Don Mattern Sr.

Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn & Palestine

Hello Everybody,

ISAIAH 40: Verses 25 & 26: To whom will you liken me, or shall I be equal? Saith the Holy One.

Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number; He calleth them all by names by the greatness of His might, for that He is strong in power; not one faileth.

SAM RAYBURN:

Well the numbers of Bass hiding on the Grass bed edges has moved out to deeper water on the breaks and drops with Carolina rigged creature baits and 10" worms and Lizards and flukes catching most of them.

Good colors for 10 " worms has been Plum and Redbug. Carolina rigged baits has been Watermelons, Green Pumpkins, and same as 10 " worms.

Bass up to 7 lbers. were caught this week. Early Bass were hitting Nichols Spinnerbaits in Chartruse/White combos worked on the edges of the Grass. One Bass I caught about 5 lbs. was on a 10 " inch Texas rigged worm worked in about 6-10 feet near Hydrilla.

Water temps were in the low 80's and the creeks and pockets were stained from the North end to about Mudcreek is stained then from Mudcreek to Needmore Point is clearer water.

Lake is Down a little to its low level about 161 or so.

To book a trip call me at 903-478-2633 or 903-724-1203.

or E-mail me at donmat@windstream.net also my web-page is at matternguideservice.fghp.com for info on Lakes and current Lake levels and rates.

It is about 4:00 am this morning and I am getting my new boat today a New Ranger. Who can sleep.

LAKE PALESTINE:

Lake is at Full Pool right now and Water temps are about 80. Lake is stained in the creeks also and clearer toward the mid-lake to Dam areas.

Bass are hittting Nichols spinnerbaits in White/Chartruse combos or just Chartruses. Bass are feeding on shad in the creek channels towards the back of the creeks and shad patterned shallow running crankbaits are working as well as the spinnerbait bite being really on right now.

After day warms up the Texas rig is ruling worked around wood cover, Grass, and boat docks. Creature baits in Darker colors such as Neon black & Junebug will get you bit. Book a trip and give me a call at 903-478-2633 0r 903-724-1203. Jesus is the King of Kings.

Thanks to my Sponsors:

Ranger Boats: The Boat Center- 903-825-2293

Nichols Lures: 903-589-8100

Kistler Rods: 281-259-8033

Phantom Tackle: phantomtackle.com

E-2 Baits: E2baits.com

Date Added: 2008-09-08

Type of Fishing: Bottom Fishing

Charter Service Name: Mattern Guide Service

Email Guide or Angler: donmat@windstream.net

Website URL: matterguideservice.fghp.com

Captains Name: Don Mattern Sr.

Region You Fish: Texas

Biz Phone: 903-478-2633

Fish Species: Bass
Bait Used: Nichols Spinerbaits & Texas rigs
Tackle Used: Johnny Morris reels on Kistler rods
Method Used: Spinnerbaits & Texas rigs
Water Depth: 6-12 feet
Water Temperature: 80
Wind Direction: South
Wind Speed: 8-10

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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.

903-478-2633
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