Toledo Bend Lunker Bass #38




Henry West of Mermentau scored on this 10.80-pound Toledo Bend lunker fishing in Housen with a Carolina-rigged, Big Bite Rojas Fighting Frog. The fish was taken May 18, 2020, in 16 to 18 feet of water. (Photo courtesy of the Toledo Bend Lake Association, Henry West)


 Date fish taken: 5/18/2020
 Anglers’ name: Henry West
 Hometown: Mermentau, Louisiana
 Location where fish taken: Housen
 Depth taken: 16 to18 feet of water
 Lure used to catch fish: Carolina-rigged, Big Bite Rojas Fighting Frog
 Other tackle used: (rod, reel, line): 7-foot, 6-inch Lew’s rod; Lew’s Speed Spool reel; 14-pound Berkley Big Game mono
 Certified Weigh Station: Fin and Feather Resort
 Certified bass weight: 10.80 pounds
 Entry number of bass in the Toledo Bend Lunker Program: 38
 Tagged and eligible for replica from Toledo Bend Lake Association: Yes

The official weight of West’s Housen lunker was 10.80 pounds making this bass lunker No. 38 for the 2019-2020 Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program season.




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Fishing Report from TPWD (Sep. 24)

FAIR. 90 degrees; 4.00 feet below pool. Water temperatures are back up in the mid to high 80s, and fishing has been tough on the south end of the lake as it continues turning over, with brown bubbles showing up-something that should settle in the next 5-6 days. For now, it’s best to stay north of the bridge. Main lake ridges in 12-18 feet are producing a few bites on Texas rigs and big crankbaits, while creek bends in 3-8 feet are giving up some small fish and keepers on square bills and lipless baits, though not many over 2 pounds. Crappie remain slow on brush piles and natural timber in 16-22 feet, with most caught on live bait rather than jigs. The fall transition keeps getting delayed by the heat, but signs point to a real shift coming next week once the turnover passes. Despite the tough bite, a few big fish have been landed recently, including several in the 9-pound range. Report by Stephen Johnston, Johnston Fishing.

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