Canyon Lake Guide Report

[JimF]

[font "Arial"][size 2][font "Arial Black"][size 2]CANYON LAKE: Water clear; 85 degrees; 910.31':[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]Largemouth are fair at daylight on main[/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2] lake and secondary [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]points [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]using Tiny Torpedos and[/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2] Frenzy Pro's ([url "http://www.purefishing.com"][#800080]www.purefishing.com[/#800080][/url])[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]in 5'-10', pitching [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]3" smoke/red Super Tubes[/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]([url "http://www.cremelure.com"][#0000ff]www.cremelure.com[/#0000ff][/url]) [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]and slowrolling a 3/4 oz. silver Heavy-T ([url "http://www.terminatorlures.com)"][#0000ff]www.terminatorlures.com)[/#0000ff][/url][/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]thru trees and brushpiles in 20+'. After the [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]sun gets up on the [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]water follow fish [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]out to water in 20'-30+' on [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]the [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]end of sloping [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]points [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]where [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]we are catching bass to 3 lbs. using [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]pumpkin Devil's [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]Tongues [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]with [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]chartreuse tails or a 4" Disc Worm [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]in the same [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]color [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]on drop shot or split shot rigs. The river above [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]the lake [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]has been [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]off-color recently. Our techniques and lure [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]selection [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]have changed [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]accordingly, w/ Berkley "Gulp" series [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2][url "http://www.canyonlakefishing.com"][#0000ff](www.canyonlakefishing.com[/#0000ff][/url]) [/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]producing the best for our [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]clients. [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]Blue Fleck[/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2] Gulp [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]worms worked [/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]through brushpiles along rock bluffs [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]in[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]10'-16' have [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]been producing [/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]best.[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]Smallmouth are fair but scattered along bluffs and most active for only[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"]the first hour of daylight[size 2] in 10'-20' using [/size][size 2]Smokin' [/size][size 2]Green Devil's Tongues [/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]on [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]drop shot or split shot rigs, pumpkin/green Hula Grubs and Uncle [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]Josh [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]drop shot worms ([url "http://www.unclejosh.com"][#0000ff]www.unclejosh.com[/#0000ff][/url]).[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]Stripers are slow over humps in 50'-80' feet trolling[/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2] Hyper [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]Striper jigs along mainlake points and tightlining [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]live bait over humps.[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]White Bass fair trolling Frenzy divers in 25' along the dam.[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2]Crappie have slowed down upriver due the change in water color. But [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]patience and persistence will produce a few in thick brush using yellow [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]2" Gulp[/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2] [/size][/font][font "Arial Black"][size 2]minnows.[/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2] [font "Arial Black"][size 2] [#0000ff]For area info. or to book a guided fishing trip contact the only licensed, [/#0000ff][#0000ff]Fulltime, professional guide service on Canyon Lake - JR's Guide Service [/#0000ff][#0000ff]([/#0000ff][url "http://www.jrguideservice.com"][#0000ff]www.jrguideservice.com[/#0000ff][/url][#0000ff]). Call(830) 833-5688, email: j[/#0000ff][url "mailto:jimfish@moment.net"][#0000ff]imfish@moment.net[/#0000ff][/url][#0000ff].[/#0000ff] [#0000ff]Or, see us at FISHERMAN'S CORNER [/#0000ff][url "http://www.canyonlakefishing.com"][#0000ff](www.canyonlakefishing.com[/#0000ff][/url][#0000ff]). 21910 [/#0000ff][#0000ff]FM 306, (210) 213-2534. Check out the best selection of tackle of any [/#0000ff][#0000ff]dealer around the lake: Terminator, Berkley, Creme, Yamamoto, Zoom[/#0000ff] [#0000ff]and more. Complete line of trout tackle and live bait.[/#0000ff][/size][/font][/size][/font] [font "Arial Black"][size 2][/size][/font] [/size][/font]
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[thegame]

I am going to have to visit that lake some day.On a trip throught Austin the other day a met a man at a gas station pulling a huge cigar type boat with a fancy paint job.I talked to him a little about it. I said he had a slip at canyon lake.The boat was 42 feet long and had three 455 hp inboard motors.I said would it run about 80 mph and he said more like 100 mph.Iv'e never tried or caught a fish running that fast but I bet it woulod be tricky. LOL

Good report
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[JimF]

Game:

You'll see very few of the boats you described on Canyon Lake. Even this time of year. Lake Travis is more conducive and appealing to people whose taste run to the absurd. Admittedly, Canyon has it's fair amount of recreational watercraft, but not the barges that you ran across.

If it's fishing that appeals to you rather than showy, crusing usually done in a "My toy's the biggest, so get out of my way" fashion, hold off on your trip here until after Labor Day. By mid-October, fishermen are regaining control of their favorite areas. On the other hand, there's not a thing wrong with the fishing right now, if you're not intimidated with finesse techingues and the tackle that goes with them. You just have to be familiar enough with the lake's structure, the seasonal patterns of fish and know how to fish in deep, "gin" clear water., Or brave enough and know the upper Guadalupe River well enough to run it at or before sunrise. Our best summertime catches are coming WAY up the river. It's like a float trip, with plenty of flora and fauna to make an enjoyable trip.

For up-to-date info. contact me direct at [url "mailto:jimfish@moment.net"]jimfish@moment.net[/url], or FISHERMAN'S CORNER, (210) 213-2534 [url "http://www.canyonlakefishing.com"]www.canyonlakefishing.com[/url].
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