TERRIFYING WINDS

THIS IS NOT SASSY'S IDEA OF FUN…
This is exactly how it feels to be out on Lake Waco right now!!! Very scary!!! We had to cancel two bookings because of the wind. Not a problem – this just stirs up the food for the big Kats…we will be ready for them.

I cannot be POSITIVE - BUT, I think she is dreaming of sniffing out the BIG ONE!

After a very competitive BIG 12 tennis match last night - I was ready to get out on the lake and see if sassy and I could fish out any Cats.  We hit a great "Honey Hole" and hooked into 23 fish in less than 30 minutes... NONE of them were keepers.  Even if you don't like to fish - you can take in some AWESOME sunrises and sunsets - Tomorrow we will get some pictures of the BIG ONES! 

ANOTHER SECRET non-effective LURE

Check out Sassy and Rick’s - Miracle TightLine Fishing Lure. If their lure catches a fish then you are witnessing a true miracle. This lure comes with an exclusive “Double No Money Back Guarantee” and the assurance that if you fail to catch a fish with this lure, you’re probably fishing in the wrong spot! What parts of Central Texas do these lures work the best? According to Rick ... The wet ones.

Somethings should be left UNSAID!!!!!

This (Threadfin Shad) is our primary source of catching BIG CATS... most all catfishers know this is a very good bait.

What they don't know is there is a trick to getting the 'Special Shad' ready before you put them on your line... all i can say at this point is - GROSSSSSS, but - effective.... 

This Catfish weighted in at 3.11 pounds.  Best part is we caught it on the "Special Shad"

The fish are hungry and the wind is calm in the early mornings... If you are ready for some FAST action and good pulls - give us a call while they are BITING - I am talking about the fish - NOT Rick.

CATCH OF THE DAY-morning!

INTENSE!  I use to fish for these escape artist with my good friend Bob Cervanka.  This Carp is 11 pounds and the lips on her were BRIGHT RED!  After she chased Sassy around the boat we let her go...

Good Morning - Good Fishing...!

Every morning it’s a new scene.

Last night I had the privilege of calling a tennis match in College Station it was a Great match between A&M and Tulsa.  This next week - we should have a GREAT match between The Aggies and the Bears.
Sassy, Rick and I plan to take a few officials out fishing before the match. There is nothing like a little relaxation before an intense evening of College Tennis.

This one is 7lbs. We caught 70 lbs of fish on this trip.

A lot of people ask what we do with all of the fish we keep - most of it goes to the American Legion in McGregor and the VFW in Hewitt. Those guys have fish fry’s for fund raisers. It is pretty cool to see so many people having a great time!

Questions answered...

I am NOT an expert at catfishing - but, we do have a lot of success.  So, the following are a few answers to some questions I have received - these answers are based on Rick, Sas and my experience on the lake...

Favorite bait: Changes with the area and time of year - usually it is either Hot Dogs (cheap ones) or shad.  Right now the shad are sponing - and the catfish are going crazy for them - so shad is the best bet right now.  How deep: Winter and Spring and some of Fall we stay shallow - Summer - we go deep.

Equipment: Stiff catfish poles are the best.  We use a 20 lbs test line and closed reels.  Number 4/0 hooks are our choice.  We fish with corks and NO weights - just the weight of the bait.  In the Summer we will use a slip weight and fish off the bottom.

Best secret: chum, chum and chum and be patient - the best bet is to chum the area you want to fish with sour mesh (fermented wheat and chick scratch) and range pellets - you can get this nice smelling stuff at the feed stores - be sure to wear gloves.  I say be patient - it takes a about 30-45 minutes for them to move in sometimes... other times they are WAITING for you!  But, if they do not move in after 30-45 min. move... there is a fine fishing line between just sitting there and fun... 

One more thing - it helps if you have a dog that can point you in the right direction (physically or mentally)!

This is a 15 pounder caught on a BIG shad in Lake Belton about 7:30 in the morning.

Large Mouth ......... bass?

 

I think it is weird how God made some of his creature’s have the same feature’s!!!

The ONLY thing I am sure of is that this fish was VERY happy that Rick released it back to its NORMAL environment!!!!