or a SPRO frog in natural green. If it stays cloudy, the top water bite can be productive all day. When the sun comes up I have been throwing a Grande Bass Rattlesnake(weightless) in the lily pads and grass in 2 to 6foot. A wacky worm and fluke have also produced well in the same areas. Best colors have been watermelon red, watermelon candy and green pumpkin. During the day, you'll want to check those deep humps, points and roadbeds for fish that are starting to stack up in numbers. Lately, the deep bite has not been very consistent as most of the fish are still suspended over these areas. I have had better success targeting the deeper grass lines in 8-12 foot. Backing out from the bank and throwing slightly weighted Rattlesnakes with a 3/0 hook and a 1/16 ounce weight has been the deal. Texas rigged worms, wacky rigs and flukes with the same weighted hooks have are catching some nice ones too.

When they are on the bottom, the best way to get them going is the ole Carolina rig. I am rigging my Shimano rods and reels up with 20lb Gamma fluorocarbon, a 1oz.weight and a 4-5 foot leader tipped with a Rattlesnake or Mutant on a 3/0 wide gap hook. Green Pumpkin, watermelon red, watermelon chartreuse and chartreuse pepper are great colors. www.grandebass.com Jigs,DD22's and drop shot rigs will also do well on some of these deep fish. Finding these deep fish can be tough task at times but being persistent can pay huge dividends this time of year. Learn and know your electronics and you'll be very glad you did!

If you would like to book a trip with me to catch some of these post spawn lunkers, feel free to email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or just give me a call at (903)736-9888. I still have a few dates available this month and a few in June/July.

Please keep Kenny Moser of Moser's Restaurant in your prayers as he recovers from his surgery and for all those across seas that have sacrificed tremendously so that we live in a free land.

Thank you to my sponsors for their support and to God who gave His Son up to pay for our sins with the ultimate sacrifice!

April 11, 2007 - April is a big month for Lake Fork this year with many of the biggest bass being caught at this time. Lately, the weather has not been very cooperative in drawing the bigger fish into the shallows. The recent cold weather and even snow have made for some chilly days out on the water. A warming trend is in the forecast so the bite should improve considerably over the next several days.

Water temperatures have been cooler as well ranging from 60-64 degrees. Most of the areas that were stained from recent rains have started to clear up and the lake level is sitting at 401.84 which is just over a foot low. The lake being this close to full is an answered prayer of mine as well as others I'm sure. God always knows what we need and when we need it!

Most of the fish my clients and I have been catching this past week have been out a little deeper in 4 to 8foot with an 11.7 lb lunker being the biggest. That fish fell for a bluegill colored swim bait. The swim bait bite has been good. Be prepared though when fishing it as the strikes are very aggressive! A Grande Stick rigged weightless on a 4/0 hook and 15 lb line has also produced a lot of fish. Best colors have been watermelon red, green pumpkin and junebug. I have also been rigging it "wacky style" as well as the Grande Bass Squirm Worm in the same colors.www.GrandeBass.com.

Baby Minus 1's have also produced some fish worked over the grass. Best colors have been black splatter back and baby bass. White or white/chart. double willow spinner baits do well in these same areas on a windy day. I use a Talon spinner bait and I like them a lot! They are very high quality and have a very sharp hook. www.leadheadlures.com.

If you are a deep structure angler like myself, start getting you deep cranks, Carolina rigs, and drop shots ready. As this month progresses you will find more and more fish out deep. Those fish that have already spawned will be ripe and ready for the picking! Humps, points, pond dams, roadbeds etc. will be prime spots to look over with your electronics. You can also look for the top water bite to start picking up as this water starts to warm back up. Pop R's, Zara Spooks, Buzzbaits and Frogs will all have their place in catching some real nice ones on top!

If you are planning a trip to Lake Fork and would like to book a trip to fish with a licensed professional guide, please feel free to contact me by email at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or you can call me anytime (903) 736-9888. I work hard to provide my clients with a fishing experience to be remembered. You can also visit my website if you would like more information about Lake Forkwww.officiallakeforktrophybass.com

I wish all the professional anglers fishing the Toyota tournament here this weekend the best. For all you fans that will be coming out to the lake to see your favorite anglers, have fun and be safe out there! Hopefully I'll see you out there.

1 Peter 5:7 Reads- Cast all your cares upon Him, because He cares about you.

February 5, 2007 - February is BIG FISH time here at Lake Fork! For all you anglers that have been waiting for those big females to start moving toward the shallows, this is the time. With water levels up this year at the lake, you can expect an incredible spawn here. Recent rains have raised the lake to 401.06-1.94 feet below full pool. This is definitely an answered prayer as many have been praying for rain. The new water gives the fish access to new habitat that they have not seen for some time and will allow fisherman to navigate the lake more safely than in recent months. All in all, Lake Fork is in great shape for another phenomenal year of fishing in 2007.

The fishing lately has been excellent to good in recent days with the water temps dipping into the mid to high 40's. The cooler water temperatures have not affected the bite as much as many would expect. Numbers of quality fish can be found starting to stage in the grass beds around points, ditches and creeks adjacent to spawning areas. Starting at the mouths of the creeks and methodically working your way back is the best approach to locating fish this time of year. On certain days the fish are more active and concentrated on main lake and/or secondary points. On warmer days, you will find that the bite is better at the very back of the creeks. Once you locate a fish or two it is good to make another pass back through the area as there will usually be several more in that vicinity. With all the new water, fishing in depths of 2-6 feet has been good and will get better as the water temps rise. On the frontal and post frontal days, fishing the deeper edges and creek channels will produce better. The weather is calling for a warming trend, so expect the bite to be shallow and more consistent.

RatLTraps and shallow running crankbaits in red/orange colors have been best. Chartreuse and white or white spinnerbaits will also produce their share of fish as well. I use a Talon 3/8 oz or 1/2 oz spinnerbait with double willow leaf blades. If you have not tried these baits, you are missing out! They are extremely high quality spinnerbaits and you can order them customized to your preference of size,
color and blade combination at a reasonable price. www.leadheadlures.com As the water warms this spring you will also want to have your jig and weightless worm rods handy. Talon's black/blue jig in 3/8 or 1/2 oz size tipped with a Grande Chunk will produce the big bites. Weightless, the Grande Bass Rattlesnake is already on the loose and you can expect it to produce some real GIANTS this spring. That and the Grande Stick in green pumpkin and watermelon red will be my go to baits! www.grandebass.com

Rigging your baits on the proper equipment this time of year is also a critical factor in the pursuit of a trophy. Make sure you have given some attention to those rods/reels and fishing line that have been sitting around all winter. A little oil, some fresh string, and a quick drag check will make all the difference. Having the right rod/reel and proper line size for the baits that you will be using is also instrumental. There is nothing more disappointing than losing a big fish on your first spring outing because of equipment issues.

If you are thinking about planning a trip to Lake Fork this spring and would like to book a guided trip, please feel free to contact me at (903) 736-9888 or you can email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com You can also visit my website for more information about Lake Fork at www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com I would like to wish everyone "Good Trophy Hunting" and I hope to see you out there this spring!

One Tim. 2:5 Reads - For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.

December 27, 2006 - Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I'm looking forward to the New Year as it ushers in another great year of fishing. My trips have been divided between Monticello and Fork right now. They will continue to remain that way until the end of January, after which I will be keying on Fork and in pursuit of those ShareLunkers!!

Monticello has been great recently with large numbers being caught in the 2 to 7 lb. range. Brent Whatley and myself caught 50 yesterday. Thanks for the great trip, Brent! I expect the quality of size to go up after next week as the full moon of January arrives. The spawn is getting ready to get going full force and there are a number of baits that will catch these Monticello "footballs".

I have been catching most of these fish on a Grande Stik or Rattlesnake www.grandebass.com rigged with a 4/0 wide gap hook. I am using 12 lb Gamma Fluorocarbon on a Shimano Crucial 7 ft. med heavy rod and throwing it weightless. I also like to split shot this rig with a 1/16 ounce shot about 12-14 inches up from the bait. This rig is deadly in and around the spawning areas. Best colors have been watermelon red and green pumpkin. The key is not to over work the bait. Dead sticking these baits best. Many anglers have a tendency to move the bait too fast. Whether fishing it weightless or with a split shot, when you move the bait a lot, you are doing exactly what the fish will do for you- "moving it away from the bed". Leaving the bait in one spot for several seconds before moving it will increase your number of bites!

You can also do well on spinnerbaits, Texas rigs and small crankbaits or rattletraps. I have also been fishing a drop shot a lot on the deeper fish. I rig up on my spinning combo and fish it on 8-10 lb line with a #1 drop shot hook and a 5/16 oz weight about 12-18" below the hook. I like to use a Grande Bass 4" Squirm Worm in watermelon red on these deep fish. Best areas have been around the discharge, intake, bridges, and deep humps.

As for Lake Fork, you will find some fish that are becoming active in a pre spawn pattern right now. I have been targeting main lake points and secondary points close to the mouth of the major creeks. Because there are so many creeks to chose from, finding the most productive ones at this time of the year can be challenging. The wind direction, grass, presence of baitfish and most importantly, water temperature, are instrumental to locating these areas. Water temperature should be an anglers first and most monitored factor of fishing from now through the spring. It will dictate which areas to fish and when to fish them throughout the season.

Best baits and patterns have been red rattle traps fished over the grass. Tipping the top of the grass and then ripping it off of it is a great presentation for a real lunker. Black and blue jigs in 3/8 to 1/2 ounce, tipped with a Mutant or your favorite trailer will catch em' as well. Targeting stumps, lay downs and cedar trees on the edges of the creeks will can be real rewarding if you're looking for a trophy of a lifetime. The spinnerbait bite has been off for me, but expect it to produce a lot fish as spring approaches. 3/8 to 1/2 oz. double willows in white, white/chartreuse or red are best. There are some deep fish to be caught right now, as well. Schools of fish can be found in 25-35 feet of water on main lake humps, points and ridges feeding on schools of bait fish. Jigging spoons or tail kickers in 3/8 to 1/2 oz sizes will catch these deep hogs.

If you are interested in booking a trip to fish Monticello/ Fork or if you would like to plan a trip for the upcoming year, feel free to contact me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or go to my website for more information about trophy bass fishing www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com You can also give me a call at (903) 736-9888 if you would like. I will do everything I can to make your trip to the lake a time to remember! Thank you to my Lord and Savior for the blessings that are too numerous to count and to my sponsors for their great products and support. I wish you all a Happy New Year and am looking forward to sharing the water with you soon. Read 2 Tim. 2:15

December 12, 2006 - Wintertime is here folks! While today has been beautiful, we have been getting some pretty cold days and nights the past couple of weeks. It is this time of year, through February, that I like to be on the water. Although weather conditions are not always favorable, especially for "fair weather fisherman", it is this season that you will find some off the biggest fish in the lake caught!

My winter trips are split between Lake Fork and Monticello right now. The fishing on both lakes has been good in recent days. Large numbers of smaller fish with a few nice ones mixed in have been consistent at Monticello. With water temps in the high 60's to low 70's there, the fish have started there pre-spawn activity. I have not spotted any fish on beds as of yet but those days are soon ahead. I have been targeting the creek channel edges adjacent to the spawning flats with good results. Best baits have been the Grande Bass Rattlesnake in watermelon red, rigged weightless. Dead sticking this new bait has been the key. If you have not yet tried this bait, you'll want to. It definitely speaks for itself. www.grandebass.com A watermelon red fluke has also produced well with the same presentation with an occasional twitch of the rod. You can also catch a lot of deep fish right now on a drop shot. I am using a Grande Bass 4" squirm worm in watermelon red for best results. Expect these fish to really move up into the shallows during the full moon of January. For all you sight fisherman, it will be time to get out there, polish up your techniques, and get ready for the spawning bonanza at Fork.

My trips on Fork recently have produced some real nice fish. The numbers of fish are not overwhelming right now, but the quality of fish we're catching have been nice ones. Best baits have been red rattle traps, white spinnerbaits, shallow running crankbaits in shad patterns fished over the grass in the mouth of creeks. The grass and the presence of bait fish is the key to locating these shallow fish. I also like to flip a jig, which is what also makes this time of year my favorite season. A 3/8 oz black and blue jig with a matching trailer fished sloowww along the creek channel edges will produce some monsters. For the deep bite, you can find them on humps, ridges and pond dams with your electronics and do well working a spoon in a 3/8 or 1/2 oz size. On some days the fish want it hopped of the bottom and on others, gently crawling it across the bottom with slow turns of the reel work best.

If you are interested in booking a trip this winter to Fork or Monticello, give me a call (903)736-9888 , email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or visit my website www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com My springtime dates are also filling up fast for next year. There are so many people that wait until the last minute to hire a guide for the spring and are not able to get the date they want, so don't wait. I also have gift certificates available for those of you that would like give a guided fishing trip as a Christmas gift.

May God bless all of you this holiday season! Please remember the reason for the season. JESUS!! Keep the soldiers and their families in prayer as they are away as well. I thank the Lord for the opportunity to share the sport of fishing with all of you and to my sponsors for their support. Read Matthew 1:23

November 9, 2006 - Fall is finally here! These next couple of months are my favorite days of the year to catch numbers of trophy bass. As the colder temperatures set in, the bass become extremely active in their yearly ritual of feeding up before winter. And with all the hunters out in the deer stands and blinds, you can often find yourself out on the lake with virtually no fishing pressure to enjoy some of the best days of the year at Lake Fork.

Water conditions at the lake are still low about 5 foot so be careful out there running the lake and always wear your life jackets. Water temps have been in the low to mid 60’s and the clarity is clear in most areas if the wind isn’t blowing heavily.

Numbers of fish in the 2 to 9 lb. range are being caught daily out of my Ranger Z20 with an occasional HOG!! I regret to say that a definite ShareLunker was lost from my boat this weekend. My clients David and Yvonne, from Houston, were fortunate enough to witness this monster bass come up, jump and toss the bait out of her mouth. I have seen many a big fish but this one topped them all! I won’t mention any names as to who actually hooked the fish but I will say that “I” still haven’t completely gotten over it.

The best fishing for me has been shallow lately. These real big fish have been hiding out in and around the grass in very little water. Shallow running shad colored crankbaits, white spinnerbaits and wacky worms in junebug or green pumpkin have done very well. I use the Grande Bass Squirm Worm or Grande Stick with a 1/0 wacky style hook. Topwaters early have produced some fish but usually doesn’t last long unless there is cloud cover present. Poppers, chugbugs and frogs produce well when they are biting on top.

When the shallow fish turn off, targeting schools of fish out deep can really pay off as well. Using your electronics, look for schools of baitfish on points, humps, and ridges in 18 to 28 feet of water and you’ll find bass close by. Some of the schools of baitfish you will come across are enormous so be sure to be looking underneath them for bass. Once you find a group of fish, I have been throwing a ½ to ¾ oz. jigging spoon or a Carolina rig with a 1 oz. weight , 5 foot leader, and a 3/0 hook. I have had great success with Grande Bass’ new Rattlesnake on my c-rigs in green pumpkin or chartreuse pepper. If you have not seen or tried these baits, you’ll want to check them out. The action that they have in the water is amazing! www.grandebass.com

Good luck to all of you dedicated fisherman that are going to be coming out to brave the elements during these colder months. If you are thinking about planning a trip to Lake Fork this fall and would like to book a trip with me, I still have dates available. You can contact me at my email address lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or by phone at (903) 736-9888. Please keep our area lakes in your prayers
as we are in much need of rain so that by springtime there will be plenty of water for the fish and fisherman to have access to. Read John 3:5

September 19, 2006 - Congratulations to Ted Robbins for his 10.10 lb lunker and winner of the 1st Annual Berkley Tournament. Ted fishes in the Longview Sportsman Bass Club with me. He is a quite the angler! I can't think of a more deserving person to win a new bass boat. Great job Ted!

September is rolling along and with it brings the cooler temperatures as well as some great fishing! There are a lot of you that are probably getting your gear ready to come down for the McDonald's Tournament this weekend. Here's some tips that might help you out:

We've had a few good showers at the lake lately but we need a lot more! We can just be thankful for what we've gotten. Water levels are still low about 4 1/2 ft and water clarity is fairly clear in most areas. Water temps have been 78- 81 degrees and you can expect them to drop as the month progresses. The front that just passed through brought with it the north winds this weekend but it hasn't seemed to bother the bite. There are a lot of fish already chasing bait fish right now and the schooling activity will increase as the water cools. If you locate schooling fish, be sure to first determine which direction the shad are moving and how the fish are relating to the bait fish. In most cases, the bass will be down wind so getting in front of them as you make casts into the wind. This is key! To catch these "bait chasers" I am throwing DD 22's in shad patterns, big spoons, swim baits and an occasional top water. If the fish aren't suspended, you can also catch a number of fish on a Carolina rig. I am using a 1 oz Tru Tungsten weight with a 4 ft leader and a 3/0 hook tipped with a Chart. Pepper Grande Bass Twig or a green pumpkin Mutant. If you have not tried these baits yet, the Mc Donald's Tourney will be a good time to do so! These baits will catch those "over" fish that everyone is searching for!! www.grandebass.com If you have trouble finding them in your area, don't be discouraged. An ample amount of them will be available at Lake Fork Marina when you get here. The shallow bite has really gotten good this past week also. Anywhere you find grass or pads adjacent to deep water, the bass will be also. A wacky rigged Grande Bass Squirm Worm in junebug or watermelon colors, with a nail in the head of it, on a 1/0 hook will smokem'. Main lake points have been best for me but there are also a number of fish moving up in the creeks. I have also done well throwing shallow running crankbaits in these same areas. The Bandit 100 in chart./black back or LA shad will do the job. Flipping a 1/2 oz , black & blue or black brown & amber jig with matching trailer will catch some hawgs along creek edges, flipping the trees, especially later on this month.

***An important thing to remember, if you're fishing the McDonald's, is that after the early hours of each day the fish have a tendency to move out in the timber and hold tight to the trees. Some of these fish will be at the base of the trees and others will be suspended along the sides of them. I firmly believe that this is caused by the enormous amount of fishing pressure. So if you are looking for a hawg during the day you might want to get to flipping and swimming baits through the timber. You might be surprised with the results from your efforts!

September is an awesome month for fishing here at Lake Fork and many fish will be caught and released by the many anglers that fish the tournament. If you are fishing the tournament, remember to handle your fish with care. Wetting your hands before handling them will prevent the harming of the fish's protective slime coat. Keep your live wells treated with chemicals like Rejuvenate or Release Me when transporting fish to the scales. This will ensure that these fish are here for years to come.

I am looking forward to everyone coming out for another great month on Lake Fork. If you would like to book a trip with me to go out and pre-fish the tournament, I still have the 20th open. Or, if you would like to plan a trip after the September water settles, feel free to email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or call me anytime at (903)736-9888.

Until next time, tight lines and God Bless...

Matt. 9:23 "Everything is possible for him who believes."

September 1, 2006 - Well folks! This is the month that has been greatly anticipated by many. September is here and with it brings the cooler temperatures, big tournaments and some great fishing!

We have had a few good showers at the lake lately but not enough to bring the it up any. Water levels are still low about 4 1/2 ft and water clarity is clear in the main lake over to the east arm but the west arm has been slightly stained in certain areas. Temps are ranging from 83-88 degrees and you can expect them to drop as the month progresses.

The front that just passed through brought with it the north wind (east today) this week but it hasn't seemed to bother the bite. I was out with Chris and Sandy from Michigan today. Chris is a small-mouth guide and an excellent fisherman. He got his first taste of Lake Fork largemouth when he caught one about 7lbs bright and early. The rest of the trip we caught numbers of schooling fish and had a great time---The fish are still in relatively the same areas. They have just repositioned themselves to focus on the schools of shad. There are a lot of fish already chasing bait fish right now and the schooling activity will increase as the water cools. If you locate schooling fish, be sure to first determine which direction the shad are moving and how the fish are relating to the bait fish. In most cases, the bass will be down wind so getting in front of them as you make casts into the wind. This is key! To catch these "bait chasers" I am throwing DD 22's in shad patterns, big spoons, swim baits and an occasional top water. If the fish aren't suspended, you can also catch a number of fish on a Carolina rig. I am using a 1 oz Tru Tungsten weight with a 4 ft leader and a 3/0 hook tipped with a Chart. Pepper Grande Bass Twig or a green pumpkin Mutant. If you have not tried these baits yet, the Mc Donald's Tourney will be a good time to do so! These baits will catch those "over" fish that everyone is searching for!! www.grandebass.com If you have trouble finding them in your area, don't be discouraged. An ample amount of them will be available at Lake Fork Marina when you get here.

The shallow bite has really gotten good this past week also. Anywhere you find grass or pads adjacent to deep water, the bass will be also. A wacky rigged Grande Bass Squirm Worm in junebug or watermelon colors, with a nail in the head of it, on a 1/0 hook will smokem'. Main lake points have been best for me but there are also a number of fish moving up in the creeks. Flipping a 1/2 oz , black & blue or black brown & amber jig with matching trailer will catch some hawgs on the creek edges, especially later on this month.

September is an awesome month for fishing here at Lake Fork and many fish will be caught and released by the many anglers that fish these tournaments. If you are fishing one of the tournaments, remember to handle your fish with care. Wetting your hands before handling them will prevent the harming of the fish's protective slime coat. This will ensure that these fish are here for years to come. I am looking forward to everyone coming out for another great month on Lake Fork. If you would like to book a trip with me to go out and pre-fish for one of the tournaments, I still have a few open days. Or, if you would like to plan a trip after the September water settles, feel free to email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or call me anytime at (903)736-9888.

Until next time, tight lines and God Bless...

James Caldemeyer III
Licensed Lake Fork Fishing Guide

Matthew 9:23--"Everything is possible for him who believes."

July 1, 2006 - As June comes to a close and July begins, summertime fishing on Lake Fork is really heating up! The HOT action in deep water is here, and if you're like me, there's nothing more exciting than catching a trophy, from this lake's numerous deep structure areas.

Lake conditions are good, but like many area lakes, we are in need of rain to bring lake levels up before summer starts to take its toll. Lake Fork is currently about 3' low. Water is clear 3-4' and water temps are holding in the low to mid 80's.

The deep water bite has been exceptional already this year, and you can expect it to improve, as the days roll along. Most of the fish I'm finding are in 17' to 32' feet of water, depending on the relation of structure in these depths. Points, humps, roadbeds, bridges and pond dams, are great places to key in on and run your electronics over thoroughly, until you find fish. Some days you may have to target a lot of these areas, to be able to catch a few fish here and there. On other days, you may pull up on one spot and load the boat! When you are able to locate fish, a Carolina rig with a 3/4 to 1 oz. weight and a 3-4 foot leader will get the nod. I have been using the Grande Bass "Mutant" www.grandebass.com in green pumpkin, Carolina pumpkin chartreuse or Watermelon red. These baits will catch'em! A Texas rigged worm will also catch these same fish. I like to go with as big of worm as possible this time of year. A 10-11" worm may get your arm pulled out of socket!

When the fish are a little more finicky, I've been switching over to my drop shot rig. If you are not familiar with, or confident in this technique, now is the time to get acquainted with it. Tying the hook on to your main line, about 18-24" above a 3/8-1/2 oz., drop shot weight and rigging your hook with a small finesse worm in the same colors, will get these fish going. I am putting it directly vertical on the fish and keeping in contact with the bottom, while shaking the rig enough to move the bait, without moving the weight and pausing between shakes.

Deep diving crankbaits and swim baits in shad or bream patterns will also catch their fair share right now, as well as the ole jigging spoon. On cloudy days, you'll also be able to catch a number of fish up shallow. Topwater baits like poppers and zara spooks, can be exciting if the conditions permit! And don't count out a shallow crankbait or a wacky worm, as they can be deadly!!

If you are thinking about coming to the lake to catch one of these monsters and would like to book a trip, feel free to contact me. I have several dates for July and August available and would enjoy providing you with an experience to remember! You can email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or call (903)736-9888. I would like to thank the Lord for His continual faithfulness and to my sponsors for their support.

Psalms 57:10 reads, for great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

Safe Hawg Hunting and God Bless,
James Caldemeyer III
Licensed Lake Fork Fishing Guide

May 8, 2006 - May is a great month for fishing Lake Fork. Hard to believe it is here again! Time flies when you're having fun (or catching lots of big fish). May is one of my favorite months here at Lake Fork, as you can catch lots of fish and BIG ONES, at that. What a combination!!! It's the time big females that have spawned, pull out of the spawning areas and start gorging themselves on just about everything that passes by.

Water clarity has been clear to stained, due to the recent bit of rains. Water levels have been low, still at 2'6" from full pool. Temps are in the mid 70's in most areas with some warmer water in the shallow flats.

Fishing lately, has been fair to good for catching quality fish, if the wind and rain doesn't hamper your efforts. To start out, you'll want to try your top water baits early. A yellow magic will usually get things going. I am also throwing a frog over the grass and dipping it down into the holes. The top water bite is just getting started, so don't be disappointed if you don't catch them in the area you are fishing.

As the month rolls on, you'll be able to get a bite on top just about anywhere you go. Right now, I am also keying on main lake points, with timber, and flipping every tree or stick-up with a Grande Bass 3" Cannibal, in Watermelon Red or Green Pumpkin/Watermelon. These little dudes are deadly, in and around the trees! I'm rigging these on my "flippin rod" with 20 lb Fluorocarbon, a 1/4 oz. or 5/16 oz. weight, and a 3/0 hook in 5 to 12 ft of water. Working this rig fairly slow, will also, get you hooked up. Don't hesitate to put a Grande Bass "Mutant" on this same rig...as a Share-a-Lunker was taken two weeks ago on this amazing new bait. You can see pics of this HAWG and the bait that caught it at www.grandebass.com ----WOW what a fish!!!

Don't forget your wacky worms either. A 6" Squirm Worm in shades of watermelon or green pumpkin and a 5" Grande Stick rigged Texas style (weightless) on a 4/0 hook, will do the job in these same areas mentioned.

The deep bite, is also getting started for all you deep structure fisherman. Carolina Rigging deeper humps, points and road beds, can produce some lunkers and will get going even better, as summer approaches. You'll find me throwing a "Mutant" out there to catch these deep fish. If you've had an opportunity to use this bait this spring, wait until you see how it does deep...WOOAH! "Get the Net!!" I prefer a 7ft Medium Heavy rod for this type of fishing. I will rig it with 20 to 25 lb monofilament line and a 3 to 4 foot 17 lb. fluorocarbon leader. This helps get the bait up a little and gives the Mutant some great action. I also like the 6" Squirm Worm rigged this way and the (soon to be out) fry bait. It is going to be AWESOME! Best colors right now are watermelon red, green pumpkin or June bug.

If you are planning, or thinking about coming down to tackle these lunkers, feel free to give me a call at (903) 736-9888. You can also email me @ lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com or the website www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com I enjoy seeing my clients catch fish of a lifetime and sharing together this beautiful lake that God has created. I would like to thank God for making "all things possible" and many thanks to my sponsors. I wish everyone the best out there on the water and be safe...

Tight Lines and God Bless,
James Caldemeyer III

"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12

April 7, 2006 - April is here already! What a great month it has been for fishing and will just get even better as Spring rolls on. The fishing conditions have been good to very good at Lake Fork, with many big fish being caught on a daily basis.

Water temps are now in the mid to upper sixties and even some seventy degree water found in some places. Water clarity is clear to stained in some areas due to the recent winds. But if you don't mind a little wind and an occasional storm trying to blow through, the fishing can be tremendous at times.

My pattern to fishing for these springtime "pigs" hasn't changed too much from March. The fish are still moving into, and now out of, the spawning areas in the backs of most of the creek arms. As we approach the full moon of April, expect to see a fresh group of females move up on to the beds. I am catching a number of fish tossing wacky rigged or weightless rigs with a 5" Grande Stick/ 6" Squirm Worm attached to them. Best colors have been green pumpkin and watermelon red. If you have not yet seen or heard of these new plastics, try them out and YOU'LL BE HOOKED! www.grandebass.com Faron and his Father Wesley from Missouri, will testify that these baits are amazing...They went out with me last week and it only took fifteen minutes for Faron to catch his first Lake Fork "Hog". A whopping 11.52 lb bass! Then, the next day, we went out together again and Faron got to net a 10 lb. fish for me...Wow, what a trip!!

The sight fishing has also been great... Keep a Grande Bass "Mutant"(White), rigged with a 1/4 oz weight, handy as you fish and check the shallow water in the spawning coves for beds. When you locate one of these spawners, stay as far off the bed as conditions permit to still be able to see the fish. Make sure the fish is committed to the nest and isn't easily spooked off before you commence to coaxing a bite. I see many fishermen making the mistake of flipping at bass for extended periods of time when the bass is not ready or too pressured by other fisherman to bite. There's no need in spending valuable time on one fish that won't bite, when there's probably a few on down the same bank that will. If the fish is leaving the bed every time you pitch in there and is hasty in returning, move on. Try her again later!

Other good baits to throw right now are a Bandit 100 or Baby -1 in Craw or Shad patterns, as well as Rattlin' Rogues in Chrome w/ Black backs. The first wave of spawners that have done their thing already will hammer these baits in certain areas. I did start to see some top water fish active before these cool temps turned it back off... But expect this bite to get going real good as the temps get up there. "Get you're poppers ready boys!"

If you would like to book a trip, I still have a few dates for April, and some for May or June. You can contact me by phone at (903) 736-9888 or email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com I would like to thank my Lord Jesus Christ for His faithfulness in ALL THINGS...and thank you to my sponsors for added support. Isa. 40:8 "The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever."

Tight Lines and God Bless,
James Caldemeyer III
Licensed Lake Fork Guide

March 13, 2006 - "March Madness" is here and the fishing on the lake is incredible. Water temps are into the mid 60's and the warm conditions have brought the fish in to start spawning. You can find a great number of these bass in the back of the major creeks that have this warm water. Follow the creek back to the flats and coves in which these fish are actively moving to and look closely with your polarized glasses. The amount of fish that some of these areas are holding is staggering!

The methods I am using to catch these lunkers vary. Some areas I am throwing a weightless or slightly weighted wacky worm anywhere out in the open flats. Best colors have been shades of watermelon, green pumpkin or kudzo. Most of the fish are males in the 2-4 lb range with an occasional female. To really get some big mamas in the boat, keep your eyes peeled for them on a bed. When you find one, start pitching a Grande Bass "Mutant" in white or watermelon red, in there. If you haven't seen or tried these new baits you're missing out. They are amazing! You can check them out at www.grandebass.com . Use a 1/8 or 1/4 ounce sinker and peg it with a toothpick while rigging the Mutant Texas style, hold on!

You can also catch a lot of fish still staging up on main lake and secondary points, leading to these areas, as well. I've been catching a lot of fish on a 3/8 to 1/2 oz spinner bait in white or white/chartreuse with double willow blades in nickel/gold. Fish these over the points and close to the creek channels looking for lay downs and ditches along the way. You'll want to cover a lot of water in some areas and in others the fish will be stacked up. Especially on cloudy, windy days.

As the spawn progresses, you'll be able to expand the fish you’re catching to the post-spawners as well. These fish will be catch able on a variety of top water baits as well as crank baits in numerous colors.

If you are planning a trip, now is the time to be here in search of some real giants. Some of the biggest fish that will be caught this year will come right now. With the full moon coming this week, a lot of the big females will come too. I am currently booked for the rest of this month, but do have some available days in April and May. These fish will be on these patterns all the way through then, so contact me if you'd like to go after one of these trophies together. Jeff, from Indiana, went out with me the other day and we caught over 50 (Yes, 50!) bass, with the biggest being a 7.6 lb bruiser. You can contact me or see photos of other fish at www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com or email me at lakeforktrohybass@yahoo.com

I'd like to thank The Lord, first and foremost, for making "all things possible"- As well as my sponsors. To all you "Trophy Hunters" out there, until next time...

Good Fishing and God Bless,
James Caldemeyer III
Licensed Lake Fork Fishing Guide

February 26, 2006 - Springtime is almost here and the fishing on Lake Fork is heating up. If trophy bass are what you want, there's no better place nor time to head to the lake. From this time, all the way through May, there will be a tremendous amount of big bass caught from this fishery. If you are not aware, a ShareLunker was caught last week from the lake, a 15.5 pound giant. It was the first of the year from Lake Fork and number 398 for the Texas Parks and Wild Life Department, all-time. TPWD will be awarding $5000 to the lucky angler that catches number 400, which will happen soon!( As if catching a fish over 13 pounds isn't fortunate enough)

I had the pleasure of fishing with Brad and Aaron, from Missouri and Steve, from South Africa last week. Despite rainy, cold weather conditions they all managed to boat some great fish. You can see pics of these guys and their fish on my photos page at www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com Great Job, Guys!

Conditions at Lake Fork are good to very good for bass in the 4 lbs to ( off the scales ) range. The lake is still low about 4 feet from full pool and rising due to recent rains. Water clarity is somewhat stained to clear depending on where you fish and water temps from 49 to 55 degrees, but all in all the lake is in great shape!

There are fish being caught on a number of baits and in several different key areas. Most of these fish are in the pre-spawn stage and are feeding up in preparation to move up to bed and begin spawning. As the full moon of March approaches, more and more fish will be moving in from deeper water with the first wave of spawners getting started that week. The majority of the fish I'm catching are coming on red/orange lipless crankbaits or white and white/chartruese double willow spinnerbaits in or around the grass. I'm throwing 1/2 oz and 3/4 oz on the lipless baits and 3/8 to 1/2 oz spinnerbaits. Fish the main lake points and secondary points that have grass on them and work your way back along the creeks and pockets adjacent to these areas. When you catch one or two in a certain area, cover that area again thoroughly. You will also want to break out the flippin stick with a 3/8 or 1/2 oz jig in black/blue with a matching trailer. You may be surprised at what you find on the end of your line when pitching it around the stumps, trees and heavy cover here at Lake Fork. Some of the biggest fish caught on record are landed using this technique in the spring!

As the weather continues to warm and the fish start spawning you'll be wanting to continue to use these same patterns as well as sight fishing the beds. I'll be tying on the "New" Cannibal or Tour Lizard from Grande Bass Trophy Hunter Baits. If you have not yet seen or tried these baits, do so. They are AWESOME!! You can check them out at www.grandebass.com I like white because you can see the bait while working it ( and not see the bait ) when a fish inhales it.

If you are planning a trip or are wanting to plan a trip to Lake Fork this year, give me a call. I am still taking springtime bookings, but hurry as they are filling up fast. I would love to help you make your fishing experience here a trip to remember! You can call me at (903) 736-9888 or email me at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo.com .

Until next time... Good Fishing and God Bless,
James Caldemeyer III
Licensed Lake Fork Fishing Guide