Hello Everyone, A couple of things have happened since my last report. #1. Rain.....The lake came up over a foot in one day after last week's rains. That is great news and we are almost at the same level we were at this time last year, before the lake dropped to it's record lows. Seasonal, normal levels for winter are a bit lower than summer, normal levels. So, we are right on track to being back to normal before too long. More rain would still be nice. #2. Cooler water. I've seen reading the past week in the 46-48 degree range and that is getting cold. This cooler water is normal and so it the resulting slow down in the fishing. We are still pulling fish but nothing like the throw downs we had back in November and December. I'm still seeing bigger fish being caught but way fewer than we've been seeing and the bite has really been lite the last couple weeks. We are working all morning for 6-30 fish. This is normal and will continue until the spawn happens in March sometime. That will make fishing even tougher before it gets fantastic again in April/May. I'm still only using live bait in 40-70ft of water. Top water action and bird action is still not happening. I've moved some trips back to Spring and with the fewer trips and slower fishing, reports here will be less frequent until March or so. Now is the time to work on the boat, trailer, trade shows and internet sites. Still working, just not fishing. The water is cold, don't go in. Be safe. James Allen Blue Water Striper Guide Service www.texomastriperguidefishing.com and remember.... If you ever wondered why fishing is probably the most popular sport in this country, watch that boy beside on the water and you will learn. If you are really perceptive you will. For he already knows that fishing is only one part fish. Author: Hal Borland 1954