Don Mattern Sr.

Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine

Hello Everybody,

MARK 10: Verse 21; Then JESUS beholding him loved him, and said unto him. One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

SAM RAYBURN: Well the wind has been a monster this last week but has not stopped the Big Bass from comming into the shallows.

Big Bass up to 9 lbs. and several 8 lbers. were reported this last week with most Bass caught in the 1-3 foot range. Water temps have been up and down but around 60-65 degrees. This comming warm spell in the 80's should push some waves of Bass into the spawning flats.

Most Bass are being caught in the pockets or drains near or on the Flats.

Bigger Bass came on 1/2 ounce White Spinnerbaits thrown in 1-3 foot and Traps. Wacky rigged and Texas rigged senko type baits caught alot of Bass as well.

The Jigs produced the Biggest sacks for this last Saturdays Bass Champs Tournament worked in a creek channel 10-11 foot depth. But alot of 20 lb. stringers came in on traps,spinnerbaits,wacky worms, and Texas rigged Senko Type baits.

The Spawn is at hand and should run through April. If you want to book in a Guided Trip just e-mail me or call me at 903-478-2633 or 903-724-0961.My Web-page is matternguideservice.fghp.com. My e-mail is donmat@windstream.net.

God Bless and Good Fishing. Thanks to my sponsors:

Ranger Boats-The Boat Center, Flint, Texas- 903-825-2293

Nichols Lures- 903-589-8100

Kistler Rods- 281-259-8033

Phantom Tackle- phantomtackle.com

E 2 Baits- E2baits.com

LAKE PALESTINE; Water temps have been holding up great in the low 60's but as well this comming week will produce alot of 80 degree days which will move the Bass up in a greater way. This last week Bass have been hiding in out of the way areas but are spawning. Bass up to 7 lbs. are comming to the boat being caught in 1-3 foot of water in the back of coves.

Bass have been hitting Senko type baits rigged wacky style and Texas rigged. Creature baits rigged Texas style have been catching alot of Bass up to 4 lbs. The spinnerbait bite has been off lately but when it comes on watch out. You can catch alot of quality Bass on Lake Palestine.

Give us a call and we will book you in for a guided trip. My rates and more info. can be found at matterguideservice.fghp.com. God Bless

Date Added: 2009-03-03

Type of Fishing: Casting

Charter Service Name: Mattern Guide Service

Email Guide or Angler: donmat@windstream.net

Website URL: http://matternguideservice.fghp.com

Captains Name: Don Mattern Sr.

Region You Fish: Sam Rayburn

Biz Phone: 903-478-2633

Fish Species: Bass
Bait Used: traps and carolina rigs
Tackle Used: Johnny Morris reels on Kistler rods
Method Used: Texas and Wacky rigs
Water Depth: 1-3 feet
Water Temperature: 60
Wind Direction: North
Wind Speed: 10 - 20 mph

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Don Mattern Sr.

About The Author: Captain Don Mattern Sr.

Company: Mattern Guide Service

Area Reporting: Lake Palestine Texas

Bio: Don Mattern Sr. has been fishing Lake Palestine since 1994 and guiding full-time since 2002. He was born in Houston, Texas and moved out to the country at 20 years old. He's been married 35 years and has 2 sons. Don currently guides and tournament fishes full-time.

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