Red River Bass Fishing Reports

BIG PAPA · February 15, 2006, 06:18:35 PM

I worked at swepco in the 60's when the lake was pretty new. They have cabins that employees could rent for almost nothing at that time. We caught lots of bass and bream but no real big ones. I did hear about a 12 caught on a shiner by a perch jerker.
Anyway I have fished it many times over the years all through the 70's and early 80's. Never had the pleasure of catching a 4 lb. fish every other fish. I cannot be sure of course but I think someone is pulling your leg about that.
papa

whatcam · February 15, 2006, 06:23:01 PM

That was my reaction too but he said that they looked like they were being serious. Who knows. The cabins are still there and will be opened up in a few weeks. He said they are free to rent, just first come first serve thing. I told him to put his name on one for one weekend. I would like to catch some bream and crappie myself.

Clint

BIG PAPA · February 15, 2006, 06:29:26 PM

Lakes change , sometimes they really have good spawns and several years later it is on. Anyway I hope you guys catch a ton of hawwgs

Let us know I still know some swepco employees

papa

whatcam · February 15, 2006, 06:32:09 PM

can do Papa,

Clint

Hawgwild · February 15, 2006, 06:35:50 PM

Well hey hey Clint....Yep...I've been there also but a long....long...time ago....My dad retired from Swepco and we would go a run yo-yo's some...Caught some good cats....I would set at the dock at night and bass fish with old creme worms...was very deep there but would get many bite and catch a few sometimes..

We also spent alot of time in the power plant on Caddo...They use to have cabins there that employees of Swepco could check out...we really hauled in the cats there on yo-yo's and trotlines....Caught some good fish in the intakes also..

Looks like it's gonna be a wet cold day Sunday for out ABA tourny...but..I'll be there...

Glad you had a good time at Wilks...

Scottie

FIREMAG6969 · February 15, 2006, 08:20:00 PM

fished river today, caught 17 all but 3 came on a chrome & black trap. water temp was mid 50s and very clear.

whatcam · February 15, 2006, 10:26:33 PM

Quote from: firemag6969 on February 15, 2006, 08:20:00 PM
fished river today, caught 17 all but 3 came on a chrome & black trap. water temp was mid 50s and very clear.

BHenke · February 16, 2006, 04:29:36 PM

Did a little prefishing for the ABA on Sunday from safe light until 1330. Had to convince myself to stay away from my two best spots. Still managed to catch a small limit. Two 12", one 13" and two 14". Oh yea caught one about 8" too. Four of the five keepers came on 1/4oz red rattle trap and the other on a junebug baby brush hog. Saw some water that was approaching 57 degrees but that is about to end in the next couple of days.

Hawgwild · February 16, 2006, 06:02:15 PM

BHenky....really appreciate the report...wish we could have a tourny on a day like today...Don't think we've had one yet without a front moving through before the tourny...

They are now talking about freezing rain Saturday and a high of 35 on Sunday....We might even be fishing in the snow...

Now that would be a trip....

See you there,
Scottie

FIREMAG6969 · February 16, 2006, 07:53:42 PM

fished river this morning from about 11:00 till 4:30. caught 3 on a black & chrome trap. really thought it would be alot better before this front comes in. guess i was wrong!!! gonna be pretty bad next couple of days though. water temp was 58.

whatcam · February 17, 2006, 10:42:18 PM

Good luck Scottie!!! Hope you catch a bigun!!! Better take you one of those propane duck blind heaters and put it in your boat pointing at you!!! Get one of the big ones that has 2 burners on it also.

I expect a report tomm nite.

Clint

Hawgwild · February 17, 2006, 11:42:14 PM

Thanks Clint....Fixing to turn in now...I got one of those Coleman Catalitic heaters...May try that....Probably make it an early day and leave by noon....Some folks jsut thank I don't have good since..

...I coulda told them that...

Kinda disapointed as our ABA tourny was cancelled for Sunday and rescheduled for March 12....bummer but I do agree with the decision due to possible hazardous road conditions..

TTYL,
Scottie

Hawgwild · February 18, 2006, 07:25:49 PM

Fished the Red this morning...was it ever cold...

Fished everything but the kitchen sink and never got the first bite...fished deep, shallow, slow, and all around...nothing..

Was going to try for some perch but the others wern't doing anything either with that...

I'm so glad they cancelled the ABA now cause it would be a really tough one..

I'll be so glad when it gets warm..and stays that way..

Scottie

b1jeremy · February 18, 2006, 08:55:14 PM

i hear ya man...they still had our tourny on black today and boy...was that wind/rain a pain lol...got to the point where my hands were so numb that it took both thumbs to push the button on my reel lol...still managed an awesome day either way...Jeremy

BHenke · February 20, 2006, 05:05:05 PM

Was planning on getting on the river sooner than I did but after seeing the 1/4" of ice on my truck this morning figured I better wait until the temps warmed a little. Got on the water at 1100 and fished until 1500. Water temps were 47-49. Had five bites and put five keepers in the boat. Caught first 13" on a red rattle trap then caught a 15.5" and a 14" on a green and brown jig with a green pumpkin trailer. Then the next two, a 13" and another 14", came on a Bandit 300 in Hot Chocolate. I was surprised that I caught five keepers with the cold weather but I also was trying some different techniques because I knew those fish were not going to be shallow today.

Hawgwild · February 20, 2006, 05:31:34 PM

Thanks for the report....Must have been a cold one...again..

I'm thinking I just wasn't fishing deep enough when I was on the water this past saturday...

Scottie

bass11.11 · February 20, 2006, 07:06:22 PM

defineitly not a fair weather fisheman. your tough!

TB44 · February 22, 2006, 05:22:24 PM

planning on hitting the red up some next week any info would be appreictated ?

Hawgwild · February 22, 2006, 05:59:59 PM

I've done best with chrome/blue rattletraps.....natural crawfish rattletraps..and silver shinner Terminator spinners...

I also have fair luck with Blue Bruiser and Black Neon Lake Fork brand crawtubes and black/blue jig..

Really can't say what this latest cold snap has done but will find out Saturday....check back then and there will likely be several members on the Red this weekend...

Scottie

TB44 · February 22, 2006, 06:38:07 PM

sounds good....kinda what I was planning on throwing at them...Ill prob be out mon-wed ?

b1jeremy · February 22, 2006, 08:53:55 PM

hello all...a great buddy of mine did the unthinkable today...a guy many of you i am sure know...russ mcvey...caught the biggest bass to date on the red this morning about 10 am...here is the email i recieved...

Hey all, I caught this Bass on the Red River this morning. It is the biggest bass ever caught on the Red River to date. It is the 21st largest caught in the state.
She is doing well in a holding tank at the Bass Pro Shops in Bossier City. Here are the details.

Weight: 13.63 lbs
Length: 25 1/2"
Girth: 23 1/4"

Caught @ approx. 10 a.m. Feb. 22, 2006 in Pool 5
Depth: 9'

Tackle used:
7" BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series Rod and Reel
17 lb. BPS XPS Fluorocarbon Line ( this line made a big difference)
9/16 oz. Black neon Southpaw Jig
BPS 3.5 Black neon Craw worm

Tight Lines,
Russ McVey
Southpaw Guide Service

i will attempt to post a pic for you guys...
Hey all, I caught this Bass on the Red River this morning. It is the biggest bass ever caught on the Red River to date. It is the 21st largest caught in the state.
She is doing well in a holding tank at the Bass Pro Shops in Bossier City. Here are the details.

Weight: 13.63 lbs
Length: 25 1/2"
Girth: 23 1/4"

Caught @ approx. 10 a.m. Feb. 22, 2006 in Pool 5
Depth: 9'

Tackle used:
7" BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series Rod and Reel
17 lb. BPS XPS Fluorocarbon Line ( this line made a big difference)
9/16 oz. Black neon Southpaw Jig
BPS 3.5 Black neon Craw worm

Tight Lines,
Russ McVey
Southpaw Guide Service

i will get you a pic asap...Jeremy

b1jeremy · February 22, 2006, 09:01:09 PM

sorry bout the doubling up...here is the pic...she is a beautiful thing lol...congrats to russ...

Chris · February 22, 2006, 09:08:13 PM

Good for Russ. Incredible fish....especially for that body of water.

Hawgwild · February 22, 2006, 09:30:36 PM

WOW !!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for taking it to BPS and congratulations....

I'll be looking at it tomorrow evening...

BTW: Basic Reel Maintanence at BPS tomorrow:

February 23, 2006
Basic Reel Maintainence
6:30 p.m. Bubba Ogden with Odgen Reel Repairs will discuss tips for keeping your reels in tip top shape. This hands on workshop will be held at the Reel Counter in the Fishing Department. Bring your reels in and meet Bubba at the Reel Counter.

Ron Fogelson · February 22, 2006, 09:38:21 PM

WoW Russ!!!!

I mean Dang what a fish man! Boy you do us Nitro boys proud.