Winter Bass Bonanza on Lake Sam Rayburn - Solunar Insights, Trophy Targets & Seasonal Tactics episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 2 MIN

Winter Bass Bonanza on Lake Sam Rayburn - Solunar Insights, Trophy Targets & Seasonal Tactics

from Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Fishing Report Today · host Inception Point AI

Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya live from the banks of Lake Sam Rayburn on this fine January 2nd, 2026, at 8:33 AM. Water temp's sittin' in the mid-50s, lake's down 9.22 feet and a tad stained—perfect for winter bass chasin', per local pro Keith Combs. Sunrise hit at 7:00 AM, sunset's 7:37 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours 37 minutes of daylight. Solunar tables from solunarforecast.com show major bites from 2:54-4:54 AM and 3:24-5:24 PM, minors at 8:35-9:35 AM and 11:19 PM-12:19 AM—average day, but that waxin' gibbous moon at 50% first quarter means fish are feedin' steady. Bass are active post-holidays, with 2025 ShareLunker reports from Texas Parks & Wildlife and Wired2fish notin' Sam Rayburn droppin' Legacy Class lunkers—13+ pound largemouths, includin' a double-lunker day with Lake Tyler on March 22. Lake record's still that 16.80-pounder from '97, but hybrids hit 11.58, whites 4.75, and crappie up to 2.94. Recent winter patterns scream big doubles from deep timber, like MLF pros pullin' eight or nine 10+ pounders here one season. Hit 'em with spybaits for suspended fish—slow sink on 5-6 lb fluoro, medium 7-3 spinnin' rod like G. Loomis NRX, countin' down to 10-20 feet. Jigs shine too: 7/16-oz football with craw trailer on 16-lb line for timber, or 7/8-oz War Eagle spoon ripped deep. Offshore, try Damiki Armor Shad in chartreuse/blue on 3/8-oz swimbait heads. Live bait? Minnows under slabs for crappie, shad for cats. Hot spots: Caney Creek Reservoir arms for staging bass, and the main lake humps near Bird Island—drag bottom slow. Y'all stay safe out there, measure 'em before keepin', and release the big girls. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya live from the banks of Lake Sam Rayburn on this fine January 2nd, 2026, at 8:33 AM. Water temp's sittin' in the mid-50s, lake's down 9.22 feet and a tad stained—perfect for winter bass chasin', per local pro Keith Combs. Sunrise hit at 7:00 AM, sunset's 7:37 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours 37 minutes of daylight. Solunar tables from solunarforecast.com show major bites from 2:54-4:54 AM and 3:24-5:24 PM, minors at 8:35-9:35 AM and 11:19 PM-12:19 AM—average day, but that waxin' gibbous moon at 50% first quarter means fish are feedin' steady. Bass are active post-holidays, with 2025 ShareLunker reports from Texas Parks & Wildlife and Wired2fish notin' Sam Rayburn droppin' Legacy Class lunkers—13+ pound largemouths, includin' a double-lunker day with Lake Tyler on March 22. Lake record's still that 16.80-pounder from '97, but hybrids hit 11.58, whites 4.75, and crappie up to 2.94. Recent winter patterns scream big doubles from deep timber, like MLF pros pullin' eight or nine 10+ pounders here one season. Hit 'em with spybaits for suspended fish—slow sink on 5-6 lb fluoro, medium 7-3 spinnin' rod like G. Loomis NRX, countin' down to 10-20 feet. Jigs shine too: 7/16-oz football with craw trailer on 16-lb line for timber, or 7/8-oz War Eagle spoon ripped deep. Offshore, try Damiki Armor Shad in chartreuse/blue on 3/8-oz swimbait heads. Live bait? Minnows under slabs for crappie, shad for cats. Hot spots: Caney Creek Reservoir arms for staging bass, and the main lake humps near Bird Island—drag bottom slow. Y'all stay safe out there, measure 'em before keepin', and release the big girls. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

NOW PLAYING

Winter Bass Bonanza on Lake Sam Rayburn - Solunar Insights, Trophy Targets & Seasonal Tactics

0:00 2:28

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Fishing Report Today?

This episode is 2 minutes long.

When was this Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Fishing Report Today episode published?

This episode was published on January 2, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya live from the banks of Lake Sam Rayburn on this fine January 2nd, 2026, at 8:33 AM. Water temp's sittin' in the mid-50s, lake's down 9.22 feet and a tad stained—perfect for winter bass chasin', per...

Can I download this Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas Fishing Report Today episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!