Intro

Greetings and I hope everyone is enjoying the cool temps this past week. Hopefully the triple digit temps of summer are over and we can finally get back to patio weather in Texas.

The first cool fronts of the fall are arriving and we can see the end of summer. Football is back, hunting season has arrived, and soon the fish will start putting on weight for the winter. Water temps are beginning to drop and that will trigger the fish to start feeding and return to the shallows. The bass bite has been consistent through the summer, but it should really pick up this month and the next. The striper bite should really get going also.. Less boat traffic and cooler surface temps should see an increase in schooling action and birds will soon start signaling where the fish are at. Lake Texoma and Possum Kingdom should be great spots to find large schools of feeding fish.

Take advantage of this nice weather and get on the water! Stop by the shop to grab a beer, buy some gear, and get some info on where to go! If you’re looking for a guide trip, we have some awesome availability on private lakes, Lake Fork, and Cedar Creek.

Learn more about our Local Guided Fishing HERE

Contact Sean for Availability HERE or give us a call at the shop (214) 219-2500

Saltwater action

If you’re looking to get salty, the Texas and Louisiana coast will be hotspots for redfish the next few months. Cooler temps on the flats will draw in reds and jacks will be corralling bait in the deeper channels and cuts. The Woodlands Plantation in Port Sulpher, LA is an awesome spot to chase reds and enjoy some great food. This spot is so popular that most of the winter is already booked, but there are some dates still available this month. If you’d like some more info or available dates, please reach out to our travel department.

Lake and river reports

Private Water Fishing Properties

Amazing! August still saw good numbers of fish. Morning trips produced consistent action and the lakes have remained clear and free of heavy moss and grass. As temps drop, the bite should really get good. We’ve already seen some good fish landed and we expect this fall to be outstanding!

Lake Fork

• 81 Degrees
• - 1.5 feet

Schooling action is beginning to happen in the creeks and shallow water. Fish are keying in on shad, so deceivers and other small baitfish in white should do well. Frogs and poppers are still good at daylight along shorelines and docks. 

We’ll be offering some Lake Fork trips this fall. Prime time will be October/early November. Contact Sean Polk for availability.

Lake Texoma

• 82 Degrees
• Lake level normal

Schooling action for stripers and whites has been consistent. The decrease in boat traffic, especially on weekdays, should see more fishing feeding shallow. Bass fishing has been good. Sinking lines and larger deceivers have produced along rocky shorelines.

Cedar Creek

• 84 Degrees
• -1.5 feet

Green light fishing at night has been fantastic. We've had some great trips catching hybrids, sandies, and largemouth. Expect fishing to improve from now until Thanksgiving.

Gear spotlight

Simms Zipit Bootie

If you’re like us, you spend a lot of time wading the shallows looking for fish. Sometimes you wade a Redfish flat, or look for carp on a local lake, or maybe go creek hopping after work. You don’t want to deal with heavy wading boots and you’re Chacos let gravel in and you keep stubbing your toes. The solution for us is the Simms Zipit Bootie. This is a lightweight neoprene boot within a side zipper and rubber sole. Recently updated with better traction and more toe protection, these boots are a go-to for most Texas fishing. My current pair have logged many days wading for carp on Whitney and Ray Roberts, where you’re often walking over mud, sand, and rock. They stay in my boat and are easy to put on for a quick wade trip. They often travel with me to the Texas coast and are perfect for slipping on to sneak up on a tailing red. If you find yourself at The Palometa Club on Ascension Bay, this is the boot you want to put on when you’re wading for Permit and Bonefish. 

The new lugged sole works well in mud and sand, while the rubber shelf on the heel makes taking them off a breeze. Pro tip: If you find yourself in between sizes, remove the insole and get a half size more room. 

Loon Flexistripper

We’ve all been there. We’re making that super long cast, our loop is good, the line is flying through the guides, and then BAM, it all stops. We’re ten feet short. We look down and our line is caught on that one stick, 12 inches to the left of our feet. If you’re tired of this happening and looking for a solution, check out the Loon Flexistripper. 

The Flexistipper is purpose built to control your line and keep it off the ground, rocks, and water. The key to the Flexistripper are the many soft spikes that hold your line in place and keep it above potential line grabbers. A lightweight plastic shelf holds 29 spikes that keeps the line in loose coils and ready to shoot. A neoprene belt allows the shelf to hang on your side and is easily adjustable. 

We’ve used the Flexistipper while wading below Texoma and Possum Kingdom and are really impressed with the added distance we can get. Our friends on the coast have been using it while wading and are liking the way it keeps the line off the water and off grass and oysters. 

If you have a boat, you might prefer this over a traditional stripping basket. Having the line on your hip allows you to change directions easily and fish anywhere on the boat.

Feel free to stop the shop and see it in action!

Fly of the Month

SP's Lil Sammy

September has us thinking about Redfish. This pattern is a simple “guide fly” that is quick and easy. It lands super soft and has just enough movement to make a redfish think it;s a shrimp, crab, or baitfish. Tied in tan or black, lead eyes or beadchain, this fly might be the only Redfish fly you need. It’s also a 3x Borracho Pescador Champion fly!

Join us for our next Dallas Tyers Club on August 15 at 6:30 PM.