Tips on handling a big bass

Holding a big bass out of water, if done incorrectly can injure the fish. TPWD fishery biologists recommend how to hold the fish

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Lake Sam Rayburn Weather Forecast

Saturday

Severe Tstms

Hi: 87

Saturday Night

Severe Tstms

Lo: 60

Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 77

Sunday Night

Clear

Lo: 51

Monday

Sunny

Hi: 82

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 64

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 84

Tuesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 57

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Water Level on 10/18: 156.16 (-8.24)

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Fishing Report from TPWD (Sep. 24)

SLOW. Water stained; 80 degrees; 7.35 feet below pool. The lake is slowly falling, creating lots of humps and shallow areas, so boaters should use caution. Water temperature is around 90 degrees, and bass are being caught shallow on points and pockets with topwater frogs and senkos, while crankbaits are working on points and drains and jigs or Carolina rigs are producing off ledges and structure. Crappie are starting to stack up on brush and timber, white bass are schooling off points, and catfish have moved into deeper water and creek channels with cut bait working well. Report by Captain Lynn Atkinson, Reel Um N Guide Service.

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