New to Sam Rayburn
Feb 11, 2021 08:59:33 #
NewFisher
Loc: Sam Rayburn TX
My wife and I just bought a boat and need to learn how to fish for crappie on Lake Sam Rayburn. We have fished in southern LA a lot but now live close to Rayburn. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
Feb 11, 2021 09:11:58 #
NewFisher wrote:
My wife and I just bought a boat and need to learn how to fish for crappie on Lake Sam Rayburn. We have fished in southern LA a lot but now live close to Rayburn. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
Welcome to the Forum, NF. We have a lot of members from TX. who should be along shortly and point you in the right direction.
Feb 11, 2021 17:34:07 #
NewFisher wrote:
My wife and I just bought a boat and need to learn how to fish for crappie on Lake Sam Rayburn. We have fished in southern LA a lot but now live close to Rayburn. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
Welcome to the Stage NewFisher, from frozen New England.
Feb 11, 2021 20:54:38 #
Feb 11, 2021 20:56:18 #
NewFisher
Loc: Sam Rayburn TX
Thanks. Padre Island sounds like a good place to fish. We were there 10 years ago but not fishing. What do you catch on your fly rod down there ?
Feb 12, 2021 10:42:22 #
bpicinc
Loc: Zwolle, LA. Toledo Bend
NewFisher wrote:
My wife and I just bought a boat and need to learn how to fish for crappie on Lake Sam Rayburn. We have fished in southern LA a lot but now live close to Rayburn. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
TPWD Fishing Report (Feb. 3, 2021)
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GOOD. Water stained; 56 degrees; 1.53’ low. Largemouth bass are good as spawn draws them close to creek channels and vegetation with crankbaits, worms, and spinners. White bass are good on minnows, and small cranks also moving to vegetative banks. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs
Feb 12, 2021 11:26:54 #
NewFisher
Loc: Sam Rayburn TX
Thanks. I have an old friend that lives in Swollen. Where do you find crappie?
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Feb 13, 2021 00:28:42 #
GlsJr40
Loc: Dallas, Tx.
I watch a lot of videos made by Greg Fenn (Camoriver Guide Service) who specializes in crappie fishing on Big Sam. I got the feeling he is the kind of guy that will give you some kind of help. I don't know if that's true or not; you may have to charter a trip. Otherwise, get on Youtube and watch a bunch of his videos.
The most important advice I can give you is: beware of the wind and open water. Rayburn is a big pond. I fished there a lot in the early 70's while it still had standing timber and it was dangerous then. I'm lucky to be here today after a few instances I got into with the wind, waves, and a small boat.
Good luck. Post some pictures!!!
The most important advice I can give you is: beware of the wind and open water. Rayburn is a big pond. I fished there a lot in the early 70's while it still had standing timber and it was dangerous then. I'm lucky to be here today after a few instances I got into with the wind, waves, and a small boat.
Good luck. Post some pictures!!!
Feb 13, 2021 09:16:31 #
NewFisher
Loc: Sam Rayburn TX
Great advice. Thanks. There are still some y’all trees that stick up just above the water depending on the level. Thanks again.
Jun 12, 2023 13:38:11 #
James HERSCH
Loc: Texas SAM RAYBURN
Hot now , I have had lots of success with deep,diving crank baits in 15 to 20 feet. Clear water try the old chrome sides with blue backs . Electronics is the key . Ten inch worms natural shad colors also work.
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