Posts Tagged ‘Book a Fishing Trip’
Fishers of Men Aboard — 103 Fish
CLIENTS: This morning, Monday, January 5, I fished Stillhouse with Pastor Charlie Pannell, Matthew Parrish, and Konnor Winter. The two younger men both serve as counselors at Pine Cove, and volunteer with Pastor Pannell in the church’s music ministry at Memorial Baptist Church in Killeen (https://www.membc.org/). TODAY’S DATE: 05 January 2026 (PM) NEXT OPEN DATE…
Read MoreSoldiers’ Kids Involved in Fishing Fun (SKIFF) – 54 Fish
CLIENTS: This morning, Friday, January 2, I conducted the first SKIFF trip of the new year. Joining me were the three eldest of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Augustine Anukwu’s seven children. I welcome aboard Quincey (age 15), Malcolm, (age 11), and Wallace (age 9). SSG Anukwu has served in the U.S. Army for eleven years…
Read MoreThe Fish Got the Memo – 72 Fish (Sonar screenshot is worth 1000 words)
CLIENTS: On New Year’s Day 2026, I fished an afternoon trip with Mr. James Roundtree and his wife, Jennifer. James grew up in Houston and Jennifer is a bit more local, having grown up in Jarrell, Texas. The couple has four daughters, four granddaughters, and one grandson. This trip came together on kind of a…
Read MoreReading the Wind for the Win – 75 Fish
CLIENTS: This past Sunday afternoon, December 28, I reworked my schedule in order to accommodate a party of two young men, one of whom wound up catching the first fish of his life, accompanied by their uncle. The boys’ dad, Darrin, coordinated the trip. Mr. Melvin Pouncy brought his nephews, Carter and Casen Pouncy of…
Read More7-Year-Old w/ Newest White Bass Invention — 66 Fish
CLIENTS: On Saturday morning, December 27, I fished with Anthony and Kristina Carlucci, accompanied by their three kids Bentlee “Benny” (age 10), Kolesyn “Coco”, age 7), and Rosaleigh, who, at age 3, was pretty much just along for the ride. The Carluccis came out with me previously and so had a pretty good idea of…
Read MoreHis Boys Were Giftin’ Fishin’ – 120 Fish
CLIENTS: This past Friday, December 26, I fished with a crew of three first time guests. Brad Morton‘s sons, Zach and Cameron, treated him to a Christmas fishing trip. There was no way any of us could have known several weeks ago when Zach coordinated for this date that we would be in the midst…
Read MoreA Quiet, Peaceful Christmas Morning – 90 Fish
CLIENTS: On Christmas morning, I finished with returning guests, Brandon and Wendy Hunt from Hutto, Texas. They found themselves in the same situation I did, that of having family plans for later in the day, so, they decided to spend a few hours with me out on Lake Belton. Generally speaking, Lake Belton produces higher…
Read MoreChristmas Eve, Huckleberry the Bull, & a Bona Fide Trophy White – 106 Fish
CLIENTS: This Christmas Eve morning, I fished with a dad and his twin, 16-year-old sons from the Midland area. Joining me was Jay Florence and his boys, Austin and Wyatt. The three joined me during the same Christmas week last year and did quite well then, too. The boys are “all boy” — they love…
Read MoreSoldiers’ Kids Land 844 Fish in 2025
CLIENTS: This past Tuesday morning, December 23, I welcomed the Applegate family aboard – Steve, Emerald, Rose (age 14), and Serenity (age 13) for the final SKIFF trip of the year. With the girls’ contribution, the total number of fish landed by soldiers’ kids on SKIFF trip conducted this calendar year came to 844. ABOUT…
Read MoreCherry-picked Weather Scenario – 160 Fish
CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, December 18, I hand-picked a fishing date for Mr. Sam Simon, who struggled through the two-fish trip I reported about previously (Dec. 5th) when a bad forecast led to a very, very difficult trip. On this outing, Sam invited along an old army buddy of his, Larry Henry. Both men retired…
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