365swimbait Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 I was born and raised in Orange County CA my entire life and my wife and I are thinking about packing up and moving to Dallas TX. Besides the cost of buying a 3bedroom house, whats really appealing is the amount of lakes in the area. I’m sure there’re good and bad parts of every city and state, but I’d love some input on how long you’ve lived there, which city and how much you like living in Dallas. biggfeast and CaliBassin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEEL Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 I've live in the DFW area over 40 years and love it. One plus for you is your Tackle Warehouse orders will now be tax free. I hope your a Cowboy fan! 365swimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEEL Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, STEEL said: Edited September 17, 2019 by STEEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sb slayer Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Moved here from L.A. 2 years ago. Living in the Plano/Colony area close to Lake Lewisville. Mileage may vary, so please don’t take these all as hard rules. Pro’s No state income tax Less traffic Less homeless Affordable housing Cheaper Gas Fishing Related: Many more lakes/ponds to spread fishermen out Con’s Higher Property Tax Toll Ways (not Freeways) Weather (August and January suck) Bugs Fishing Related: No nearby ocean Hard to find clear water Bass often focused on smaller baitfish (e.g. threadfin) making swim-baiting tough Heavy Wind and Rain can kill the bite (or at least your will to fish) Many a-hole lake lice (speedboaters, skiers, wake boarders,etc.) Actual lake pests (snakes, turtles, etc.) Overall I would not go back to Cali other than to vacation. Still learning how to put together consistent year round patterns. 365swimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
365swimbait Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Sb slayer said: Moved here from L.A. 2 years ago. Living in the Plano/Colony area close to Lake Lewisville. Mileage may vary, so please don’t take these all as hard rules. Pro’s No state income tax Less traffic Less homeless Affordable housing Cheaper Gas Fishing Related: Many more lakes/ponds to spread fishermen out Con’s Higher Property Tax Toll Ways (not Freeways) Weather (August and January suck) Bugs Fishing Related: No nearby ocean Hard to find clear water Bass often focused on smaller baitfish (e.g. threadfin) making swim-baiting tough Heavy Wind and Rain can kill the bite (or at least your will to fish) Many a-hole lake lice (speedboaters, skiers, wake boarders,etc.) Actual lake pests (snakes, turtles, etc.) Overall I would not go back to Cali other than to vacation. Still learning how to put together consistent year round patterns. Hey thanks man. Its great hearing from someone who living in LA/OC.. I really appreciate the PM’s and replys. Great info from all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV-2-CATCH'EM Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 I'm in North Texas...DENTON area (Bout 45 Min from Down Town Dallas) I have 2 lakes within 20 min (Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake) and Several 35-45min away I think your making a good choice-Tight Lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 A-holes are in every state. Swimbaiting can be tuft in every state. Hope this helped and good luck StriperAddict and azsouth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sb slayer Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 One more thing about SoCal vs. NE Tex swimbaiting. If your used to fishing around the trout stocking commonly found in OC and LA lakes, that is not typical in most lakes here in Texas. Some of my best trout baits are not getting in the rotation much as a result. Finding bluegill baits to be more productive so you may want to consider that when stocking up if you pull the trigger. Again someone may be killing it on trout baits, but I lost a bit of confidence in them. 365swimbait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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