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[tricks1]

Hello Texas Carpers, happy thanksgiving!

With the winter set in here in Nebraska a couple of us were thinking to make the journey down to warmer pastures in Jan/Feb for a carping fix for a few of days.

Originally we were thinking of trying LBL but I understand you cannot night fish there?
So with that in mind a trip to Emma Long could be on the cards, unless any of you guys have any other suggestions?

If we make the long drive south we obviously want to be prepared so any tips or info on swims, tactics, bait, rules, or anything you think I might need to know will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[ScottEvil]

Emma Long on Lake Austin is your best bet. January 3rd they are drawing the lake down to help with the hydrilla problem. It does make the lake a muddy mess, but the fishing is spectacular . Maize, method and small boilies work great that time of the year. The utility sites are on the water and have electricity so you can bring an electric heater for your tent. Utility sites are $25 a nite and a one time charge of $10 per vehicle.

You are correct that LBL closes at 11pm so night fishing is not allowed but you can always swing by during the day while then get back over to Emma Long Park before they close the gates at 10pm

let me know when you are coming down and I will help all that I can

[Dale Holmes]

Scott's got the good advice. The only thing I might add is to pick up a bag or two of range cubes for chumming. The 40% protein version can be bought at Callahan's, 501 Bastrop Highway in Austin. If you're into packbait be sure to try gritspack.

[tricks1]

Scott's got the good advice. The only thing I might add is to pick up a bag or two of range cubes for chumming. The 40% protein version can be bought at Callahan's, 501 Bastrop Highway in Austin. If you're into packbait be sure to try gritspack.

Thanks. I have never used either of these before...... usually use boilies or with the method an oat and cracked corn mix.?? Never caught a big buff do you know if they seem to have a bait preference?

[Dale Holmes]

Never caught a big buff do you know if they seem to have a bait preference?

I'm personally not a buff expert. I've heard that they like soypack & range cubes. Brid & supercarpio have caught nice buffs out of Emma; you might PM them.

Some guys on the TFF also might be able to help: http://texasfishingf...Rough_Fish_Carp

[Brid]

Tricks -- Both lakes are fishing very poorly right now, and just about everyone is scrambling - looking for reasons - and new angles.
My best advice is to bait up lightly with flavours not generally used - eg: flavoured maize, and small amounts of boilies - taking the little and often approach - and just stick to your guns. I've never caught a Buff on LBL - but had some nice ones from Emma, and they have mostly come on small particle baits. Filling your swim up with loads of bait right now isn't going to pay dividends, and your best bet might well be introducing more in the way of attractants -- than major amounts of consumable foods.
Please feel free to contact me when you are heading down here - and if I can help I will certainly do so.

[FiSherwood]

As Dale says...
There have been a few catching quite well on Lady Bird lately; Chris Munn is one of them. You can see his posts on TexasFishingForum...

[louis]

NEver fished Emma, but I caught a couple nice buffs and seen others in person on LBL after baiting up with rabbit pellets and using them in a pva bag with neutrally balanced pop ups as a hook bait. I got my first ever buff there on New Years Eve a few years ago.

Good luck

[tricks1]

NEver fished Emma, but I caught a couple nice buffs and seen others in person on LBL after baiting up with rabbit pellets and using them in a pva bag with neutrally balanced pop ups as a hook bait. I got my first ever buff there on New Years Eve a few years ago.

Good luck

Thanks for the tips guys! with freezing blizzards blowing outside here, my trip can't come quick enough!

[Big Ted]

Thanks for the tips guys! with freezing blizzards blowing outside here, my trip can't come quick enough!

Tricks, I am heading to Lake Austin on Friday. I will post a report on how we do. The water is down now and I am hoping that will pull me out of my blankfest that I have been doing.

I am hoping for huge buffs!

When are you coming down?