Lake Fork Area News
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Lake Fork Area News
July 2015 www.lakeforkareanews.com Page 1 FREE Bubba Ryan from Lou Chandler Inc. catching some Lake Fork giants with guide James Caldemeyer “The Little Paper With Big Bass Results” Lake Fork Area News July 2015 Page 3 Lake Fork Catfish Classic Page 6 James Caldemeyer’s Lake Fork Trophy Bass Report Page 20 Lake Fork Chamber of Commerce Report Page 21 Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association Report Visit www.lakeforkchamber.org and www.lakeforksa.com Page 2 www.lakeforkareanews.com “Tired of the rest, come to the best” July 2015 ~Since 1984~ SARTIN MARINE 2015 Boats in Stock Since 1969 RV service has been our business. Let our trained techs help you with any RV problem. www.sartinmarine.com We sell American Steel Carports and Buildings LIKE US ON FACEBOOK McFadden’s R.V.Emory,Texas TOLL FREE 866-920-8331 FM 514 FM 515 AUTHORIZED SALES SERVICE & PARTS IN RT INE SA AR M HWY 154 290 FM 1567 West • 8 Miles South of Sulphur Springs off Hwy 154 N I-30 Sulphur Springs OPEN: TUES. - SAT. 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Jenkins and all the other Tournament anglers competed individually for big catfish with cash prizes awarded for the four largest fish weighed each hour and bonuses paid to the those catching the largest seven fish overall. Including the hourly payout, Jenkins collected a total of $5400 for his fish. This year’s payout for all hourly and tournament top finishers was $24,000. George Hearn of Irving, Texas took second place and pocketed $2,400 in hourly and Enjoy life with a new home on YOUR land, Ask me how! Cindy Heinemann 469-815-3016 cell Clayton Homes Factory Outlet RBI#34629 “Opening doors to a better life, One home at a time” Lenders available! America’s Premier Home Builder! A Berkshire Hathaway Company Built for life, made for you! Home/Land Repos too! bonus money for a 9.75 pound channel cat weighed during the seventh fishing hour on Saturday. Will Stroman of Emory, Texas captured third place and a $2,300 reward for his 9.56 pound channel cat that he caught on Saturday along with a first and three seconds during the hourly payouts. Andrew Taylor of Emory, Texas placed fourth with a 9.47 pound channel worth a $400 payday. Rick Elliott of Granbury, Texas pocketed $300 for his 5th place 8.93 pound cat. Bobby Driskell of Grapeland, TX followed in 6th place with an 8.44 pound catfish and rounding out the top seven was Robby Richardson of Point, Texas, Texas with a nice 8.38 pounder. The most active hourly winners were Will Stroman of Emory, TX and Rick Elliott of Granbury, Texas with 4 fish weighed during the course of the two-day tournament. The top youth angler were Will Stroman of Emory, Texas with a 9.56 pound channel cat. Six year old River Miller of Kaufman, Texas took top ladies honors with 5.98 pounds. Ricky Blackburn of Lone Star, Texas, topped all other seniors with a 5.83 pound channel. The Lake Fork Catfish Classic was organized by the Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association and Lake Fork Chamber of Commerce. Oak Ridge Marina served as its host. The Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1999 to promote and help conserve Lake Fork as a world-class fishery. Its members are mainly lake-area homeowners, businesses, and guides. More information on the Association and its mission can be found on facebook and its web-site, www.lakeforksa. com. The Lake Fork Catfish Classic’s major underwriters are the Wood County Industrial Commission, City National Bank, Peoples Telephone and Scotty’s Magic Bait. 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The Sportsman’s Association and Lake Fork Area Chamber of Commerce are both non-profit organizations dedicated to conserving and promoting Lake Fork as a world class fishery. More on the Association can be found at www.lakeforksa.com and more on the Chamber can be found at www.lakeforkchamber.org.” Second place winner George Hearn, Irving, TX, 9.75 pounds. Larry Jenkins from Daingerfield, TX with his 10.59 winning catfish. Dick Walker photo Will Stroman from Emory, TX took third place in the tournament as well as top youth with a nice 9.56 pounder. Top female winner River Miller from Kaufman, TX 5.98 pounds. Dick Walker photo (PG-13) 1:30, 6:50 T BUSINESS IN RAINS COUNTY (PG-13) 4:15, 9:25 July 2015 Email pictures of your customers fish to [email protected] S COUNTY LEADER THIS IS A FREE SERVICE TO ALL LAKE FORK BUSINESSES 3/473-2653 • FAX: 903/473-0050 der.com • Email: [email protected] ADVERTISING ATTENTION LAKE FORK BUSINESSES Nancy Fenter, Mgr. 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Here are some helpful tips and techniques that will help you catch big bass on Lake Fork this summer. The water conditions at Lake Fork are very good right now. The lake is currently 403.30, which is above full pool by about 4 inches. The water temperature has been ranging from 82-88 degrees. Most of the lake is fairly clear with some stained areas around wind blown banks and in the backs of a few creeks. I attribute the improved water clarity to the new vegetation that is starting to grow again in the backs of the creeks. The shallow water bite has remained reliable due to the unseasonably cooler weather that we have been having this year and all the freshly flooded cover on the banks for the bass to get in. June fished more like May normally does and I expect July to fish more like June which will be good! The fish are feeding early and late up shallow in 2-6 feet on top water baits. The frog has been best for me around the shallow grass. Hollow frogs like the spro types are good. You will also find some areas back in the creeks where the bass are schooling on bait. My best bait for them has been a walking bait like a zara spook. A.J.’S FISH HOUSE 903-473-4198 • 5375 N. Hwy. 17 ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET We Serve United States Farm Raised Catfish Fried Shrimp • Boiled Shrimp Chicken Tenders • Hush Puppies & Fries Dessert Included • Menu Items Available Voted best catfish in North East Texas 2014 by County Line Magazine • B.Y.O.B.• NO WAIT • SEATING FOR 400 • ON SITE CATERING • PLENTY OF PARKING • PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM • SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS OPEN: Thurs.-Sat. 4:00 to 9:00 PM OPEN Sunday 11:00 to 2:00 Any shad pattern will do. When the fish are reluctant to bust a top water lure I am opting for a Santone Lures Swim Jig in the 5/16 oz size tipped with a Berkley Havoc Grass Pig. My favorite colors on the swim jig are Pake’s Perch, JC’s Spicy Craw, or River Bream. I am also catching a lot of fish with my clients in mid depths from 1014 feet early on Texas rigged Berkley 10” Powerworms with a 3/8 Elite Tungsten weight and a 5/0 hook. Best colors have been blue fleck, plum, and watermelon red. The best areas to check out for these fish are along creek channel edges, shallow humps, points, and old pond dams. A Santone football head jig in the 1/2 or 5/8 oz size is also choice for catching these fish. It’s a perfect size and weight to imitate a crawfish or bream, which the bass are feeding heavily on this time of year. Best colors have been JC’s Spicy Craw, Mexican Heather, PB & J, and Bass Candy. You can check them out at www.santonelures.com or they are available around the lake at Lake Fork Marina, Oak Ridge Marina, and Pope’s Landing. July 2015 The deep bite is really kicking off this month. We saw some deep action in June but those big groups were hard to find. It didn’t really get hot enough to get those large congregations of fish piled up out in deep water. Once we see the thermocline set in and the heat bears down for the summer we will start to see those big schools of fish congregated in one area. The best way to read all these water situations and understand how fish relate to conditions out deep is to have great electronics. I rely on my Lowrance Gen 3 graphs to tell me exactly where and what the fish are doing out deep. If you are weak in this area of your fishing (most anglers are), now is the time of year to spend lots of time out on the lake learning. The bass are starting to stack up on points, humps, and roadbeds right now in 18-28 ft consistently. But you can expect to see numbers of bass move even deeper as the month progresses. I have already started to see some fish showing up in 30+ water. Look for the big schools of bait in these areas as most all the fish are relating See Us on Facebook (Carts To Go in Texas) to large schools of shad. Once you’ve located a school of bass out in the depths of Lake Fork you can catch them on a variety of lures. If the bass are on or close to the bottom, I will use a Carolina rig with an Elite Tungsten 1 oz weight and a 4 ft leader with a 3/0 wide gap hook. The best baits for me have been the Berkley Havoc Jerk, Havoc Backslide, or any centipede/ring fry type bait. Best colors have been watermelon red, green pumpkin, and chartreuse pepper. I always like to throw a Santone football head jig on these deep bass too. Best sizes are the ¾-1 oz and you can’t go wrong with my “new” JC’s Spicy Craw color. Mexican Heather and PB & J and Bass Candy colors have also produced well. The jig will often times catch the biggest fish in the school as its size and profile appeals to the larger fish. You will also find a lot of bass out deep that are very suspended this month. They can be challenging to catch for sure! I will cycle through a number of baits to determine which one they want best. The deep diving crank bait is a good one Continued on page 7 CARTS TO GO Used - Refurbished - Custom CLOSED July 20 - Sept. 2 Golf Carts 214-673-1313 (cell) 903-878-2742 Lake Fork One mile south of Hwy 154 bridge (across from Trophy Lodge) July 2015 Trophy Bass Report Continued from page 6 to start with. Any shad pattern will work right now. You can also catch them on the Alabama rig or a single weighted swim bait like the Berkley Powerbait Swim Shad. If the bass are suspended in depth ranges that are hard to reach with these baits you’ll want to give the Lake Fork flutter spoon a try. This thing will flat out catch em and can be fished anywhere in the water column. If you want to catch a giant, this is a strong favorite this month. I rig mine on the “new” Abu Garcia Ike www.lakeforkareanews.com Series rod 7’6” medium action with 17 lb Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon. Well that about covers everything that’s going on at Lake Fork this month. I wish everyone traveling out for summer vacations and family time a safe and memorable trip. Please be safe on the water! There are more drownings during the summer months than anytime of the year. Be sure to operate your boat safely, wear a life vest, and a kill switch. It’s also important to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water and Gatorade to stay hydrated. Heat exhaustion is very prevalent in the summer months and will sneak up on you fast! If you are headed to Lake Fork in pursuit of a trophy bass and are looking to book a guide, I would enjoy the opportunity to take you or your group fishing and show you a great time on Lake Fork. I still have a few dates available for summer and am taking fall reservations as well. Please be sure to start thinking about scheduling your 2016 date soon as I fill up very fast for spring! I also Page 7 have gift certificates available for those of you that are interested in purchasing a friend or loved one a guided trip on Lake Fork. You can contact me to make your reservation at 903736-9888 or send me an email at lakeforktrophybass@yahoo. com You can also visit my website for more information about Lake Fork and my guide ser- Brandon Riley with his new personal best caught on a Santone jig while fishing with Lake Fork Guide James Caldemeyer Jackie and Jack York had a fun day of fish catching on Lake Fork with Guide James Caldemeyer It’s “all hands on deck” while fishing Lake Fork with Guide James Caldemeyer Joey Stewart and his son had a great day on Lake Fork. They caught several big bass like this one with Guide James Caldemeyer vice at www.officiallakeforktrophybass.com You can find me on Facebook and follow my official Lake Fork Guide page at https://www.facebook.com/ lakeforkfishingguides I would also like to thank all of my 2015 sponsors for their support in my guiding and professional tournament fishing as well: Ranger Boats, Mercury Outboards, Toyota, I Am Second, Interstate Batteries, Lowrance, Power Pole, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Santone Lures, Leer, Carhartt, Costa Del Mar, and Elite Tungsten. Psalms 37:4 Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart Tight Lines and God Bless Place Your Ad Today! Call Shirley 903-885-7223 Lake Fork Resort 5004 N. 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Artwork on the new plate depicting a jumping bass chasing a lure was created by well-known wildlife artist Clemente Guzman. In an online contest to determine the new plate design, Guzman’s jumping bass received the most votes from anglers with more than 4,000. “Our hope is that this more robust bass will appeal to more anglers who will want to display this plate on their vehicles and boat trailers. By purchasing this specialty plate they will help provide critical funding for Texas’ fish management programs,” says Dave Terre, Inland Fisheries Management and Research Chief. “The more plates purchased by anglers, the more funding will be available to help keep Texas one of the best places to fish in the country.” The new plate launched May 25, at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Fork. Plates can be purchased online at www.ConservationPlate.org/Bass or at local tax county offices for $30/year, of which $22/plate goes to TPWD. “The bass plate was one of the first plates we introduced back in 2002 and we wanted to take advantage of the new digital printing capabilities at Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and give this plate a much-needed facelift” says Janis Johnson, TPWD marketing specialist who manages the conContinued on page 9 Ferguson and others beginning at 11AM. Weigh-in begins at 2pm. Join us for a HUGE Raffle, open to the public, beginning immediately after weigh-in. Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each or 25 for $20.00. Junction of Hwy 515 & CR 1970 • Yantis, Tx. 903-383-7121 The Raffle includes an autographed Kevin Fowler Guitar! 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The plates are available for cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers and RVs for an annual fee of only $30. This fee does not replace the regular vehicle registration cost. Specialty plates may be purchased at any time of the year independent of vehicle registration renewal. For more information about specific projects that have benefitted from funds generated from the conservation license plate program, visit www.conservationplate.org/projects . Toyota has been a proud sponsor of the TPWD Conservation License Plate program since 2003. Park Homes Custom Built Kick back and relax... NORTHSHORE LANDing Boating•Fishing Hiking•Bird Watching •Cabins (Choice of two, sleeps 2-4) •Guesthouse (Accommodates up to six people) •Stocked Pond (Relax by or play in) •Boat Storage • RV Parking WiFi•Fish Cleaning Hut Laundry Facilities•Picnic Tables Children and pets welcome! 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It may be viewed at: http://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/nonpwdpubs/media/catfish_ plan_draft.pdf “We invite the public to give us feedback on the goals outlined in the plan,” said John Tibbs, a TPWD fisheries biologist who is one of the plan’s authors. “Our vision is to improve catfishing for all anglers in Texas, and we are open to ideas on how to best accomplish that.” Tibbs said the plan was developed in response to changing population demographics, findings of TPWD fisheries studies and the needs of Texas’ catfish anglers. “Research shows that there is a need for greater fishing opportunities in urban areas close to where people live,” he said. “We are also seeing more anglers interested in trophy catfishing, but at the same time many people want to catch fish to eat or just for recreation. The new plan is designed to meet all those needs.” Interested persons may complete an on-line survey accessed from a link embedded within the plan to express their opinions on what they feel are the most important fisheries management strategies in the plan. The draft plan will be available for public comment until midnight July 26, 2015. The final plan is due to be published in the fall of 2015. Place your ad in the Lake Fork Area News Today! Call Shirley at 903-885-7223 or Email [email protected] Scott’s RV Service Mobile Service and Parts Call Anytime • Repairs of all types Scott Kennedy 903-638-1177 Ashley Gour 817-357-0259 Home office 903-383-2162 We have moved to the lake side of Yantis and now accept visa/mc/disc/amxprss July 2015 Nominations Sought for Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Deadline for submission is November 1 www.lakeforkareanews.com received a rod & reel donated by Cabela’s in Allen, TX. David Askins was in charge of the fishing part of the event this year and brought several types of catfish baits. Stubby also donated several containers of his catfish bait. During the sign in and after the fishing portion, the children were entertained by “Mr. David” , David Payne, a professional children’s entertainer from the Dallas area. Hot dogs, chips, drinks, and cold watermelon were served for lunch and all the kids received a special gift from the WCCC. Thanks to all the volunteers and people that make this event run ATHENS, Texas — Individu- The WCCC held it’s second als or organizations that have “Take a Kid Fishing” event made a lasting contribution on June 13th, 2015 and had a to freshwater fishing in Texas great day, good weather, and may be nominated through No- lots of fun. This years event vember 1 for induction into the was at Wind Point Park on Lake Tawakoni. We had nearly Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall 50% more kids this year over of Fame. last years event. All the kids The nominee must be a Texan or Texas organization. Individuals may be either living or deceased. Selection will be made by an independent committee; induction will take place during the annual Hall of Fame banquet at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens. The most recent additions to the Hall of Fame are fishing guide Mark Stevenson and the Kids enjoying Mr. David the enteranier at the take a kid fishGuadalupe River Chapter of ing event. Trout Unlimited. Videos about prior inductees may be viewed in the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame at TFFC; some are also available on YouTube. Brief biographical sketches of past Large selection inductees and links to videos of Desert Rose dishes and the nomination form may be found at http://tpwd.texas. gov/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/ ORDER visit/virtualtour/halloffame/inONLINE ductees.phtml. Home Decor, Antiques, Candles, Furniture, Kitchenware, Vintage Clothing... 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Around here we hold the term dearly and post “Slab of the Week pictures of any thing 15” or over. We will also post your “Catch of the Day” photos of any catch, but would like your face to be in the picture. Send your Slab Pics to “[email protected]” and we will post them. July 11th will be the WCCC’s 3rd annual “Fishing Swap Meet”. This years event will be back at Pope’s Landing Marina off Hwy 17. The events starts at 7:00 AM and will run till 2:00 PM. Anyone can come set up a booth to sell or trade fishing, boating, or camping items (no guns). Vendors are welcome and the public is invited and it’s All Free ! The July meeting will also be on the 11th at Pope’s Landing at 4:00 PM and guest are welcome to attend. There will be no meeting in August because the WCCC is taking a group tour of the Fresh Water fishery in Athens on that date. Contact us at: “[email protected]” and check out current events and post at: “williamscreekcrappieclub.com”. 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Hunting hogs and converting the “free” meat into many tasty meals has not only become a major part of my vocation, but a hobby that I thoroughly enjoy as well. They say that you can’t get completely away from your roots and I well remember my dad raising six or eight hogs each year and the corn crop to fatten them. The way I look at it, all these wild hogs is simply free pork for many of us and to my way of thinking, it’s much tastier than the pen fattened hogs we buy at the super market. I did sneak away this past week with my nephew to join a buddy who has had a bunch of BBQ size pigs hitting a corn feeder on his place. My nephew harvested his first wild pork using a 308 caliber big bore air rifle and he was amazed, as most are, at the power generated by compressed air. We left my friends ranch with some of the best eating wild pork imaginable in the cooler and some needed pictures for my book. My goal when I began planning this book was to delve into little known facts pertaining to wild hogs and wild hog hunting and trapping. I knew writing the chapters on the various methods of hunting and tricks and tactics that make one a more successful hunter would be easy for me but in my quest for information, I’ve found that there was a great deal that I had to learn. This past week, I spent a good bit of time interviewing one of the managers at a large processing plant that processes and sells wild game meats. I learned that during the course of a year, hundreds of pounds Page 13 AKE VIE LAKE VIEW LODGE We offer: • RV Lots (annual & overnight) • Motel Rooms • Mobile Homes • Log Cabins • Bunk Houses • Private Boat Ramp Continued on page 14 Large Pavillion • 35 Picnic Tables •Seats 250 people •Complete Kitchen •Living Quarters Perfect for Weddings, Family reunions, Corporate retreats... 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The market for “wild boar” has been strong in Europe for years but folks here in the United States have learned the benefits of eating free range pork as well. During the past five years, there has been a significant increase in the amount of wild pork consumed in restaurants and private kitchens throughout the US. The animals are inspected by the USDA at these wild game processing plants, just like domestic meats but pork being shipped to Europe must undergo an additional test for trichinosis, a disease that occurs in several different mammals but is most prevalent in swine and bears. I was surprised to learn that of the many thousands of hogs the inspectors have checked at the facility, not one tested positive for trichinosis. Swine Brucellosis which is called Undulant Fever when contracted by humans, was present a small percentage of the hogs. The wild pork harvested by hog hunters is obviously not tested for Brucellosis as is that in the USDA inspected plants but the chance of humans contracting any of the diseases is eliminated by through cooking (heating) of the meat. The USDA newest guidelines state that cuts of pork such as roasts, steaks and chops be heated to 145 degrees and ground meat cooked to 160 degrees. I cook my pork, wild or domestic to at least 180 degrees, often a bit higher with the exception of smoked sausage or salami which I bring up to 160 degrees. Wild pork is leaner than the meat from domestic hogs because wild hogs have to move around and work to make a living and I’ve found long and slow cooking with moisture is the best way to bring out the natural flavors and, get the meat fall off the bone tender. There is much discussion these days about controlling nuisance hogs. Hunting alone is not enough to keep the hog numbers in check. To my way of thinking, the very best means of reducing feral hog numbers is by trapping. Granted, these so called helicopter hunts has received a great deal of press the past few years but it’s also caused some problems, especially when the chopper pilots fly across property lines onto lands where they are not permitted to shoot and spook game. Trapping hogs is a win-winwin situation for the trapper, the local hog buyer and ultimately the processing companies. The consumer also wins by having access to free range, natural wild pork. The processing company that I visited has a great business model in place that is benefiting everyone from the farmer that is overrun with hogs to the housewife that chooses to feed her family natural protein in its most natural form. Buying stations are set up across many areas of the state and local trappers bring their hogs to these facilities where each hog is weighed and sorted according to size. Larger hogs are currently bringing around fifty cents per pound but smaller animals are well worth the trapper’s time. On a regular basis, the processer trucks the hogs from the local hog buying facility to their plant where the animals are inspected, butchered and ultimately shipped to the consumer. It’s been said, “If you have lemons, make lemonade”. Here in Texas lemons are in pretty short supply except down in the Valley but hogs are everywhere! I’m glad to see both hunters and non hunters putting so much of this excellent eating free range pork to good use! Listen to Outdoors with Luke Clayton and Friends on radio stations from Nebraska to Texas on anytime online at www.cat- Big Fish. Big Fun. 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Photo by Luke Clayton will find that the larger shoulder cuts at your local grocery store are much more economical than beef. If you live near one of the larger Hispanic Food stores, check out the meat department there. Pork is big at these stores and the price is right. Let’s consider having a big pork BBQ. I’ve made pulled pork from 30 pound pigs as well as 200 pound sows and the process is much the same regardless the size of the hog. The end result is fall off the bone tender BBQ. You don’t have to have an electric smoker to make pulled pork but trust me, once you have used one, you will be hooked on how easy it is to turn the cuts from your wild hogs into tasty BBQ. You’ve heard me bragging about my Smokin Tex electric smoker many times in this column. I mean it, if there was one item in my outdoor cooking arsenal that I could not make it without, it’s my Smokin Tex. The reason is simple: I just add four to six ounces of wood to the smoke box, put the meat in, set the thermostat to the desired temperature and walk away and let the smoker do all the work. I used to stay up half the night with my wood fired smokers, making sure the temperature remained constant but when I first discovered the ease and simplicity of using the Smokin Tex, I was hooked! To make the very best pulled pork BBQ you’ve even eaten, begin with a chunk of wild pork (or domestic) . 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Call Shirley at 903-885-7223 or Email [email protected] MARK BAIRD General Contractor Email: [email protected] 903-395-2577 • Mobile 903-491-7577 www.minnowbucketmarina.com Page 16 www.lakeforkareanews.com July 2015 BBQ Continued from page 15 you pull it out of your Smokin Tex, you won’t be able to distinguish the cut of meat, it will all be tender and juicy. Use your favorite rub, for several years; I have used Obie-Cue’s Sweet Rub BBQ Spice www.obiecue. com. I used to make my own rub using brown sugar, garlic powder, black powder and a little red pepper but once I discovered Obie-Cue’s I was hooked. Using your hands, distribute the rub all over the meat. Now, with about 6 ounces of wild plum, hickory or pecan wood in the wood box, I set my Smokin Tex at 225 degrees, place the pork in, shut the door and let is smoke for a couple of hours. Now, I remove the meat and add my favorite BBQ sauce (remember, you want to smoke it long and slow with MOISTURE, the BBQ sauce and juices inside the meat will supply the moisture. I will either put the meat in a throw away aluminum pan and cover it with foil to keep the moisture in or double wrap it in heavy duty aluminum foil and place it back into the smoker. Believe it or not, two hours of heavy smoke will give the finished produce a great smoky flavor. I try to time this so that it’s now about bedtime. I like to let the pork cook all night while I am sleeping! I reduce the thermostat to a setting of 190 to 200 degrees, shut the door on my smoker and go to bed! It’s that simple. The next morning, I turn off my smoker and allow the meat to cool enough to handle and then, if it’s a ham or shoulder, I pick up the bone and the meat falls right off. We are talking about some tender BBQ here, folks. I always drain all the liquid, including the remaining BBQ sauce from the meat and then, using my hands, break the chunks of pork into pieces that will fit on a sandwich or dinner plate. Next, I will add more fresh BBQ sauce and taste. I might sprinkle a little more Obie-Cue’s on the meat if I think it needs it or possibly a little salt or pepper. Making good BBQ pork is all about getting the seasonings right to suit your taste. If you like it hot, you might wish to add a little Louisiana hot sauce. That’s it! You have just taken a six or eight pound cut of meat from your wild hog and transformed it into some of the best tasting BBQ imaginable. Go to your favorite BBQ restaurant and purchase eight pounds of pulled pork to go. You will have to dig deeply into your wallet to pay for it! Look at how much money you just saved and you did this yourself! Unless I’m cooking for a bunch of people, I will divide all that BBQ into quart size quantities and freeze them until needed. On many of my outdoor hunting and fishing trips, I will simply toss a couple of quarts of frozen pulled pork into the ice cooler and when it’s time for supper, open a can of beans and… Dinner is served! 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In the aftermath of flood events that have hammered much of the state recently, biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department say encounters with various wildlife will not be uncommon. Recent storms also coincided with the time of year when newborn wildlife start showing up on the landscape. As flood waters recede, wildlife officials anticipate seeing more young wild animals unnecessarily being picked up by the general public and referred to game wardens or wildlife rehabilitators for treatment and rearing. According to the National Weather Service, during the month of May Texas received 35 trillion gallons of rain, enough to cover the entire state in eight inches of water. “It is not uncommon for wildlife encounters to increase after flood events,” says Andy Gluesenkamp, a herpetologist with TPWD. “People should be aware that snakes and other wildlife, including skunks and raccoons, may approach or enter yards and houses where they do not normally occur. Over time, displaced wildlife will re- and can even be detrimental to Flooding will cause some will capitalize on the overall the wildlife concerned. turn to their usual habitats.” immediate impacts to nesting improved health of the grassTips and precautions about efforts of grassland bird spe- lands.. Common sense precautions The good news, say wildlife should be practiced; be aware encounters with wildlife are cies such as bobwhite quail and available online at http://tpwd. officials, is that recent excesthat snakes and other animals turkeys. But biologists indicate may seek shelter in debris piles texas.gov/huntwild/wild/rehab/ those species will still have sive rainfall is being viewed as and caution should be used dur- orphan/. time to re-nest and the species Continued on page 18 ing cleanup efforts. “A snake in the yard is not a cause for panic,” he says. “They don’t want to be there, either, and if left alone will usuGolf Utility Vehicle Sales, PartsVehicle Rental & Repair GolfService, Car & Utility Sales, Service, Parts Rental & Repair ally leave onCar their& own. You’re more likely to come upon a Main Location MainLocation Location Alba Alba Location skunk, a mound of fire ants or 2125 S. FM 2869 2125 S. FM 2869 113 CR 1534 113 CR 1534 3490 S. FM 2869 3490 S. FM 2869 a wasp nest in a Holly brushpile than Lake Ranch, TX 75765 HollyHawkins, Lake Ranch, TX 75765 Alba, TX 75410 Alba, TX 75410 Hawkins, TX 75765 TX 75765 a venomous snake. 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Fix N Feed Heaven’s Touch Massage Hooten’s Hardware Lake Fork Firearms Lake Fork Marina Lake Fork Trophy Lures Latson’s Office Solutions Lowes Mineola Packing Northshore Landing Oak Ridge Marina Potts Feed Stores LFCC (800)846-1859 PO Box 213 Alba, TX 75410 www.lakeforkchamber.org July 2015 www.lakeforkareanews.com Mission of the Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association • Promote sportsmanship and the protection of natural resources • Promote the quality of Lake Fork fishery and other outdoor recreational activities • Promote the future of angling through youth programs • Promote a spirit of cooperation with local, By Dick Walker county, state, and federal governmental agncies and other civic organizations for the purpose of improving Lake Fork and its surrounding communities • Promote items of interest of the membership at large Tournament time is a busy time for the LFSA and its live release boat. The LFSA provides the Life Release Boat to any tournament with 50 or more boats. There is no charge for this service. However, we do accept donations that are used in the upkeep and maintenance of the LRB. On June 5 and 6 the LRB supported the American Petroleum Institute (API) tournament. The 2015 Catfish Classic on Lake Fork is in the books. To u r n a ment partners Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association and Lake Fork Chamber of Commerce call the event a major success. Participating anglers were up over last year and just exciting more families participated. This was the second year for kids 12 and under to fish free when fishing with a paid adult. It paid off with a number of young anglers winning big money. New Greenhouse For Yantis ISD For the past several years we have been updating you on a project between TPWD, LFSA and the Yantis ISD. This project focuses on habitat restoration in Lake Fork. For the past several years the LFSA has purchased 500 button bushes and the Yantis High School FFA has planted and grown these bushes for transplanting into Lake Fork. The program has proven successful in replacing vegetation lost during the time the lake was low due to the drought. Recognizing the value of the program, TPWD is donating a new 20’X48’ greenhouse to Yantis ISD. This new greenhouse will insure the continued success of the program. Dan Bennett and Kevin Storey delivered the good news to Interim Superintendent Dr. Peter Running and FFA adviser Tonya Rabinaldt. Yantis ISD Greenhouse coming in the Fall. Pictured L/R Dick Walker LFSA, Dan Bennett, TPWD, Sue Parrish LFSA, Carol Boykin LFSA, Tonya Rabinaldt FAA Adviser, LaDale York LFSA, Dr. Peter Running Yantis ISD and Kevin Storey TPWD. Page 21 Tournament Time 7th Annual Lake Fork Catfish Classic On Lake Fork LFSA Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners For the first time the LFSA will award two full scholarships in 2015. One of this year’s winners is Caralyn Dawson, Alba Golden High School. Caralyn will be attending the University of North Texas where she plans to major in Biology. Her goal is to complete all requirements for a PhD in Biology choosing a career as a Wildlife Biologist with a focus on zoo breeding Ron Bowden, Scholarship Chairman programs and conserva- presents Caralyn and her Mom with her Check. tion. LFSA member Harold Williams receiving fish from API runner. Game Warden Derrick Spitzer checking to be sure a slot fish is not weighed during API. On June 13 and 14 the LRB supported the Skeeter Owners Tournament where we handled 24 over the slot bass. The tournament drew a record number of anglers from all over the country. Peaches Miller was the winner of the $250 Early Entry drawing. Peaches and her family entered the tournament on June 12. Friday June 19 was set-up and registration day. This year we had help from Legend Boats and Don Hampton who provided their stage for our event. LFSA members get the Oak Ridge pavilion ready for registration. Anglers filling out entry forms during Friday registration. The LFSA would like to thank our underwriters and sponsors without your support we could not hold this tournament. A special thank you goes to Legend Boats and Don Hampton who provided their stage and scales. Our membership is open and available to any and all who share our deep commitment to do whatever is necessary to preserve the legend that is uniquely Lake Fork. For more information about the LFSA you can go to our website www. lakeforksa.com Page 22 www.lakeforkareanews.com July 2015 Stan Kuhn’s Catfish report Summertime is upon us and that means it’s hot in Texas. July usually means 100-degree weather. As I’m writing this article it’s raining again as Tropical Storm Bill is bringing more rain to east Texas and Lake Fork. The catfishing has been fantastic, as the warm weather has moved the catfish into deep water. I’m fishing in 38ft and 32ft on baited out spots. Most of the catfish we are catching have been suspended up off the bottom. Watch your graph and that will tell you where most of the catfish are hanging out. The new bait I’m using is really working well as it really hangs on the hook good. J Pigg Stinkbait out of Stephenville is some of the best bait that I have used. If you miss the fish on the first bite just leave it down and he will give you a second and third chance to catch him. Summertime is easy to catch numbers of channel cats on Lake Fork and you can fill up the ice chest with good eating size catfish. Until next month, be safe on the water and always Fish Friendly. Anita Wesley and family caught 73 cats with guide Stan Kuhn. Buster and Carter Taylor caught 52 cat. Cooper Weaver holding one of 51 cats caught with guide Stan Kuhn. Avery Wise caught this nice cat on J Pigg Stinkbait. Kirk Tidwell and son Troy, Jeff Larson, and Tyler Lowe. 48 cats. Lauren Anderson caught this nice cat with guide Stan Kuhn. Randy and Jodi York from San Marcus, Tx holding two of 73 cats. 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Call Shirley Today! 903-885-7223 Email: [email protected] www.lakeforkareanews.com Like Us On Facebook Page 24 www.lakeforkareanews.com July 2015 J.R. SIMPSON 903-850-3324 EMAIL: [email protected] Office: 800-254-7541 - Fax: 903-763-4487 www.c21lakecountryrealty.com Yantis $875,000 UNIQUE ONE-OF-A-KIND Custom Lake Fork Home! Professionally designed and decorated. Efficient cooling & heating with 21’ ceilings, Italian tile, bamboo wood flooring & granite counters. 2 stall boat house w/2 electric lifts. Insecticide System covering entire home, garage, patio and boathouse. Furnishings are negotiable. View Virtual To u r link www.lakeforkwaterfront.net Yantis $179,900 A RARE WATERFRONT FIND on Lake Fork! Built in 2008, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits high on a hill with a awesome view of Lake Fork! This home is in like new condition with a detached over sized garage, fishing pier, privacy fence & lighted flag pole. Sitting on the banks of Birch Creek, one of the best fishing areas on Lake Fork. Move in ready in every way! REDUCED Quitman $114,900 WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOL Deep well to water the yard to beat those high city water bills, city water & sewer to house. Gorgeous hardwood floors, ceramic tile in kitchen, bathrooms & utility. Large backyard with privacy fence,12x12 storage building & covered patio. Garage for a Big Bass Boat & workshop area. Yantis $82,500 BRING ALL WRITTEN OFFERS! 3 bedroom, 2 bath with attached 2 car garage home sits on 1.183 partially wooded acres for privacy. Home has an enclosed Bonus Room that is 32’ across the back of the home and has wood flooring with a wood burning stove. Home is neat, clean and very close to World Famous Lake Fork with community ramp across the street. REDUCED Yantis $42,900 Emory 235,000 NO ZONING CODES OR RESTRICTIONS AND all city utilities!!This 1 bedroom 1 bath is the perfect fisherman’s hide-away or would be a great place to downsize & retire. Walking distance to town, schools and quick access to Sulphur Springs & I-30 and 5 minutes or less from boat ramp to World Famous Lake Fork. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ON HWY 515 between Emory and Lake Fork. This 4,400 sqft shop building has all the electric you need for shop equipment.There is 672 sqft of office space with kitchen area. Gravel parking lot on 4.8 Acres. Possible owners financing with approved credit & 20% down. Yantis $599,000 Point $147,900 HIGH QUALITY, CUSTOM BUILT builders personal waterfront home on Lake Fork has all the amenities you could ask for. From Foam insulation to Travertine tile, Granite Counters & Knotty Alder Cabinets. In-ground pool with hot tub & waterfall plus a bonus room upstairs with an office. Home is on 2 lots with 1.3 acres plus leaseback, plenty of room for a pier and a boat house. BUYER PICKS NEW GRANITE $1,500 allowance for kitchen counter tops, buyer’s pick! Custom built home features brick, hardy board & metal roof. Rectified Porcelain Tile with inlay design in living room, carpet in master bedroom, wood flooring in other bedrooms, office, walk-in master shower w/copper colored tile design & a partially covered deck. Yantis $575,000 Quitman $89,500 BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT property on Lake Fork with pier, boat house and has a concrete driveway to the lake. This two bedroom, 1.5 bath home sits on over half an acre and has a 12x37 screened-in back porch & 12x22 porch with storage space underneath, detached 2 car garage & 8x10 storage bldg. Home has metal roof, storm windows & ceiling fans. BRING YOUR BEST OFFER! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has a 8x24 covered front porch. There is a 25x25 shop building, 15x22 storage building, 15x22 carport & a greenhouse. Interior has been completely updated & home sits on 1.5 acres for plenty of privacy, off the beaten path. Home is located walking distance to all city services in Quitman & has city utilities. Alba $59,900 WALKING DISTANCE TO LAKE FORK! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath manufatured home is on a .58 acre lot with community boat ramp to Lake Fork. New flooring, new AC & new septic. There is a 10x12 workshop, 10x12 storage building & 23x25 garage. Covered front porch & chain link fenced back yard. Plenty of room for your bass boat and the rest of your toys too! Yantis $59.900 4 ACRES IN YANTIS on Hwy 154. Property is partially fenced and has all city utilities and sewer. There are two workshop buildings in front plus a barn and a corral in the back of the property with an open pasture area. Just minutes from Lake Fork public boat ramp. This proper ty would give great highway exposure to any business. Yantis $144,500 LOCATED NEAR LAKE TAWAKONI East Tawakoni $119,000 with Rains County schools. Totally updated brick home with 3-4 bedroom or office with 2 bath and two living, fresh paint, triple paned windows, radiant barrier and a wood burning stove.This would be a great first time buyers home. Yantis $399,000 HOME IN GREAT LOCATION This three bedroom home with attached carport and fenced back yard is in downtown Yantis. Let your kids walk to schools just across the street and with Lake Fork boat ramp just five minutes away you are close to your weekend fishing getaway. CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION. A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! Lake Fork area Complete Restaurant & Sports Bar with everything you need. Pool tables, shuffle board, dishes, silverware, refrigerators, fryers, tables, chairs and a great dance floor with stage, plus a full inventory. Full security system and video surveillance & POS system in place. Great location in high traffic area near Lake Fork. Bring offer! Hawkins $199,000 LOCATED IN HOLLY LAKE RANCH AREA This 4 unit property is in a high traffic area, any business will get serious highway exposure. Property has great income potential. One unit is currently rented, 3 others are available. No restrictions or zoning. MOTIVATED SELLER with reasonable offers! REDUCED Yantis $62,500 RARE 50 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WATERFRONT PARK MODEL RV AT LAKE FORK Property sits outside Quitman city limits & features some of the Immaculate condition with an attached covered deck $20,000 best views anywhere in Wood County. Property has been planted with rye grass, fescue, millet & other mixtures. Underbrush has been cleared, no trash piles or dump sites. Tons of deer! Super LAKE FORK WATER FRONT & OFF-WATER LOTS clean property with dogwood, wild plum, persimmon, huge post FROM $17,900 TO $135,000 oaks, red oaks, black walnut, pines, tickle tongue & cedar trees. LAKE FORK AREA ACREAGE FROM This is one of those properties you have to see to believe! $36,000 TO $219,000 QUITMAN $209,900 CUSTOM BUILT ON LAKE FORK Pier, 2 stall boathouse & concrete path from house to lake & a sea wall. Located on edge of creek channel with deeper water than most homes in area. Gas log fireplace, crown molding, office, formal dining, dry bar, granite counters. Jacuzzi tub, ceramic tile & hardwood floors. Covered porch overlooking lake & a 3 car garage. 90X40 OFFICE BUILDING with nice entry. Kitchen/break room with 3 offices and large work area. Overhead door at rear and door at side. Two updated HVAC units, commercial phone system in place. Plenty of parking plus a full acre of land to expand if needed. Winnsboro $109,000 A GREAT FIND ON LAKE FORK Established RV park with a long waiting list for RV lots. There are currently 39 lots & 13-16 acres of leaseback to expand the RV park, 4 septic systems with room for 30 additional RV sites on the current septic systems. Property includes a water well for RV park with a 35 gpm pump. 2011 manufactured home, a deep water boat ramp & a sass frass log guest house that is not yet completed inside. This is a rare opportunity and a rare find on Lake Fork. YANTIS $549,900 P