| Date post: | 07-Apr-2018 |
| Category: |
Documents |
| Upload: | beaumontenterprise |
| View: | 216 times |
| Download: | 0 times |
of 48
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
1/48
1
Lakecaster
OctOber
201
1
LUNCH SERVED EVERYDAY
11:00 AM to 2:30 PMDaily Lunch Specials plus Catfsh & Chicken Fried Steak Everyday!
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS 5:00 PM to CLOSE
500 SOUTH WHEELER (HWY 96 N) JASPER, TX 409-381-8688
CAJUN BUFFET
FRI & SAT NIGHTS
October 2011
Volume 21 Issue 10
Photo by Gay Norton
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
2/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
2
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
3/48
3
Lakecaster
OctOber
201
1
www.BassNBucks.com (409) 727-8941
Top 3 places guaranteed in theSam Rayb
urn Series and Toledo Bend Series
1st $8,000 2nd $4,000 3rd $3,000
2012 BASS-N-BUCKS SCHEDULE
email: [email protected] Fax: (409) 722-8945
SAM RAYBURN SERIES
DECEMBER 3, 2011
JANUARY 14, 2012
FEBRUARY 4, 2012
MARCH 3, 2012
MAY 5, 2012
TOLEDO BEND SERIES
JANUARY 28, 2012
FEBRUARY 25, 2012
MARCH 24, 2012
APRIL 28, 2012
MAY 12, 2012
SUMMER SERIES
JUNE 9, 2012 Sam Rayburn
JULY 14, 2012 Sam Rayburn
AUGUST 4, 2012 Sam Rayburn
Shop for all yoursporting needs
Congratulations to Bass N Bucks 2011 Sam Rayburn Series
Anglers of the Year Jonathan Garrie & Casey Sobczak
Congratulations to Bass N Bucks 2011 Summer Series
Anglers of the Year Vic Cooper & Jason Wells
Congratulations to Bass N Bucks 2011 Championship
winners Rickey & Dicky Newberry. They won the Grand Prize
Ranger Z120 powered by Yamaha 225 hp
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
4/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
A/Q Sam Rayburn Individual Series Campionsip
Brian BranumWins!!By Bill & Barbara Long
Sept 3-4, 2011 - Anglers Quest 2011 Sam Rayburn Individual Series Championship is now in the
books, and the Individual Series or Sam Rayburn is complete or 2011. The event began on Friday
evening with dinner & drinks at The Stump and the presentation o the special Anglers Quest Goal
Post to the 2011 Angler o the Year, Ricky Guy. Ricky will receive ree paid entries to all A/Q Sam
Rayburn Individual Series events in 2012. The Calcutta Auction ollowed and sold Individuals rom
$60 to $400 and raised $2030.00 to add to the anglers pot. As at all Anglers Quest Championship
auctions, there were American Rodsmiths rods auctioned o to raise money or the Tournament o
Champions coming up at Lake Palestine in November.
The weather was cloudy & rainy and ve ry windy on Saturday & Sunday with low 60s at daybreakto mid 70s during the day. As the event got underway, the 10 qualied individuals taking o into the
dim morning light rom their choice o launch ramps around the lake at 6:30 am because o the lake
conditions being 11.8 t low and the high winds. The anglers were all going or the $4,640.00 purse
that was the payback by Anglers Quest at this Championship event. The water at Big Sam was in good
condition. In the end, the 10 teams brought in 16 limits o bass during the 2 days - 90 sh that totaled
205.25 lbs with a 2.28 average.
Randy Quin rom Human, TX ran his Champion/Mercury to mid lake creek areas and brought in
10 bass at 22.93 lbs to collect the Power Pole $250.00 git certicate or the 1st place out o the money.
Danny Cross rom Lukin, TX nished in 3rd with 10 bass that tipped the scales at 24.11 lbs and
collected a total o $815.00 or his days on the water. Danny did purchase himsel in the Calcutta
Auction or $70.00 and received a check or $405.00 or his purchase.Elton Thomae rom Hemphill shed this event and brought in 6 bass at 24.70 lbs to claim 2nd
place and $800.00. Elton brought the 2nd Big Bass to the scales at 5.20 lbs to collect $200.00 or his
one bite which was caught on a Zara Spook. Ricky Guy did purchase Elton in the Calcutta auction on
Friday night or $220.00. Ricky received a check o $610 or Eltons 2nd place nish.
Brian Branum rom Sam Rayburn, TX ran his Skeeter/Mercury to mid lake creek areas around
the 147 bridge to catch his 10 bass using his American Rodsmiths rods ti pped with the new Santone/
Tour Tackle GRT Jigs. Brian came to the scales with 5 bass at 13.32 lbs on day 1 and 5 more on day
a . s o g ve m e s p ace n s a . s. ne o r an s ass was e s g ass
o the event at 5.24 lbs and he collected $300.00 or that one bite. Brian did not purchase himsel
in the Calcutta auction or $400.00 BUT, Tiremaxs Chris Wilkerson did and laid claim to $1015.00
or Brians 1st place nish. Tiremax give Brian o the Calcutta money or his great shing. Brian
collected a total o $1957.50 or his day on the water.Good Job!!.
I really appreciate Ray at R1-Bass. He goes above and beyond or his customers to
keep us shing and operational out on the water.
rian Branum had 5 bass thateighed 13.32 lbs on dayand 5 more on day 2 thateighed 14.65 lbs to give him
he 1st place nish with a total 27.97 lbs.
lton Thomae weighed
in a 2 day total o 6 bassthat weighed 24.70 lbsto claim 2nd place. Helso had the 2nd Big Bass
which weighed 5.20 lbs.
Danny Cross won3rd place with histwo day limit o 10bass that tipped thescales at 24.11 lbs.
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
5/48
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
CUSTOM UILT ON OUR LAND10 Year Slab & Structure Warranty
2 X 6 Exterior WallsCall Today! 800-453-2121 www.tonyhouseman.com
ur e m is
Ready!
Design ssistance
Financing vailableSelection Showroom
Models Open Daily
Winner of the
2009
et er Business
Torch w rdfor Marketplace
Trust
THE CHOICE IS YOURSSlab, Piers or Pilings
Vacation HomesRetirement Homes
Your Plan or Ours Customized o Your Needs
Do our Land A or......
Build a TONY HOUSEMAN HOME
Anglers Quest 2012 Schedules are now available online at www.anglers-quest.com. The 1st events
or the 2012 season will be the Saturday Series Team event on Sam Rayburn, January 7, & the
Individual event on January 8, 2012. Entry and sign up can be done by mail or phone by credit card
or at the Anglers Quest bus the morning o the event at The Umphrey Pavilion. For any inormation
contact Mr. Bill at 281-852-8842. Anglers Quest wants to thank all the Anglers that have participated
in any A/Q event and also extend thanks to all the A/Q sta & sponsors. All A/Q events in 2012 will be
trailering events and will be conducted on Lake Houston, Lake Livingston and Sam Rayburn.
Anglers Quest suggest the use o products & services rom these sponsors: American Rodsmiths,
Antex Roong, Automated Mailing Solutions, Bill Lewis Lures, Bowden Marine Sales & Service, Buster
McNuttys, City o Coee City Economic Development Corporation, Custom Built Awards, Check-It
Stik, City o Jasper, TX-Chamber, El Dorado Jacks, Executive Security Integrators, Experience Lake
Livingston, FishingWorld Jasper Economic Development District # 1, Kickapoo Bait & Tackle, Lake
Houston Marina, Lone Star Buet, Power Pole, Rayburn Country Resort, Royal Purple Synthetic Oil,
Santone Lures, Sign Designs Now, Super 8 Motels, Superior Paint Works Inc., T/A Lure Extractor, The
Stump Restaurant & Club, Tri County Construction Co. and Vincent Tur Farm.
God Bless & Good Fishing to All
Top 4 places o the Anglers Quest Individual Championship
Ricky Guy won the titleAngler o The Year or hisaccomplishments this year inthe Anglers Quest RayburnIndividual tournaments.
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
6/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
6
Find Strike Pro Lures at these area dealers:
Tri Lakes Tackle (Lufkin) - Bass Strike Tackle
(Zavalla) - Hales Tackle (Nacogdoches) - R-1 Bass
(Beaumont) - Anns Tackle (Jasper)
Fishing Tackle Unlimited (Houston)Daleys Hunt N Fish (Port Arthur)
Gander Mountain (Beaumont)
Cabelas - Simon Outftters (Kirbyville)
www.StrikeProLures.com
409-938-7400Join us on
Specs: EG-112 2-3/4, 1/2 oz
EG-112B 3-1/8, 3/4 oz
When BIG BASS are
what your after, tie on the
HUNCHBACK
261FPurple Smoke
274T
Red EyePerch
SM02G
Ate-O-Ate
SM01G
Bone Chartreuse
A010EBlack Ice
A05Tennessee Shad
SM34E
Blue Eye Billy
SM15TPink-a-Licious
HUNCHBACKThe Hunchback is an exciting new wake bait that runs about under the
surface, depending on retrieval speed, producing a wake behind the lure as it
wiggles back and forth. The patented shape produces a truly unique action,
like a baitfsh lost from its school. This lure is perfect for the pro or beginning
angler that wants to get an action similar to a walk the dog lure without
jerking the rod tip. Simply retrieve the lure slowly and the Hunchback does the
rest. Features a loud rattle and Owner wide gap hooks. Available in 2 sizes.
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
7/48
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
See the latest news at www.TheLakecaster.com
On Monday Sept 12 Elijahs Cae
hosted the rst annual benet breakast or Jasper YouthShooting Sports Association. The huge breakast consisted o eggs,
sausage, bacon, biscuits, gravy and hash browns. JYSSA is working
in conjunction with the 4-H Gun and Bow Club to construct a ull
service skeet, trap, rife and archery range in Jasper that will serve
the youth as well as the public.
They served over 120 breakasts including one to Dustin
Ellermann, rom the History Channels popular show TOP SHOT,
who came to help them raise money or the building o the range.
The money raised rom the breakast is going into the bank to work
towards the JYSSA land/property note that is due in December.
Chairman o the Jasper Youth Shooting Sports Association, BR
Byerly said, We cant thank Robbie Lovett and Shawn Dimitryenough or opening their doors or us and donating all o this, we
really rely on support like this.
Ellermann has visited JYSSA to shoot skeet with the 4-H kids and
given them a demonstration rom one o his avorite guns. Executive
Director Michelle Byerly says, Dustin is a great guy and the kids
love getting to shoot against him. He runs a Christian Youth Camp
in Zavalla and plans on working closely with JYSSA in the uture.
JYSSA is a nonprot corporation with an elected board o
directors comprised o parents, licensed instructors, business men
and women and citizens whos main goal is to provide Jasper
youth with a complete complex or all target shooting sports.They are buying 33 acres in Hu Creek to build the range on and
participating in undraisers in an eort to maintain insurance,
pay the land/property note, run utilities, purchase skeet and trap
throwers, and 3D targets or a 3D archery range.
Once they have these things in place, they will open to
the public or memberships, host leagues and hold various
tournaments to oset the costs o running the range in an
eort to keep the acility ree or low cost or the youth to
utilize and enjoy.
By Jodie Warner, Staff writer
1s Aa Bf Brakas or Jasr 4-H
Shoo Sors ra h or comx
P&L Enterprise
626 County Road 200Nacogdoches, TX 75965936-554-5012generac.com
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
Automatic standby generators (8-150 KW)
- Hands-free operation
- Natural Gas or LP fueled
Works if youre home or away
Americas most trusted brand Sales, parts, service & maintenance
Factory trained representatives
24/7POWER PROTECTION
NEVER BE WITHOUT POWER AGAIN
Boat garage with electrical connections 2 Queen size beds per cabin A two burner Kitchenette in each unit
Air conditioning
Only minutes from the boat ramp Satellite TV Complimentary Coffe e
Lake Rayburn Cabin Rentals
409-383-0244 409-291-1456 409-594-0136www.LakeRayburnCabinRental.com
Catering to the needs of our guests, above and beyond most local accommodations,
our cabins offer these amenities to make your stay with us more comfortable:
79 per nightg y y
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
8/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
8
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
9/48
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
Allen and Collins come out on topwith 19.57 lbs at the Bud Light Trail
By Jodie Warner, Staff Writer
September 10, 2011 brought a much-needed relie in temperature to the dedicated anglers o the Bud Light
Trail on Rayburn. Anglers rejoiced or the 80 degree temperatures and looked more active than they have all
summer. The tournament hosted 33 teams, however only 23 made it to the scales.
Harold Allen and Albert Collins brought in a ve sh limit that won them the tournament with 19.57 lbs.
Allen and Collins said, We were shing drop-os, channels, and points at six to ten eet o water. We were using
E2 needle worms, E2 lizards, and a prototype bait called Sixth Sense crankbaits. Also Ouzo 10 inch worms,
fuor carbon Vicious line, and Irods. The guys then added a special thanks to Hummingbird Electronics,
Allen and Collins take rst withtheir bag that weighed a nice9.57 lbs.
Ware and Branum took second with 16.58 lbs
Trpkosh and Fisher broughthome third with 15.77 lbs
Stop Cleaning Spider Webs and Fighting Mosquitos
It works. GUARANTEED!
Call or email Robert for a FREE quote! [email protected]
www.sbgstoledobend.com800-403-6799
eSultS:1. 19.57 Harold Allen and Albert Collins
2. 16.58 Keith White and Brian Branum
. 15.77 Michael Trpkosh and Jeff Fisher
4. 15.00 Todd Castledine and Brent Broussard
5. 14.63 Matt Reed and Scott Dean
. 14.20 Bill Stark and David Morgan
7. 13.99 Steve Rhea and Mark Clark
8. 13.28 Ray Livingston and Bill Rogers
9. 12.24 Stan Burgay and Rickey Elliot
10. 12.16 Landon Ware and Russell Lee
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
10/48
OctOber
2011
Lakecaster
10
hea and Clark caught the big basso the day, which weighed 7.05 lbs.
Skeeter, Yamaha and Minn Kota. About their day they said, it was slow, we were catching
sh here and there but maybe only got about seven or eight keepers all day, we didnt get
our rst bite until about 9 am.
Fishing tournament veterans Brian Branum and Keith White took home second place
with 16.58 lbs or their 5 sh limit catch. Branum said, We were shing drop-os with a
homemade jig, a GRT Tourtackle/Santone. It was a slow morning, we caught our rst big
one around 10:30 and probably caught 15 sh all day, we got the biggest one at around2:30. Branum and White would like to thank Tackle Monkey, Santone, and R1- Bass.
Michael Trpkosh and Je Fisher nished out the top three with 15.77 lbs. Rounding out
the top six were Todd Castledine and Brent Broussard in ourth, Matt Reed and Scott Dean
in th, and Bill Stark and David Morgan in sixth.
The Bud Light Trail honored two big bass, the heaviest was brought in by Steve Rhea and
Mark Clark and weighed 7.05 lbs and the second largest belonged to James Bass and Dwain
Burns at 6.82 lbs.
The next event in the Fall Rayburn Trail will be held on November 5 at the Umphrey
Pavilion, more inormation is available at http://www.budlighttrail.com.
Fairfeld
www.aroundtheworldsalvage.com
936-829-7278 1-800-251-2789 Hwy 59 South - Diboll, TX
New & RebuiltComponentsFor all types
Construction,Forestry & Trucks
New & RebuiltComponentsFor all types
Construction,Forestry & Trucks
become a
LakecaSTer fan n facebookor aLL of The L eST newS and repor S!
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
11/48
11
Lakecaster
OctOber
201
1
NEW CARS PRE-OWNED SERVICERENTALS
2010 Hyundai Accent
$11,988Gas Saver,All Power!
2010 Kia Optima$12,988Loaded,NiceCar!
2010 Nissan Sentra$13,988CertifiedPreowned!
2010 Chrysler Town & Country$16,988Pwr W, L, T &Cruise, 7 Pass.
stk#1061N
stk#1060N
stk#1056N
stk#10679A
3DayWeekendSpecials
Starting at $9900
per dayVersa $3995
per dayAltima $4995
per dayRogue $5595
per dayQuest $6795
2011 Nissan Versa$199/mo
stk#10484
$17,900. $3k down + TT&L, 3.9% APR, 72 Months, W.A.C.
$21,900. $4k down + TT&L, 3.9% APR, 72 Months, W.A.C.
2012 Nissan Altima$269/mo
stk#10558
2011 Nissan Juke$299/mo
stk#10707
2011 Nissan Frontier$329/mo
stk#10425
$21,900. $3k down + TT&L, 3.9% APR, 72 Months, W.A.C.
$24,900. $4k down + TT&L, 3.9% APR, 72 Months, W.A.C.
*
* See dealer for details
Use your smartphone to scan this
QR code and visit our website:
www.silsbeenissan.com
Offer expires 10/31/11
2011 Toyota Camry
Stk #1059N
$17,995Fully Loaded,
Only 15k miles
Save Thousands @
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
12/48
OctOber
2011
Lakecaster
12
Wow, never in a mi llion years did I think I would make the
Classic. All the time and preparation I have put into this sport
nally paid o. I have had goals all through lie, some o which
seemed very impossible. Making the Classic was one o those goals,
but by no means was that goal alone. Throughout my lie I seemedto set goals that were almost impossible to reach. I never seemed
to want small things. I always wanted to be the best or the top o
my game, whatever it may be. I realized at young age that this was
something that I desired. I wanted to make the Bassmaster Classic,
but not just make it, I want to win it.
Everyone who shes the Classic should share the same goal;
to win the prestigious tournament. To solidiy a career, and or
to boost one, in my case it would be both. Making it was hard,
winning it is harder. Now, not only am I going to be shing against
mysel, but also the likes o KVD and Ike, just to name a ew. These
are guys that you and I have grown up watching and admiring.I have my opportunity to sh against some o the best. I will not
say all o the best, but denitely a lot o them.
Many people ask me i this has hit me yet. Heck yes it has. I think
I have shed the Classic at least 30 times in my truck so ar, and it
eels like a million times in my dreams. I already have problems
sleeping about it; I cant even imagine what February will bring.
One other thing I would like to bring to attention is the act that
I have so many supporters in the East Texas to South East Texas
area that it is over-whelming. I thank all o you so much or your
support and hope to see you at the Classic in February. I shed
against so many o you or years, competed with and against, andhonestly there are quite a ew guys that I look up to in the area.
Even though some people may not like me I still respect them. Im
still a kid, and I will always be one o the kids around the Rayburn
and Toledo area. I understand that. I just want all o you to know
that I am here to sh, compete, and when its my time, win. Thatsall I want to do. I love the sport o shing and i you love it as
much as I do then I should get along with everyone. I have had the
great honor o representing our area or the Classic and I will not
let us down. I will do my very best to win, and wont be satised
i I dont. I guess Ill just have to keep trying to make it and keep
trying to win it i I dont.
I have not changed. Im no dierent than the kid that shed
3 years ago. Im here to better the sport o shing and to spread the
word to our younger generation. I have the rare opportunity to do it
on the biggest stage o bass shing. Someone reminded me the other
day that everything in my lie happens, and has happened or areason. All the learning trials and all the great times, all or a reason.
The Classic has happened or a reason. Not because Im the best
sherman in the world, but because its what God wanted. He wanted
me there and has continued to push me to sh even i I have tried to
get away rom it. I have tried many times to do other things besides
sh, but yet He always brings me back to it. There has to be a reason
to that, there is no doubt in my mind to that thought. Its crazy how
things tend to workout sometimes, denitely not in our control.
I will not take this opportunity or granted and do everything
in my power to be successul or not only my community, but my
amily, riends, ans, college sherman, but most o all East Texas.Need to bring the Title back to this area. Thank you all or the
support and or always having an ear or me to talk to. Yall are all
great guys at heart because you all share the passion or shing.
I yall get the time, yall all should visit my dad at Tri-Lakes
Tackle in Lukin Texas. I not call and order something sometime!!
936.637.7119.Thanks Again Fisherman!
bass techbass tech
MAking tHe BASSMASteR ClASSiCBy Andrew Upshaw, Tri Lakes Tackle
Tiger Creek Lodge
Nestled on the South end of Sam Rayburn. Just off of 1007, right on the water. We provide meals,
meeting room, giant pavilion and unbeatable lodging. Hunting & Fishing guides on staff.
We invite individuals or groups. Book your stay409.381.1397
Sponsors: Stanley, Wedge Tail, G3 Boats, Yamaha,Skeeter Boats, Shakespeare, Pfueger, X-Tools,
Rat-L-Trap, Cowboy Dodge, Tour Star Rods
www.BlackCreekTrader.comwww.BlackCreekTrader.comCLASSIFIED ADSCLASSIFIED ADS for: Horses Livestock Equipment Hunting Fishing
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
13/48
13
Lakecaster
OctOber
201
1
SAMRAYBURNS SUPER STORE
OPEN 24 HOURS
DELI HOURS:
Everyday
5am-8pm
Your Fishing
TournamentHeadquarters
Hunting
&
FishingLicenses
Post Ofce Money Orders ATM
Meat Market Beer/Wine Propane409-698-2440
With Gold prices this high, brokenjewelry or old forgotten pieces of
jewelry add up very quickly. Dontassume your broken items arent
worth enough to bother with.
Top Dollar Paid !!!!!
Gold Jewelry Silver
Platinum
Sterling Flatware
Coins (Prior to 1964)
Dental Gold
Broken Jewelry
Class Rings
RichardChandler
Local Owner
We Buy ScrapGold Jewelry
& Silver
524 S. Wheeler JasperBeside Crossroads Music in the Greentree Plaza 409-489-9993
Hours M - F 10am - 6pm
East Texas Gold Buyers
Come by and let us
give you an estimate!
HOMETOWNTackle & Marine, LLC
Open Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 Saturday 8:00-1:001694 Southview Circle, Hwy 96 Center, TX
(936) 598-6500JamesCrelia
PhilipCrelia
Sales Service Parts Tackle
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
14/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
1
It was day 1, third hour weigh in o a two day
Big Bass tournament on Sam Rayburn. He only
had this one day to sh, and it paid o. Rusty
Boone won the Oakley / Kelly Jordan Big Bass
event to win $10,000!
Oakley has made a name or themselves
globally or their world class, high tech
eyewear. They expanded into clothing and other
accessories. Continuing to cater to anglers, theyoer Big Bass events across the nation. Each
one is endorsed by a renowned Proessional
angler. For the rst time, Oakley came to Sam
Rayburn September 10-11, 2011 at Cassels
Boykin Park . Five places paid each hour,
then the grand prize to the biggest bass o the
tournament.
The weather was pristine all weekend. Cool
mornings in the 50s warming to the 90s by
days end. A steady calm breeze kept the water
rippling or anglers scampering to every cornero Big Sam trying to catch a money sh.
Big bass tournaments are played much
dierently than stringer events. Instead o
looking or a limit o sh or your weight, you
are looking or just that one big sh. Then you
have to decide when to weigh it. For instance, a
ve pound bass may get 1st place in one hour
and not even be big enough to get a check in
another hour. It is kind o like playing poker.
Youve got to know when to hold them, and
know when to weigh them.
Although there were many hourly winners,
the grand prize winner Rusty Boone had an
amazing story to tell. As manager o a gol
course in Montgomery , Texas he had very
limited time o. He could only sh one day
o this two day event. In what has become atradition in his amily, he shed with his dad
and his son in this event. We went to an area
with lily pads, and Texas rigged a weightless
senko. The sh bit, and I set the hook. I knew
right away it was a big one. As I was trying to
get it in, it hit a stump. Then the line went limp.
I just knew I had lost her. Thankully, that
wasnt the case. Careully picking the line back
up and putting some tension on it, she was still
on! They rushed in to weigh the sh, winning
a $500 check or the 10-11:00 hour on Day 1.We had to get back home that day. Had a little
trouble with a fat on the way home, and got
in late. Early the next morning he got a call
rom tournament ocials to come back to take
a polygraph test. Ater checking with his very
understanding employer, he locked down the
gol course and hurried back to the weigh in.
His son Daniel and his dad came as well, and
Daniel continued to sh on Day 2.
The grueling wait was on until the scalesnally closed at 3:00 and he was declared the
$10,000 grand prize winner.
There were several close contenders
challenging the rst place mark. His son Daniel
Boone won 2nd place with 3.42 lbs the same
hour Rusty weighed in, and 1st place in the
9-10:00 hour on Day 2 with 4.62 lbs
Complete standings or each hour
o the tournament can be ound at
www.OakleyBigBass.com.
Wed like to thank everyone who cameout to sh with us this year and well be
looking orward to seeing you again. We pride
ourselves in showing our participants how
much we appreciate them by eeding them and
introducing them to our high-tech tournament
methods, Mark Jones o Oakley Big Bass
Tournaments explained. They eed the anglers
dinner the night beore, then lunch the rst
day o the tournament. At the weigh in site the
Oakley hi-tech trailers are open to the public to
tour the technology o the eyewear, as well as abig screen TV showing clips o their television
show. Once the scales are open, anglers are sent
text messages twice per hour to update them
on what is going on at the site. Thats not all!
Oakley also has a ree app or Smart Phones
and Droids that gives them live inormation on
the weigh in and access to watch their televisionshow online.
Oakley goes across the nation with their
Big Bass events, many endorsed by big name
Proessional Anglers such as Kevin VanDam,
Jamie McMurray, Kelly Jordan and they are
headed to Lake Guntersville, Alabama or the
Gerald Swindle Big Bass event next October
15-16, 2011.
For more inormation on any Oakley event
visit www.OakleyBigBass.com
7.42 lbs wins the Oakley / Kelly JordanBig Bass Tournament on Sam Rayburn or $10,000
By Patty Lenderman
1. 7.42 lbs Rusty Boone
2. 7.01 lbs had York
. .92 lbs Mike Needham
. .73 lbs ary ett
5. .51 lbs Dwain Burns
6. .18 lbs Mark Richards
7. .02 lbs Randy Hanna8. .85 lbs Doug Lehman
9. .19 lbs harlie Parker
10. .16 lbs homas Ross
OveRAll tO 10 BASS
weigHed in:
Rusty Boone holds the $10,000 check he won or catching the biggest basso the two day event. Standing with him are his dad and son who shed withhim, surrounded by the Army Bass Anglers along with Bass Pro Kelly Jordan.
Each o the Oakley Big Bass tournaments are endorsed by a renownedworld class Bass Fishing Pro. Kelly Jordan was present or his namesakeevent, fanked by Tournament Directors Mark Jones and Keith Odom.
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
15/48
15
Lakecaster
OctOber
201
1
Welcome Bass Anglers To Toledo Bend!
7 AM 8 PM MONDAY SATURDAY 7 AM 6 PM SUNDAY 7 DAYS A WEEK
SOUTH OBRIE ST.
ZWOLLE, LA 71486
645-6191
175 SAN ANTONIO
MANY, LA 71449
256-9256
TOLEDO TOWN
HWY. 6
256-0928
CORNER GIBBS & WASHINGTON
MANSFIELD, LA 71052
872-3404
4 Locations To Serve YouEveryday Low Prices On All Your Grocery Needs
DELI - MANY & TOLEDO BEND LOCATION ONLY
DONNAS CLEANING
SERVICEDependable Service You Can Rely On
(409) 787-2621
(318) 617-1797
OWNER
DONNA S. HILL
CAMPS
OFFICES
BUSINESSES
HOMES
Tues 8am-7pm Wed 8am-5pm Thurs 8am-7pmFri 7am-8pm Sat 7am-3pm
OutfttersSimon
17825 Hwy 96
Kirbyville, TX
(409) 423-4400
Time To Gear Up For Hunting!!!
DeerCorn
In Stock
Deer Stands Feeders Archery Supplies
PLUS
INDOOR RANGE
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
16/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
16
By: Todd Driscoll, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Anglers Pay,Anglers Beneft
Paying taxes is unpleasant to most people.
Like most items we purchase, taxes are placed
on shing-related equipment and uel. However,
unlike many other types o taxes not earmarked
or specic purposes, taxes on shing-related
equipment are dedicated to unding the majority
o state agency sportsh management, aquatic
education, and angler access projects. This
concept is commonly reerred to as user pays,user benets, thereby enabling anglers and
boaters as indirect stewards o aquatic resources.
The result is one o the largest and most successul
conservation programs in the world.
Originally passed by the House and Senate in
1950, the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration
Act is a cooperative eort between the ederal
government, state sheries management agencies,
the sportshing industry, anglers, and boaters.
Having Sport in the Act title is important,
because it excludes commercial sheries romund benets. Excise taxes on shing tackle/
equipment and outboard motors are paid by
businesses and anglers pay taxes on motorboat/
small engine uel. All o these taxes are deposited
into the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust
Fund and allocated through the U.S. Fish and
Wildlie Service to state sheries management
agencies (i.e., Texas Parks and Wildlie
Department) or sportshery restoration, wetlands
conservation, boat saety, aquatic education, and
boating access and acility maintenance.
The Act worked well into the 1980s but annual
program unding ($38 million in 1985) was
beginning to all short o needs. The Bass Anglers
Sportsman Society and AmericanFisheries Society led eorts to
increase unding by extending
excise taxes to all shing-related
equipment and boats, motors, and
trailers. In 1984, the Wallop-
Breaux Amendment signicantly
increased program unding and
divided the Trust Fund into Boat
Saety and Sport Fish Restoration accounts.
Additional amendments in 1990, 1992, 1998, and
2005 provided 1) unding or coastal wetlands andtreatment acilities or boat sewage, 2) enhanced
boater saety programs, and 3) 100% dedication
o uel taxes on motorboats and small engines. In
2011, annual program unding was approximately
$365 million and state agencies had received more
than $6.5 billion since 1950.
Eligible state agencies receive a minimum o
1% and a maximum o 5% o total program unds.
Allocations to each state are based on land and
water area and number o licensed anglers. For a
state to receive unding, it must have legislation
prohibiting shing license ees rom being diverted
outside the state shery agency. Total unding
is divided between coastal and inland sheries
based on the ratio o coastal andinland anglers. Currently, a majority
o unding must go to sport sh
restoration and boating access
(i.e., ramps, docks, bulkheads, sh
cleaning stations, restrooms, and
parking), with the remainder spent
towards boating saety, coastal
wetlands, and aquatic education.
Projects are unded up to 75% rom Sport Fish
Restoration unds and 25% non-ederal money
(typically state shing license ees).Fishing is big business in Texas. Over 2.5
million anglers spend over $3 billion annually on
shing-related items. As a result, Texas receives
the annual maximum unding o 5%, and in
2011 total unding was $18,234,739. Typically,
Texas Parks and Wildlie Department spends 61%
o ederal unding on sport shery restoration
(31% on shery surveys and management;
30% on hatchery construction and operation).
Standardized shery surveys along with research
studies provide inormation to maintain and
enhance shery resources through harvest
regulations, stocking, and habitat improvement.
Approximately 15% o unds are directed to
improving boating access acilities at publicwaters. To obtain boat ramp unds, local entities
must apply, provide the land, and 25% o total
costs. Another 14% o unds support eorts to
minimize habitat loss and degradation due to
human population expansion and development.
The remainder o the ederal money is directed
towards aquatic education and outreach
programs.
Just remember, ater purchasing your next
rod and reel, a spool o shing line, a ew secret
shing lures, and a ull tank o boat gas, you arenancially supporting and conserving your shery
resources. Feel ree to contact the local Inland
Fisheries oce with questions regarding this
article or area sheries by phone (409-384-9572)
or email ([email protected]).
Good luck and good shing!
FREE
ESTIM
ATES INSU
RED
(409) 781-2862DOYLE WALDREP
2200 S. TIMBERLANE VIDOR, TX 77662
Is the drought killingyour trees? Call usout to take a look!
TREE SERVICE
AND STUMP GRINDING
DWs GUIDE SERVICETOLEDO BEND SAM RAYBURN
BASS BREAM CRAPPIE STRIPER
PHOTOGRAPHY SIGHTSEEING
TAKE A KID FISHING & REMEMBER
.... IF IT TUGS ON YOUR LINE SET THE HOOK!!!
www.toledo-bend.net/guide
E-mail [email protected](409) 787-3664
103 W. Gibson - Jasper, TX 75951 409-383-0242 www.pinkisetc.com
Present this ad for (2) chances to win a GiftCerticate - drawing Oct 15th.
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
17/48
17
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
Introduces...Restaurant Bar Wine Room
20,000 ft Clubhouse
Banquets Weddings Events
Corporate Retreat or Training
Hours of Operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday
Lunch 10:30am - 2:00pm
Wednesday
Lunch 10:30 - 2:00pm
Thursday
Lunch & Dinner 10:30am - 9:00pm
Friday
Lunch & Dinner 10:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7:00am - 9:00pmSunday
Breakfast 7:00am / Brunch Buffett 10:30am - 2:00pm
www.lakerayburncountry.com Call 409-698-2444
PublicWelcome
DRIVE A LITTLEAND SAVE A LOT
Located on Hwy 96 South, past the rest area in Jasper
2601 S Wheeler-Jasper, Texas
Manufactured & Modular Homes
RBI 35979www.TwinLakesHousing.com
409 -384 -9488
FREE launch passes for remainder of 2011 for allFirst Responders
www.JacksonHill.us or email [email protected] FM 2851 off of Hwy 147 Broaddus, TX
(936) 872-9266
Any angler registered to sh the Patriots
Challenge November 12-13 who would like topre-sh for the event thru Nov. 1st
will receive a $50 / day cabin rental rate
Any angler registered to sh the Patriots
Challenge November 12-13 who would like topre-sh for the event thru Nov. 1st
will receive a $50 / day cabin rental rate
Honors
ourHeroes
Honors
ourHeroes
DEEP Water Boat LaunchesFull Lake Access
October & November - All WWII Vets & families stay free as our guest!
PARTS SERVICE ACCESSORIES
130 N. Wheeler
Jasper, Texas 75951
409-489-0222
Greg Whitmire
Owner
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
18/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
18
The 2011 Bass N Bucks Sam Rayburn and Summer Series has gone ull circle , wrapping up the
crowning o Champions September 17-18, 2011 at the Umphrey Family Pavilion. Rickey & Dicky
Newberry made a big come back on day two to win the Ranger / Yamaha Grand Prize by just over 3
ounces!
The weekend started with the annual Championship Banquet honoring the Anglers o the Year or
both the Sam Rayburn Series and the Summer Series. Congratulations to Casey Sobczak & Jonathan
Garrie as well as Jason Wells & Vic Cooper who will receive ree entries into the series they earned AOY
or in 2012. Mike Atchley o Cowboy Catering cooked a ne meal or the ceremony and take-o and
weigh in procedures were gone over with the qualiers.The weather was beautiul, with temps barely hitting 90 degrees. The wind was calm. The bite was
tough or these experienced teams, trying to keep up with sh as they move into other territories as
the lake continues to drop.
Many swimmers were seen as teams brought in their creel to be tallied at the end o day 1.
Todd Castledine and Brent Broussard led the pack with 18.23 lbs, closely ollowed by Je rrel Pringle
and Keith Keel with 18.03 lbs. Big Bass was tied at 6.68 lbs, brought in by Dicky & Rickey Newberry,
anchoring their 3rd place standing o 17.38 lbs, along with Michael & Lance Lowery also having a
6.68 kicker in their creel. It was nearly a three way split or Big Bass lead on day 1 with Doug & Mason
McCain having a 6.67 kicker.
Coming into day 2, it was stil l anyones game as the weights were airly tight. A small ront had
moved in, with scattered showers that seemed to help the bite. Every cast counted as the teams shed
or the top prize o a Ranger Z120 powered by Yamaha 225 hp valued at nearly $50,000.
While nearly every team brought in heavier sacks on day 2, it was Philip & James Crelia who were
the rst o the top ve to come in and establish the weight to beat. Adding 19.96 lbs to their overall
weight, their two day total was 36.00 lbs. As more teams put their sacks on the scales, they kept the
lead until Todd Castledine & Brent Broussard, day 1 leaders, came in with the rst sack over 20
pounds seen in this two day event. Their two day total soared past the pack to 38.28 lbs. Anticipation
Dy 1 Top 5 line up:18.23 lbs
Todd Castledine & Brent Broussard
18.03 lbs
Jerrel Pringle & Keith Keele
17.38 lbs
Dicky & Rickey Newberry
16.40 lbs
oug ason c a n
16.04 lbs
James & Philip Crelia
Newberrys crowned Champion in a come-rom-behindfnish at Bass N Bucks on Sam Rayburn
By Patty Lenderman
ringing in the biggest sack o the two day event, Dicky & Rickey Newberrycaptures the two day Championship by just over 3 ounces
aving led day 1, Todd Castledine & Brent Broussard brought in the rstack over 20 pounds to take over the lead again on day 2. The teamltimately won 2nd place with 38.28 lbs
Coming rom 5thplace on day 1 towin 3rd place in thenal standings wasthe ather & sonteam o James &hilip Crelia
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
19/48
19
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
was still high as the crowd waited to see the rest o the top ve leaders come in. Jerrel Pringle & Keith
Keele, in 2nd place on day 1, ell short bringing in 16 pounds or a 34.09 lb total. Then Dicky & Rickey
Newberry brought in their sack tipping the scales to 21.11 lbs, nudging over the top mark hitting
38.49 lbs to win the Championship!
Its been a tough weekend, Dicky began. They targeted grass beds exclusively using a 10 V&M
worm rigged Texas style both days. The rst day, we had about 14 pounds in the boat at 11:00. Ater
that, Rickey caught our 6.68 kicker that added a ew pounds to our limit. We made one last cull at theend o the day with a our pounder. On the nal day, they went back to that same spot and caught
another 14 pound limit. When the bite played out there, we moved to another grass bed. Thats where
I caught one just over 7 pounds. Continuing to cast to the last minute, at 2:45 their last cull was
made. We caught another our pounder at the end o the day, exchanging it or a two pounder. Both
days it was our end o the day bite that helped push us over the top. And just barely! The Newberrys
won the tournament by 21/100ths o a pound or just over 3 ounces. Out o 10 sh weighed in over the
two day event thats not much! Bass N Bucks awarded them the Ranger Z120 powered by Yamaha 225
hp as the Grand Prize o the Championship, valued at nearly $50,000. This makes Championship #5
or Dicky with Bass N Bucks. His rst win was in 1996, having won on Richland Chambers, Livingston
and Rayburn. In each o the 2011 Bass N Bucks tournaments, Cabelas has awarded the top nishingqualied team a $250 bonus. For the Championship, Cabelas awarded $1,000 that the Newberrys
added to their win.
Brent Broussard and Todd Castledine had brought in strong sacks both days o the tournament.
Overcoming mechanical problems on day 2, they still brought in over 20 lbs to add to their creel.
When our boat had problems, it orced us to s tay in one spot or nearly 6 hours, Brent recalled.
Using a combination o lures including Strike Pro crank baits, Combat swim jigs and ootball head
jigs, they hit grassy pockets in the mid lake area. We caught a lot o sh, and was able to cull our
times the rst day. On the nal day, they culled ve times but mis sed a cull that cost them. We had
an 8 pounder jump out o the net. That really hurt us. It was in the last 30 minutes o shing that
1st 38.49 lbs
Dicky & Rickey Newberry
nd 38.28 lbs
Todd Castledine & Brent Broussard3rd 36.00 lbs
James & Philip Crelia
4th 34.09 lbs
errel Pringle & Keith Keele
th 33. 2 lbs
Casey Sobczak & Jonathan Garrie
6th 32.89 lbs
Bill Rogers & John Walker
7th 31.88 lbs
ory Rambo & Rusty Clark
8th 30.59 lbs
Clayton Boulware & Chris McCall9th 30.52 lbs
Russ Carter & Scott Bailey
10th 30.22 lbs
Jason Wells & Vic Cooper
.and last in the money
20th 26.86 lbs
Landon Ware
tO teAMS
Ater several 7 pounders had comeacross the scales on the nal day, ShelbyShaw registered his 8.15 lb kicker to winBig Bass o the Championship
Theewberrys
were theighestankingualied team
to receivethe Cabelasonus
and or thehampionship
it was or$1,000!
ave Concienne awarded Dicky & Rickey Newberry with the Ranger Z120 powered
y Yamaha 225 hp Grand Prize or the Championship valued at nearly $50,000
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
20/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
20
Underwater Stump Removal ServiceMark Johnson, President Call 706-255-6131
www.stumpboat.com
www.tsolufkin.com
05 South John Redditt Drive
936-632-1119 or 800-324-5588
We stock Costa Del Marwith 580 lenses
580 lenses also ava lable
Mention this ad, pay cash,
Receive 10% OFF!*No other discounts apply
they made their nal cull pushing their sack over the 20 pound mark. Bass N Bucks awarded them a
$4,000 check or their 2nd place nish. As always, we want to thank God or being with us. Wed also
like to give a special thanks to Randy Qualls or loaning us another Legend boat ater we broke down.
He was really there or us. Additional sponsors include Strike Pro Lures, Combat Lures, Kicker Fish,
Power Pole, Hydrowave, Humminbird, Sundog glasses, and Mercury.
James & Philip Crelia were sitting in 5th place at the end o day 1. Bringing in an even better
sack on day two, they rose up in the standings or a 3rd place overall nish with a 36.00 lb two daytotal. The early bite was key or us. We missed a ew big bass the rst day, but managed a 6.68 lb
kicker. We caught sh on several baits including a Texas rig, Zara Spook, rogs and spinnerbaits.
The nal day they stuck to a Texas rigged worm or their catch. We hit drains 3-10 deep that
had a little grass on each side. Again, the early bite was good then there was a long lull until they
started back up again around 1:00. They anchored their limit with a 7.67 lb kicker to win 3rd
place and a $2,000 check. They would like to thank Hometown Tackle in Center, TX and Legend
Boats or their support.
As you can see by the kickers brought in on day 2 there was a lot o shufing in the standings or
Big Bass as well. Shelby Shaw caught the biggest o them all weighing 8.15 lbs to win $700 or that
single catch. It was around 9am, and we were shing an area that had shallow grass back in a
pocket. I was using a white buzz bait, and it hit about 10 rom the boat. I think I caught it more outo sel deense than anything! he laughed. He and partner Lance Hughes ended up with a 19th place
overall nish or an additional $400.
2nd thru 20th place teams received 100% payback o the side pot money collected.
21st thru 25th place were awarded sponsor products. Ben Matsubu and Bob Waltermeyer received
the nal products with their 26.22 lb two day weight.
We really appreciate all o you coming out and shing with us again this year, announced Dave
Concienne, Tournament Director. You are all very tough teams to beat, and there was no way o
guessing who would come out on top in the Championship. It has been another great season and welook orward to seeing you again in 2012.
The Toledo Bend Series Championship has been postponed due to the extreme low lake level s. We
have the Championship tentatively rescheduled to the rst weekend in January, but i we get some
good rain between now and then, and Toledo comes up a ew eet, well give all o the qualiers a call
to come sh!
Stay tuned to Bass N Bucks website or latest inormation and news, plus complete standings or all
o the events and the 2012 schedules. www.BassNBucks.com or call 409-727-8941.
Congratulations to the top teams: (1st) Dicky & Rickey Newberry;(2nd) Brent Broussard & Todd Castledine; (3rd) Philip & JamesCrelia; (Big Bass) Shelby Shaw
Special thanks to Bass N Bucks 2011 sponsors:Ranger Yamaha Cabelas Rat-L-Trap V&M/Cyclone Baits Vicious Fishing Wulf Outdoors Lowrance Jasper Chamber of Commerce ProRule Snagproof Fishingworld The Stump
Restaurant Needmore Tackle Anns Tackle Toledo Town & Tackle Fin & Feather Resort R1 Bass Holiday Inn Express Premier Yamaha Boating Centers
did You knowWe have so much on www.TheLakecaster.com!
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
21/48
21
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
& Hwy 63 (Last Stop for Beer, Tackle & Fuel before Toledo Bend)
CornerofHwy87
BurkevilleFood Mart409-565-2253 Owners: Alan & Brian Fitts
Bait Tackle Convenience ItemsDeli Beer Lotto ATM Shell Gas & Diesel
Hardware Supplies
Toledo Bend LakeOwners: Alan and Carrie Fitts
409-625-4611 www.midlakecampground.comHwy 3121 @ Palo Gaucho Bayou R 1 Box 960 Hemphill, TX 75948
Convenience Items Hardware CabinsRV Camping Fishing Tackle Live Bait
Mobile Home Park Fishing License Propane
GUIDE SERVICE AVAILABLE!
(409) 384-3100
Hwy. 190 Jasper, Texas
Monday Friday 7:30am 5:30pm
Saturday 7:30am 5:00pm
Parker LumberSince 1930
Your Hunting Headquarters
Deer Corn Feeders & Accessories
Guns & Ammo
Deer Corn
Feeders & Accessories
Guns & Ammo
Rods, Reels, Tackle & Accessories
toledobendlakecountry.com LouisianaTravel.com
Come Enjoy Beautiful Lake Sam Rayburn
Shirley Creek Marina & RV ParkNew Owners & Management
Restored Cabins - Waterfront RV Sites - New Sandy BeachElec. & Water Restored to Boat Docks
With Short & Long Term Slip RentalsNew Laundry House for Park Visitors
Two (2) Boat Ramps With More to be AddedNew Convenience Store Coming for Early July
Bait - Tackle - Food - Drinks - Camping ItemsPlanned Fuel on Docks (Winter 2011/2012)
-
23177 FM 226Etoile, TX 75944
-
www.shirleycreek.com
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
22/48
O
ctOber
2011
Lakecaster
22
OCtOBeR 2011
1-2 Bass Champs East Championship Umphrey Pavilion
5 PAR Bass Club Mill Creek
8 PAR Bass Club Mill Creek
8 - 9 Rayburn Oilmans Classic Umphrey Pavilion
15 Get Reel Bass Club Mill Creek
29 Anglers Quest - Team Series Championship Umphrey Pavilion
30 Anglers Quest - Team Series Championship Umphrey Pavilion
nOveMBeR 2011
5 BLT Fall Jasper Division Umphrey Pavilion
9 (409) Bass Club San Augustine Park
12 (409) Bass Club San Augustine Park
12 Get Reel Bass Club Public Boat Ramp
12-13 Patriots Challenge Cassels Boykin
12-13 BLT State Championship Umphrey Pavilion
deCeMBeR 2011
10 Get Reel Bass Club Monterey Park
10 BLT Fall Jasper Division Umphrey Pavilion
JAnuARy 2012
7 Anglers Quest Rayburn Team - 1st Series #1 Umphrey Pavilion
8 Anglers Quest Rayburn Individual - 1st Series #1 Umphrey Pavilion
28 CAST Southeast Region Couples Tournament Cassels Boykin
FeBRuARy 2012
11 CAST Southeast Region Couples Tournament Cassels Boykin
11 Anglers Quest Rayburn Team - 1st Series #2 Umphrey Pavilion
12 Anglers Quest Rayburn Individual - 1st Series #2 Umphrey Pavilion
Sam Rayburn Tournament ScheduleEVERY THURSDAY 5-8 PM - JACKPOT TOURNAMENT AT PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
DATE TOURNAMENT LOCATION
Pre-loaded Dispenser
$8.49Rell Pack
$4.99
Anchor yourSUCCESS withAnchor yourSUCCESS with
Holds your soft plastic in place for lesshassle and wear & tear. More time
shing, less time xing your rig
Keeps your hook exactly whereyou want it
Great for every kind of rig
BecausePresentation Matters
BecausePresentation Matters
See our video on how fast and easy it is to use!
[email protected] time-Save lures-Save $$
Dealer Inquiries Welcome
Advanced Financial
Services
CDs IRAs 401Ks
Mutual Funds StocksBonds Annuities
Retirement Planning
Three CPAs,
Six brokers.
196 years o fnancial
experience, including 79
banking experience.
Securitiesoffered through
GF Investment
Services, LLC.
Member
FINRA/SIPC
Exceptional. We chose thisagency because they treat
you like a person, not a
number.
Kirbyville, TX
Cam Monroe, CPA
across from
Wal-Mart in Jasper
(409) 384-5713
1-800-696-3782
GREAT RATES!
QUALITY ROOMS!
Conveniently located for shermen with boat hook-ups
& exterior corridor Micro & Fridge, HBO, SHO, MAXand HI Speed Internet in all rooms
612 GIBSON (HWY. 190 W.) NEXT TO SUPER WALMART
409-384-2511
Save! Save! Save!
Bud & Cheryl Bond (Owners)
Jeff Stocker (Manager)
Under
NEWOwnership!
E-MAIL: [email protected]
New 1 Bedroom Cabins
Waterfront & Shaded Trailer Spaces & R. V. Sites Boat SlipsGas on the Water Grocery Store Cafe Washateria
971 C.R. 459 / Broaddus, TX
POWELLPARK
CAMPINGRESORT &
MARINA
DEEP WATER BOAT RAMPS / NO PROBLEM LAUNCHING
409-584-2624
Open year roundBring the family, come by& visit and have a burger
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
23/48
23
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
SAM
RAYBURN
LAKE
FISHING
REPORT
Lake level inormationupdated daily at
www.lakecaster.com
Lake level as o 9/21/11(151.93)
Normal pool level(164.40)
For lake level updatesand generation schedules,
call 409-384-5716.
Fishing Forecast
Lynn Atkinsoncell 979-220-0251
Reel Um N GuideService,www.rayburncountry.com
October 2011 has arrived and i wehavent had any rain then well nd SamRayburn more than, Just a little low, butover 12 t low. This is a great time to explorethe lake and see what the water has beenhiding or years. You can walk on landthat man hasnt walked on in years. Seeplaces that sh call home and what coverthey use when the water is up. This doesnthappen very oten so bring you camera, agood map, and take lots o pictures.
The weather will be cooling down andthe rst hints o autumn will be startingto show. I we get some rain the lake shoreand the trees will begin turning beautiulcolors. Dont let this time o year slip by, get
out and do some shing. This is the timeo year that the beauty o Sam Rayburnis magnied by the cool crisp air. Spenda day in the shadow o an eagles nest orwatch one soar overhead. Come sh withmallards, cormorants, coots, pelicans andother migratory birds that call Rayburnhome during the all & winter. It isntsomething you will soon orget. Sharingit with amily and riends makes thememories more special.
The water level on Sam Rayburn has
been low all year and has continued toall as we havent had any rain to speak o.Now, with the water on the low side, evenmore caution needs to be used. I yourenew to the lake its best to hire a guideand let him show you around. They canput you on some sh and put you on a ewpatterns that have been working.
With the water low there are lots ohumps and points that are out o the water.
Even the fats will start to be shallow orbecome completely dry. This is still one othe best times to get to sh creek channelsand humps they will have grass on most othe edges. The sh will start to use them asthey atten up or the winter months. Thesesh will be chasing shad as they move inand thats when things start to get exciting;they will chase topwater baits like crazy. TheStanley Ribbit is great over the pads andgrassy areas and they haul in a lot o bigsh year around. Have some good line onto pull these sh in. A new bait that wevebeen using a lot this year is the Strike ProHunchback lure. Its handled a lot o sharound the pads and grass lines. Its got a
great wobble and a loud rattle to call thesh up out o the grass. I you havent gotsome in your box you need to get some now.The main prey will be shad and perch solook or those colors in your baits. Coveringa lot o water this time o year can be donewith a Stanley spinner bait and a crankbait.The hydrilla has been a little thin this yearbut has still been holding sh on the edgesand points. The ledges and creek channelswill be holding some sh and working themwith the Carolina and Texas rigs will catch a
ew sh. There will be some big sh caughtthru the all and into the spring so shingnever comes to a stop here on Big Sam.Winter here is normally a ew cold days ina week when a ront pushes through. Thenyou get a couple o beautiul days behindthe ront to sh. This is when we are lookingto catch some big sh as they move up.
Whats the Sharelunker Program? Wellits a program that has been in operation
since 1986 and there has been more than450 lunker bass donated. All o this is toimprove the quality o the sh thru superiorgenetics rom the Sharelunker bass thatare donated. The hope is that Texas willproduce the next world record largemouthbass. Entries are accepted October 1through April 30. The program is limitedto largemouth bass weighing 13 poundsor more and they have to be caught herein Texas. TPWD toll-ree, 24-hour pager at1-888-784-0600 or (903) 681-0550. Checkthe website or all the benets o donatingyour lunker to the program.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir Ocial Weighand Holding Stations For the program is.
Jackson Hill Park Marina 1705 FM 2851Broaddus, Texas 75929
(936) 872-9266The Crappie will be holding to the brush
piles beore moving to the bridges andthen up the river or the winter. Well beollowing their movement up the river inhopes o lling the ice chest like we did last year. We have room or 8 anglers on thepontoon and will be glad to help you catchsome o the tasty little critters.
Just a ew words about tackle stores
in the area that have new locations. TriLakes Tackle has moved a little arthersouth to 4106 S. Hwy 69. Bass Strike Tacklehas moved to downtown Zavalla on MainStreet in their new building. Both o thesestores would be glad to help you anywaythey can. I know they have supported myshing habit or sometime. I thank you.
Well I hope this helps you out some.Good Luck and God Bless
Hey, olks hope youre out enjoyingthis cooler weather October brings withit. The tournament championships arepretty much over and hunting season isknocking at our door.
Hunting is a good word to use or thebass bite lately. One day they are in theshallows, and you can catch them onrogs, wacky worms or fukes. The nextday they are out in deep water and goingater them with 10 worms rigged Texasor Carolina style will garner you a ewgood ones, or pitch a jig and just bumpit o the bottom.
The crappie have been biting betteron minnows than on jigs. Hit your brushpiles in 12 to 15. They arent staying onthe piles, though. Another good place tohunt or them is creek channel bends.
I you just want to go out and eel agood tug on the end o your line andcatch a variety o sh, head to the riverchannel up by 147 bridge. Tie on ajigging spoon and just jig it straight upand down. Start out by letting it go allthe way to the bottom, then give it one ortwo cranks to get it o the bottom some.Keep varying your depths until you nd
where theyre sitting. Take the kids withyou. Theyll have a ball.
When youre ready to get out on thewater or ready or your next trophy hunt,give us a call!
Bill Fondren,Tejas Guide Service/
3-S Texas Outdoors
[email protected],cell (409) 381-1397
Professional Guide Licensed and
Insured
Mid Lake & South End
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
24/48
OctOber
2011
Lakecaster
24
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
59
Ange
linaRiver
1270
841
2021
325
69
226
844
842
1669
1818
210958
326
1275
328
2801
1669
326
Han
Etoile Ramp
Polk Co.
Tyler Co.
Lufkin
Zaval
Huntington
0
Tyler
T e x a s
to Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches Co.
S.P.
Co.
For full mapand legend click to
www.thelakecaster.com
Shooting Sport Super Store
S
S
S
S409-283-7155/409-283-7157
www.ShootingSportSuperStore.com
Fishing SuppliesTackleLures
Reel Service
Full timeGunsmith on site
OpticsAmmunition
Buy, Sell or TradeFirearms
1308 West BluffWoodville, TX 75979
Knight Gun Works
To advertise in
The Lakecaster
just call
(409) 384-3441
Sportsmans Cove atSan Augustine Park
On Sam Rayburn
Live bait Tackle V & M Cyclone Baits RV & BOAT STORAGE Hookups & Rentals
Snacks Supplies CAF Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Supper Best BBQ Around
(409) 584-3568 6 AM 8 PM
Sam
Rayburn
Reservoir
Look for updated boat
launch information
each week on
. .
505 CR 212
Brookeland, Texas
409-698-3422 koa.com 8 Unique Theme Lodges! Kabins RV Sites FREE WI-FI
Satelite TV Pool Store Laundry Propane
LAKE SAMRAYBURN KOA
Boat & RV Storage Available!
Monthly RV Sites Available!
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
25/48
25
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p
'p'p
'p
_
Corps Headquarters
to Jasper
Brookeland
Atto
yac
R.
Ay
ishBay
ou
Jasper Co.
Angelina Co
.
Angelin
aCo.
San
Aug
ustin
eCo.
Sabi
neCo.
Sam Rayburn
Marina and Resort
Ange
lina
R.
1
3229
1592
2213
3153
2426
705
705
3124
96
96
OP147
OP103
OP63
OP184
OP21
OP147
95
1751
1
83
201
2866
1277
3173
1992
2743
2390
1196
255
2558
2923
3185
1007
2189
149
3127
3373
1277
414
2851
3123
226
1
Jackson HillMarina
PowellMarina
Twin Dikes Park
Rayburn Park
Creek Park
Caney CreekRecreation Site
Bayou Recreation Site
Cassells-Boykin Park
Monterey ParkHarvey Creek
Recreation Site
San Augustine Park
TownsendRecreation Site
Overlook Park
Mill Creek Park
Ebenezer Park
Sandy CreekRecreation Site
Shirley Creek Marina
Letney Recreation Site
Tyler Co.
a
Chireno
Pineland
Broaddus
San Augustine
AngelinaNational Forest
Sabine
NationalForest
SanAugustineCo.
N
ac
og
doc
hesC
o.
Sa
nA
ug
us
tine
Co
.
NechesRiver
G.C.&
S.F.
4106 S. US Hwy 69 (Metal Mart Bldg)
Lufkin, TX 75901 936-637-7119
OPEN Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm
Bigger & Better Selection than ever!
GRADYSTACKLE
409-384-2351601 N. W heeler St.
Jasper, TX 75951
Tackle Since 1952
DBA Holtons Service Station
Bargains EverydayComplete Tackle Line
Rods Reels Lures
Great BusinessFOR SALE by owner
Live Bait & Tackle
Rods & Reels
Camping Supplies
Boating Accessories
Drinks & Snacks
Lake & Fishing Information
Friendly Service
Professional Fishing Guides
4239 Hwy 255
(Miles West of Hwy 96)
409-698-9430
NeedmoreTackleStore.com
Hwy 63 @ 2nd StOpen 7 days a week
936-897-2400
ZavallaZavalla
Bring the boat on thru!
AMERICANANGLER
NEW OWNERS - DOYLE & DEBBRA
936-872-3451
Broaddus, Texas
PLUS CONVENIENCE ITEMS
LIVE BAIT LURES ACCESSORIES
Open:Monday-Saturday 5am-Midnight Sunday 5am-10pm
6
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
26/48
OctOber
2011
Lakecaster
26
As I am writing this column, the air outside is awesome with temperatures in the low 60s and the
un is shining and I just got o the lake having yet another very successul shing trip on My Favorite
Fishing Hole.....Toledo Bend. I should be on cloud nine because the all/early winter shing season rom
now through December is going to be outstanding, o the charts and almost unbelievable. So why am I
not my normally optimistic, positive sel on this beautiul day in the early all? As I look down the hill on
my lake house property, I see a lot more dirt/sand and a lot less water as the lake level as o this writing
is 161.12 msl (mean sea level) while ull pool is considered to be 172 msl (10.9 eet low). Having said
this, the lake level in the all is generally 3-5 t below ull pool because we normally get very little rainall
August through October. That is part o the reason or some o the pessimism. There seems to be little
ope that lake levels will be able to rise during the next ew months and more than likely, will continue
to retreat due to lack o rain, evaporation and mandatory release at the spillway to keep the water in the
river below the dam.
WHO DO WE BLAME? The Sabine River Authority o both Texas and Louisiana has the responsibility o
verseeing/managing the lake. While I have not always agreed with the SRA on some issues and certainly
ave concerns rom what I currently understand about new water use contracts that are being negotiated, I
ont think the SRA is the major blame or the lake being down to todays levels. I am on the lake -6 days aweek and have property near the dam and sh a lot on the extreme southern portions o the lake so I know
when water is being released. Basically, we are in a record setting drought all over this area. They (SRA) did
ggressively draw 2 eet o the lake last all to do dam repairs and that 2 eet would have been a big help
today. However, in normal winters we would have received ample rain to ll the lake back up and all would
be well. We all know that did not happen and experienced one o the driest ever winters, springs, summers
and now all. On top o no rain we also had record heat which elevated the amount o evaporation which
normally occurs. Finally, in early September we received 2.5 inches o rain rom T.S. Lee and it had zero
impact on the level o the lake. Part o that was because the rain only ell on the southern 60% o the lake
plus the land mass around the lake was so dry that it absorbed the rain and we basically had no run-o.
LAKE CONDITIONS:According to reports, we only have approximately 130,000 acres o water now on
the lake compared to 180,000 acres at ull pool at 172. Losing 50,00 acres is a lot o water and is more than
the entire surace o amous Lake Fork that is located about an hour or so east o Dallas. On the shing
side, lower lake levels has actually improved shing and made reading structure easier and concentrated
some o the shing area to mainly creeks, ditches and the river channel. The big negative comes in
navigating the lake and such has taken its toll on anglers boats and motors with numerous mishaps
between boats and underwater obstructions. Until the past ew weeks, the southern 1/ o Toledo has been
in pretty good shape when compared to the northern 1/2 o The Bend. However, as levels ell below 16 t.
the impact was elt by those o us who sh mainly the southern portions as well and now at 161 msl we all
are on high alert and extremely cautious. For those o us who must sh to make a living, nding a place
to saely launch a boat is a huge challenge as over 80% o the ramps on the lake are now closed and more
added to the list each week. I think I can still operate down to 159.5 but we are all in uncharted territory.....
literally and guratively.
LOW LEVELS AND ECONOMIC IMPACT: It is a no brainer that the great decrease in boat trac to
and rom the lake has impacted the prot level o lake area businesses. A major example is the recent
cancellation o Skeeter Boats Bass Champs 2011 Championship that was scheduled at Toledos newly
remodeled Fin and Feather Resort located in Toledos Housen Bay. Several other events have been moved
because o the added risks o navigating the lake and lack o launching options. There is always a decrease
o boat trac in the all but so ar it is beyond anything I can remember and this is my 35th all season to
be around south Toledo. There are some reasons to be optimistic. The business owners around the lake are
known or their ability to hang in there when things are tough. There are a signicant number o olks who
make the shores o Toledo their home and we all support each other when possible. A prime example on
south Toledo is Flos Cae which is located on highway #255 at the top o the hill in Toledo Village/IndianCreek. I had lunch there today and it was packed with patrons partly because the locals support the owners
but also because the home cooking is outstanding.
TOLEDOS FUTURE FISHING: The shing on the lake in 2011 has been the best in 20 years and
there is no reason to think it will slow down. The very eective stocking o Florida bass by both TX and LA
wildlie/sheries/local lake organizations has been so important in getting Toledo back on the map in the
eyes o anglers all over the country. This stocking program has been in place or 20 years and has been a
revolution as ar as keeping Toledo in the headlines with big bass photos. We also had the return o B.A.S.S.
this year as The Elite Tour came here this spring and guess what? They will return in 2012 in June!! I plan
to take clients out all all and winter this year and we will somehow nd a way to get our rig in/out o the
lake as well as careully navigate enough to nd some hungry bass. In the mean time, hopeully my ellow
business owners and I can hang on till the heavens open with an abundance o rain. We long or and prayto that end. God Bless and good shing!!
AUTHOR INFO:Joe Joslin is a syndicated outdoor columnist, tournament angler and pro guide on
Toledo and Sam Rayburn. Contact him at 337- 63-38 8 or [email protected] and WEBSITE
www.joejoslinoutdoors.com
.fts into the mouth o this big largemouth bass. Photo by Joe Joslin Outdoors
2
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
27/48
7
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
Ongoing DroughtConditions AectToledo Bend Operations
TOLEDO BEND PROJECT JOINT OPERATION
450 Spur 135, Burkeville, TX 75932
SRA-TX 409/565-2273 SRA-LA 337/286-5255
(Toledo Bend Reservoir) The ongoing drought conditions have taken a toll on water resources
in the States o Louisiana and Texas. Drought conditions have aected operations at the Toledo
Bend Reservoir operated jointly by the Sabine River Authority, State o Louisiana and the Sabine
River Authority o Texas (Authorities). The Authorities responsibility to satisy downstream fow
requirements necessary to meet major industrial water contracts rom diversion canals downstream o
Toledo Bend Reservoir become even more challenging as drought conditions, which began with a very
dry winter and spring, have persisted through the summer.
Since the latter part o April, it has been necessary or the Authorities to release water rom the
reservoir to meet these downstream commitments by running one hydroelectric generating unit 2
and hours every other day which later changed to 3 hours every other day due to persistent drought
conditions. The impact o these downstream releases on lowering Toledo Bend Reservoir levels has
been minimal (approximately 1 - 2 inches per month) compared to the impact evaporation has had
on lake levels (calculated at 12.29 inches or the month o August). Maximum temperatures averaging
102 F since the rst o August have increased the eect o evaporation on the lake levels. Current
low lake levels preclude the Authorities rom continuing to release water through the hydroelectric
generating system leaving the spillway gates as the next water release alternative.
To continue to accomplish the necessary water releases, one spillway gate is opened approximately
7 inches 24 hours per day to release a continuous fow o water downstream. The persistent drought
conditions have necessitated Toledo Bend operational modications that have never had to be made
in the history o the reservoir. The Authorities will continually monitor lake levels and downstream
conditions to determine any necessary adjustments that need to be made. Normal operations will
resume as conditions improve. The Authorities encourage all boaters and recreational users to use
good judgment and be saety conscious at all times.
For any questions, please contact the oces at
(337) 286-5255 (SRA-LA) or (409) 565-2273 (SRA-TX).
Storage Buildings Classrooms Ofces Cabins
Many models & options
to choose from!
Featuring the Texas Two-Step
Come see me!
Come by and see our Full Line today!707 Southview Circle - Center, Texas
936-598-8000
WOW!
Or come by any of our other locations:Lufkin - Beaumont - Baytown
Caldwell - Jewett
Nacogdoches - Giddings - Diana &
Opening Soon in the Cedar Creek Lake Area!
Phil HenniganVisit Historic Downtown Hemphill for new businesses including
scrapbooking, restaurants, antiques, clothing, home decor and more!
Located at 203 Becker Lane
Hemphill, TX
409-625-1093
Lake location on Palo Gaucho Bayou nearPendleton Bridge
www.ToledoBendBedandBreakfast.com
A home away from home on beautiful Toledo Bend Lake*Two or three bedroom guesthouse available.
*Guesthouses include living/dining room, full kitchen,satellite TV, internet, private deck, BBQ pavilion, and fshing dock.
*Call now and be our guest!
28
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
28/48
OctOber
2011
Lakecaster
2
Jackson Hill Marina HostsTexas State Bowfshing Championship
The Texas Bowshing Association held its annual State
Bowshing Championship Saturday night August 27th on Sam
Rayburn Lake. The Sunday morning weigh in totaled 1,275 sh
mainly consisting o Bualo, Common Carp and Gar.
When all was said and done the three man team o Kevin
Tidwell, Tommy Fuller and Colton Phillips won or the most sh
taken with an impressive 237 sh.
The big sh or the tournament was brought in by local
Broaddus residents Kenny Fountain, Blake Steptoe and Ryan
Rushing the Attoyac Assassins. The big bualo tipped the scales
at 54.6 lbs and was among 114 sh that they brought in.
Page Cook and Shane Gammill took the largest Gar or the
tournament with a 35.2 lb needle nose.
The tournament was sponsored by East Texas Archery,
FannMan Customs, AMS Bowshing, Cajun Archery and
Muzzy. The sh taken during the tournament were picked up
by an Oklahoma turtle armer to eed his over 60,000 arm
raised turtles. Anyone who is interested in joining the growing
ranks o Bowshing are welcome to nd out more by going to
www.texasbowshingassociation.com.
The AttoyacAssassins RyanRushing, BlakeSteptoe andKenny Fountainwith a boat loado sh includingthe tournamentsbig sh a 54.6 lbBualo
Shane Gammill and PageCook weighing in their big35.2 lb needle nose Gar
E-mail [email protected]
RENTAL AGENT FORBAILEY BLUFF CONDOS
LOCATED AT CYPRESS BEND RESORT
12275 Texas Hwy.Many, LA 71449
BROKER
AGENTS
WORKHOME
FAX
318-256-0585409-625-4909318-256-0557
Gladys DowdenVillis Dowden, Jr.Eason DowdenDayna Yeldell
Villis P. Dowden
Weekend Rentals
www.toledo-bend.net/choicerentals
www.toledo-bend.net/realestate
409-625-0495
Toledo Bend Pro Shop
Hwy. 21 on the TX side of Pendleton Bridge
NEW 4.5 Swim Senko with ourNEW 12-point Hula Skirt -designed to provide more fareand action
shown rigged on a Owner Twist Lock
Light weighted hook
Garys New HulaSwimmer
31GH
Sign up now for The paTrioTS ChallengeaT JaCkSon hill Marina noveMber 12-13!
29
Di if d S iOn
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
29/48
9
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
BoatRegistrationLocations
Do you need to register your boat? Do you know where to go to do it? Several options are available.
You can now register your boat / motor online. Go to https://apps.tpwd.state.tx.us/bora/home.seam
and ollow the steps on that page. I you want to pay by credit card, this is the method you should use.
There are also several Texas Parks & Wildlie Law Enorcement locations you can go to. Please be
advised that at this time TPWD oces are unable to accept credit cards or any boat / outboard motor
transactions. The ones closest to Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend are:
Lufkin Old Texas Plaza, 4100 S. Medford Drive, Suite 204B, Lufkin TX 75901 936/632-1311
Beaumont 5550-K Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77708 409/892-8666
Houston (North) 350 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 100, Houston TX 77060
281/931-6471
Houston (South) 10101 Southwest Freeway, Suite 206, Houston T X 77074 713/779-8977
OR you can go to the Courthouse Annex Building in Jasper, TX. 271 East Lamar Street, #200.
409/384-3721
All Jasper Texas Parks & Wildlife Wildlie Division oces are now at the old State Hatchery
located at 289 CR 098, Jasper TX. The personnel at that oce can help with a wide array o things
but not boat registration. The number or the Wildlie oce is 409/384-6894 i you have any
questions.
TOLEDO BEND GUIDE SERVICE & LAKE COTTAGES
OPERATING OUT OF HUXLEY BAYOVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
[email protected] 936-368-7151
SPECIALIZING IN BLACK BASS,
WHITE BASS, CRAPPIE & BREAM
LOCATED ON THE FISHIN' END OF
LAKE TOLEDO BEND
Diversifed ServicesRegistered remodeler and new
home builder in Texas and Louisiana
Dirt RockTopsoil
Retainer WallsDredging
Metal RoofsLandscaping
Tree RemovalTrackhoe work
BoathousesBulkheads
Pile DrivingMowing, etc.
www.ToledoBendConstruction.com 409-787-3028
Oncall24/7AnytimeAnywhere!
30
T l d B d T t S d lA/ R l E C
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
30/48
OctOber
2011
Lakecaster
Toledo Bend Tournament SceduleDATE TOURNAMENT LOCATION
OCtOBeR 2011
7-9 2 Of Us Championship MOVED TO LIVINGSTON
12 (409) Bass Club Six Mile
14-15 Super Dooper Bass Challenge Cypress Bend
15 (409) Bass Club Six Mile
22-23 V & M/Cyclone Championship Big Bass Marina
29 Sportsmans Bass Club of Southwest LA TBA
nOveMBeR 2011
9 PAR Bass Club Six Mile
12 PAR Bass Club Six Mile
deCeMBeR 2011
10 GCFT Winter Classic Bass Tournament TBA
JAnuARy 2012
7-8 Bass N Bucks Toledo Championship TENTATIVE Fin & Feather
FeBRuARy 2012
MARCH 2012
17 CAST Southeast Region Couples Tournament Fin & Feather Resort
ApRil 2012
14 CAST Southeast Region Couples Tournament Fin & Feather Resort
MAy 2012
19 CAST Southeast Region Couples Tournament Fin & Feather Resort
S full schul
ur clr
li twww.ThLkcstr.cm6500 Hwy 21 E. [email protected] www.SabineLakeInn.com
Sabine Lake InnToledo Bend Reservoir
Texas side of Pendleton bridge Lake View Rooms Internet Service Satellite TV 4 HBO Channels Boat Charger and Hook-up
Serving Krispy KrunchyChicken, Hunt Pizza & More!
480 Sabine Street/Hwy 87Hemphill, TX 409-787-2827
Shell GasFAT FREDS Six Mile Marina & RV ParkToledo Bend/Six Mile Loop
Boat Launch Cabins
Boat House Store
www.toledo-bend.net/sixmile(409) 579-9898
After Hours (409) [email protected]
We now
have GAS!
246 Sabine St. - Hemphill, TX
409-787-2990www.toledobendexpress.comservice@toledobendexpress.com
TOLEDO BEND
EXPRESS REALTYG e t O n B o a rd W i t h U s !
One Of A Kind Find! - $395,000.00
Recorded Info 24 Hours
1-800-592-2997 ID# 4026
Open Water! - $675,000.00
Recorded Info 24 Hours
1-800-592-2997 ID# 5006
Going OnceGone! - $119,900.00
Recorded Info 24 Hours
1-800-592-2997 ID# 4376
Waterfront Acreage! - $68,000.00
Recorded Info 24 Hours
1-800-592-2997 ID# 1086
CABINSCOVERED BOAT SLIPS RV FULL HOOK-UPS
CERTIFIED SCALES CONVENIENCE STORE
LARGE PAVILLION WITH COOKING FACILITIES
YEAR ROUND LAUNCHING ANY LAKE LEVEL
LOWES CREEK
PARK& MARINA
EASTENDOF HWY. 83
HEMPHILL, TX
5 MINUTES
FROM
CYPRESS BEND
409-787-2600
324 Jennifer Ln.
off 255 near the
Dam
P a n o r a m a
waterfront 3.745
acs
INDIAN CREEK ESTATES plusleasebackPriced at $550,000.00
RareFindwithaBig
View!Spacioustwo
story, 4B/2-1/2B, 1
ac. with 182 ft. of
waterfront.Call for Details!
THE SHORES SUBDIVISION REDUCED to 299,900.00
Pleasure Bend Campground has
decided to sell off the waterfront.
6 Great W/f lots left
with deep water and boat launch
for sub. owners. Restricted to
homes only. Call for details
NEW W/F SUBDIVISION
Ofc. (409) 787-4536Res. (409) 787-2690Fax. (409) 787-4409Cell (936) 465-8043
A/ Real Estate ConnectionMargie Sanford Owner/Broker
Connect With Us
www.east-texasconnection.com
P.O. Box 1431
Hwy, 87 & Milam St.
Hemphill, TX 75948E-mail: [email protected]
Fabulous 2 story
waterfront with
3-4B/2-1/2B
SANDY CREEK $325,000.00
CHECK OUT MY WEB SITE FOR DETAILSAND ALL OF OUR LISTINGS!
31
8/4/2019 October 2011 Lakecaster
31/48
Lakecaster
OctOber
2011
Toledo Bend North End Forecast
TOLEDO
BEND
LAKE
FISHING
REPORT
Lake level inormationupdated daily at
www.lakecaster.com
Lake Level as o 9/21/11(160.88)
Normal pool level(172.00')
For lake level updatesand generation schedules,
call 318-256-4114.
Greg Crafts, Toledo Bend Guide Service & Lake Cottages
www.toledobendguide.com [email protected] 936.368.7151
Great news! At the timeo this report, Huxley BayMarina has dredged out
their boat ramp and is in theprocess o pouring concreteto extend the ramp. HuxleyBay Marina is the only
marina on the north end o the Texas side o the lake thatstill has access to the main lake. A big Thank You to Boband Stacey who own and personally operate the marina!
Huxley Bay Marina is a ull service operation that canprovide you with everything you need or your shing tripor stay. They oer a motel, RV park, tackle/bait supplies anda great restaurant serving breakast, lunch and dinner, openseven days a week. Ive been ortunate to be able to operateor the past twenty years out o this marina and they havegiven me, my customers (whether theyve stayed at our lake
house or at their motel) great service.Even though most o the shing tournaments that
are normally held on the lake this time o year have beenpostponed, cancelled or moved to other lakes because o low
water conditions, we are still able to sh the lake. In act,now is the time to take advantage o some o the best shingconditions weve had in years because o the low water.
The days are getting shorter, the water temperature isstarting to all, and the sh know its time to start bulkingup in preparation or the coming o winter. October is a greattime to be shing on the Bend. The weather is usually verypleasant and the vista o the lake is magnicent.
What color should I throw? As a general rule, colors andsize o your lure depends on the light conditions, clarity o thewater and the size o the bait sh. On clear blue bird days, Ilike to throw light, clear and silver colors. On overcast low lightdays I throw darker colors, chartreuse, pumpkin, reds, greens,browns and black or combinations thereo. Also, the less clarityo the water dictates throwing darker colors. I personally try tomatch the size o the lure to the size o the bait sh.
The bass will be ollowing the bait sh and the bait sh
will be migrating to the backs o the coves and shallow fats.Top water plugs, buzz baits, shallow diving cranks, RattleTraps, blades, sot plastics, jigs, deep diving cranks, tailspinners, spoons and even grubs will be eective this time o
year. Locate the bait sh and you will locate the bass. Shallowfats close to deep water o the river channel are also goodareas to catch schooling bass. Work the ledges and drops o
the old river channel and creeks with jigs, plastics, crankbaits, tail spinners and spoons and keep a shallow divingcrank bait, Rattle Trap and top water plug handy i the bassstart schooling.
On the north end o the lake, October is when the Crappiestart moving to the ledges o the old river channel. The lastew months weve been busy building our brush tops andplacing them along the old river channel ledges. Shinersand jigs shed rom 15 to 30t o water over planted brushtops are the key to catching a boat load o Crappie. As thewater temperature continues to drop, the Crappie will moveinto deeper water, 25 to 50t, and jigs usually will be moreproductive.
The White Bass will be migrating to the north end o the
lake and holding on the river channel sand bars in 15 to 25to water. Slab spoons and tail spinners are the ticket. Keepa shallow diving crank bait, trap and top water plug handywhen schooling.
Darrell Lyons DWs Guide Service for Rayburn & Toledo409-787-3664 [email protected] www.toledo-bend.net/guide
BASS ~ Good. Lowwater levels have the shbunched up and this isthe ideal time to scout or
key areas to sh when the water is back at normallevels. Start with a Super
Pop R along the creek channels. Then as the day warms switchto a 1/4 oz. Talon spinner bait or a Senko in baby bass or bluehologram colors shing in 3 to 6o water next to creeks. Look
or schooling sh and throw a Rinky Dink or top water bait.Remember to sh all o your baits on TFO rods and spool yourreels with FINS braid and spray your baits with Kick N Bass.
BREAM ~ Good. Use worms and Berkley Power Maggots
in 6 to 12 o water over brush on edge o creeks.CRAPPIE ~ Excellent. Fish are around brush in 12to 20o water on shiners and 1/16 oz. watermelon/red colored TinyIkas.
STRIPERS ~ Slow. Use your electronics to locate the baitsh along the old river in 14 to 28 o water. Then use live
carp in these areas. Look or schooling sh during mid day.CATFISH ~ Excellent. Target 18 to 28 o water using
Catsh Charlie and liver over baited holes.WHITE BASS ~ Good. Fish on main lake fats in 10 to
14 o water, usin
