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Bassin on Independence Day by Joe Joslin (6/26/2008)
Rayburn's bass are starting to get on predictable summer patterns and there is no shortage of hydrilla.
Rayburn's bass are starting to get on predictable summer patterns and there is no shortage of hydrilla.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (6/25/2008)
Topwaters are really exciting and Bass are on them early right now.
Topwaters are really exciting and Bass are on them early right now.
Generous Rayburn by Joe Joslin (6/19/2008)
A brief look at how tournament anglers are getting checks with summer patterns on Big Sam
A brief look at how tournament anglers are getting checks with summer patterns on Big Sam
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (6/16/2008)
Bass were biting well with alot of 14-16 inch Bass with a Big one every once and a while.
Bass were biting well with alot of 14-16 inch Bass with a Big one every once and a while.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (6/09/2008)
The wind has been blowing hard all week but on the protected banks are some good fishing.
The wind has been blowing hard all week but on the protected banks are some good fishing.
Summer patterns begin on Big Sam by Joe Joslin (5/28/2008)
Some helpful hints about the migration patterns of Rayburn's bass population.
Some helpful hints about the migration patterns of Rayburn's bass population.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine by Don Mattern Sr. (5/16/2008)
Smaller Bass bit great yesterday but the Bigger Bass were laying low and healing up after the spawn.
Smaller Bass bit great yesterday but the Bigger Bass were laying low and healing up after the spawn.
Post spawn bass on frogs by Joe Joslin (5/07/2008)
Winds have been tough this spring but the frog bite, Tx rig on off shore grass line have been getting us some good bass.
Winds have been tough this spring but the frog bite, Tx rig on off shore grass line have been getting us some good bass.
Bass are healing up from the spawn by Don Mattern Sr. (4/29/2008)
Bass are healing up from the spawn and beginning to put on the feed bag.
Bass are healing up from the spawn and beginning to put on the feed bag.
BIG MACS ON RAYBURN by Joe Joslin (4/26/2008)
This report features highlights on the huge Mcdonald's Big Bass tournament which drew 3,800 anglers.
This report features highlights on the huge Mcdonald's Big Bass tournament which drew 3,800 anglers.
Rayburn keeps 'em coming by Joe Joslin (4/18/2008)
Shows patterns several tournament anglers used to get check at a recent Skeeter Bass Champs Team event which featured over 200 teams
Shows patterns several tournament anglers used to get check at a recent Skeeter Bass Champs Team event which featured over 200 teams
Mattern Guide Service on Lake Palestine & Sam Rayburn by Don Mattern Sr. (4/15/2008)
The wind really blew but we ducked into a protected cove and caught Bass all day.
The wind really blew but we ducked into a protected cove and caught Bass all day.
RAYBURN ON A RISE/RAINS COME DOWN THE PLAIN by Joe Joslin (4/07/2008)
lATE SPRING PATTERNS AND RISING WEATERS HAVE BIG SAMS BASS SCATTERED. HOWEVER, GOOD CATCHES ARE STILL COMING INTO THE BOAT
lATE SPRING PATTERNS AND RISING WEATERS HAVE BIG SAMS BASS SCATTERED. HOWEVER, GOOD CATCHES ARE STILL COMING INTO THE BOAT
Spring brings plenty of traffic on Big Sam. by Joe Joslin (3/18/2008)
A current report from one of the most visited destinations of tournament anglers in the country.
A current report from one of the most visited destinations of tournament anglers in the country.
Bass are moving into the shallows and now is the time for a Hog Bass. by Don Mattern Sr. (3/17/2008)
Bass are moving into the shallows and now is the time for a Hog Bass.
Bass are moving into the shallows and now is the time for a Hog Bass.
Bass are moving up in all of these Lakes to Spawn. by Don Mattern Sr. (3/10/2008)
Bass are moving up in all of these Lakes to Spawn. Now is the time to get out there.
Bass are moving up in all of these Lakes to Spawn. Now is the time to get out there.
Fishing in a Parade by Joe Joslin (3/07/2008)
Report on Rayburn as it is in the middle of spring patterns and derailng with heavy boat traffic.
Report on Rayburn as it is in the middle of spring patterns and derailng with heavy boat traffic.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Lake Fairfield by Don Mattern Sr. (2/26/2008)
Bass are spawning and getting ready to spawn and a lot of Bass are moving shallow right now
Bass are spawning and getting ready to spawn and a lot of Bass are moving shallow right now
Rayburn keeps giving up lots of bass by Joe Joslin (2/24/2008)
Pre spawn and fast rising water levels have Rayburn's bass liking thin water. It is also making them available to lots of fishing pressure. Catch and release is very important.
Pre spawn and fast rising water levels have Rayburn's bass liking thin water. It is also making them available to lots of fishing pressure. Catch and release is very important.
Big Sam is producing record numbers of Big Bass. by Don Mattern Sr. (2/18/2008)
Big Sam is producing record numbers of Big Bass.
Big Sam is producing record numbers of Big Bass.
Catching bass in a parade...Rayburn's boating pressure by Joe Joslin (2/13/2008)
Tournament season is in full swing. This report shares the baits and methods recent anglers used to win tournaments.
Tournament season is in full swing. This report shares the baits and methods recent anglers used to win tournaments.
Rayburn's bass think it is spring by Joe Joslin (2/06/2008)
A guides report using two very different techniques to catch bass. One fast and one very slow. We were catching bass with reaction strikes as well as getting them to feed with dead-sticking.
A guides report using two very different techniques to catch bass. One fast and one very slow. We were catching bass with reaction strikes as well as getting them to feed with dead-sticking.
Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn by Don Mattern Sr. (2/04/2008)
Big Bass are moving up to spawn and stage for spawn as water temps rise up.
Big Bass are moving up to spawn and stage for spawn as water temps rise up.
Windy Winter Patterns by Joe Joslin (1/30/2008)
Rayburn is 5 feet low and bass are in ditches and drains.
Rayburn is 5 feet low and bass are in ditches and drains.
Big Sam/Big Bass by Joe Joslin (1/24/2008)
January can be outstanding on Rayburn....with the lake down 5 feet....fish are exposed and easy to find. Please practice CATCH AND RELEASE
January can be outstanding on Rayburn....with the lake down 5 feet....fish are exposed and easy to find. Please practice CATCH AND RELEASE
Calm before the storm by Joe Joslin (1/16/2008)
This report covers the week before a major tournament....SKEETER BASS CHAMPS.
This report covers the week before a major tournament....SKEETER BASS CHAMPS.
Now is the best time till February, to get that double digit Big Bass. by Don Mattern Sr. (1/07/2008)
Now is the best time till February, to get that double digit Big Bass.
Now is the best time till February, to get that double digit Big Bass.
Rayburn gives hint of things to come in 2008 by Joe Joslin (1/03/2008)
Trip followed a severe cold front and yet Rayburn's bass were still hungry
Trip followed a severe cold front and yet Rayburn's bass were still hungry
Rodney Rowe's monster 12 lb. Bass by Don Mattern Sr. (12/22/2007)
Rodney Rowe's monster 12 lb. Bass. She was caught in a creek channel in 3-8 foot of water.
Rodney Rowe's monster 12 lb. Bass. She was caught in a creek channel in 3-8 foot of water.
Big Bass are in the Cold Shallows from now till it gets too hot. by Don Mattern Sr. (12/22/2007)
Big Bass are in the Cold Shallows from now till it gets too hot.
Big Bass are in the Cold Shallows from now till it gets too hot.