Joe Joslin

CALCASIEU RIVER

The Calcasieu River has dropped about 2 feet and main channel is stained-to-muddy including Ward 8 Park area making conditions tougher than normal. This calls for flipping jigs in 1/4 to 1/2 ounce in black/blue or black/red. "Multiple casts to a target are a must when things slow down like this" say local river angler, Travis Merritt. West Fork currently is only lightly stained, making this area a good choice.

Target cuts where current is moving with spinnerbaits/crankbaits in shad colors starting with smaller baits then move up in lure size until you find the right combination. He suggest to use snaps on crankbait rods to change baits quickly. Again, if they do not hit spinners and crankbaits, start flipping jigs.

DISTRICT 45 ABA TOURNAMENT The next American Bass Anglers (ABA) District 45 tournament will be held on the Clacsieu River out of Parkside on Saturday, January 31st. For more info and registration go to www.fishabt.com.

Fish Species: l.m.bass
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Water Temperature: 55
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Big bass are possible like this 7 pounder caught in a local tournament.
Big bass are possible like this 7 pounder caught in a local tournament.


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Joe Joslin

About The Author: Captain Joe Joslin

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Area Reporting: South Toledo Bend

Bio: Joe Joslin is a syndicated outdoor writer and writes for several Louisiana newspapers and numerous magazines including Texas Game and Fish, Louisiana Game and Fish, CenLa Sportsman, Louisiana Sportsman and LakeCaster. Joe has been fishing Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn for 25+ years and is a frequent tournament angler. Joe has been a full time pro guide on Toledo Bend/Sam Rayburn since 1998.Joe Joslin Outdoors Fishing Guide Service Wholesome atmosphere * Safety minded * Latest equipment, featuring 21i Class Skeeter with 300 hp Yamaha HPDI * Tackle supplied upon request * References available upon request * Available Year-Round. E-Mail Joe at joejoslinoutdoors@yahoo.com

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