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Bass Fishing in Toledo Bend in Central Louisiana
Just my observation.Chartering here on the Bend since 75.It was common practice to put the knife to bass 12' and over a 45 three man limit.Did this for years,the fish were plentiful and everywhere.Things changed as time and tournament fishing became very popular and catch and release was born.I can tell you honestly that since that time fram , I get customers, 99% of them , that wont keep.... Read More
July 07 at 8:18am
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Bass Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
Hey, my names DJ Rebstock, I'm a senior at Destrehan High School and as a senior we must complete a senior project in order to graduate. As my senior project I chose to do fishing rodeo in honor of my grandma Christina S. Curtis who passed of breast cancer. The tournament will be held October 30th, 2010. The winners will recieve a percentage of the earnings, as 40% of all earnings will be.... Read More
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September 03 at 9:38am
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Bass Fishing in Chicot Lake in South Central Louisiana
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  • Chicot State Park lake record bass: 13.63 pounds
March 1997
  • Glass Replica of Chicot State Park lake record: 13.63 pounds
  • Top fish: 10lb bass caught out of Black Lake.
Bottom fish: 9 1/4 lb bass: Crooked Creek Record.
I caught this 14 pound bass in Chicot Lake in March 1997. Once we drove to Ville Platte and back to Chicot for the official weighing and recording for the bass, it was recorded as 13.63 pounds and was indeed the lake record. I was also nicely surprised with a $1,000 check in Chicot State Park’s Big Bass Contest for the 1996-97 season. I released the bass and the park issued a glass replica. I.... Read More
21 hours ago
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Bass Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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  • Right at 6lbs.
  • little over 3lbs.  We caught about 7 fish about this size.
We fished Fayette Res. in Texas on Saturday morning and ended catching a few fish. We finished with around 10 fish but all were over 3lbs. with largest going around 6.
13 hours ago
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Bass Fishing in South Central Louisiana
I have an La Traveler that has set up for 2 yrs with a full tank of gas. What is the best way to dispose of it? In the past, I have mixed fresh gas with some old and gone with it. Thoughts on mixing in some Stabil water remover, pumping out half that gas and refilling with fresh ETHANOL FREE gas???
September 02 at 6:25pm
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Bass Fishing in Chicot Lake in South Central Louisiana
Was wondering if anyone been fishing chicot lately. Trying to figure out what the bass are doing for this upcoming weekend. Would greatly appreciate a report. Havent been there in a while. Trying to catch Bass so any and all help would be greatful.
August 24 at 9:31pm
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Bass Fishing in Henderson Lake in South Central Louisiana
I took my brother to Henderson Saturday and we located the bass early. They hit anything we threw. white or chatreuse spinner, worm, fluke, ribbit, rattle trap or crank baits. They were everywhere. We caught over 60 ( I was counting fairly accuratley)by 1:00. We left them biting, brother had to go. We kept 5- 16' fish to smell the skillet. most of the others wer 13 1/2' football. All were.... Read More
Yesterday at 6:31pm
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Bass Fishing in Red River North in Northwest Louisiana
Heading to red river pool 4 this weekend. Any tips on where to locate some bass and type of bait to throw would be real nice to know. It's only my second time there. Fell in love with it the first time. Thanks for any help.
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August 31 at 10:48am
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Bass Fishing in Toledo Bend in Central Louisiana
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  • Quality bass still biting on Toledo, OK Univ college team angler, Alex Edgeman, with a solid TX rig/
LAKE CONDITIONS: At mid-week the lake level is as low as it has been in over a year and stands at 167.3 feet which is almost 5 feet below full pool of 172'. Water temps are running from 84 to 88 degrees and most of the lake is clear with extremely clear water found on the southern one-third of the lake. One generator is running from 3 to 5 p.m. each day for downstream considerations. With.... Read More
September 01 at 9:08am
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Bass Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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http://www.basselsalto.com/fishhuntreports.html

Last week was a little busy despite of the warm weather. We took a couple from Louisiana. He was pretty interested in the lake and its surroundings. Jason K. and his wife were very surprised about the kind of fishing they were enjoying, about the lake and all the information I told them about. Jason was more than happy as he broke his own record.... Read More
August 28 at 7:42pm
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Bass Fishing in Henderson Lake in South Central Louisiana
i am young and new to bass fishing so i was looking for any help i could get. i love bass fishing. i fish the butte larose area very often with very little success. any and all input would be greatly appreciated. im doing this all on my own and have no one to help and give little tips or anything. im very dedicated as well. i work 2 on and 2 off so i have all the time in the world to fish. it.... Read More
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August 25 at 9:43am
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Bass Fishing in Central Louisiana
Does anyone have any info about any bass clubs within an hour driving time form Olla, LA.
August 25 at 9:11am
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HIM
Bass Fishing in False River in South Central Louisiana
im going to false river in a couple of weeks and i was wandering how to catch the bass out there. last time we went we only caught 2 fish. is there any tips or places to fish to catch more? anything would be appreciated. we will be fishing off of the bank and in a little flat boat.
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August 19 at 4:27pm
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Bass Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
I'm fishing in an office bass tourney out of Bayou Signet Sept. 11th. Any tips on where to go and what to use is greatly appreciated.
August 24 at 8:11am
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Bass Fishing in Louisiana
I have been fishing several times in the past few weeks. I have been to lake verett with no sucess wht so ever also have been to lake okissa in miss with little sucess and have been to false river with great sucess! this is my first post of many!
July 04 at 6:21pm
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Bass Fishing in Southwest Louisiana
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  • Topwater
  • My dog Skip
I wanted to take my son Matthew out for a fishing trip Saturday in the big boat but the wind was blowing just too hard so I decided just to hang around the house and farm. Matthew and I ended up taking a trip to the feed store and knocking around the farm, filling deer feeders and changing batteries, checking box stands etc.

Our last stop in town was at Wal Mart where we bought a few new.... Read More
August 23 at 3:03pm
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Bass Fishing in Toledo Bend in Central Louisiana
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I just received this from the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission. Sounds like it was a great year on the Bend.

Bass Lunkers from Toledo Bend

A whopping 36 fiberglass replicas for 10 lb bass and over were presented at the Sealy’s McDonald’s Big Bass Splash held recently at Cypress Bend Park on Toledo Bend Reservoir. The Toledo Bend Lake Association sponsors the program yearly with assistance.... Read More
August 23 at 11:29am
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Bass Fishing in South Central Louisiana
can anyone tell me where i can go to get a bass fishing report for anywhere in this area so i can cut down on unsuccessful trips (web sites ,email, phone etc.)not looking for honey holes,I catch and release most trips unless some fish needed in freezer.not a tournement fisherman. just need some help it seems that info on bass bite on this site is top secret.It seems like people on this site.... Read More
August 16 at 8:51am
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Bass Fishing in Toledo Bend in Central Louisiana
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  • LA Sportsman field reporter Guide Joe Joslin with a big summer Toledo largemouth that hit a Bill Nor
LAKE CONDITIONS: For the most part, Toledo's level has been near or just below 168' and presently reads 167.67' according to Sabine River Authority info. One generator has been running 2-3 hours weekdays to meet down stream demands. All the lake has good water conditions with surface tem ps running from 86 degrees at sunup to 91 to 93 degrees in afternoons. Boaters are encouraged to use.... Read More
August 18 at 9:02pm
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Bass Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
thinking about going bass fishing at catouatchie can anybody help me out with what the water looks like,and what the fish are doing in this heat etc or suggest another area that would better THANKS !!!
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August 09 at 5:49pm
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Bass Fishing in False River in South Central Louisiana
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I had a nice trip to False River in July. I fished at night but even with the sun out of the picture it was still hot and humid. To add to the heat it was very cloudy which did not help my accuracy at all but did manage to keep my baits off of the piers. We caught some fish but most of them were no bigger than the bait I was using. I did however end up knocking one in the head with a Big Bi.... Read More
August 18 at 6:26pm
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Bass Fishing in Central Louisiana
Any twist handle trolling motor will do.Don't want very big one though.Call or text me at 337 412 0680
August 15 at 11:16pm
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Bass Fishing in Toledo Bend in Central Louisiana
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  • Lake Charles's Johnny Watkins with a 9.5 l.m. bass that hit a Stanley Bugeye Jig.

LAKE CONDITIONS: The lake level is 167.8 and minimal generating is scheduled with one unit running most weekdays from 3-5 p.m. to maintain downstream flow. The surface temps remain high and are running from 86 at sunrise to as high as 93 mid-afternoon. Water conditions are excellent throughout the fishery but boaters are reminded to use caution due to low water levels.

TAKE CARE.... Read More
August 15 at 4:11pm
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Bass Fishing in Central Louisiana
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  • Congratulations Ethan!!!
  • Congratulations Ethan!!!
  • Congratulations Ethan!!!
My 9 year old son has been fishing at his Great Grandpa's pond all summer and has not caught anything over 1.5 lbs until Monday evening about dark when this one bit his baby brush hog. You talk about one happy little boy....he was there alone with his 6 year old 1st cousin..Happy Dad too......Now I have to get it mounted.
August 13 at 3:16pm
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Bass Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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Big Black River
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August 09 at 1:08pm
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Bass Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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Took a short afternoon trip out on the Intracoastal in Houma for a little bass fishing today. My son Cade and Capt. Ryan Young joined me for a very fun trip. The bass were loaded around every cut with moving water. June bug and redshad worms was just what they wanted. We fished for 2 hours and had 50 fish, not any giants but a great time for Cade, and we had a ball too.
With the wind coming.... Read More
August 11 at 10:50pm
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Bass Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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Big Black River
August 09 at 1:07pm
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Bass Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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  • Big Bass caught at Casten Creek Plantation
Big Black River
August 09 at 1:02pm
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Bass Fishing in Outside Louisiana
Report: Bass cooked to death. Biting on a dip net.

I fished Sunday and Monday night, caught only about 25 total.

Big fish, 6 1/2lbs. It was hot even at night.
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August 05 at 6:55am
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Bass Fishing in South Central Louisiana
Hey guys! I'm looking to buy a good adjustable pedestal to put a butt seat on to bass fish with. I have read a bunch of reviews and most of the ones I have found don't seem last long. I don't want to spend $90 and have the thing go out after a few trips. I know some of you guys have found one that works and lasts. Please shed some light on this situation. Thanks!!!
August 05 at 9:18pm
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Bass Fishing in South Central Louisiana
I recently purchased a boat from Bass Pro Shop in Denhim Springs, the second time I took it out I noticed alot of water in my oil. I brought it back and the service department which was unwilling to work with me on time and a price, Even though I had the boat only 2 weeks! I had to bring it to another dealer and pay over $1700.00 to get a cracked intake manifold fixed that wasn't freezed.... Read More
July 08 at 5:12pm
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Bass Fishing in Louisiana
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  • ready to clean...
  • my 2 1/2 year old grandson.
Here\'s some pics from a recent trip to a farm pond, there were 7 of us & we caught 41 bass in 1 1/2 hour 3 of them were over 5#....
August 06 at 3:59pm
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Bass Fishing in Central Louisiana
Sacs to be had in 12' to 20' of water on Old River.

Muddy water still coming in on the South end.

Water on the lake looked GOOD, didnt try for Bass.
July 26 at 9:28pm
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Bass Fishing in Louisiana
I want to go catch some bass this weekend, if anybody can put me on some fish that would be excellent!!!
August 06 at 8:52am
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Bass Fishing in Louisiana
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Another good day of fishing. This trip took me to the Spillway. There was an abundance of small bass to keep the day moving forward, but only a hand full of keeper fish. These are two of the 3 keepers. 2.9 and 2.3 lb. Ok I guess.
August 05 at 2:02pm
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Ray
Bass Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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Monday, August 2, 2010 2:16pm PDT
Cheating scandal at U.S. Open rocks bass-fishing community
By: Pete Thomas, GrindTV.com
A professional angler found to have stuffed lead sinkers down the throats of fish he submitted for weigh-ins during a prestigious bass-fishing tournament has been banned for life from that and other competitions in a scandal that has rocked the tight-knit and passionate.... Read More
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August 03 at 8:22pm
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Bass Fishing in Toledo Bend in Central Louisiana
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  • part of a 30 pound 5-bass winning stringer at a recent Up and Coming Outdoors night Tournament.
  • a 7.5 pound Toledo largemouth caught on a TX rig.
LAKE CONDITIONS: The lake is at 168' with both generators shut down currently until further notice. Water conditions are excellent but the lake is 4 feet below full pool which boaters should keep in mind especially on the north half of the lake as well as when running boat lanes which come off main lake and entering main feeder creeks. Water temperatures are similar to last week running.... Read More
August 03 at 8:07pm
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Bass Fishing in Morgan City in South Central Louisiana
i was wondering if anyone had been fishing lately around dorion's landing off hwy70 and info would be greatly appreciated
August 02 at 9:56pm
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Bass Fishing in South Central Louisiana
The Knights of Columbus, Council 10800 held their annual youth fishing rodeo on Saturday July 31st. It was a huge success with 134 kids participating. Each child recived a T- shirt, cap, and door prize. Trophies were awared in 3 different age groups. We would like to thank all who participated, donated and worked. Most of all Thanks to Robert and Melanie Kraemer for heading up the event for the.... Read More
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August 01 at 9:15am
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Bass Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
Looking for a local club, st. charles-st. john club thats not expensive, thanks
August 01 at 9:04pm
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Bass Fishing in Central Louisiana
I am just a weekend warrior looking for a bass club to get into. Does anyone know of any clubs around Baker,Zachary or Central area?
July 25 at 9:12pm
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Bass Fishing in Outside Louisiana
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Here's a nice bass caught by my Aunt Denice from Wiggins, MS. No official weight, caught on red worm.
July 27 at 3:38pm
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JB
Bass Fishing in South Central Louisiana
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  • 2 for 1
Fished the Spillway yesterday afternoon and had something happen to me that has never happened before and probably won't happen again. My dad and I were throwing PopR's and catching quite a few small fish right before dark. Fish were really feeding. We caught 7 or 8 off of one tree. These two fish both hit at the same time. Didn't much matter that these two (or any other ones) were keepers,.... Read More
July 27 at 6:06am
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Bass Fishing in Morgan City in South Central Louisiana
Catching Bass up river from Sorrel along the levee with a frog on duckseed.
July 26 at 9:27pm
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Bass Fishing in Toledo Bend in Central Louisiana
im going spend this weekend in toledo bend we will be staying at wild wood resort does anyone know of some hot spots for bass in that area??????
July 25 at 6:37pm
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Bass Fishing in Miller's Lake in South Central Louisiana
Has anyone been catching any bass at Millers Lake ? Is it still being used for irriagation purposes ? Is it still covered in lilly pads ? Is there a buzz bait or frog bite early in the morning ? I have caught quite a few big bass on this pond (I mean lake) ... Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
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July 23 at 6:14pm
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Bass Fishing in Morgan City in South Central Louisiana
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  • MARSH BASS
WENT TO THE MARSH AND CAUGHT THIS MESS OF BASS ON WORMS & CRANKBAIT'S.
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July 22 at 8:14pm
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Bass Fishing in Louisiana
I am thinking of going to Henderson on Friday for some bass fishing with my dad... Any thoughts about henderson right now, or should we go somewhere else on Friday?? Thanks for any ideas
July 20 at 2:17pm
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Bass Fishing in South Central Louisiana
Andy, and all who commented. Thanks for the support. Soo many times I see the posts on la sportsman asking for tips and tricks on where to find and catch bass. It,s mostly from the weekend warriors like me. I rarely get the opportunity to fish, so I don't mind sharing when and where I catch bass. I know some dad or grandfather is just looking to have a productive trip with the kids. I raised.... Read More
July 20 at 12:32pm
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Bass Fishing in Toledo Bend in Central Louisiana
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  •  Wade Gosnell's 8.71 pound largemouth that anchored a 30.87 pounds stringer at Sportsman's Bass Cl
LAKE CONDITIONS: The lake level mid-week stands at 168.40' with both generators running weekdays from 2 to 8 p.m. as the lake level has been basically stationary with just a slight drop the past few weeks. Water conditions are nearly perfect if you like clear water as the lake has more clear water presently that it has had since last fall. Boaters should use caution as the lake is down.... Read More
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July 16 at 10:28am




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