Summer Fishing Guide Archives - Page 2 of 18 - Holding the Line Guide Service

If Only the Thunderbirds Delivered Our Mail! – 113 Fish

CLIENTS: This past Friday morning, October 9, I fished with returning guests, Dennis Graham, and his friend, Vicky Clark. Dennis, a U.S. Air Force veteran who once served as a crew chief with the USAF Thunderbirds team, turned 71, and this trip was in celebration of that milestone. Vicky is retired from the U.S. Postal…

A Burgers and Bass Kind of Birthday – 79 Fish

CLIENTS: This past Thursday evening, October 8, I fished a 3.5 hour “Kids Fish, Too!“ trip with soon to be seven year old Jameson Rogers, accompanied by his maternal grandfather, Dwight “Boom Pa“ Stone of Georgetown. Dwight always plans well ahead each year to see to it that his grandkids are treated to a birthday…

Boss Beards Boat Bass – 140 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, October 8, I fished with a group of four, all converging on Central Texas for an annual family reunion. Joining me were Josh Rogers, Josh’s dad, Jeff Rogers, and in-laws Curtis Jackson and Johnny Billingsley. I first got to know Josh when Josh’s father-in-law, Dwight Stone, brought Josh’s kids out fishing…

Soldiers’ Kids Involved in Fishing Fun – 53 Fish & a TPWD Award

CLIENTS: This past Wednesday evening, October 7, I conducted the 17th SKIFF trip of the 2026 season. Joining me was Michael F. of Harker Heights Heights, accompanied by his mother. Michael’s mom is a U.S. Army retiree and disabled veteran. She retired after 20 years of service spent in both administrative roles and in cyber…

Catfish Curiosity, with a Side of Whites – 68 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Wednesday, September 30, I fished with Tommy and Sylvia Maedgen from Troy, Texas, just outside of the city of Temple. Tommy had followed my fishing reports throughout this past summer and the success I reported in fishing for catfish intrigued him. He routinely pursues white bass on both Belton and Stillhouse and…

Spending Time Together While They Can – 43 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Friday, September 18, I fished with a father and son team, welcoming aboard Ryan Van Wie and his eight-year-old son, Matthew. Ryan is a fellow West Point graduate and is about to take command of a Cavalry battalion on Fort Hood. Command assignments are very demanding, and Ryan knows he needs to…

Fishing from a S.K.I.F.F. – 45 Fish

CLIENTS: This evening, Wednesday, September 16, I fished the 16th SKIFF trip of the 2026 season. Joining me was nine-year-old Paisley Keep-Barnes, accompanied by her mother, Zienna. Paisley‘s father, Eli Keep-Barnes, is a disabled veteran who served 12 years in the U.S. Army in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). The family became aware of the SKIFF…

Mixed Bag for a Newly-Minted 10-Year-Old – 35 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Tuesday, September 15, I ran a “Kids Fish, Too!“ trip for newly-minted 10 year-old Adam Balagia who celebrated his birthday this past Sunday, September 13. Accompanying Adam on this trip was his mom, Katie Balagia, and his grandfather, Mark Keele. The trio drove in from the Cedar Park area for a 6:45…

Earnest Efforts – 51 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Friday, September 4, I fished with a very nice family from the Round Rock area. Jay and Dawn Anderson contacted me early in the week to see if they could put together a birthday fishing trip for their son, Westin, who will turn 11 on September 7. I was a bit reluctant…

Anglers from England – 54 Fish

CLIENTS: This morning, Thursday, September 3, I fished with a group of six – Mr. Rick Burns organized everything for his adult son, Blake, Blake’s three sons, Callum, Charlie, and Taylor, and those three boys’, cousin, Tyler Dalziel. Blake and his three sons are in visiting from England before their public school begins there this…