Bstovall21 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I have the opportunity to fish one of these lakes in the Spring. I am looking for input on which lake I should choose and if I should go earlier in February or later in March on these waters. I'm looking at the last week in February or the first week in March. This may be my only chance to do this so I don't want to mess it up. Need some input! Thanks! 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted October 17, 2013 Super User Posted October 17, 2013 Welcome to the forums! If it were me, I would go to Falcon, and the earlier the better! Jeff 1 Quote
1234567 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I agree with Jeff.....Imo, Falcon would be your best chance at a real fish of a lifetime, who knows, maybe multiple fish of a lifetime!!! 1 Quote
Bstovall21 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks guys. I think that's the way I'm leaning right now. Now to find the right guide. I just found the forum, thanks for the welcome. I've been fishing the waters of Alabama since I was kid (I'm now 37). I fish all of the Tennessee river lakes, the Coosa river lakes, Warrior river, etc. My home lake is the deep clear waters of Smith Lake. If I can ever be of any help to anyone on here, I'd be glad to offer it. Thanks again. Quote
1234567 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I can't not watch this enough! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1k435NYaPU 2 Quote
Bstovall21 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 Wow! This definitely just made my mind up. Falcon here I come. I appreciate the video. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 17, 2013 Super User Posted October 17, 2013 If you want to see Falcon at its finest google Paul Elias record 132.5# for 4 days! 2 Quote
Bstovall21 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 I'll check it out Catt. Thanks. Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 17, 2013 Super User Posted October 17, 2013 I believe member Big O guides on Falcon, that is who I would contact first Tom Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 17, 2013 Super User Posted October 17, 2013 I believe member Big O guides on Falcon, that is who I would contact first Tom Big Ole Steve Parks is the man Quote
Super User Shane J Posted October 18, 2013 Super User Posted October 18, 2013 Big O does not guide professionally, beyond putting his friends on fish, but nobody can out fish him on Falcon. Period. Pros ask HIM what to do on Falcon. Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRAKaMdxXkM lake Okeechobee will produce bigger fish than lake falcon by a mile and a half, lake o will guarantee multiple fish in the double digits Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRAKaMdxXkM lake Okeechobee will produce bigger fish than lake falcon by a mile and a half, lake o will guarantee multiple fish in the double digits What? No way the Lake O produces more 10lb + fish than Falcon. Jeff 3 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRAKaMdxXkM lake Okeechobee will produce bigger fish than lake falcon by a mile and a half, lake o will guarantee multiple fish in the double digits You are sadly mistaken sir. Lake O is a fabulous fishery for numbers & quality fish 7-10lbs but it can not hold a candle to Falcon for fish 10lbs & over. Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 You are sadly mistaken sir. Lake O is a fabulous fishery for numbers & quality fish 7-10lbs but it can not hold a candle to Falcon for fish 10lbs & over. A buddy of mines went to a local tournament like a year ago and believe it or not, he got a 14, 13 and a 10 pound bass on the same day, and the best part about it is that he only use one simple technique (flippin and pitchin). there's not alot of places in this country like this lake, plus i believe lake o is under rated. i also believe that there's couple of 20 pounders swimming around since multiple people have caught 15 pounders. Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 I don't have a dog in this fight, the debate between these lakes boils down to windows of oportunity to catch quality bass or a shot at DD. Okeechobee is well known for big bass with shiners or beds, if that is your goal, this is the lake for you. Roland Martin knows Okeechobee better than anyone, has a fishing lodge there, his PB was caught at El Salto! Falcon's bass have been pounded the past few years, gets commercial fishing pressure with gill nets on the Mexican side, however still has a good population of big bass caught on lures over a 3 month window of time, wider window of opportunity of time than Okeechobee. Then you could broaden your horizons and go further south to Baccurac or El Salto! Tom Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 For years I fished Tamaulipas´ lakes ( Falcon, Amistad, Guerrero, Sugar, Ramiro Caballero, San Lorenzo ) for big bass, I don´t know about the Big O, but I seriously doubt it will produce the ammount of 10+ lb bass those lakes produce preciselly during that time of the year, imagine this, catching an 8 lbr sure was a dissapointment. My vote is for Falcon, but since you are already there you can skip Falcon, cross the border and go straight to Sugar Lake ( right across MacAllen, TX ), that place is absolutely fantastic. Quote
bighed Posted October 19, 2013 Posted October 19, 2013 I can't vouch for the "O" either and don't consider myself a Falcon expert but I can give a few fun facts from the four trips I've made there. Within two hours of getting on the lake for the first time my son had caught a 9-8 and an 8-4. Each of our trips to Falcon have produced fish over 9 pounds. 35 is the number of fish from 1-7 pounds we caught from one spot the size of a kitchen table in about 20 minutes. We had three days in a row of over 100 fish in the boat with a very high number in the 3-6 pound range. The fish in my avitar is my pb @ 9-8. Chad caught two bigger from the same spot that day that each broke his pb. This is the same spot that the last Elite tourney was won on, a public hole. All this said, Falcon has gone through a funk the last 18 months or so. Not the funk like at most guys local lake, just less numbers and less numbers of big fish. I believe the lake is setting up for something of a comeback with a better water level headed into the wetter time of year. This place, when it's hot, will make you not want to fish your local lakes ever again. Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 Every trophy bass lake has boom & bust periods, fish them at their peak! Sugar lake hmmmmmmm! Out west we are in the down slide, we need rain, with the exception of the CA delta, it's still on for numbers of 7's & 8's, occasion DD, check Cooch's fishing blog. Tom Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 19, 2013 Super User Posted October 19, 2013 Didn't Big Ole Steve have 7 bass in 7 hrs over 70# Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 20, 2013 Super User Posted October 20, 2013 Every trophy bass lake has boom & bust periods, fish them at their peak! Sugar lake hmmmmmmm! Out west we are in the down slide, we need rain, with the exception of the CA delta, it's still on for numbers of 7's & 8's, occasion DD, check Cooch's fishing blog. Tom Yup, Sugar Lake, where a 40 lb string of 5 bass won´t get you into the first 15 places in a tourney. Quote
KyakR Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 WOW! That video about Falcon was jaw-dropping. Am planning a cross country trip to visit my son in CA this spring.....have never seen Texas or Montana....I think my choice is easier now. Welcome, Bstovall21! Hope your wife pulls in a few! By the way, does anybody know why in the name of heaven these fish in Falcon get so huge? Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 21, 2013 Super User Posted October 21, 2013 WOW! That video about Falcon was jaw-dropping. Am planning a cross country trip to visit my son in CA this spring.....have never seen Texas or Montana....I think my choice is easier now. Welcome, Bstovall21! Hope your wife pulls in a few! By the way, does anybody know why in the name of heaven these fish in Falcon get so huge? Florida Bass genes and tilapia = BEEEG BASS ! 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted October 21, 2013 Super User Posted October 21, 2013 A very long growing season helps too. 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted October 21, 2013 Super User Posted October 21, 2013 If you want less pressured bass with the same feeding, stocking and growing season, check out our sponsor, Lake Baccarac Lodge. Let me know if there is anything I can do to set anyone up with a trip as well! Jeff 1 Quote
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