Got to spend a couple of days on Texoma late last week goofing off, only the second time this year I went fishing to well, go fishing. Couple of observations, first, based upon the photo, can you guess where the baitfish are? You got it, dead in the middles of the drains, was interesting to watch, early in the day they were in the backs, then as the day warmed they backed out, you can see here late in the day they were all the way back out, the drain you see there is about 300 yards deep and they had backed to there as the water warmed.

The other thing, Texoma, I bet I have spent way less than 5% of in my fishing time on Texoma, yet in that time I have caught 2 fish on the same bait (other than an a-rig, had 3 triples in one day on an a-rig at Toledo) 5 times total, 4 of those at Texoma. I have had one owl come down and grab a frog I was fishing, Texoma. I have had one loon eat a fluke, Texoma. I have been pooped on by one seagull, Texoma. I have seen one bobcat swimming, Texoma, and I have caught one needle nose gar on a Senko, Texoma. Number five, one cast double, came Friday.

I am upgrading my electronics thanks to the great folks at Dunkin Lewis and Humminbird. I have a Humminbird 1199ci HD and a Raymarine e97 for sale for $1,100 each. If you or anyone you know is interested please drop me a note at kensmithfishing@outlook.com or call 214 364 0615. 

Was able to get out on Ray Hubbard Sunday afternoon with Jerry and Patrick Deren. Water looked to be about a foot low, fishing was overall pretty slow. I think we had 6-8 bites, best results of the day...well see for yourself, Patrick with a solid flipping fish. Guy says he wants to be a pro...he's got this pose down. 

Actually, I think it is all over. Kyle Cortiana from Broken Arrow came in with 465 points and makes the Saturday cut, his worst finish possible, 10th, would give him 241 points for a total of 706. Two other guys had a shot, Zack Birge and Jeff Dobson, who came in with 450 and 452 points respectively, but even a win doesn't get them enough points to Catch Cortiana. So unless I am really missing something here congrats to Kyle. Also big shout out to my buddy Jim Tutt from Longview, nice finish for the year. Also big shout out to two buddies that make the final 10 on the "Co-Pro" side, Leroy "Jr" Green who says he had a great time with today's leader goes into the final day in 2nd and Scott Pickett fishes tomorrow leaving the dock in 9th. Jesse, Jesse, Jesse, I was really cheering for you, stay awake on that 700 mile drive home. My predictions for the event, I said mid 20's would make the cut, nailed it 26-05, but looks like I missed on the high end, guessing low 40's to win, per Jr. it's going to take significantly more than that unless the weekend traffic kills those guys.

Over at the BFL Regional at Chick, also as predicted, I said 20 lbs would make the cut, 20.02 did. I'd stick to my low 30's to win but Ryan Davidson looks to be running away and hiding, at 32 lbs with almost a 5 lb lead. Should out to my partner Dicky Newberry there, be safe on the long drive home.