Don Mattern Sr.

Hello Everybody,

Philippians Chapter 2; Verses 8-9: And being found in fashion as a man,(JESUS) He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.

Well I have been on the water so much for the last 2 weeks I think I am growing scales.

Lake Fairfield: Water temps are in the mid- 60's and the Bass are spawning and really in all phases of the spawn.

The Bass are in the reeds and out to the first break to about 8 feet. I went out 3 days with the Morgans, which consist of the Father Don Morgan and His 2 sons which are Brian and Gregg Morgan. Wednesday the cloudy day produced one of the best days this year with over 50 Bass and 4 were over 6 lbs. The high pressure and cold fronts with bright Sunshine for the next 2 days slowed the Bass down to 22 Bass Thursday up to 6 lbs. and Friday 28 Bass to 5.5 lbs.

Bass are hitting Green Pumpkin Pepper Nichols salty mother sinkers, which are like a 5 inch senko type bait and Grubs worked Texas rigged. Water melons were good colors for the Grubs.

Lake Palestine Bass were good to 5.5 lbs. and were hitting on Texas rigged Nichols Salty mother sinkers in Green Pumpkin Pepper worked in the back creek systems along timber and wood.

Lake Palestine is about to bust lose with some of the greatest fishing for Bass of the year as water temps move from Mid- 50's to low 60's. Water is in great shape.

If you would like to book a trip just call me at 903-478-2633 or 903-724-1203.

Thanks to my Great sponsors and when you call them be sure and mention Mattern Guide Service sent you.

Nichols Lures: 903-589-8100

Friendly Custom Rods: 903-574-5115

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Remember Jesus loves you and the devil is a liar.
Date Added: 2007-03-05
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 Baits
Tackle Used: Friendly Custom rods
Method Used: Texas and Wacky rigs
Water Depth: 1-8 feet
Water Temperature: 65
Wind Direction: North
Wind Speed: 20-35

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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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