Posts Tagged ‘Vertical Jigging’
15″ 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…
Read MoreOld Dogs Can Learn New Tricks — 74 Fish
CLIENTS: This morning, Tuesday, January 6, I fished Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir with two dads and their adult sons. I welcomed aboard Russ Cox and his son, Case, and Ray Fread and his son, Coby. This fathers-and-sons outing came courtesy of Coby and Case’s boss, Ryan Warren, owner of B&K Air Conditioning and Heating LLC (https://www.facebook.com/p/BK-Air-Conditioning-and-Heating-LLC-100051582207278/)…
Read MoreFishers 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…
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