[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by JoninATX

My point of view is that both states are very nice. Oklahoma with it's mountainous areas in the southeast region to the prairie in the central part of the state and semi arid and canyons in the west. Now Texas is a totally different animal, seeing how vast the state is. Now if you are perfering a big metro between 2-3 million with some scenery to it, then Austin, or San Antonio would be a good fit. In a day you can travel in the hill country, as well as travel to the beach since both are a 2-3 hrs destination. If you choose Oklahoma then I preferably choose either OKC or Tulsa.

Good points. I must also point out that Texas' "scenic" areas are more developed and tourist friendly than Oklahoma's are. As beautiful as the Ouachitas and Kiamichi Mountiains in SE Oklahoma are, they aren't a good fit for the non- fishing/hunting/horseriding tourist. OTOH, the Hill Country for instance has Gruene, New Braunfels, Fredricksburg and a bunch of other stuff for the high brow tourist. Big plus for Texas.

[Bass&Catfish2008]

Originally Posted by eddie gein

Good points. I must also point out that Texas' "scenic" areas are more developed and tourist friendly than Oklahoma's are. As beautiful as the Ouachitas and Kiamichi Mountiains in SE Oklahoma are, they aren't a good fit for the non- fishing/hunting/horseriding tourist. OTOH, the Hill Country for instance has Gruene, New Braunfels, Fredricksburg and a bunch of other stuff for the high brow tourist. Big plus for Texas.

I'll take our Oklahoma lakes over Texas lakes any ol' day. Of course, that's because I desire to see less people when I fish.

[Johnhw2]

I know some people who have straddled the fence with great success. Several I grew up with in Durant Ok like ranches or farms to live on. So they are property rich and live in OK near Durant but work in the N. Dallas suburbs. So good income jobs in Tx with lower property taxes in Oklahoma on their residence. The commute is around an hour and I recommend owning an oil well to pay for the fuel!

[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by Bass&Catfish2008

I'll take our Oklahoma lakes over Texas lakes any ol' day. Of course, that's because I desire to see less people when I fish.

Much like scenery, surface water is the same. Overall there is more in Texas, but surface water per acre? Oklahoma again wins in a walk. Other than Northwestern Oklahoma, you can't go very far in the state without stumbling into a lake.

[JoninATX]

I know people down here in central Texas that go sea fishing. One thing on my list to do that I haven't done in years. Nothing like open waters, and miles, and miles from civilization.

[Bass&Catfish2008]

Originally Posted by eddie gein

Much like scenery, surface water is the same. Overall there is more in Texas, but surface water per acre? Oklahoma again wins in a walk. Other than Northwestern Oklahoma, you can't go very far in the state without stumbling into a lake.

Yep.

And you just might have the unfortunate experience of running into one of these badboys (I know I have!):



A guy in Oklahoma caught a snapping turtle that might also be a monster | For The Win

[okie1962]

Originally Posted by Bass&Catfish2008

Yep.

And you just might have the unfortunate experience of running into one of these badboys (I know I have!):



A guy in Oklahoma caught a snapping turtle that might also be a monster | For The Win

Someone caught a big one in lake Eufaula this week, I think it was over 100 lbs. When I was a kid we had one like that crossing the dirt road by our house. My mom drove a 69 Plymouth Fury and ran over it 3 times and still didn't kill it. So she ran home to get dad's 12 gauge and when we got back it was gone. We were not allowed to swim in the pond after that, but we did any way!

[Rubi3]

When I was a kid, we would visit relatives in OKC who lived across from a creek in SW OKC. My cousin and I would wade in the deep mud and fantasize about a snapping turtle biting a toe and then having to wait for thunder before the turtle would release the toe. Hey! It was believable back then and added danger to our humdrum lives!

[aquietpath]

Originally Posted by okie1962

Someone caught a big one in lake Eufaula this week, I think it was over 100 lbs. When I was a kid we had one like that crossing the dirt road by our house. My mom drove a 69 Plymouth Fury and ran over it 3 times and still didn't kill it. So she ran home to get dad's 12 gauge and when we got back it was gone. We were not allowed to swim in the pond after that, but we did any way!

A sickening example of cruelty to animals. Ran over it 3 times? And was gone by the time she got back with a gun - that means a severely injured turtle crawled off somewhere to suffer and die. Your mom sounds like a piece of work.

[teakboat]

Its is a shame to kill one, takes many years to get to those sizes. That creature won't be replaced in our lifetimes.