Toledo bend in early November

[clayton86]

Starting to look like I will be making a trip to Toledo bend the week of the 3rd-5th of November. What can I expect while there, any technique that shines that time of the year. 

[Catt]

Right now the lake is fishing different that in past years, previously we would be in 15-20', now it's 20-30'.

 

3 more months from now who knows!

 

I would expect spinnerbaits, traps, & crankbaits to be high on the list.

[clayton86]

Thanks Catt. I know it's a little ways away, kayak bass fishing is having the 100 challenge there in November for the top 100 challenge series finishers. It looks like I will be making the cut for the event as I'm in 35th of the 100 plus they are taking top finisher from each state and I'm number 1 there by a land slide for NY. 

 

Its a 22hr drive for me with a 1 in 100 chance at coming home with $10,000 so I'm looking at old reports for that time frame now and at navionics trying to plan. 

[Catt]

Where ya gonna be lauching?

[clayton86]

It's based out of Many, LA, with HQ at Cypress Bend Park. I believe we can launch anywhere on the lake with public access on either side Texas or Louisiana. 

[Catt]

Being you're a kayak fishermen & a tournament fishermen at that, I know you're aware of the effects weather can have on you're game plan.

 

The "average", " normal ", or " usual" weather pattern for Halloween is frontal conditions. So far this year has been above normal rainfall! Pack your rain gear!

[RCCA]

The back of Sandy has been and will be perfect that time of year for a kayak. 

[clayton86]

Ill go where ever I need for some big fish 

[J Francho]

2 hours ago, clayton86 said:

Ill go where ever I need for some big fish 

 

You're like me, I don't generally look for "kayak only" spots.  I look for big fish spots, and deal with whatever I have to when I'm in the kayak.

[Catt]

49 minutes ago, J Francho said:

 

You're like me, I don't generally look for "kayak only" spots.  I look for big fish spots, and deal with whatever I have to when I'm in the kayak.

 

Quite gallent but I don't think ya wanna be on the main lake in a Yak!

 

My suggestion keep, eye on the "Toledo Bend" thread & make your location selection about 2-3 weeks out.

[clayton86]

6 hours ago, J Francho said:

 

You're like me, I don't generally look for "kayak only" spots.  I look for big fish spots, and deal with whatever I have to when I'm in the kayak.

 

 

After diver duck hunting out of it in January on Lake Ontario and hemlock with 45mph north winds I think I've been in some of the worst conditions a kayaker would want. Oh and on Kentucky lake when a tornado came threw last year that was fun.