{"id":4899,"date":"2024-06-15T12:46:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T17:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakeforkmonsters.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/15\/update-toledo-bend-s-biologist-todd-driscoll\/"},"modified":"2025-04-06T11:12:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T16:12:26","slug":"update-toledo-bend-s-biologist-todd-driscoll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videos.lakeforkmonsters.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/15\/update-toledo-bend-s-biologist-todd-driscoll\/","title":{"rendered":"Update Toledo Bend &#038; Lake Fork Bass Tracking Studies from TPWD&#39;s Biologist Todd Driscoll"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EBuPSp_Q4qs?autoplay=1&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>TPWD&#8217;s Fisheries Biologist update us on the Bass tracking studies on Toledo Bend &#038; Lake Fork that was to begin in November of 2019 and last for two years.<\/p>\n<p>I am a long-term tournament angler, won a few Angler of the Year titles including the Cowboy BFL, and a second place AOY finish in the Okie BFL and many tournaments over the years. On my channel I show lake reports from Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend, tournament footage, footage on how to practice for tournaments, product reviews, map study, how to read and interpret your electronics, equipment maintenance, all the things that I\u2019ve gone looking for from other sources over the years. <\/p>\n<p>Many of you have expressed an interest in supporting Ken Smith Fishing, when you purchase from my partners 6th Sense Fishing using my discount code Ken10, or Tackle Warehouse using one of the links below you are 100% supporting Ken Smith Fishing and your patronage is very much appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>6th Sense Fishing Products <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/6thsensefishing.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/6thsensefishing.com\/<\/a> 10% discount code KEN10<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re just going shopping at Tackle Warehouse using this link supports Ken Smith Fishing more than you can know <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2S4dFY6\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2S4dFY6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TackleWarehouse Clearance Items <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RYCNzi\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RYCNzi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My A-rig set up (using same rod with LFS reel below for Football Jig fishing)<\/p>\n<p>Lews Super Duty 3 Rod \u2013 it is the Heavy Action on this page <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/312VGFc\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/312VGFc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lews Super Duty Wide Spool Reel \u2013 I use the 5.1-1 retrieve ratio to keep my bait down in the water column <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36ztgUw\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/36ztgUw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rod\u2019s I like for Rattle Bait fishing<\/p>\n<p>Lew\u2019s Super Duty 2 if you prefer a long rod \u2013 the Super Duty 2 is the Med Heavy Action here <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/312VGFc\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/312VGFc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer a little shorter rod a GREAT value rod is the Mach 2 \u2013 here buy the 7\u20196\u201d Medium Heavy  Moderate Fast Taper <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/38TFfy1\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/38TFfy1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My current favorite all around Lew\u2019s Reel in the 6.8-1 ratio<br \/>\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2O7hVEG\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2O7hVEG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Other products I use and believe in:<\/p>\n<p>Minn Kota Ultrex <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/313vD0F\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/313vD0F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Humminbird Helix 12 G3 Chirp <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RWpDCV\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RWpDCV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Best Line for the $ \u2013 Seaguar InvizX <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36CmVb4\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/36CmVb4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Best line if $ doesn\u2019t matter \uf04a &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Gzs60T\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Gzs60T<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Big D trolling motor handle <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RYLDyo\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RYLDyo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>GoPro Hero 8 Black  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uiRPYR\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uiRPYR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>YOLOtek PowerStick <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/3be8E7K\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/3be8E7K<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Power-Pole Blades Power-Pole Wireless Foot Switch <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36UY56h\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/36UY56h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rapala Touch Screen Scale <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RWnvwe\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RWnvwe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Loc-R-Bar Alarm System <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ty6eQC\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ty6eQC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support Ken Smith Fishing! You won&#8217;t be able to even see a difference but they&#8217;ll know you&#8217;re part of the Ken Smith Fishing family and like what we are doing!<\/p>\n<p>To subscribe please click here <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/3bde7Mn\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/3bde7Mn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Rayburn and Toledo Bend Fishing Reports click here <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/3bdnyew\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/3bdnyew<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Sam Rayburn navigation and map tips see these two playlists <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/39772ed\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/39772ed<\/a><br \/>\n &#038; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2SkFJ9w\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2SkFJ9w<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For some of the same gear I use at a discount check out these sites and discount codes:<\/p>\n<p>Bite-Me Tackle Inc. 10% Discount code Kenfishing10 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2GTQ9rl\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2GTQ9rl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The best rods and reels in the marketplace today Lew\u2019s Rods <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/37HLJQf\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/37HLJQf<\/a> Lew\u2019s Reels  <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36FJpb2\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/36FJpb2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Best Fluorocarbon and Braided line available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/38QpBDm\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/38QpBDm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gary Yamamoto Custom baits <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36Ixl98\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/36Ixl98<\/a><br \/>\nHumminbird\u2026the best electronics, no comparison for me <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/36N0dNC\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/36N0dNC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t fishing with a ROBOT..you are missing out, check out the Minn Kota Ultrex at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RHmBmZ\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2RHmBmZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The BEAST the new Mercury V8 4 Stroke 250 Pro XS <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tvlhdR\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tvlhdR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Gill rainsuit I am wearing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/3aWuFrL\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/3aWuFrL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Gill rainsuit bibs I wear <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2GzFnGC\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2GzFnGC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cliff and the Team at Texas Boat World, great to deal with for your new Ranger, Triton or Skeeter <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texasboatworld.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.texasboatworld.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nFishing as always in my 2018 Ranger Z521c with the new Mercury 4 Stroke V8 250 Pro XS. <\/p>\n<p>Still looking for Bigfoot, dude if you are out there drop me a note, love to do a video with you. <\/p>\n<p>Special thanks to all the people who help me stay on the water and fishing with the best products out there, Mercury outboards, Lew&#8217;s Rods and Reels, 6th Sense Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Seaguar Line, Humminbird and Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motors, Onyx life jackets, Bite-Me Tackle, Texas Boat World and Tournament Saver Pro. <\/p>\n<p>If you need to reach me my email address is KenSmithFishing@outlook.com <\/p>\n<p>Make sure and check out my website as well, www.KenSmithFishing.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TPWD&#8217;s Fisheries Biologist update us on the Bass tracking studies on Toledo Bend &#038; Lake Fork that was to begin in November of 2019 and last for two years. 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