I just read an email from Tommy announcing a new region for Texas Bass Couples - The Panhandle Region. I thought I would show their schedule for anyone interested.
March 29,2008 Lake Alan Henry
April 26,2008 Lake Alan Henry
May 31.2008 Lake Alan Henry
June 28,2008 Lake Alan Henry
July 26,2008 Lake Stamford
August 30,2008 Lake Greenbelt
Welcome Kevin and Ginny Phillips as the directors. We are so excited that TBC is growing so fast. Anyone interested in any of the regions can click here for the TBC main web page. If the information you need is not there, leave me a comment and I will get you in contact with the right people.
Hope to see you at the lake.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
#1 Is In The Books
Well, the first tournament of 2008 has come and gone. It wasn't to bad. The morning started off cold and clear. The sunrise was just beautiful. Frank actually stopped for a minute to look. I am still not sure if he was actually watching the sunrise or was gripping at me for taking more pictures. I tend to block him out when he gripes about that.
Anyway, we didn't get in any hurry to get out on the lake and got out there about 7:15AM. The lake was extremely smooth so we got to enjoy a great fast run which is something rare in West Texas.
We started fishing crank baits up in a small cove a bit north and west of the damn, and continued for about two hours. Deep diving crank baits - man is my arm sore this morning.
We continued to throw crank baits over by the damn. While we were there, the strangest front came through. We could see the clouds but the weather didn't change until the clouds past over. Then the wind picked up on the back side of the clouds. Weirdest thing I remember. But they were our typical winds, strong (about 20 mp) and cold. I don't know how Frank stays up on the front of that boat! But I am glad he does. He had
on way to many clothes yesterday for me to fish him out of the lake.
It was at the point I took out my blanket and took a nap. My laryngitis had just about disappeared and I wasn't sure what the wind was going to do to my throat. (Yeah, I know I always take a nap, but this is a real good excuse.)
After about an hour in the wind, Frank decided to take us up a creek. It was nice up there. Lots of boats but out of the wind. He flipped a worm and I chunked my spinner. I hate flipping! We fished in the creek for awhile and nothing, so he moved us out to this point just around from the ramp. I had never fished this lake so, I had no idea where we were. He just knew there had to be fish there. We threw all sorts of stuff at this hump and nothing. About 2:30 we got out the Carolina rigs. Why we had not done this sooner is a mystery to both of us but, oh well, live and learn. On about the second cast, I had turned to say something to Frank, and I had this odd little tug at the end of my line. We had been in grass and rocks all day but this just felt different. I had a nice little two pounder that just loved the look of that power worm I was throwing.
Frank switched baits real quick and about 20 minutes later I had another nice little tug, but I just couldn't get the hook set. I am sure it was not a huge fish, but it would have been nice to have had twins in the live well, but we will never know.
We are just so thankful that we had the one fish to weigh. She didn't get us in the money, but she did get us some points. And I got to sit at the top of the Ladies Big Bass for about two minutes! That's always nice.
All in all it was a great weekend. Great fellowship on Saturday night along with great food. We had 30 couples fish and we are expecting more next month. This club is really growing. It is always nice to meet new friends.
Our next tournament will be in March at Lake Leon in Eastland. It is not too late to join. You can click here for more information on the West Region and for links to the Central and South Regions. We always enjoy having new members sign up.
God Bless You.
Anyway, we didn't get in any hurry to get out on the lake and got out there about 7:15AM. The lake was extremely smooth so we got to enjoy a great fast run which is something rare in West Texas.
We started fishing crank baits up in a small cove a bit north and west of the damn, and continued for about two hours. Deep diving crank baits - man is my arm sore this morning.
We continued to throw crank baits over by the damn. While we were there, the strangest front came through. We could see the clouds but the weather didn't change until the clouds past over. Then the wind picked up on the back side of the clouds. Weirdest thing I remember. But they were our typical winds, strong (about 20 mp) and cold. I don't know how Frank stays up on the front of that boat! But I am glad he does. He had
on way to many clothes yesterday for me to fish him out of the lake.It was at the point I took out my blanket and took a nap. My laryngitis had just about disappeared and I wasn't sure what the wind was going to do to my throat. (Yeah, I know I always take a nap, but this is a real good excuse.)
After about an hour in the wind, Frank decided to take us up a creek. It was nice up there. Lots of boats but out of the wind. He flipped a worm and I chunked my spinner. I hate flipping! We fished in the creek for awhile and nothing, so he moved us out to this point just around from the ramp. I had never fished this lake so, I had no idea where we were. He just knew there had to be fish there. We threw all sorts of stuff at this hump and nothing. About 2:30 we got out the Carolina rigs. Why we had not done this sooner is a mystery to both of us but, oh well, live and learn. On about the second cast, I had turned to say something to Frank, and I had this odd little tug at the end of my line. We had been in grass and rocks all day but this just felt different. I had a nice little two pounder that just loved the look of that power worm I was throwing.
Frank switched baits real quick and about 20 minutes later I had another nice little tug, but I just couldn't get the hook set. I am sure it was not a huge fish, but it would have been nice to have had twins in the live well, but we will never know.
We are just so thankful that we had the one fish to weigh. She didn't get us in the money, but she did get us some points. And I got to sit at the top of the Ladies Big Bass for about two minutes! That's always nice.
All in all it was a great weekend. Great fellowship on Saturday night along with great food. We had 30 couples fish and we are expecting more next month. This club is really growing. It is always nice to meet new friends.
Our next tournament will be in March at Lake Leon in Eastland. It is not too late to join. You can click here for more information on the West Region and for links to the Central and South Regions. We always enjoy having new members sign up.
God Bless You.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Come Join The Fun!
Pam and I thought this weekend would never get here. Sunday is Texas Bass Couples West Region's first tournament for 2008. We will be fishing at Twin Buttes in San Angelo. Registration will be Saturday evening at Field and Stream Sporting Goods (thank you Cliff and Sarah) from 4 to 5. Then we plan on all going to eat somewhere before we hit the motel room to start re-stinging and re-tying (no we can't do that earlier, it would break tradition).If you can't make it to registration Saturday, Tommy and Pam will be at the ramp at 6AM to take registration. We will start fishing at 7AM. According to the weatherman, it will be about 42 degrees when we start fishing and will warm up to about 63. So it should be a good day for fishing.
Frank has been over there twice and has not found fish. So, if you know where they are, please leave me a comment!
I am looking forward to visiting with friends I have not seen since September and meeting new ones that join us this weekend. If you have not fished with us before and you need more information than what I have posted here, please go to the TBC website for more information.
God Bless.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
New fishing Duds
I told you in a previous post that Frank had a new shirt and new pair of draw's that he would be sport'n this year. Here is a preview -
SEE YOU AT THE LAKE!
SEE YOU AT THE LAKE!Thursday, December 27, 2007
It's almost Time
I know it has been months since I have posted on this blog. But the new fishing season is almost here! Christmas day '07 has past and is now a memory locked in with all the other family celebrations that we have shared.
We have received items to help us become better anglers. A new scale and Academy gift cards to get the rest of the gear we might need. Even some witty new T-shirts in odd colors. Frank has even received a pair of boxers from his favorite girl that he insists he will be sporting over his jeans/shorts this year (his lucky drawers as it may be).
We have begun to check the long term forecast to try and plan what all we might need for our first tournament. Reservations have been made for the motel and we have started putting back a little extra cash for the gas we will be needing. As the days approach, I promise to post more often on this blog. I am sure there will be some interesting things on the fishing front between now and February.
I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and I hope the new year brings many more memories for you to share.
Dream Big in 2008
Kevin VanDamWednesday, October 3, 2007
2008 Schedule
I have received our tournament schedule for the coming year. TBC would love to have you join! Please look over the schedule and sign up to fish.
We always have a great time. To join, please see the Texas Bass Couples web sight (see Links) and see what all the excitement is about!
Championship 2008
Sept. 26, 27 & 28 , 2008
The City of
We always have a great time. To join, please see the Texas Bass Couples web sight (see Links) and see what all the excitement is about!
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