Might try Big Lake on Friday.

[Sightwindow]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

Thanks for the advice and info guys.

I think I stick with a certain bait that I've heard they're biting on or what I think they should be biting on for too long sometimes.

As a guide W, you've got a huge advantage (besides knowledge) of being on the lake consistently and being able to try 3-5 different baits at a time with the clients until you find what they want.

Thanks again.

Having three or four jacklegs "testing" different baits is of a negligible advantage at best IMO. Most people I bring need several hours to ramp up to being close to serviceable anglers.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Sightwindow

Having three or four jacklegs "testing" different baits is of a negligible advantage at best IMO. Most people I bring need several hours to ramp up to being close to serviceable anglers.

Yep. Probably takes even longer with most sports

["W"]

We don't bait test in my boat

I pick a color vs the water and we stick to that one color unless stuff changes

[Afishionado]

Originally Posted by "W"

We don't bait test in my boat

I pick a color vs the water and we stick to that one color unless stuff changes

Yeah, like I said, I don't have the knowledge or experience that you do, so it's a crap shoot as far as color and type of bait to use.

I typically use the "dark water, dark bait, clear/green water, bright bait" theory. I probably use silver or white too often though.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Afishionado

Yeah, like I said, I don't have the knowledge or experience that you do, so it's a crap shoot as far as color and type of bait to use.

I typically use the "dark water, dark bait, clear/green water, bright bait" theory. I probably use silver or white too often though.

heres a good article on bait selection
http://www.texastacklefactory.com/in...d=5&Itemid=111

[seachaser250]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

heres a good article on bait selection
http://www.texastacklefactory.com/in...d=5&Itemid=111

that chart is one of the best I've come across. thanks for sharing.

["W"]

If your coming to big lake FRI might want to bring some freshwater tackle
Over 5inchs last few days with more to come

My yard here at Heberts is flooded over

[CharlieFoxtrot]

Salinity

[marshrunner757]

Trophy trout lake to trophy bass lake

[Duck Butter]

Originally Posted by CharlieFoxtrot

Salinity

If that graph was for Cypremort Pt there would be a thousand boats there

[seachaser250]

day after tax day and im off work!

someone tell me it's worth it to go..... all I need is a little incentive lol

[Afishionado]

"The average ocean salinity is 35 ppt. This number varies between about 32 and 37 ppt. Rainfall, evaporation, river runoff, and ice formation cause the variations. For example, the Black Sea is so diluted by river runoff, its average salinity is only 16 ppt.

Freshwater salinity is usually less than 0.5 ppt. Water between 0.5 ppt and 17 ppt is called brackish."

So what would y'all consider good trout water for the lake?

["W"]

8-10 up hotter it gets the more trout will move to higher salinity around 17-30

Winter time trout prefer less salinity vs summer

[Natural Light Kid]

Originally Posted by "W"

8-10 up hotter it gets the more trout will move to higher salinity around 17-30

Winter time trout prefer less salinity vs summer

Is there science behind these numbers lol. Sorry, had to.

[jl8200]

The authorities (CCA) don't care about science so why should W. However his assessment is very likely based on scientific observation or just pure science.

[Afishionado]

I know they have to have a certain salinity to spawn, otherwise the eggs will sink and not survive. Don't remember what number though.

[seachaser250]

I bet that isn't the level........

[Afishionado]

Wow, less than half the salinity that it was last week.

Go south young man!