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Fishing guide Service

MY FISHING PHILOSOPHY                       
First and foremost, client satisfaction is my priority. As a full time guide, freelance outdoor writer and touring pro, I am aware of the constantly changing tactics and techniques facing today's angler. I strive to stay abreast of these changes in order to educate both the beginning angler and the seasoned tournament fisherman on strategies that can be applied to any body of water.           

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE SERVICE                       
Roger has over 12 years of Full Time Guiding experience on Lake Sam Rayburn and the Angelina River. Logging over 300 days a year on the water has helped him to stay on top of current patterns and tactics. Before persuing a career as a Full Time Guide, Roger  fished many local, regional and national tournaments including, BASS, and FLW Outdoors.           

SAM RAYBURN LAKE                       
Sam Rayburn offers some of the best fishing to be found anywhere in the nation. Nestled among tall pines and native hardwoods. This sprawling, Corps of Engineers impoundment, has very limited lakeside development, and as a result, it's uncluttered shoreline abounds with wildlife, including deer, eagles and migratory waterfowl of all kinds. With a current lake record of 16.80 lbs, "Big Sam" has few rivals for the title of "The Bass Factory of Texas".           

ANGELINA RIVER                       
Flowing from the Sam Rayburn Dam, the Angelina River snakes it's way though over 40 miles of lowland river bottom. The oxbow lakes and natural sloughs along it's length abound with bass, crappie and catfish. One of the real bonuses of the river, is the healthy population of Kentucky "spotted" bass. While not as large as their largemouth cousins, these "spots" are purebred river fighters, and will test an anglers nerve when battled in the many laydowns that line the river's shore.   

                     

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION ON
Electronics
Map/Structure Interpretation
Finesse Fishing
Lure Techniques
Seasonal Patterns
Boat Handling/Position
Rod/Reel Selection

RATES:
1 or 2 people
$350.00 per day
$250.00 per ½ day
$100 -Trail boat - same party
Rates subject to change
 

PONTOON TRIPS
$300 for the 3 people
$75 for each additional person.
Maximum of 6 

MISCELLANEOUS
Day consists of 8 hours with Lunch Break
Corporate trips coordinated 
BOAT & MOTOR:
Bullet 21XDC
Mercury Pro-Max 225 HP 
ACCESSORIES
Lowrance Electronics Including:
HDS 5 and LMS 520 color GPS/Graphs
3001 Temp. Gauge

DEPOSIT POLICY:
$100.00 per day at time of booking
Deposits are non-refundable unless 30 day notice is given.

In case of un-fishable weather, dates will be rescheduled or deposit refunded-customers choice

Crappie Trips
From Mid April through October, I offer 5-hour crappie trips from a 26-foot pontoon boat. I can accommodate up to 6 anglers and supply everything you need for a fish catching event of a lifetime. Most of these trips will see in excess of 50 keeper crappie boxed with many trips running 100 plus fish. A deckhand will be on board to help with baiting, retying and other duties. All you need to do is sit and enjoy the action. There is ample shade underneath the canopy area. This is a great option for groups with children, elderly or a bunch of friends that just want to get out and catch some fish and soak in the beauty of Sam Rayburn

Rates:
$300 for the 3 people

$75 for each additional person.
Maximum of 6
Tips for deckhand are appreciated!!


You will need to bring drinks, camera, and a cooler, 48 quart or larger, to take your fish home. Everything else is provided. The boat is slipped at Powell Park Marina, so all pontoon trips will originate from there.

Fishing Tips

 Seeing is Believing.

Apparently the plastic bait intruding on her nest was an unwelcome sight. Eying the bait intently, she circled closer and closer. Cautiously, she picked up the bait by the tail and moved it to the edge of her nest. Pitching the lure back into the bed, Ricky Hughes of Baytown, stated excitedly, “I think she’ll take it now”. As the lure settled back into the bed, the big female bass viciously attacked the lure. Before she could spit the bait out, a swift hook set ended the 15-minute game of cat and mouse. Ricky quickly landed, weighed and released the 10 pound largemouth and watched her as she returned to the vigil of guarding her nest. Sight fishing, or bed fishing as it sometimes called, is a slow motion game of nerves and patience that can either be rewarding or frustrating. For most of the year anglers rely on their knowledge of structure to locate and catch fish. During the spawn, however, many fishermen turn to their sense of sight to target shallow, spawning bass. Slowly cruising the shorelines, they seek out light-colored depressions, which denote spawning areas.
Frequently, the fish guarding the nests will only appear as shadows, cruising in and around the nests. But often these shadows will “lock-in” and are stationary on the beds. These are the fish that we call catchable bass.
The conditions must be just so in order to play this game. First, you must contend with the weather. Springtime cold fronts have an annoying tendency to push the fish off the nests just as they are getting locked in. Cloud cover and wind also hamper efforts to see the fish. But when the conditions are right, you can sometimes sit in one spot and cast to several fish. This is what sight fishermen consider the Holy Grail. In order to be successful, certain equipment is critical. The first is a high quality pair of polarized sunglasses. Before you can catch these fish you must be able to see them. Another necessary item is a push-pole. The noise from electric trolling motors spooks shallow fish and makes them much harder to catch. In addition, the push-pole will allow you venture into areas that would otherwise not be accessible. As far as tackle is concerned, each person has his or her own preference. As these fish are not striking out of hunger but rather to remove the intruder from their nest, I prefer light colored baits that are easy to see. White tubes, lizards, and Senkos are my first pick. If you have not mastered the art of flipping a bait to close targets with baitcasting gear, then a spinning rod and reel will work. Just make sure that the rod has plenty of backbone to pull the fish out of cover.
The best place to look for spawning fish is in shallow pockets adjacent to deeper water. Also, the pockets and coves on the north side of the lake are the first to warm so they will usually hold the most fish. Bass prefer some sort of cover near their nests, so target stumps and laydowns in the backs of the pockets. When a fish is located, stick the push pole into the bottom and tie it off to the boat. In windy conditions, you may also need to drop an anchor off the back to keep the boat from swinging around and spooking the fish. Make short pitch casts into the bed that the fish is guarding. More often than not, the bass will leave the nest on the initial cast. Don’t be discouraged, because they will usually return to inspect the bait. It may take repeated casts to the same nest in order to draw a strike. Allow the fish to dictate where you place the lure. There is a “hot-spot” in the bed that will tend to aggravate the bass and make her more prone to attack. Locating this spot is the key to drawing strikes. Once you feel you have located this area, twitch the bait slowly until the fish bites. Set the hook quickly, as the fish will typically swim a few feet and spit out the lure.
When you catch a bed fish, release her as soon as possible. The stress associated with being caught can have a negative impact on the fish’s ability to spawn. Studies have shown that the quicker the bass is returned to the water the better her chances of continuing the spawning process. If the bass is a true trophy, take measurements and photos and release her. A nice replica can be fashioned by a taxidermist. This will insure that the fish lives to fight again. Sight fishing may not appeal to all anglers. But keep in mind that if you are fishing in shallow water during the spring, whether it is intentional or not, you are just as likely to catch a spawning fish. You may not be able to see them, but the impact on the fishery is the same. Therefore, if given the opportunity, try out sight fishing. Observing how a bass stalks and strikes a lure during the spawn will also help you catch fish at other times of the year.