John Dean, Author at Louisiana Sportsman

Time to ‘trap’ Toledo Bend bass

As for Rat-L-Traps, ½-ounce models are the “bread-and-butter” to catch numbers and some quality bass at Toledo Bend. […]

A tough 2020 on Toledo Bend approaches its end

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Low water, no grass and missing bass highlights tough 2020 at Toledo Bend. Double-digit bass were few and far between. […]

North end of Toledo Bend could be November hotspot

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The key word to putting Toledo Bend bass in the boat this month is transition. Spend more time on the upper half of the lake in November. […]

Higher, cooler water leads to great October bass fishing on Toledo Bend

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Expect great, shallow bass action on Toledo Bend in October. Bass will start tearing up topwaters, particularly buzzbaits and plastic frogs. […]

Natural deadfalls hold plenty of Toledo Bend bass

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Anglers shouldn’t ignore brush piles, but you can find deadfalls around bluff banks for Toledo Bend September bass fishing. […]

Start shallow, but best bite at Toledo Bend is deep

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August’s heat moves Toledo Bend bass into deep water, but don’t forget the shallows. Try shoreline cover early or late, but most fish are biting deep. […]

Lily pad fields will hold some ‘pad pigs’ at Toledo Bend

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High water is pulling many Toledo Bend bass toward shallows, lily pads. Late June and July are prime times to fish plastic frogs in the lily pads. […]

Toledo Bend guide expects great bass fishing in June

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Higher water gives Toledo Bend anglers more options for bass in June. Idle around focusing on your electronics to pick out ridges, creeks and drains. […]

Frog bite should be on at Toledo Bend in May

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Bass were trying to get on a plastic frog bite in early April. Rising water and plenty of vegetation should send bass chomping on frog baits in May. […]

Rising water makes for great bass fishing at Toledo Bend

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April will be a prime month for bass fishing at Toledo Bend. The majority will be in depths of 5 to 10 feet, up and down the lake, west to east. […]

March is big-bass time at Toledo Bend

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Rising water and water temperatures have big Toledo Bend largemouth bass on the move all month. Find out the best way to catch them. […]

Toledo Bend best bass month is at hand

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February is prime time to catch big bass at Toledo Bend. Low water shouldn’t slow down the action in what looks like is going to be a great time. […]

Holy Toledo, A-rigs! Bass at Toledo Bend can’t pass them up

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The Alabama Rig, aka the A-Rig, really shines this time of year, and holds the key to catching bass in late December and through January at Toledo Bend. […]