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January Free Lures & Tackle Winner

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Win free fishing lures and free fishing tackle at OklahomaFishingGuides.comTwice a month, www.OklahomaFishingGuides.com awards free lures, tackle and bait to lucky fishing report subscribers.

In addition, once a quarter a lucky subscriber will also win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box from Tackle Tech.

This week’s winner is Hoby H. from Mead, Oklahoma. Hoby will receive an assortment of lures & tackle from Alluring Lures & Tackle, Lead Babies Slabs, and The Fish Grip (all made in Oklahoma).

Want a chance to win free fishing lures & tackle OR a new tackle box? Sign Up Here!


Editor’s Note: Congratulations Hoby and good luck with all your fishing adventures this year!

New Lure Sponsor for 2008

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River Bottom Lures, soft plastic baits, bass fishing luresPlease join me in welcoming River Bottom Lures, our newest sponsor for 2008!

River Bottom makes a fantastic line of soft creature baits including Possum Craw, Craw Pad, Get Shad, Getsems, Finesse Worm and Get Stick (my favorite). One of the things I especially like about River Bottom Lures is that they all float. I plan on using the Get Stick around the lily pads – mimicking a small snake – to land my huge Hawg this year.

Check out the entire line at www.RiverBottomLures.com or call them at 870-547-2915.

Texoma Fishing Report – Catfish

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Lake Texoma fishing report, lake texoma catfish, blue catfish, catfish tipsAvid fisherman Jason P. sends in this fishing report on catfish at Lake Texoma:

These are some catfish caught down at Lake Texoma on Friday. They were both pulled off juglines. I don’t wanna tell my spot, but I will say we are catching them at about 40 feet right on bottom on top of submerged railroads and old roadbeds that travel across deep channels.

My father and his friends have been running the lines during the week and they said they have been catching lots of smaller fish in the 4-10 lb range using the same methods and same areas. Also, we use only worms to catch them. We have tried many other baits including large live baits to NO avail.

Worms have been the only success story to date. Well, until next time, hope everyone is having a terrific new year and getting outdoors enjoying some of this abnormal warmer weather…..

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the report and pics Jason! Those are some nice blue cats. How much did they weigh??

January Free Lures & Tackle Winner

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Win free fishing lures and free fishing tackle at OklahomaFishingGuides.comTwice a month, www.OklahomaFishingGuides.com awards free lures, tackle and bait to lucky fishing report subscribers.

In addition, once a quarter a lucky subscriber will also win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box from Tackle Tech.

This week’s winner is Lori H. from Claremore, Oklahoma. Lori will receive an assortment of lures & tackle from Alluring Lures & Tackle, Lead Babies Slabs, and The Fish Grip (all made in Oklahoma).

Want a chance to win free fishing lures & tackle OR a new tackle box? Sign Up Here!


Editor’s Note: Congratulations Lori and good luck with all your fishing adventures this year!

Sooner Lake Bass Report

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Sooner Lake Oklahoma largemouth bassFishing guide David Clark sends us this report and picture from Sooner Lake:

Here is a picture of a big bass caught recently at Lake Sooner. It weighed 7.8lbs. We caught 2 more that morning, one weighed 5.6lbs and the small one weighed 4.3lbs. In addition, we caught about 40 Hybrids and Stripers with the biggest striper being 10.lbs. It was a GOOD morning!!

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the picture and report David. To say it was a good morning is a bit of an understatement, wouldn’t you say?

Sooner Lake in Bassmaster Magazine

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OklahomaFishingGuides.com is referenced in the January 2008 Bassmaster magazine.
I received my January ’08 issue of Bassmaster Magazine yesterday and noticed there was an article about Sooner Lake. Like OklahomaFishingGuides.com, Bassmaster magazine dedicates a page to a lake and writes about the fishing opportunities and other interesting things to do in the area. Much to my surprise, the magazine references our website, specifically the Lake Sooner page!

I would like to thank Bassmaster magazine and Senior Writer Robert Montgomery for mentioning us. Our mission has always been to feature the lakes and rivers of Oklahoma, including fishing and all the other fun things to do while in the area. To be referenced by the granddaddy of all bass magazines is truly an honor. Visit them online at: www.Bassmaster.com

Catfish Tips & Secret Bait

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Avid fisherman Jason P. sends us these catfish tips and a secret catfish bait recipe:

For those who like to catfish, after cleaning any fish, take the remaining carcasses and throw them back into the lake or pond in an area that you like to fish often. Without fail, they will attract cats into the area and it is ecologically safe and beneficial for the lake and fish. It’s a natural food source and helps you on your future fishing days to catch some catfish.

On the subject of catfish, I have a secret bait that NEVER fails to bring ‘ol whiskers to the dinner table…ready; Take peanut butter, strawberry soda and fresh shrimp and mix it together, bait your treble bait holder hook, and watch what happens.

Well, good luck to you all. Hope to see you out there catching fish and passing on tips and techniques to the next generation. A day on the lake is a day away from crime. Keep kids involved.

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the tips and secret recipe Jason. Now that you’ve given us your recipe, it’s not a secret anymore! Maybe you should start bottling some and make some money in the fishing business!! And Jason is right – TAKE A KID FISHING – OFTEN.


Texoma Winter Stripers

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Lake Texoma Striper fishing reportAvid fisherman Jason P. sends us this report from Lake Texoma:

Here is a picture from a striper day out on Lake Texoma in late November. It was a great trip. We were trolling the flats and had four poles out with umbrella rigs. Every time we would roll over a hump or depth change, we had fish on all four poles. No joke at one time, we had 9 fish on at once!

We threw back more than 50, but I wanted to keep the ones pictured so 23 could have a fish fry for some family and friends. So I cleaned all these and we fed 20+ people and still had leftovers. All the fish were healthy and the meat was clean and tasty.

I know a lot of people cut out the red stripe when filleting stripers, but not me. I leave it in and soak them in ice water and vinegar for 24 hours, then rinse clean with cold fresh water and freeze for minimum 48 hours. Then thaw and cook. You’ll never even taste any bitterness. Just a tip passed on to me from a buddy.

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the picture and report Jason. What a great trip and thanks for the prep tips!

Winter Bass at Tom Steed

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Lake Tom Steed Oklahoma Bass Fishing Report by Mike DiehlFuture Pro Mike Diehl sends us this report from Lake Tom Steed:

After a long two months without my boat I finally got to pick it up last week and put all my gear back together. I decided today was the day to put it on the water and check all the systems for proper operation.

Since I was having some serous fishing withdraws I couldn’t help but throw a lure for an hour or two and wouldn’t you know it I got lucky. Water temps were 39 degrees and the fishing was slow but I did manage to catch this nice 4lb 1 oz bass on a Bomber suspending fat free shad. Boy do I feel better now!!!

Editor’s Note: Thanks for the report Mike. I’ll bet you do feel MUCH better now! And as I’ve always said, you can catch fish year round. The weather only bothers the fisherman. Get out there and catch some more!!