Posts Tagged ‘Fall Fishing Tips’
A Salty Dog Seeking New Tricks – 29 Fish
CLIENTS: On Tuesday, February 17, I fished with first time guest and retired saltwater fishing guide, Doug McClung, who spent 12 years in the saltwater environment out of Port O’Connor primarily chasing redfish and speckled trout. Doug returned to Jarrell, TX, and is now able to spend more time with grandkids. Doug is looking for…
Read MoreThe Girl is Gung-Ho – 32 Fish
CLIENTS: On the afternoon of Friday, February 13, I conducted the monthly white bass collection effort on Lake Belton in collaboration with Temple College. Joining in to help increase the sample size of fish collected was Mr. Jimmie McCormack of Harker Heights, Texas, and his adult daughter, Kristina. Jimmie is a U.S. Army veteran and…
Read More8.6 Million Eggs Headed to TPWD Hybrid Factory — 36 Fish
CLIENTS: This morning, Monday, Feb. 9, I welcomed aboard TPWD representatives Cody Tally (Dundee Fish Hatchery near Wichita Falls) and Michael Baird (Freshwater Fisheries, Waco Region), and avid angler Ryan Selken for a morning in search of mature, female white bass. These fish would be hauled in a specialized truck box back to the Dundee…
Read MoreTruly a Labor of Love — 27 Fish
CLIENTS: This morning I welcomed Brandon Hunter and his girlfriend, Jody Smith, aboard for a half-day morning fishing trip targeting white bass in celebration of Jody’s birthday. Brandon is a U.S. Army veteran and both he and Jody now serve those in the military at Fort Hood in their roles at Darnall Army Medical Center.…
Read MoreHe Landed a Birthday Limit – 37 Fish
CLIENTS: This morning I welcomed Jackson Rogers aboard for his 10th birthday, accompanied by his maternal grandparents, Dwight (Boom Pa) and Connie (YaYa) Stone of Georgetown. This was a “Kids Fish, Too!” trip in which Jackson did all the catching. ABOUT “KIDS FISH, TOO!” TRIPS: Kids Fish, Too! trips are intended just for the kids.…
Read MoreThat Magic Weather Window — 80 Fish on Hazy Eye Slabs w/ Stingers
CLIENTS: This past Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, we conducted collection efforts on Lake Belton in support of a13-month study aimed at quantifying differences between the white bass populations on Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir and Lake Belton. Joining me was my own mom, Charlotte Maindelle. She grew up fishing and both her father and grandfather were commercial…
Read More15″ White Means Mexican for Lunch!! – 78 Fish
CLIENTS: This past Wednesday morning, January 21, I welcomed back Brandon and Wendy Hunt from Hutto, TX. This is a very outdoorsy couple who enjoy hunting and fishing together. I was supposed to host the Hunts this coming Saturday for January’s Temple College white bass collection effort on Stillhouse Hollow, but, a major winter storm…
Read MoreHog Trap Delayed, Longjohns Required — 56 Fish
CLIENTS: On Tuesday morning, Jan. 20th, I fished with returning guest Justin Mrochek, a dentist working at a practice in the DFW area. Justin’s family has a ranch in the Gatesville area and, while on a few days off down in this part of Texas, decided to give winter white bassing a try. We were…
Read MoreWhite Bassin’ with Catfish (Shugrue)- 74 Fish
CLIENTS: Today, Wednesday, January 14, I fished a full day trip with long-time friends Catfish Shugrue and Tracey McCoy. Mrs. Cherie Shugrue got her husband this trip as a birthday present and specifically chose this week for the trip to take place because Tracey was already scheduled to be in for a visit from his…
Read MoreLargest Fish in 21 Years Guiding – 122 Fish (w/ my new buds from Italy)
CLIENTS: This morning, Wednesday, January 7, I fished with a group of four – – all first time guests. Organizing the trip was Dr. Guido Zecca, accompanied by his son Giani, and relatives of theirs visiting from Italy – Alberto Casartelli and his 17 year-old son, Denis. I was thankful that everyone came into the…
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