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Rayburn's Many Bass Patterns by
Joe Joslin
(6/11/2009)
Currently there are lots of pressure on the lake but several patterns are consistently catching bass. This report looks at several of these patterns
Currently there are lots of pressure on the lake but several patterns are consistently catching bass. This report looks at several of these patterns
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine & Richland Chambers by
Don Mattern Sr.
(6/08/2009)
Bass were hittting in the Hydrilla and we were having a great time
Bass were hittting in the Hydrilla and we were having a great time
Bass Hitting Welll On Topwater at Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(5/26/2009)
Bass have been hitting well in the morning on topwaters.
Bass have been hitting well in the morning on topwaters.
Fishing in a Parade by
Joe Joslin
(5/09/2009)
The fishing pressure in early May on Rayburn is maxed so I select 2-3 areas and fish them completely instead of running all over. Pay close attention to small changes in structure.
The fishing pressure in early May on Rayburn is maxed so I select 2-3 areas and fish them completely instead of running all over. Pay close attention to small changes in structure.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(5/06/2009)
Bass are hitting topwaters and it is some great action.
Bass are hitting topwaters and it is some great action.
Rayburn's Rising Water Reposition Bass by
Joe Joslin
(4/29/2009)
With water levels up 2 feet in a last 2 weeks Rayburns bass have lots of options. Some after the spawn headed for deep ledges while others headed for Rayburn's famous buck brush.
With water levels up 2 feet in a last 2 weeks Rayburns bass have lots of options. Some after the spawn headed for deep ledges while others headed for Rayburn's famous buck brush.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(4/25/2009)
Rcent flooding and strong winds has the Lake at a difficult bite right now.
Rcent flooding and strong winds has the Lake at a difficult bite right now.
Big Splash over on Sam Rayburn by
Joe Joslin
(4/24/2009)
After hosting the biggest bass tournament in history, 7,551 anglers, Big Sam has a more tranquil week. Bass fishing is still good.
After hosting the biggest bass tournament in history, 7,551 anglers, Big Sam has a more tranquil week. Bass fishing is still good.
McDonald's Big Splash Rayburn Report by
Joe Joslin
(4/15/2009)
This week is one of the busiest of the year with Sealy's McDonald's Big Splash Bass Tournament. First place this year is a cool $250K...a quarter million. This complete report on Rayburn's bass provides current info for these anglers.
This week is one of the busiest of the year with Sealy's McDonald's Big Splash Bass Tournament. First place this year is a cool $250K...a quarter million. This complete report on Rayburn's bass provides current info for these anglers.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(4/12/2009)
The bass are hitting flukes and frogs worked in the spawning grounds.
The bass are hitting flukes and frogs worked in the spawning grounds.
Rayburn seems to handle heavy tournament pressure by
Joe Joslin
(4/10/2009)
Fishing on Rayburn continuies to be good-to excellent and 20 pound 5-fish stringers happen daily.
Fishing on Rayburn continuies to be good-to excellent and 20 pound 5-fish stringers happen daily.
Winds Won't Stop But Neither Will The Bass by
Joe Joslin
(4/02/2009)
Winds, very high winds have been the norm this spring on Big Sam. However, the die-hard tournament angler and fishing fanatic in general have found ways to keep fishing and catch fish.
Winds, very high winds have been the norm this spring on Big Sam. However, the die-hard tournament angler and fishing fanatic in general have found ways to keep fishing and catch fish.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(3/21/2009)
Cold front had moved Bass back but warming water temps now is moving them back in again.
Cold front had moved Bass back but warming water temps now is moving them back in again.
Rayburn low water levels but high bass output by
Joe Joslin
(3/14/2009)
Rayburn has remained 6-7 feet low all winter but the fishing continues to be excellent and on some days...outstanding. As this report is being posted we are having significant rain. We should get some rise from this.
Rayburn has remained 6-7 feet low all winter but the fishing continues to be excellent and on some days...outstanding. As this report is being posted we are having significant rain. We should get some rise from this.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(3/03/2009)
Big Bass are moving in for the Spawn. Right now is the time to book a trip for a great experi.ence
Big Bass are moving in for the Spawn. Right now is the time to book a trip for a great experi.ence
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(2/23/2009)
Bigger Bass are moving slowly to the shallows as 2 over 10 lbs. were reported at Big Sam
Bigger Bass are moving slowly to the shallows as 2 over 10 lbs. were reported at Big Sam
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(2/18/2009)
Staging Bigger Female Bass are slowly moving in and out of the shallows.
Staging Bigger Female Bass are slowly moving in and out of the shallows.
Sam Rayburn, Always a big bass threat. by
Joe Joslin
(2/09/2009)
February is one of the most productive months for big, female bass. This covers what tournament anglers are using to get a paycheck.
February is one of the most productive months for big, female bass. This covers what tournament anglers are using to get a paycheck.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Lake Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(2/02/2009)
February the Bigger Female Bass are moving up towards the spawning flats staging near deeper water.
February the Bigger Female Bass are moving up towards the spawning flats staging near deeper water.
Rayburn's bass and lipless crankbaits. by
Joe Joslin
(2/01/2009)
Lipless crankbaits continue to land bass. Fish are on drains, creeks, ditches as well as points. The heavy numbers of anglers on Fri-Sundays have anglers fishing close together and fish are easily spooked.
Lipless crankbaits continue to land bass. Fish are on drains, creeks, ditches as well as points. The heavy numbers of anglers on Fri-Sundays have anglers fishing close together and fish are easily spooked.
Tournament Season Kicks In by
Joe Joslin
(1/22/2009)
Sam Rayburn is one of the heaviest fished lakes in the country with tournament after tournament from Jan through June. Fortunately, 90% or higher of anglers practice catch and release.
Sam Rayburn is one of the heaviest fished lakes in the country with tournament after tournament from Jan through June. Fortunately, 90% or higher of anglers practice catch and release.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(1/03/2009)
Bigger Bass are staging in 6-13 feet off spawning flats.
Bigger Bass are staging in 6-13 feet off spawning flats.
Rayburn Braces for Tournament Season by
Joe Joslin
(1/03/2009)
Boat traffic is already heavy as the calender moves to 2009. Few lakes, if any, have more tournaments than does Sam Rayburn. Rayburn is also fishing small with the lake down 7 feet but heavy stringers are still possible.
Boat traffic is already heavy as the calender moves to 2009. Few lakes, if any, have more tournaments than does Sam Rayburn. Rayburn is also fishing small with the lake down 7 feet but heavy stringers are still possible.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(12/17/2008)
Colder temps only makes the Bigger Bass bite at Big Sam.
Colder temps only makes the Bigger Bass bite at Big Sam.
Rayburn receives benefical rain, still several feet low. by
Joe Joslin
(12/01/2008)
Low water levels have bottomed out with recent rains. Fish are moving around due to higher water. Shallow patterns are what =most anglers are using....spinnerbaits,/shallow crankbaits/jigs. However, there are bass on deep patterns too.
Low water levels have bottomed out with recent rains. Fish are moving around due to higher water. Shallow patterns are what =most anglers are using....spinnerbaits,/shallow crankbaits/jigs. However, there are bass on deep patterns too.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(11/26/2008)
Well no matter how cold it gets the Bass fishing just gets better at Big Sam.
Well no matter how cold it gets the Bass fishing just gets better at Big Sam.
Rayburn fun by dangerous behing winter front by
Joe Joslin
(11/22/2008)
Rayburn is still kind to anglers most of the time. However, she can be a bad place to be when winds turn to the north. Numerous baits are catching bass but most action is in water less that 10 feet.
Rayburn is still kind to anglers most of the time. However, she can be a bad place to be when winds turn to the north. Numerous baits are catching bass but most action is in water less that 10 feet.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(11/05/2008)
Those Bass were not in a chasing mood but rather a finnessee worm mood.
Those Bass were not in a chasing mood but rather a finnessee worm mood.
Fishing Rayburn with less water by
Joe Joslin
(10/31/2008)
A current report on fall fishing on Big Sam with a lot of structure exposed due to very low lake levels
A current report on fall fishing on Big Sam with a lot of structure exposed due to very low lake levels
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by
Don Mattern Sr.
(10/27/2008)
Bass fishing was tough but still managed to get some on traps.
Bass fishing was tough but still managed to get some on traps.