Flag Lake

Started by Elwood, November 07, 2013, 05:11:46 PM

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Elwood

Anyone checked out Flag Lake recently?????  Trying a new to me brand of rods and want to fish them before a big tournament this weekend.....it is the closest lake and I only have a couple hours but have not checked on it since Apr.  I can run to Cross if it is weeded over just would like to know before I head out.

Thanks for any help

Elwood
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BassmanRudy

Elwood- my buddy went by there last weekend and said it was still weedy but nowhere near as bad as this summer and also that the water is going over the spillway. So should have at least a foot of water "over" the grass that was just under the surface. The pads are prob still bad like they were in June. Cross would def be clearer but good luck either way!
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ʇuǝɹq™

I drove past it today on my way to my stand. The pads have died off quite a bit. A friend of mine has been fishing out there for a few weeks and he's been catching some good fish.

Elwood

Thanks guys.......I'll go by there....don't have much time and need a couple bites to get the feel of these rods.  Flag is my best bet on a couple good fish quick.
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Elwood

Flag lake is looking good for this time of the year....the weeds are not that bad and the pads are dieing off quick.  Did not see one wasp flying around....they werer in the trees though.  Caught four fish in two hours all around three pounds.  Two on a jig and craw worm and two on a spinnerbait.  Can't wait for the Jan thru Mar bite.......gonna be fun!!!!!
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BassmanRudy

Thanks for the report! Was meaning to get out there and look it over.
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Jabezs_prayer

Thanks for the report Elwood!

I have never tried to fish bass out there on Flag, where were you fishing from? I normally bypass Flag for a few of the other lakes/ponds behind the gate.

Waiting for Rudy to catch up with me an really show me how to bass fish! LOL
18.) While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19.) And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20.) Immediately they left their nets and followed him. - Matthew 4:18-20 ESV

Elwood

Jabezs....I was fishing out of my boat.   If you have a boat then do not pass up flag!!!!!  One hell of a lake with some big bass in it.  rudy will be a good guide for you and he knows the lake well..

Here are a couple of fish from Flag



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Jabezs_prayer

VERY nice fish... :o

I was talking to one of the game wardens while out on Harmon one day and he was telling me the average depth of Flag was only like 6ft. Not sure if that is accurate or not though, can't imagine those hogs coming out of water that shallow I do not have a boat which limits the ability to explore unless I grab one of the john boats from outdoor rec.

In your opinion... Is it worth trying to fish bass from the shore on Flag? I have fished from the dock on Flag once or twice before with no luck but that was before I started specifically fishing for bass.

Thanks for the replies!

18.) While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19.) And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20.) Immediately they left their nets and followed him. - Matthew 4:18-20 ESV

BassmanRudy

Average depth might be less than that. Channel is maybe 8' in spots but most of what I see is 5' or less.

I am going out there soon Daigle if you want to join me! Sent you a text. Probably 35 min or so.
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Elwood

All those fish came out of 4 feet or less and I challenge you to find 8 feet at normal pool.......One spot that I know of.  Fish can be caught from the bank but I would not expect large fish..  You do not have to have deep water to catch big fish......all of my five tens have came out of 5 feet or less.  I have caught one large fish deep...that was last weekend on Fork....caught a 9.54 lbs out of 30 feet....was totally out of my comfort zone.
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Caught 1 lil guy today and that was it. Fished trees from the dam back towards the ramp and 6' to 2'. Caught it 2' on a fluke. Wish the sun would have came out as that may have positioned em close to cover. Water was 59* near the dam and almost 62* in shallow stuff near the ramp. Also stained at the dam and clear near the ramp. Ah well nice to get out on the lake!
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Elwood

Going tomorrow afternoon....I'll post a report and hopefully a new pic...
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Jabezs_prayer

Quote from: BassmanRudy on November 16, 2013, 02:22:50 PM
Average depth might be less than that. Channel is maybe 8' in spots but most of what I see is 5' or less.

I am going out there soon Daigle if you want to join me! Sent you a text. Probably 35 min or so.

My bad Rudy... I didn't get the text. I was out on Harmon today from about 9am - 1pm with little luck as I posted on FB. I fished Spring pond for a little while also and got a couple hits(all small). Let me know if you head that way over the next couple of weeks. I believe this Friday should be a Victory day or something to that effect.

Thanks again Elwood for the info bud... still learning this bass fishing thing and have so far only had success with soft plastics in any lake or pond on the base!
18.) While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19.) And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20.) Immediately they left their nets and followed him. - Matthew 4:18-20 ESV

korkyg

Jabezs....Try fishing tank pond.  It is pretty small and can usually be effectively fished from the bank.  it has some decent fish in it.

Jabezs_prayer

Quote from: korkyg on November 16, 2013, 09:21:01 PM
Jabezs....Try fishing tank pond.  It is pretty small and can usually be effectively fished from the bank.  it has some decent fish in it.

Thanks korkyg,

I have been out on Tank pond a few times trying mostly a wacky rig setup but I didn't give it too much attention. I have heard there in a ditch/rut that runs through Tank and told that it has some medium sized bass in it. I have explored I think just about all the lakes and ponds to some extent but certainly have not fished them all yet.
18.) While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19.) And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20.) Immediately they left their nets and followed him. - Matthew 4:18-20 ESV

Elwood

#16
Is half of Flag shut off for duck season?

Answered my own question.....left of the Bossier dock is closed to fishing until 2 PM during duck season...
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Quote from: Elwood on November 17, 2013, 06:11:35 AM
I half of Flag shut off for duck season?

Everything north of the buoys is off limits for fishing during duck season until 1400. After 1400 the whole lake is open.

Elwood

Thanks Brent ~beer~  Going there anyway....I'll start a new thread with a report
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Dang I didn't know AFTER 1400 the whole lake was open... I so could have fished up there yesterday. Elwood it's 25mph+ wind gusts so throw that spinnerbait!! :-)
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Elwood

Threw spinnerbait till I was blue in the face..one taker....and nothing else.

If you go make sure your shit is straight...went through the gauntlet with the wardens....then they backed off and watched me...

Went home to watch the Saints and finish catching the cold that is currently kicking my ass ^-^
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Since the base wanted to be A-***** and raise their FEE to $15 which is MORE than off-base I don't think I will be renewing it in March. They don't manage it, have barely 3 lakes to put a boat in, and now they are going to "watch" you fish?!?! Screw that nonsense.
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Elwood

I will fish it this winter...too many big fish on there not ....  I have not heard the they are going up on the base permit....that does suck!!!!  Maybe some that should be brought up to the WG CC.  I see him from time to time in the squadron.....
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It was $15 Elwood in March when I renewed mine.
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Quote from: Elwood on November 17, 2013, 08:11:35 PM
Maybe some that should be brought up to the WG CC.
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