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06/10/2008
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Chris Sinkey Lake Fork Report June 10, 2008
June 10, 2008 by lfmfr
By looking at some of the current temperatures, I would say Summer has basically arrived. Which really has me excited. This is my favorite time of the year to fish because Lake Fork offers some of the best off-shore structure fishing anywhere in Texas. As the temps increase, the crowds of people decrease. This last week has produced some of my best days I’ve had this year, with 2 days of over 30 fish and a fish over 10 lbs. and Saturday over 40 fish with 15 of those averaging 5 lbs. You just had to deal with high winds each day, which can make it very hard to stay on your deeper holes. There are still plenty of fish up shallow and can be caught early with a Manns Baby Minus 1 or a light weighted fluke or senko type bait such as the GrandeBass Honcho.
Most of the fish we have been catching are coming from deeper ridges and ledges in 23 to 30ft. deep. We are catching some fish on roadbeds, but just a few here and there. The humps, main lake points, ridges, and ledges are putting more and better quality fish in the boat. To find these structures you’ll need to find a good topography map of the lake, and use your electronics to find these off-shore structures. Once found, key on the locations that are not only holding fish, but bait fish and bar fish as well. These fish will normally be stacked on top of each other or in a group either just below the bait or directly on the bottom. The target fish for me have been located directly on the bottom. Use a marker bouy to mark where these fish are on the bottom.
I’m using several different presentations for these fish, but one has overshadowed all the rest; the Carolina Rig. Im fishing my C-rig on a 7ft. Heavy Kistler Helium II rod (www.kistlerrods.com) and Shimano Curado reels. Im spooling these reels with 17lbs. World Wide Sportsman Camo line carried at BPS with a 1 oz. Tru-Tungsten weight with a magnetic bead and a 5 to 7 ft. leader. On my leader line, Im opting to use 15 lbs. Seagar Florocarbon and a 3/0 Owner hook. There has been one bait that stood out this last week and that was the Rattlesnake by GrandeBass. (www.grandebass.com) 3 colors caught fish, but 1 acounted for almost 90% of the fish caught this week. Watermelon Red, Chart. Pepper, and Watermelon Chart., with Watermelon Chart. dominating in numbers and size with a fish tipping the scales at 10 lbs. This has really been the only soft plastic I’ve thrown this week.
Another bait putting fish in the boat is a 3/4 or 1 oz. Nichols jig (www.nicholslures.com) in Watermelon Red or Green Pumpkin with matching trailer. When the bite slows down or stops on the c-rig, I’ll make a few casts with the jig and get a few more bites.
As the summer roles along, I look for more and more fish to move out deep and group up even more than they are now. This pattern will hold up for the next 3 months or so. There are plenty of other ways to catch these deep fish, I just have been concentrating on these two the last few weeks.
I wanted to say a special thanks to my two newest sponsors, Skeeter Boats and Yamaha Outboards. This boat and motor has performed unbelievably in the 3 to 4 foot rollers this last week on Fork. Hands down, the 20i Skeeter with the 250 Series 2 Yamaha I’m in is the best riding boat I have ever been in. Feel free to check them out at (www.skeeterboats.com) Thanks again.
If you have any questions or if you woould like to contact me in regards to any of the above mentioned products or sponsors, feel free to go to www.chrissinkey.com
Thanks, and I’ll see you on the water!
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05/28/2008
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"We look at several factors when selecting our top pro staff positions. No two pro staffers offer the same things," says Daren Cole, marketing manager for Skeeter Boats.
Talk to Daren Cole, marketing manager for Skeeter Boats, about paid pro staff positions and you'll talk about the total package.
"We look at several factors when selecting our top pro staff positions. No two pro staffers offer the same things. There are, however, several core factors that we take into consideration when making our choices. Obviously, the more of them a pro can offer, the more likely it is we'll use him or her."
The factors and choices he's referring to include the following:
1. Promo-ability — In the language of Skeeter Boats, "pro" stands for promo-ability, not professional.
"National recognition by fishing fans is very important to us. We look at the angler following any potential pro staffer has before making our decision. We like promo-ability. It's important that local anglers view our pro staff as knowledgeable, that they respect their ability to fish and that they like and admire him or her."
A word of caution is in order here. Cole is talking about selling boats, so he uses the term promo-ability rather than professional. That doesn't mean, however, that professionalism in its broader definition isn't important. Looking and acting the part matters.
Not shaving in the morning; wearing filthy, sweat stained shirts; using foul language in public; or conduct that reflects badly on the brand will not be tolerated.
2. Understanding marketing — An understanding of marketing principles is critical.
"We want our pro staff to have a solid working knowledge of marketing, promotions and advertising. And, we expect them to work those principles on their own. Our men and women are expected to bring something to the business that we can't always do on our own or with our existing team. They should add something to Skeeter Boats."
Cole also wants anglers who understand the basics of the industry.
"A basic understanding of boat manufacturing, knowledge of our distribution concepts and solid dealer relationships matter to us. They're part of the overall package we're looking for in a top pro staffer. We want men and women who can answer questions from the buying public in an honest and knowledgeable fashion. That's the way we build a long-term relationship with our customers."
3. An ability to catch fish — After all, this is about fishing.
"Fishing and finishing at the top — or at least near the top — is critical. We want our pros to be successful. That'll keep them and us before the fishing and outdoors public. And, to be blunt, it's the only factor that's not subjective at some level. Either you do catch fish or you don't. It can be measured."
4. Financial stability — Being financially stable and reliable is critical.
"Our top anglers all have the resources to last more than one season. We don't want men or women who are operating on a shoestring or who might not be back next year. Our relationships are designed to be long-term and stable. We want our anglers to be the same way.
"Also, we want our top people to have more than one major sponsor. They cannot — and should not — rely solely on one or two sponsors to pay the bills."
5. Work with the media — An ability to work amicably and effectively with the media is very important.
"Media relationships are important and the best ones are a two-way street. Pro staffers must be able to place our brand in the media and they must be the type of angler who has the media contact them. There's no substitute for that."
As a practical matter, that means doing interviews when you've had a tough day, lost a big one at the boat or simply finished below where you should have. It also means being available for photos when you're tired and would rather get something to eat or go to bed.
And, most important of all it means talking to the media and returning their telephone calls promptly. That's the easiest and quickest way to develop a media presence in the fishing industry. As one writer puts it, "Call me back and I call again. Don't call me back, and I won't call you again."
Developing a top position with a boat company like Skeeter isn't easy. This is a serious company looking for serious men and women.
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