Brrrrr but a great day fishing Lake Texoma

It took all I had to get up at 6am Saturday morning to go fishing.  With as may layers of clothes on as I could and still be able to move, I met Jimmy Don, Charlie and Doug Keeter, owner of Striper Master Lake Texoma Striper Guide Service.  As we motored out of Highport Marina I couldn't stop thinking, "What the Hell are you doing to yourself".  But everyone else had the brave face on so far be it from me to be the odd man out and said " Yeah it ain't too bad".

Lake Texoma Striper Fishing

As we made it out past the breakwater it was obvious this was going to be a fun ride.  The wind was only blowing what felt like 60 miles per hour but i'm sure it was more in the 25 mph range.  As we plowed thru the 3-4 foot waves I pulled my coveralls over my right side to block the cold wet spray from soaking me.  I would have had them on but I would have looked like Ralphie's little brother Randy in one of the best movies of all time, "A Christmas Story".  We made it to a secluded cove and got bait and headed back out into the ocean, er I mean Lake Texoma and west past the 377 Bridge we went.  By The Shepard Annex the water was mud red and the water was rough.  We tried around that area with no luck.  We headed back towards the bridge and had a great time fishing.   The big fish didn't want to cooperate but the ones under 4 lbs were not so minded.  We had a great time moving and catching a few, moving and catching a few, you get the picture.  And guess who caught the biggest? hehe. 

Lake Texoma Striper Fishing

Don't let the cold weather hold you back.  The fishing makes it all worthwhile. Ohh and bring something to keep ya dry on the way back in.

 

 

Striper Master Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Report 10/28/2010

Lake Texoma lake elevation is 616.52 and water temp is 71-74 degrees. We are slowly starting to see some of our better stripers starting to show back up. Compared to this time last year our water temp is about 6-8 degrees warmer. With the cooler nights and shorter days we shoud start to see the temp steadily fall. Once we get to the mid to lower 60's the Lake Texoma fall fishing should be back in full swing. A lot of our stripers are still hanging around the shallow flats in 5-15 ft of water. The good news is that they have finally started to move to some of the other flats thru out the lake.

Lake Texoma Striper Fishing

 

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StriperInc. Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Report 10/25/2010

As the water temperature on Lake Texoma continues to cool, the striper fishing keeps getting better. Due to  extreme summer temperatures this year, the fall bite has been pushed back a couple of weeks and I’m just now starting to see it really turning on. The surface temperature readings are around 72 ⁰ When the water temperature finally falls in the 60’s we should be catching limits on every trip.

Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Pictures 
The nasty weather and strong south winds that we had over the weekend were great! Not only did it scare off all of the boats, but it made for some of the best fishing yet this fall. Topwater fishing was awesome as is expec ted for this time of year and all of our big fish came in on topwaters. There are lots of big fish that have survived our annual summer fish kill and we brought in several fish in the 6-8 lb. range. Most all of the bigger fish have made it back to a healthy weight but are still a little on the skinny side while the fish under 20” are all fat and healthy. 
Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Pictures 
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Smoke on the Water

A nice brisk morning with mist rising from the water is waiting on us as we arrive at Highport Marina on Lake Texoma and head to Doug Keeter's Striper Master Falcon.  I started to wear shorts this morning but it was a good thing i put my Levis on instead.  I brought a light hoodie and as we headed past the breakwater and Doug poured the coals on i should have brought a heavier one but the view of this beautiful morning on Lake Texoma made me forget the chill.  I turned around as we neared the islands and the view was spectacular.  A bad time to forget to bring the camera.  The fog's mist was rising along the shoreline and the sun was like a bright fireball.  The first thing that came to mind was a line from a Deep Purple song from back in the early seventies, "Smoke on the Water, the Fire's in the Sky". 

We started fishing with COJO's and today it was my turn to be the last to catch one, however I personally think it was the biggest at the time.  We would catch some then the stripers would move and we would try and follow.  We moved several times, each time catching 3 of 4 fish.

Around 9 am the stripers disappeared and Doug found a good school in about 15 feet of water.  Using slabs we bumped the bottom and caught 5 more fish.  We then went to see if we could find anymore topwater stripers.  We saw some birds working and Doug went around the flock so as not to disturb them or the bait fish they were chasing.  He set us up to drift thru them and BAM the action was on.  After some fast and furious action we shortly had our limit and it was time to head back in.

If you have not experienced the beauty of nature on a crisp morning on Lake Texoma, it is something I strongly recommend. We are truely blessed to gave this paradise. You never know, you too may see Smoke on the Water and Fire in the Sky. 

 

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Striper Master Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Report 9/28/2010

Lake Texoma striper fishing over the past four weeks has been very consistent. Although we are not catching alot of the larger fish, the action has been really good. The Lake Texoma stripers are working the surface chasing shad on shallow flats early morning. Most topwater plugs will work along with soft plastic swim baits in white or chartreuse. When the topwater bite is over I'll change to the 1oz ghost minnow slab and work the ledges related to the shallow flats. Drop to the bottom come 1-2 turns up and jig it. With this bait your strikes will come on the fall so you have to keep the slack out of your line or alot of the time you'll never feel the strike. 
 

Lake Texoma striper fishing report

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Striper Master Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Report 8/11/2010

Although July was a fabulous month striper fishing Lake Texoma, the first week of August has been just as good.  Lake Texoma water temp is 86-88 degrees and lake elevation is 617.31. We're still fishing live bait (gizzard shad) and mainly fishing 65-80 ft of water.  The morning feed has been incredible the majority of stripers being caught have been our 20" fish and over.

 

Lake Texoma striper fishing report

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StripersInc. Striper Fishing Report 8/3/2010

Whether it is a lack of threadfin shad, zebra muscles, lake elevation, climate, or all of the above, one thing is for sure, the fishing has never been this good this late in the summer. Don’t get me wrong, summer fishing can be great and we normally catch lots of big fish but this year is definitely and exception because we’re still catching fish like it is spring except they are all over 20”.  

 

Lake Texoma Striper fishing

 

 

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Striper Master Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Report 7/21/2010

Lake Texoma striper fishing thru this first part of July continues to hold up. Limits of stripers are being caught in the 60-75 ft of water using gizzard shad. Were mainly fishing the river channel ledges and although you may not mark the stripers solid, you can set up on the scattered stripers and get them going. This past week we are seeing alot more of the overs ( 20 inches plus ) and some solid 18-19" box fish. I have had a couple of really good slab fishing days mixed in with some bad ones so until I see some changes Im back to baitfishing .  

 

Lake Texoma striper fishing report

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Your Striper Fishing Guide

We learned of an interesting incident that occured over the 4th of July holidays that we felt we should share. 

Our story starts when a group of guys decide one evening they are going to go fishing the next month for stripers on Lake Texoma.  Fisherman 1 calls and books a trip with guide 1.  In the meantime fisherman 2 calls and books a trip for the same date and time with guide 2.   The evening before the trip guide 1 calls fisherman 1 and confirms trip and sets up the meeting place to be at the Mobile station on the corner of FM 289 and Highport Rd.  The morning of the trip guide 1 meets the group and introduces himeself to them.  He has his guide service's shirt on and directs them to the boat they will be fishing from.  The group travels to Little Mineral Marina, departs to the fishing grounds and has a great time slaying the Lake Texoma stripers.  After getting their limit they return to the Marina get their cleaned fillets, settle up and all in hunky dory, or is it?

The next day fisherman 1 calls guide 1 and says they fished with the wrong guide.  Fisherman 1 explains that his buddy fisherman 2 booked a tripe with guide 2 using his, fisherman 1's, credit card for the deposit.  Fisherman 1 now wants guide 1 to pay guide 2 for the cost of the trip and accuses guide 1 of scamming them.  He says he canceled trip with guide 1 once he  learned of fisherman 2's booking with guide 2.

The war of words escalates and after guide 2 informs fisherman 1 he has charged his credit card only for the no show fee things go even further downhill.  Fisherman 1 now stops payment of the cancellation fee.  The two guides agree it was neither of their faults, as neither knew the other was also booked.  

This is the first time we have ever heard of a case like this but based on the above story and tales we have heard of, such as guide not showing up at the meeting place, we would like to relate a few tips to ensure your guide experience is a good one.
     1.  When you make your reservation for your charter, write down all the details.
                        phone, email, guide's name, date, time and
                        exact location of where you are to meet up.
     2.  Call your guide to confirm all is good to go a couple of days before your charter.
     3.  Get detailed instructions and directions of where you are to meet.

Following these simple steps will greatly enhance that your Lake Texoma fishing charter will go smooth and be one that you will enjoy and have fond memories of to tell your buds about.

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