Don Mattern Sr.

Mattern Guide Service on Sam Rayburn

Hello Everybody,

John 10: Verses 7-9

Then said Jesus unto them again: Verily, verily, I say unto you. I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

SAM RAYBURN: Well the weather is and has been warmer bringing the water temps up on the Lake. Saturday the water temps were about 49 at AM and warmed to 54 degrees by 3:00 PM.

Lake is about 5 foot low but in good shape in the Main Lake but Bear Creek arms is off color and murky. Needmore Point to the 147 bridge is great water.

Bass in the grass has been the most popular pattern lately with rattle traps as well as shallow running crankbaits baits pulling alot of sacks. Bass up to 9 lbs. were caught. Carolina Rigs worked from 6-15 feet have caught some great sacks also as well as Texas rigged crawworms and lizards. About 6- 10 bites being the norm but some real quality Bass with Big Bellies.

Good colors on crankbaits and traps have been the red crawfish colors with variations on bellies and backs.

Plastics have been favoring Green Pumpkins and watermelon Red on the Texas Rig and the Carolina rigs.

Black & Blue also Watermelon Jigs worked around stump cover and wood have produced some real Hawgs lately also.

The Biggest Bass of the year are full of eggs and are ready to come up and spawn. They will not wait for those fair weather days most fisherman think they will as soon as that water hold about 58 degress or higher the Biggest Bass will make a move to get those eggs out before the hordes of fisherman come upon the Lake.

February is probably one of the most productive double digit months for a Big Bass.

Bass can be holding in 2-6 feet this time of year and are very agressive unless on of those artic fronts is blowing in. Well good fishing and remember Jesus loves you and paid a great price on that cross to gice us the greatest gift of all. Salvation.

Just say Jesus come into my heart I believe you are the Son of God and an open door for me to come to the Father. Forgive me of all my sins and transform me into a new creature in you. Amen.

Remeber my sponsors and don,t forget to go to my web-page at matternguideservice.fghp.com for my rates and info on the 3 Lakes I am guiding on.Call me for a booking at 903-478-2633.

Sponsors:

Nichols Lures: 903-589-8100

Kistler Rods: 281-259-8033

Phantom Tackle: phantomtackle.com

Date Added: 2008-02-04

Type of Fishing: Bottom Fishing

Charter Service Name: Mattern Guide Service

Email Guide or Angler: donmat@earthlink.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: rattle traps and carolina rigs
Tackle Used: Johnny Morris reels on Kistler rods
Method Used: Carolina rigs
Water Depth: 2-12 feet
Water Temperature: 54
Wind Direction: South
Wind Speed: 15

Do you want to leave a comment? Login or register now to leave a comment.


No comments so far

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
Click Here For Past Fishing Reports by Captain Don Mattern Sr.