Ft. Cobb

There never seems to be any news about Ft. Cobb crappie, so here it is. Went out for about 3 1/2 hours today, fishing from shore, off the rocks. At first, it was all small largemouths (about a dozen), then small sandies (about 10), then 32 crappie. 1/16 oz. jigs with salt and pepper and monkey milk worked well, but only by retrieving very slowly and ticking the rocks. Most of the fish were in the 10-10.5 range, but 3 were in the 12-12.5 range.
Met a couple of nice guys named Randy and Dave. We might have enjoyed the fellowship (aka BSing) even more than the fishing.

Thanks for the post Bigsky I have heard guys talk about catching good crappie there in the winter. I have bass fished Fort Cobb several times and like the lake. I keep telling myself I'm going to crappie fish it some day but just can't seem to get it done. Maybe I can this year. Sometimes the fishing trip is better because of the people you meet along the way.

We used to get some consistent reports from rigrunner(236) and his Southern Woman. They had a lake house there and may have sold it. Haven't heard from them in a couple of years. Hope they are still okay.

Hmm, I had forgotten them too. I bet they did sell their place.

Fished with Ken H. Cold front coming and barometer dropping. Ken got a couple of really nice slabs and a few 10-10 1/2 inchers on a beavertall by Beaver Bottoms. He gave me a jig, and it got me four good thumps, but no fish (old man reflexes, or more likely some excuse that I can't think of right now). Really enjoyed fishing and visiting with Ken.

There were eleven of us at Cobb today. Pretty slow. No big fish. Everyone caught at least a few small ones, and there was an occasional keeper crappie, hybrid, sandie, or bluegill.

About thirty people at the dock the other night. Nobody slamming 'em. Mostly zero to 5 fish. Spoons and plastic caught most of the fish. I got a 13 as soon as the hair jig hit the bottom on the first drop. Thought it was going to be a good night. WRONG. Finished with two fish and three misses in 1 1/2 hours. Got the one hit on the jig and four hits on a black/orange spoon.

Using ice spoon?

Yes. Ice spoon. Went again tonight. Probably 30 people again. Most people caught fish, mainly on lighter colored jigs. Minnow guys and some of the jig guys got zero. I got 15, with 6 at 13"s, one black crappie. Son-in-law only got 2, but one was 14"s. Blue/red and blue/white hair jigs worked, as well as BG ice out. Fun with two grand kids and a couple of kids who were there with their dad.

Never been to Ft Cobb. Always had this vision of a red mudhole in the middle of nowhere, no tree's, just a water hole. Boy was I surprised. Drove out there Sunday just because I didn't have anything else better to do and wanted to check out the WMA for some Hog hunting. Hour and fifteen from the house, going to have to get over there and do some fishing I guess. I grew up on Grand Lake and the water at Ft.Cobb was everybit as clear as Grand, at least the day I was there. I never could figure out how to get to the marina. I drove across the Dam and worked my way around the west and north side and then it started getting late so I just headed back home. Gives me an excuse to go back.

Just take the road that goes north on the east side of the dam. It's only about a quarter mile to get to the left turn that goes through the golf course. You can't miss it. He charges $5 per person to fish the pay dock. The dock just to the west is free, but usually doesn't produce as well. This time of year, the bite is very sporadic. They usually turn on just about sunset. They'll bite like crazy for 15 minutes, half an hour, or maybe an hour. Then just shut off. Some guys stay out all night. They say the bite starts again at one or two in the morning, and it lasts longer. I haven't done that yet, because it would interfere with my beauty sleep (and the wife's disposition).

Thank you for the directions Bigsky. I don't know about the dock fishing, I may try it sometime but more than likely if I come over I would bring the boat, like I do that a lot....LOL. My folks had a Resort on Grand in the mid 70's and early 80's and it had a heated fishing dock and an outside dock also so I know about the sporadic bites. Had a couple of retired gentleman when I was a kid that use to come over everyday and crappie fish, that's where I learned from, needless to say I was down there everyday. I probably should just go to the docks, that's what I'm use to, I haven't ever learned how to read my fish finder and chase crappie in a boat so maybe that's why I don't go out much in it, plus being by myself just isn't much fun. Were you out in a float tube Sun at the dam? I saw somebody in one and saw in a previous post that you do that occasionally. Do you live over that way?

I wasn't out Sunday, but I thought about it. Grand kids were in town and they don't have tubes, so we fished elsewhere. I live a couple of miles east of Hefner. I used to fish out of an aluminum row boat. People always asked if I needed a tow, but I loved the exercise. Back problem says that rowing is no longer a good option. If you would like company, maybe we could go out together. My wife says that I go out, not to fish, but to find someone to BS with.

Sounds like a deal. I live in Moore and like to meet new folks and jabber jaw myself. What are the best days for you?

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I wasn't out Sunday, but I thought about it. Grand kids were in town and they don't have tubes, so we fished elsewhere. I live a couple of miles east of Hefner. I used to fish out of an aluminum row boat. People always asked if I needed a tow, but I loved the exercise. Back problem says that rowing is no longer a good option. If you would like company, maybe we could go out together. My wife says that I go out, not to fish, but to find someone to BS with.

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Your wife sounds like a smart woman! LOL

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Sounds like a deal. I live in Moore and like to meet new folks and jabber jaw myself. What are the best days for you?

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I'll send you a pm, so Reaper won't get on our case for using the forum for private conversations.

What's the duck doing on Cobb these days?

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What's the duck doing on Cobb these days?

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I was out there Sun and saw 4 duck boats coming off of the lake on the North side, they were staying at that motel in the small community that I can't remember the name of. Saw a ton of ducks over that way too, flying and on the water.

We used to stay there
Then they quit letting us keep our dogs inside

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Went to the Marina yesterday with Bigskyfisherman and had a great time. Good folks over there, very clean accommodations, plenty of room to fish, caught a few and all were keepers. Of course the weather couldn't be beat, it was so calm and relaxing, didn't even need a sweatshirt even after the sun went down, the other fisherman were all visiting and laughing and having a good time, very friendly, reminded me of when I was younger down on our dock. Had a good visit with Bigsky on the ride over and back, and thank you for introducing me to the place Bigsky!

4lber is a great guy, and a pretty good fisherman. He even listened patiently to all my stories, without rubbing his ears once. We got some 12s and a 13, but I lost the two big ones, including a 16+ that came unbuttoned at the surface. Of course, the other guys who saw it claimed it was only 12 or so. Blue thunder and a Zoom fluke did most of the damage.
And no, we didn't fish until 4 am.

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There are a few pot-bellied pigs at Cobb this year. Getting both whites and blacks.

Cobb hasn't been hot, but nice fish are being caught each night. The other night, one guy got a 15 1/2, and we got 5 in the 12-13 range. Lots of small saugeyes on the fluke. There's a new fisherman at the dock. He's a fish thief and he wears a mask. He's a little over 2 feet long and he waits until a fisherman walks away from his bucket, then quickly sneaks out of the water and snags his supper.

Bigsky I sent you a PM.

Oh hey Bigsky we will be in a red Lund if ya see us flag us down so I can shake your hand.

Will do. Will be glad to shake your hand. btw, I drive an old yellow rust-bucket Toyota PU w/ a rack on top.

Well my report from this last weekend. First time being in a boat on the lake in 30yrs(im only 40 lol). Found/marked close to 20 different piles in lake. Only found two holding fish caught 11 out of 15fow, had to head in wife and kids froze out. Fished marina later that evening and caught 6 4 keepers. Looked for ya Bigsky.

Got the creeping crud, mcgivor. Will be out of commission for at least a few days. btw, what does "6 4 keepers" mean? 64 keepers? 6 4# keepers? or???

6 fish caught 4 of those keepers?

Yes sorry thats what I meant. 6caught 4 keepers

I was just being a wise guy. Glad you got enough for supper.

The 4 kept at marina I gave to one of the local guys. They all where 11+inches

The 4 kept at marina I gave to one of the local guys. They all where 11+inches. Its was a good camping trip, bet I hand cut close to 3/4rick of locust and oak to keep wife warm.

Thanks for the update, glad to hear the fishing is still doing alright at Ft. Cobb! How long were you fishing when you caught 11?

Fairly slow now. Got 15, but only 2 big ones. Also got a bass and a hybrid. They liked blue/white hair jigs under an itty-bitty on 1/64th oz. Probably won't get good until they hit the banks.

Hit CB for the first time in several weeks. The bite was slow, but did get a 14 and an 11 1/2, and a number of catfish bait size. Kids were catching quite a few bluegills on worms. Only saw one other person with a crappie.