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 Ed with nice Guadalupe Trout guided by Guide Clint Jackson.                         

 

12/24/09
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Tyler with nice Trout

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1/15/10 Another good day on the water with Clint. 10 fish to the boat. Clients J.K. & son fished for half day in the rain. 

1/13/10 Clint Jackson had a great day with over 20+ fish to the boat. Clint was fishing with Ed from Sportsman's Finest. 

1/11/10 Ted Mendrick & Magic fished full day, 9 to the net, several came unbuttoned, The largest was 25-27" trout. Congrats to both for a successful day on the water. 

1/4/10 Bill Higdon guided Jeff Lava, VIP Client & Vince from Austin. 5 trout to the boat, 6 ldr's, several misses. 

12/31/09 Bill Higdon guided Gus & Ben, both beginners, but great anglers at 14 yrs old, we had several fish on, and 1 to the boat by Gus. Pictured this page. 

12/3109 Clint Jackson guided VIP Clients Gail & Paul Walace, 4 trout to the boat, 5 ldr's, several misses, pictures below right. 

12/28/09 Bill Higdon Guided a couple from Houston, Nancy pick up nice Palameno Trout pictured at right.

12/22/09 Chris Johnson guided full day, 3 fish to the boat, several ldr's, several misses. 

12/12/09 Fished 1/2 day in afternoon, fishing was again slow, several misses. 

12/10/09 Full day fishing with Rob & Kathy, Several fish came unbuttoned, 2 large trout to boat, Guided by Chris Johnson. 

12/10/09 Fished full day, fishing was all over the map with the squirrely weather. Slow with several misses. 

12/8/09 Fished full day, with Justin & Tom, Fishing was slow after weather front, 1 large trout to boat. Missed several. Guided by Bill Higdon. 

12/7/09 Fished a full day, 12 trout to the boat, 6-7 unbuttoned, missed 5, 1 bass. Congrats Ted & Bret. Guided by Bill Higdon.

12/03/09 Guide Clint Jackson, fished 1/2 day, 4 in the boat, 5 came un-buttoned, largest about 4.5 lbs.

11/27/09 Fished 1/2 day with Jim Fitch From Oklahoma, we had lots of strikes, netted 2 pigs. Dark small flies was the ticket. 

11/27/09 Clint Jackson fished half day, missed a few a netted over 6 hogs. 

11/21/09 Trip with Micheal Black from Houston, lots of strikes, couple came unbuttoned, couple too boat.  

11/16/09 Chris Johnson Fished a 1/2 day. One hog in the boat and several others came unbuttoned. Wind and Cypress leaves prevented them from fishing several spots holding trout. 

11/15/09 Fishing was great, many hook-ups & lots of fish to the net. Lost count.  Did speak with several other anglers who also had a good day. 

10/25/09 Fished 1/2 day, 3 anglers, 16 fish, Guides Clint Jackson & Bill Higdon

10/20/09 Fished with Denis Jenkins, Fishing was a little slow, but a good time had by all.

7/25/09 Congrats to Ben & Whitney 1st time fly fishers & Dan beginner fly fisher, for good half day trip, we picked up several small fish before the toob hatch got us. Dan caught a couple & Ben caught his first fish on the fly. Whitney is America's Top Model winner & one of the 10 most influencial women in America. She was a great sport.

7/21/09 Fished with client Kevin Worfe & son today on the Guadalupe, 8 fish, bass & pan fish. Kevin's son was a beginner but did great.

7/5/09 All the tourist from the 4th are gone, and the Guadalupe is back to normal. Fishing is good for Bass, Pan Fish, Guads on most of the rivers in the Hill Country. Flows are still down and temps are over 100 in the afternoon. Morning are cool and productive. We are recomending half day trips in the mornings until the temps come down a little.   

6/2709 Again on the Colorado, Clint had two clients. Good fishing, Catfish, Bass, Guads & Pan Fish. Fishing is good despite the high temps.

6/26/09 Clint fished the lower Colorado with two clients. Good day of fishing, but hot. Lots of Bass, Guads & Pan Fish.

6/23/09 Sorry for the lack of reports I've been covered up. Fishing has been good on the Guad for bass, & pan fish. We have scouted several other rivers including Lady Bird Lake. Other guides have reported good fishing though out the Hill Country.

5/15/09 Full day, caught hugh trout, and several other fish, trout pictured above (Beth), guided by Clint Jackson.

5/12/09 Fishing was a little slow. Caught several pan fish.

5/1/09 3 3trips today, Clint Jackson did full day, Bill did 2 half day trips, 1 morning 1 afternoon, all trip were productive, lots of fish to the boats. Largest trout 21"+.

4/18/09 Full day, several trout, 1 huge 7lb carp (see pic), a few bass, Great job first time fly fishers, Randy & Susan. Guided by Clint Jackson.

4/14/09 Full day trip, started a little slow, improved troughout the day, 2 Trout, Gaudalupe Bass, Several Pan Fish. Guided by Clint Jackson.

4/10/09 Full day with Docs Al & Dean, 4 fish to boat, 6 LDRs, a few misses, Guided by Clint Jackson.

4/7/09 Ed from Houston did a full day, 6 fish to the boat, 4-5 LDRs, several misses. Pictured above, huge trout on 22# midge. Guided by Clint Jackson. 

3/27/09 Fished full day with 2 couples from La. Everyone caught fish. Were able to get 6-7 to boat and netted. Guided by Clint & Chris.

3/26/09 Fished with Ray Sasser with Dallas Morning News, and Roger Turner of Dallas, rainy but productive. Got several fish to the boat, a couple big boys, and many great pictures.

3/24/09 Half day with Tom, beginner from Houston, Nice 19" rainbow in boat, 3 LDRs, several misses. Guided by Bill Higdon

3/21/09 Full day with Rick and Friend, 6 trout in the boat, several breakoffs, Guided by Clint Jackson

3/19/09 Half day trip with Walter & daughter Graham, 3 trout in the boat, 2 Long Distance Releases and several misses. Guided by Bill Higdon 

3/18/09 Project Healing Water Event, 5 Wounded Vets, everyone caught trout, largest 20". Thanks to all the guides Chris Johnson, Ted Midrick, Jeff Schmitt, Rus Schwausch, all the GRTU volunteers, and Alamo Fly Fishers volunteers. Hugh Success.

3/16/09 Full day with Don Lockwood, Guide Clint Jackson, Fast start with several rainbows to the net, fishing slowed in the afternoon.

3/13-14-15/09 Three day trip with two guides Kevin Hutchinson, Chris Johnson, Rainbows, Guads, Small
mouth and other.  Good fishing.

3/9/09 Many Rainbows, a couple of catfish, 2 Red Horse Suckers, lots of Pan Fish.

3/4/09 Full day with Tom & John. Netted a nice trout about 18" and broke off or had several more fish come unbuttoned . 1 Red Horse Sucker, lots of pan fish. Guided by Clint Jackson.

3/1/09 Boats have been floating the Guadalupe and Colorado Rivers with big grins being seen throughout the entire day.  All the guides have been having lots of hookups, a wealth of insect life renews itself during March with heavy Midge hatches and Blue Wing Olive hatches being seen.  

 2/27/09 Full day with Ed & Joe, Caught a little of everything, Trout (pic above), Smallmouth, Red Horse Sucker, Guadalupe Bass, Pan Fish. Guided by Clint Jackson.

2/18/09 Full day of fishing. Tim & Son from Houston and Fredricksburg netted 4 nice trout and had another 4-6 come unbuttoned, The largest trout was about 18".

2/15/09 Jake & his father fished a full day.  They netted 6 rainbows and had another 6 come unbuttoned. The largest was 18". Guided by ITHFE pro guide Ted Mendrick.

2/9/09 Full day trip with Bill & David.  Bill is from Victoria Tx. and David is from Midland Odessa Tx. They netted 10 Trout and several other species. Lots of perch, a catfish & red horse sucker. The largest trout was 19". Great Job  Guys. Guided by ITHFE pro guide Chris Johnson.

2/5/09 We fished a full day with Cordel from Austin and his friend from New Mexico.  Netted 5 nice trout and had several come unbuttoned. The Largest was a 22" Rainbow.

2/2/09 We had two guide boats on the Guad yesterday. Each boat netted 6-8 trout with a few trout coming unbuttoned.  Was a little windy and most fish were taken in the afternoon.

12/24/09
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Nancy with nice Palomeno Trout

Recomendations 

11/20/09 Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend. The company was great, the accommodations were super and the fishing was fabulous. The weather was even perfect! We look forward to a return trip. Michael and I are already talking about it.

Caron Black
Bill,

1/4/10 I had a great fishing experience yesterday and cannot wait to get back.

Jeff Lava
 

Bill,

12/31/09 Nancy & I had a great time. We learned a lot and really enjoyed your guidance.

Matt Jordon 

 

More pictures below.......

12/31/09
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Gus with nice trout





 

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America's Top Model Whitney Tompson

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Ted with Guadalupe River Trout

12/31/09
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Gail Wallace with trout

           

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Guadalupe River Trout

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Tiff again with Llano River Largemouth.