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February 4, 2023
HomeAuthorsJohn Dean

Articles by John Dean

About John Dean
John Dean has been guiding on Toledo Bend most of his life. If you’d like to join him on a trip, give him a call at (936) 404-2688.
Bass Fishing

Toledo Bend toads

January 20, 2023 John Dean

Bass should be moving all the time and start working their way up with warmer water temps and with, perhaps, more water in Toledo Bend. […]

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A winning combination for Toledo Bend bass

January 12, 2023 John Dean

January is the time of year that Toledo Bend bass start to migrate a little and biologically get ready to spawn. […]

Bass Fishing

New aquatic growth at Toledo Bend

December 1, 2022 John Dean

More grass means more bass. Acres of hydrilla will make bass fishing in late November and December better at Toledo Bend. […]

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Bass get aggressive this month at Toledo Bend

October 31, 2022 John Dean

Bass are going to be aggressive in November, so it’s a fun time to throw whatever bait you like. The more water you cover, the better. […]

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Toledo bass offer anglers a chance to throw the bait of their choice

September 29, 2022 John Dean

October is a “game-changer” month at Toledo Bend. It’s a time to catch bass on whatever moving baits you like to throw, including topwaters. […]

Bass Fishing

Put bass in the boat on Toledo Bend

September 1, 2022 John Dean

Vertically jigging an A-Rig does a really great job of putting bass in the boat at Toledo Bend in September. […]

Bass Fishing

Hydrilla no-show sends Toledo Bend anglers to shoreline structures

July 30, 2022 John Dean

Hydrilla isn’t covering as much of Toledo Bend like it has in the past, providing protection, shade and cooler water for baitfish and bass. […]

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Shallows still producing at Toledo Bend

June 30, 2022 John Dean

If you think it’s time to target the deeper depths for bass at Toledo Bend, heed these words: Not so fast, my friend. […]

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Weather should give Toledo Bend bass and anglers what they’ve been needing

May 26, 2022 John Dean

Watching The Weather Channel has given John Dean hope for bass fishing the rest of the spring and early summer at Toledo Bend. […]

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Don’t abandon the shallows just yet at Toledo Bend

April 29, 2022 John Dean

Even though many bass have spawned at Toledo Bend, don’t avoid the shallows in late spring. It’s time to work those shallows even harder. […]

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Shallow cover is key to boating big bass at Toledo Bend

April 4, 2022 John Dean

April should offer a good chance to catch some really nice Toledo Bend bass and especially a bragging-size bass. […]

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Toledo Bend bass need more water in prime spawning spots

March 10, 2022 John Dean

March and April should be a banner period for getting 10-plus-pound bass on the business end of your fishing line at Toledo Bend. […]

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Anglers should adapt to fishing new areas at Toledo Bend

February 17, 2022 John Dean

February is a magical month for bass fishing on Toledo Bend as the pre-spawn and, even, in some instances, the spawn itself gets underway. […]

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Toledo Bend bass preparing for the spawn

January 22, 2022 John Dean

Bass are getting biologically ready for the spawn, which for the most part usually occurs in late January, February and March at Toledo Bend. […]

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December is big month for Toledo Bend bass fishermen

December 16, 2021 John Dean

Bass will be even more aggressive at Toledo Bend in late November and through December as they put the feed bags on. […]

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Toledo Bend bass get ready to make November a memorable fishing month

November 14, 2021 John Dean

There are more windows open to successful bass fishing this month on Toledo Bend than the dog days of summer. […]

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