Great lake, slow fishing at Tom Bean 9G Sept 30

Oct 01 2013

Larry Maupin

Fingerling

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2012
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We decided to take advantage of the nicer weather and tried 9G for the first time. We were going to JerMar but the snake reports was too much for Susan. (I guess I’ll go there with a buddy.)
9G was really beautiful. Very light breeze, bluebird sky, cool temperatures and gin clear waters as the description said. The boat and ramp are the best we’ve seen so far on PWF lakes. Big, comfortable, dry 14 ft boat was a pleasure. The freshly mowed grass everywhere was nice too - no worries about snakes when you can see where you are stepping.
We fished from dawn to noon. No topwater action at all. Tried buzzbaits, sara spooks and Spro frogs - nothing. Quickly went to soft plastics - Senkos, Flukes and worms caught a few. Caught another couple on shallow cranks, silver and white colors - nothing on Rattletraps. We couldn’t find any pattern - a fish here and there. Caught 5 total (from 6 inches to 15 inches), harvested 3.
Lots of moss on the bottom everywhere but not much on the surface. Lake level is quite low. Some brush piles out of the water, and getting from the boat ramp to the main lake is a little tricky but very doable.
This is a great place overall so we will try it again.

Posted By: Larry Maupin

Oct 02 2013

Jerry King

Fry

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2012
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16

Larry: We have mowed recently and sprayed along the road at JerMar for weeds.  We killed some of the snakes when Steve and I and Bryan stocked tilipia from the breeder pond and put in the big lake, JerMar.  I know snakes are a worry, but controlling the weeds is my best plan at present to reduce the snake population.  As the weather gets cooler, the snakes will not be active.  Dr. Jerry King, OD owner of JerMar Lake

Oct 02 2013

Michael Bramer

Fry

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2012
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21

I know you saw my report on the snakes at JerMar, back in September.  I’m definitely not a snake guy, but I have and will continue take my kids to JerMar.  Just part of the Texas outdoor experience.  JerMar is a nice property.  I highly recommend it.

Oct 21 2013

Larry Maupin

Fingerling

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2012
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50

Thanks, Jerry and Michael - good to know. I fished with Steve Alexander recently and he told me they are not water moccasins (which have irregular banding around the body). JerMar snakes are harmless - just dark colored water snakes. I think Susan is good with that. As she says, “Every lake has snakes - it’s part of the deal.” lol