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Third Time’s A Charm — 105 Fish

CLIENTS: This past Tuesday morning, November 25, I fished with three new clients. Spanning three generations were Craig Teal, his son-in-law, Tony Hernandez, and Tony’s 13-year-old son, Rayden. Craig is a retired machinist with 40 years in the industry, Tony is a public high school principal in the DFW area, and Rayden is working his…

A Thanksgiving Week Tradition – 158 Fish

CLIENTS: This past Sunday afternoon, November 22, I fished a rare Sunday trip with a great group of kids who have been coming out with me around Thanksgiving time each year for many years now. Joining me this evening was Guy Slimp of Salado and three of his four kids, Lorelei, Townes, & Calvin (Hudson…

Much-Anticipated Cooldown Spurs Fish into Gear – 134 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Saturday, November 22, I fished with a crew of three – – all first time guests. The occasion for this trip was Mr. Brad Kimbrough’s 62nd birthday, which came around this past August. Joining him in the celebration was his son, Alex, and Alex‘s brother-in-law, Justin R. Brad is recently retired from…

Free Fishing for Deployed Soldiers’ Kids — 58 Fish

CLIENTS: On Friday afternoon, November 21, I fished the season’s 12th SKIFF trip, welcoming Michael (age 11) and Zoey (age 8) Gilman aboard. The children’s father, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Gilman is a field artilleryman with 14 years of military service. He is currently deployed to eastern Europe for several months. With four even…

The Weatherman Lied to the Preacher – 94 Fish

CLIENTS: On Friday, November 21, I fished a two-man trip under some pretty soggy conditions. I welcome back Dr. Jim Wood of McGregor, Texas, accompanied by the pastor of his church – Pastor Greg Traylor – who joined me for his first time aboard. Both fellows had prior experience using spinning reels, and Jim had…

Old Dogs, New Tricks, & Sharp Knives — 59 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, November 20, I fished with a great crew from out of the Texas Hill country. Joining me was Jack Oliver who has fished with me for many years; he was joined by two friends aboard the boat for the first time, Randy Fortenberry and Michael Krenek. All three are retired, have…

Fellowship of Christian Sportsmen – 88 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Wednesday, November 19, I was joined by returning guest, Mr. Randy Rowley, President of the Fellowship of Christian Sportsmen, accompanied by three first-time guests, including Randy’s wife, Chris, and friends of the Rowleys – – the mother-and-son team of Monalisa and Luis Almanza. Randy is a Program Manager with the Texas Health…

Verdict is in: The Bite was Good! – 80 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Tuesday, 18 November, I welcomed back local Justices of the Peace Dan Hause and Larry Wilkey. Both men took office over three years ago with Larry in one of the Temple precincts, and Dan serving out near Lampasas. They’ll both be seeking re-election in early 2026. NEXT OPEN DATE FOR FISHING: Tuesday,…

Warm Winds, Hot Fishing – 86 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Monday, November 17, I welcomed returning clients Joshua Goodnight and Frank Ruiz for a morning in pursuit of white bass on Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir. Joshua and his wife, Paige, operate The Woodlands Property Tax Group, helping taxpayers reduce their property taxes by appealing assessments before local tax appraisal districts on their clients’…

Fall is in the Air, Fish are on a Tear – 92 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, I welcomed Jerry Worley, his son-in-law, AJ Shiller, AJ’s 10-year-old son, Easton, and Jerry’s brother-in-law, Todd Preiss, aboard for a morning of white bass fishing on Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir. Also aboard conducting the research were Caroline Vanderburg, and Yessenia Edgecomb – both part of the Temple College research team weighing and measuring…