As residents of Grayson County, fortunately, we have one of the most unique handicrafts in the state of Texas in our own backyard. Of course, the body of water of which I speak is Lake Texoma. What distinguishes this lake from other Lon Star Lakes is the abundance of small bass that inhabit its water.
When people talk about fishing in Texas, a vision of shallow water-absorbing tanks with ten pounds comes to mind. However, Lake Texoma offers anglers a chance to catch what many consider the most difficult to fight fish in fresh water.
So what makes these kinds of bass so interesting? Malmouth Bass is the indigenous population of the eastern United States and Canada and prefers a cool, rocky and clean water environment. Texas heat will not allow small people to survive in the numerous basins and tanks that most of us caught as children. Therefore, most Texans have never had the opportunity to cling to one of these brown basses. In addition, two pounds of small swings will pull as hard as five pounds of cattle, and I promise that I caught hold of five feet of water.
1981-1987 Texas parks and wildlife contained shallow bass fry and fry in Lake Texoma. Because of its deep, cool water and miles of rocky shore, the bars with a small part thrive. From this time several trophies were taken out of the water.
So what makes a trophy fellow? Unlike its cousin, cattle, usually does not reach the same size. While a ten-pound mark means a trophy big horn, a six-month-old baby is considered a prize. Lake Texoma offers fishermen an exceptional chance at one of these treasures. Plus, three, four and five pounds of babies are becoming commonplace.
During the past decade, two lakes have been recorded. The record in Oklahoma, £ 7.80, was eaten by Aaron Fidrich on March 22, 2003. The fish were baited in the area of the middle Lake Texomy. The Texas record, 7.06 pounds, was made by Jay Fuller on January 29, 2006. According to a report by Texas Parks and Wildlife, this small world was covered with a jig in 20 feet of water on bluff banks outside the Eisenhower wharf.
Winter and early spring seem to be the best times for the targeted trophy kid on Lake Texom. Because they appear in cooler water than coarse-grained, the cooler months are preferred by enthusiasts a small part. The main areas include the lower end of the lake around Eisenhower State Park and Ross Perot property. Butterfly Cove has the deepest water in the lake, as well as a great place. On the side of Oklahoma, the rocky shores from Washita Point to Kane Creek Bay offer excellent habitat.
In winter, you can use spoons and bass guitars caught around boulders and bluff walls. As the spring arrives and the little mother moves up to the calf, one of the best methods is to swim the weightless Zoom Super Fluke in and around the coastal cliffs and gravel.
Although from January to March is best suited for trophies, one of the most consistent patterns on the lake occurs in the summer. As the sunsets and the night fall, the crayfish emerge from under their shallow-water rocks, and a slow turn follows it. A black and blue jig or black bait working along the coast will make some kind of evil blows. If you think that small people jump high in the daytime, their night jumps can be almost intimidating. Lake Texoma has several underwater obstacles, so navigation at night is much easier than on most lakes.
Although there are several other lakes in our state that contain small bass, Lake Texom may simply offer the best chance to catch one. The excellent habitat and forage base of crayfish and shad allow us to maintain a large population of these fish.
