Don Mattern Sr.

Mattern Guide Service on Lake Palestine

Hello Everybody,

Psalm 111: Verses 1-2; Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. His work is honourable and glorius; and His righteousness endureth forever.

Well I hope everybody made it through those tough storms last nite. Lake Palestine is catching the run off today from it and the creeks are stained but Bass fishing was great today with about 30 Bass comming to the boat with 18 Keepers up to 5 lbs.

Mr. Nichols Spinnerbaits was the ticket today with buzzbaits beginning to catch. Good colors for spinnerbaits are white and white/chartruse combo.s same with Buzzbaits. Bass were feeding on shad and minnows near creek channels on flats early then holding nearer to the channels in about 2-6 feet.

Saw a bald eagle today and just had a great bite going today spent the day with Fritz Hager and Mr. Anderson and 2 of Fritz's boys. (Jack and Fritz the 3rd).

Water temps were 69.6 -72-9 from early to late. Good water can be found from mid-lake to Dam and the mouths of the creeks to part of the way back into the creeks.

East Texas Christian Anglers is holding an indidvidual and non- boater tourney on Lake Palestine May 19th. You are all welcome and you can get more info from Donny Walters at 903-723-5033 Tell Him Don Mattern Sr. sent you.

If you would like to get into some good Bass action call me and book a trip to either Lake Palestine or Sam Rayburn. You can call me at 903-478-2633 or 903-724-0961

Remember my sponsors and tell them I sent you.
Nichols lures: David Nichols; 903-589-8100
Friendly Custom Rods: Jeff Friend; 903-574-5115
Phantom Tackle; Phantomtackle.com
Remember Jesus loves you and the devil is a liar. God Bless
Date Added: 2007-04-25
Type of Fishing: Bottom Fishing
Charter Service Name: Mattern Guide Service
Email Guide or Angler: donmat@earthlink.net
Captains Name: Don Mattern Sr.
Region You Fish: Texas
Biz Phone: 903-478-2633

Fish Species: Bass
Bait Used: Nichols Spinerbaits
Tackle Used: Johnny Morris reels on Friendly Custom Rods spooled with 15 lb. Seaguar Flurocar
Method Used: Spinnerbaits
Water Depth: 2-6 feet
Water Temperature: 70's
Wind Direction: South
Wind Speed: 15-20

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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.

903-478-2633
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