Posts Tagged ‘Belton Lake Fishing Guide’

CLIENTS: This evening, Friday, August 7, I fished with a returning crew from Lubbock, Texas, with roots here in the Temple – Belton area. Joining me was Dr. William Young and his kids, Millie (age 16), and Hub (age 14). As I got to interact with this family, a few things very much impressed me…

CLIENTS: This morning, Friday, August 7, I fished a mother – son trip for Mrs. April Deorsam, and her 10-year-old son Michael. The Deorsam‘s had previously gifted a fishing trip to friends, and those same friends turned around and gifted a fishing trip back. Today was the day the Deorsams chose to redeem it. TODAY’S…

CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, August 6, I fished with a four man crew led by Pastor Frank Ayala, the youth pastor at Memorial Baptist Church in Killeen. Frank brought three of his young men from high school out for a multi-species effort of Lake Belton, all courtesy of one of the church’s members who has…

CLIENTS: This morning, Wednesday, August 5, I conducted the eleventh SKIFF trip of the 2026 season. Joining me were the sons of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 (Retired) Steven Partridge and his wife, Polina. Chief Partridge is a disabled veteran who served as a fixed-wing aviator. Gregory (age 10) and Henry (age 9) were…

CLIENTS: This morning, Tuesday, August 4, I fished a father-and-son trip with Mr. Hai Tran and his nine-year-old son, Darcy. I can’t tell you how impressed I was with Darcy. He’s a super-sharp kid and really listens well. He picked up very quickly on some of the detailed descriptions I was giving on how to…

CLIENTS: This morning, Monday, August 3, I fished the tenth SKIFF trip of the 2026 season. Joining me were the twin 8-year-old sons of disabled U.S. Army veteran Kereca Thompson and Solange Thompson –Alaric and Jayce Thompson. Kereca served 8 years as an aviation mechanic working primarily on Blackhawk helicopters. The boys had never landed…

CLIENTS: This morning, Friday, July 31, I fished the ninth SKIFF trip of the 2026 season. Joining me was Olga Sanon and her not quite seven year-old son, Uhtred. Olga is a U.S. Army disabled veteran. She served three years as an enlisted person. Uhtred had never been on a boat before and had never…

CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, July 30, I conducted the eighth SKIFF trip of the 2026 season. Joining me were the wife and kids of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jeryme Stahley: Mrs. Vanessa Stahley, and her kids, Jayden (16), Gavin (15), and Kenzie (9). Chief Stahley has been in the U.S. Army for 18 years and…

CLIENTS: This morning, Wednesday, July 29, I conducted the 7th SKIFF trip of the 2026 season. Joining me was the family of Sergeant First Class Alonzo Gomez. SFC Gomez has been in the military for over 16 years, is currently deployed to Jordan, and serves in the US Army’s logistics area. Representing SFC Gomez well…

CLIENTS: This morning, Tuesday, July 28, I fished a “Kids Fish, Too!“ trip with Tripp Winkler and Barrett Bates, both from Gatesville. The trip was commissioned by Tripp’s Paw Paw Bill Palmer. ABOUT “KIDS FISH, TOO!” TRIPS:  Kids Fish, Too! trips are intended just for the kids. They are considerably less expensive than standard trips…