Don Mattern Sr.

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Date of Report: 2006/10/07

Texas Fishing Report

Fishing Area: Lake Palestine

Mattern Guide Service

Hello Everybody,

John 8: Verses 30-32; As He spake these words, many believed on Him(JESUS). Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him. If you continue in my Word, then are ye my disciples indeed, And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.

Well this Week-end was great with alot of different patterns working. Friday Rodney Rowe and I went and braved the North end even after that sand bar episode I said I would not go back till the rains come.

Those green fish were calling to me but made it in again and we caught about 30 Bass up to about 2.5 lbs. they were smaller than usual. When I was heading out I met Shannon MCcown comming out and He had caught a monster Bass about 8.7 lbs. on a Chartruse black back crankbait, shallow running. We weighed it for Him and helped take pictures then He released the Giant to fight another day.

Way to go Shannon. Our Bass were all caught on cotton candy wacky worms in about 6-8 feet in a creek channel. I left the North end and Fished Mid-Lake the rest of the day and caught another 25 Bass or so with Mr. Rowe on drop shot rigs fishing green pumpkin worms in about 6-15 feet. That was a real treat. Water temps. were in the low 70,s.

Saturday went out and there were tournament boats everywhere so I put in at the Dam with The Hager's. Fritz and His fine 3 young boys. Those are some fishing boys.

We went out and fished drop shot rigs with watermelon candy worms in about 6-12 feet and caught about 15 bass maybe more up to about 3.5 lbs. The bite was a little off because of the Cold front that came in but still had a great time. Watching Fritz Jr. fight that 3.5 lber. it was his first drop shot Bass and His biggest. Pray for rain for our great fishery here at Lake Palestine.

If you want to book a trip just call us at 903-478-2633 or 903-724-1203. Thanks and God bless. Don Mattern Sr. with Mattern Guide Service.

Report Details

Fish Type: Largemouth Bass

Water Temperature: 68 to 76 deg F

Water Clarity: 1 foot

Water Depth: 10 to 20 ft

Bait and Tackle: Johnny morris and Shimano reels on Jeff Friend's custom rods spooled with 15 lb. Seaguar line

Charter and Angler Information

Report Submitted By: Capt. Don Mattern Sr.

Email Address: donmat@earthlink.net

Website: http://

Boat Name: Ranger

Marina or Inlet Name: The Villages Marina

Charter Biz Phone: 903-478-2633

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Pro Fishing Charter or Guide - Mattern Guide Service

Fish Species: Bass
Bait Used: wacky worms and drop shot
Tackle Used: Johhny Morris and Shimano reels on Jeff Friendky Custom Rods spooled with 15 lb.
Method Used: Wacky and drop shot
Water Depth: 6-15 feet
Water Temperature: 70's
Wind Direction: north
Wind Speed: 10

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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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