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A Bit Lobsided this Morning — 95 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Good Friday, April 3, I fished with a crew of five. Organizing everything was Joey Sapien, and along for the ride was Joey‘s dad, Joe, Joey‘s two sons, Easton (age 8) and Wyatt (age 15), and Joey‘s brother-in-law, Todd Westbrook. You could definitely tell it was a holiday weekend with the increased…

Do Fish Bite in the Rain? Heck, Yeah! — 109 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, April 2, I fished with brothers Dwight and Duane Stone, and Dwayne‘s 18-year-old grandson, Ethan Dulaney from the Fort Worth area. Dwight lives in Georgetown and fishes with me several times each year. Each year when Duane visits from Glen Allen, Alaska, I normally get to catch up with him. So,…

Three Generations of Millers Aboard – 106 Fish on the Hazy Eye Slab

CLIENTS: This morning, Tuesday, March 31, I hosted returning guest, Mr. Rick Miller of Belton as he welcomed his son, Tyson, and grandson, Ivan, in for a short visit from Virginia. Ivan is five years old – younger than I normally suggest taking out fishing this time of year given the technical nature of the…

Not All Tips Are Monetary — 80 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Monday, March 30, I welcomed back long time clients and friends Tommy and Sylvia Maedgen of Troy, Texas. The Maedgens are solid largemouth and white bass anglers in their own right but set aside a few days each year to fish with one another with the accompaniment of a professional fishing guide.…

White Bass Were Cleared for Takeoff — 88 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Friday, March 27, I fished with returning guest Kevin Yuille, accompanied by friends of his and the first time guests of mine, Shaun Locke of Killeen, and Kirk Whitney of Temple. Kevin is a veteran who served in air traffic control in the military. He got to know Kirk through professional ties…

Dancer on Deck — 58 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, March 26, I welcomed aboard Mr. Sonny Thomas and his 12 year-old grandson, Luca Cowten from Georgetown, Texas. Luca turned 12 today and, right at 11:10 AM, the time of his birth, we set an alarm, paused, and grandpa videoed Luca doing a birthday dance before returning to fishing. TODAY’S DATE:…

Boarded by Game Warden & His Backup – 100 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Wednesday, March 25, I welcomed to board retired Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden, James Connally and his wife, Janis, for a morning of white bass fishing on Lake Belton. James, as well as his son, Michael, and grandson, Case, have fish with me previously. This was the first time Miss…

Spawned Out and Hungry – 67 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Tuesday, March 24, I welcomed aboard returning guest Otto Riedel and a neighbor of his, Chris Herndon, who came aboard for his first trip with me. Until Chris arrived, I only knew his first name. When I asked his last name, and then took a good, hard look, I recognized him and…

Texas Two-Step: Lures, then Bait – 76 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Saturday, 21 March, I fished my last weekend trip until after Labor Day weekend. Joining me on a rescheduled trip from last weekend when we got weathered out, was Mr. Bob Schwartz, his son, Will Schwartz, and Will‘s son, 13 year-old Lucas Schwartz. I planned for a four hour morning trip in…

The Meat is More Sweet When it’s Tender on the Street – 128 Fish

CLIENTS: This past Friday morning, March 20, I welcomed back Mr. Pike Pickett of Salado for a morning of white bass fishing on Lake Belton. Joining Pike for their first time aboard my boat were his two brothers-in-law, James and Jake Bingham. The Binghams traveled in from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to visit family during the…