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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…

Dad’s in the Sandbox, Boys are on the Lake – 49 Fish

CLIENTS: This past Thursday evening, March 19, I fished with the Memorial Baptist Church (Killeen) Youth Pastor, Frank Ayala, and three young men who are part of his youth group. This was the fourth SKIFF trip of the 2026 season. Joining Frank were Brian, Jacob, and Mark Landry. The Landrys are stationed at Fort Hood…

Daddy – Daughter Team-Tussle with 70 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, 19 March, I welcomed returning guest Julian Benitez-Penuelas aboard, this time accompanied by his daughter, Catalina, in visiting from San Diego, CA. This was her first time aboard. Previously, Julian treated his sons, Niko and Diego, to a trip. Yet to grace the deck is his youngest – his 15-year-old daughter…

LIKE MUSIC TO OUR EARS – 93 FISH

CLIENTS: This morning, Wednesday, March 18, I fished with a husband and wife team from Waco. Joining me for their first time aboard my boat was Allyn and Tonya Lovorn. Allyn is a mechanical engineer working in the heavy equipment industry, and Tonya is a high school music teacher in Belton. The couple has three…