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Old 02-04-2013, 09:47 AM   #1
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Looks like a blast, Jim. How far are you from the lake?
about 1.5hrs trailering.

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about 1.5hrs trailering.
That's not too bad of a ride to catch stripers. Are they only in the really big lakes down there or all over? I'd be pretty happy catching 8 - 12 pound fish in freshwater.

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Nice! Good to see you can still enjoy striper fishing down there.
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Old 02-05-2013, 09:34 AM   #4
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That's not too bad of a ride to catch stripers. Are they only in the really big lakes down there or all over? I'd be pretty happy catching 8 - 12 pound fish in freshwater.
John, there are many lakes around here that frequently produce 8-12 lb largemouth bass, no kidding. Google Lake Fork. There are bass outnaments and fishing shows all the time around here.
Stripers have been introduced into a number of lakes years ago and have really taken off. Texoma is unique in that there is a river that feeds the lake and stripers are able to spawn. I dont believe that happens that often in freshwater. They have recorded stripers in the 40-50 lb range. They are rare, but they have been caught. Other lakes are stocked with stripers as well as hybrids. Hybrids are a combination of striper and white bass. These fish get to 10- 12 lbs and are very aggressive. Those are in a number of lakes. White bass are only a few pounds but school up and blitz frequnetly and can be caught in most lakes. texas, like florida spends tons of $$$ on fish and game. Its a big business down here. These bass tournaments are like $100K first prize. I have a lot to learn and explore but great fishing is 12 months a year hre. Largemouths will be pre-spawn in about 3 weeks, so that will turn on.

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