February, used to be a month that I stayed inside, and waited for Spring and warm weather. Not any more. I have fished at least half the time in each of the months since December. I have not had a bad day, other than some times I have been scouting, and then it was worth it, as it is also beautiful in the winter also. I have learned that fish do, as I had suspected, move west, but since I didnt fish during the cold months before, I was not sure, but I know now, fishing is good year round on this lake in the winter. I do not know north towards the highway 70 bridge, so not really sure where to start, therefore do not go that direction other than to look. I do know west, real well. Shore lines, and depth have changed drastically since I was there back in the 90s. Those who cast for stripers, know the spots where fish gather during winter, dead sticking fishermen know the spots, and I am not sure anymore about bait fishing, so wont say anything about it for sure, but I know what I do, Troll, is working with me, and think those that toss alabama rigs, or dead stick, are doing good also. I can tell you Sunday, during high winds, and low temperatures, I pulled two fish, one 19.5 and the other over 14 pounds, and got all my overs, throwing back fish in the range of 12-13 pounds, at ease, quitting around 10, well before the 1 oclock cut off. At that I still ended up second, with the winners of the BLT tournament getting two fish over 35 pounds. I have not changed my techniques from warm water to cold water, I run the same depth most of the time. The hot water times, yes are real deep, or hiding near cover. I have gotten good, (maybe lucky) that I do not lose rigs any more, a big saving from when I first started. I am looking forward to a good year, slowed some on booking trips, as having left knee issues (old football injury) with left knee replacement in November. My age has remained somewhat young for a man of 73, because of my being active, and Gods help in catching fish. I will soon leave this to the youngsters, as I have a lot of things I still want to do, besides guide, want to maybe write a book, but my endeavor is still to help those who need some advice asto catching stripers, and having fun fishing on Lake Texoma.... The fishing and big fish, is the best I have seen in 20 so years, so expect lots of fish caught in/or above the 20-25 pound range. Anyway best of everything to everybody, and hope to see you on the water, catching fish

Jerry JD Dorsey - CrossCreek Guide Service - 903-786-3981 - www.striperfishcom