Remote Panhandle fishery J.B. Thomas quietly cranking out the big ones like no other
Lawrence Lee of Tolar with a 13.04-pound beauty caught on July 19 at Lake J.B. Thomas near Snyder. Lee has caught two other bass over 13 pounds at the lake since January and 11 other fish between eight and 10.4 pounds since June that are documented Toyota ShareLunkers. Most were caught while fishing with guide Christian Gladfelter. (Slaunched Guide Service)
Fishing guide Brandon Burks (top row) has enjoyed some fairy tale fishing trips on the remote lake this month, including three consecutive trips where he and his client topped 50 pounds on five bass. (Brandon Burks Fishing)
This 2012 image depicts a boat ramp at J.B. Thomas after the water level had dropped to less than 200 surface acres. The lake caught more than 40 feet of water between Sept. 2015 and May 2015, setting the stage for a“new lake effect”rebirth. (TPWD Photo)
Outdoors Writer
Another little West Texas lake is quietly gaining the attention of big bass junkies across the state and beyond.
J.B. Thomas is the name. Fishing guide Christian Gladfelter thinks “Slaunchville” might be a more befitting title for the tiny Pandhandle Reservoir 12 miles southwest of Snyder.
“Slaunch” is a term coined several years ago by Bassmaster commentator, Mark Zona. It’s a catchy…
