January Free Fishing Lures Winner

Two times a month, OklahomaFishingGuides.com awards free Lead Babies Slabs & Alluring Lures & Tackle to lucky fishing report subscribers.

This week's winner is Dale from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dale will receive an assortment of lures, valued up to $50.00, from Lead Babies Slabs & Alluring Lures & Tackle.

Want a chance to win $50.00 worth of free fishing lures? Sign Up Here!

Editor's Note: Congratulations Dale and good luck with all your fishing adventures this year!

NFLCC Show this Weekend

Are you into vintage lures? If so, you won't want to miss the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club's show this weekend in Carthage, Missouri.

The 20th Annual Ozark meet will be held on Saturday Jan 13, 2007 at the Memorial Hall at 4th and Garrison from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Registration is $5.00, Table charge is $10. Hotel is the EconoLodge (417-358-3900) at 1441 W. Central.

For more information call Larry Ross at 417-358-5116 or Rob Lewis at 417-623-7112.

Tulsa's Terminator Acquired by Rapala

The sale of American companies to overseas firms touches the fishing industry.

Finnish-based Rapala Lures is acquiring Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Terminator Lures and will move production to Mexico and close the Tulsa offices and warehouse space.

Read the entire Tulsa World News story at TulsaWorld.com.

Editor's Note: I've always been a fan of the Terminator product line, but in light of the Oklahoma job eliminations, I may find myself hard-pressed to support the brand in the future. If it's cheaper to make them in Mexico, are they going to lower the price?

Lake Vanderwork Crappie Hot

Aspiring pro Mike Diehl sends us this report from his recent trip to Lake Vanderwork on 1/8/07:

Lake Vanderwork is hot on crappie. They tore them up yesterday. I only caught a few today but from what I am hearing when they are biting they are biting like mad.

Editor's Note: Thanks for the report Mike. Looks like the crappie are heating up all over the state.

Tenkiller Winter Smallies

We received this Smallie report and picture from regular contributor Darris at Lake Tenkiller:

The weather turned nasty through the weekend & shut the bite down. I had to search for clear water and out of the wind. The water temp was right at the 49 to 51 marks before and after the front, but fishing was tough.

On Monday the 1st I did find some smallmouth bass. I couldn't send you the picture of the best one - he took my jig and left me before I got to touch him (re-tie, re-tie, re-tie when fishing rocks). I did snap one smallmouth worth a picture.

Editor's Note: Thanks for the report Darris. Looks like it was an absolutely gorgeous day to be on the lake. Nice smallie!

Tenkiller Winter Hawgs

We received this Hawg report and picture from regular contributor Darris at Lake Tenkiller:

The bite was still on the last week of December. The largemouth bite was hot on the 27th. I was catching them on jigs up shallow (about 4 to 6 feet deep). I caught several that day and lost one shallow smallmouth.

I snapped a picture of the biggest. I had to lead him way out away from the bank to take the picture. The wind was blowing so strong that it would have pushed me on the bank! But if you could stand the chill and fight the wind, it was well worth it.

Editor's Note: Well worth it? I would say so Darris! What a nice bass. Just proves that big bass bite year round. Thanks for the report and picture. How big was he? Looks like 6 to 7 lbs...

Oklahoma Lady Pro

While attending the Texas Fishing, Hunting & Outdoors show this weekend in Arlington, Texas, I met Jen Carroll, a very dynamic lady originally from Oklahoma who is now on the Women's Bassmaster Tour.

She was at the show not only promoting women in the sport of fishing, she was also actively promoting all her sponsors. I haven't seen a pro go to the effort and display the enthusiasm that Jen does.

She has also authored a book titled "First Mate’s Guide to Fishing” and it is the ultimate guide for every fisherman’s wife or girlfriend. If you’ve wished that your significant other would fish with you more, be supportive and make your fishing trips fun, this instantly downloadable book will help her to have a great time while she is with you!

Check out the Jen, her book and how she's doing on the tour at www.JenHuntsFish.com

Cool New Tackle Box

While attending the Texas Fishing, Hunting & Outdoors show this weekend in Arlington, Texas, I met Alicia Wills, co-inventor of the coolest tackle box on the market - Readi-Lure, by Tackle Tech.

Pictured is the new and improved Readi-Lure Fishing Tackle Box has 86 compartments and comes in your choice of three distinct colors.

What I particularly liked was the way it handled spinner baits. You can store them individually, instead of in a pile. No more fused together skirts!

Check out the entire line at www.Readi-Lure.com.

Oklahoma Made Lures

While attending the Texas Fishing, Hunting & Outdoors show this weekend in Arlington, Texas, I met Connie Slaughterback, owner of Lead Babies Slabs and Alluring Lures & Tackle companies. Her companies are based in Cordell, Oklahoma and produce some very interesting hard and soft baits.

Pictured on the top is the Rattling Mary, the only rattling lead slab on the market and is made by Lead Babies Slabs. On the bottom is the Reel-Feel Shad, a soft plastic lure that looks like a real minnow and is made by Alluring Lures & Tackle Company.

For those of you who like to support your local businesses, I highly recommend that you support Connie and give her lures a try. There are some very good testimonials on the success other anglers have had with the baits on her website. Check out the entire line of slab lures at www.LeadBabiesSlabs.com. Connie says there's a new site coming soon for Alluring's Reel-Feel lures, but you can call 580-832-5446 for more information and a brochure.

Texoma Winter Hawgs

Bill Glascock, owner of Alberta Creek Resort & Marina and Jay Fuller, of Team Texoma participated in the Backyard Bassin' Tournament at Lake Texoma on 12/30/06.

They scored 1st place and big fish awards with this 9.11 lb largemouth bass. He reports that this hawg hit a football jig in 18' of water.

The date for the Backyard Bassin's fall/winter trail championship has been set for February 17th 2007 at Alberta Creek Marina.

Editor's Note: Wow - What a HAWG! Like I've always said...the weather only bothers the fisherman. Big fish bite all year round. Now get out there and go fishin'!!!!

Lake Carl Blackwell Fishing Guide

Oklahoma Fishing Guide David Clark has added Lake Carl Blackwell to the list of lakes he guides on. He reports that it is a very good hybrid lake and popular with the OSU crowd.

David also guides on Lakes Birch, Sooner, Skiatook and Waurika. You can contact David for a trip at 918-724-6786 or visit his site at www.FishOnOK.com.

Editor's Note: Hey David - OSU folks at Blackwell and Lake Sooner...which team are you rooting for?

Oklahoma Fishing Guide Todd Huckabee

We are proud to announce the addition of Professional Oklahoma Fishing Guide & Oklahoma Touring Pro Todd Huckabee to our directory! Todd specializes in fishing for bass, crappie and saugeye.

Todd currently guides on Lake Eufaula when he is not out on the pro tour. He operates Fishfinder Guide Service and has been featured in many fishing magazines including Magnum Outdoors, Crappie World, Outdoor Life, In-Fisherman and other publications.

Todd reminds you to book early for the best dates! You can email him at kthuck@att.net, call him at 405-895-6387 or visit his website at www.ToddHuckabee.com.