This past Tuesday morning I conducted the first Fort Hood SKIES program of the new year, taking 14-year-old Aaron Cherry on a 4-hour fishing trip on Lake Belton.
Aaron Cherry with a solid 3.00 pound Belton Lake hybrid striper that struck his slab in ~35 feet of water around mid-morning.
SKIES Unlimited stands for School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. SKIES Unlimited classes are open to children of active duty military personnel, retirees, Department of the Army civilians, and to Department of Defense contractors. To enroll in SKIES Unlimited activities, children must be registered with CYSS at Building 121 on 761st Tank Destroyer Avenue (right across from the Chili’s restaurant).
There is no charge for registration; parents must bring an ID that shows their affiliation with the military, the child’s shot records, and the report from a recent physical exam. While the SKIES Unlimited programs are not free, many military families are eligible for sizeable credits toward SKIES Unlimited activities. There is a $300 “Army Strong” credit available to each child when their parent is deployed.
TALLY = 28 FISH, all caught and released
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TODAY’S CONDITIONS/NOTES:
Start Time: 7:15a
End Time: 11:35a
Air Temp. @ Trip’s Start: 34F
Water Surface Temp: 52.1F
Wind Speed & Direction: Light and variable generally from NW, shifting to WSW by mid-morning
Sky Conditions: Clear, bright, cloudless skies as cold front pushed through the day before.
Water Level: 594.58 with 594.0 being full pool. 0.09 feet of water was released in the last 24 hours.
Other: GT= 0
Wx Snapshot:
AREAS FISHED WITH SUCCESS:
**Area 1680 – vertical jigging for fish found solely on sonar.
**Area 1626/1672/211 – vertical jigging for fish found solely on sonar.
Bob Maindelle
Owner, Holding the Line Guide Service
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