Blue Water Striper Guide Service
Lake Texoma
My name is James Allen and I own and operate Blue Water Striper Guide Service on Lake Texoma.
I am a full time Striper fishing guide on Lake Texoma.
If you fish all of the time, or have never caught a fish in your life, hiring a Striper Guide to catch Stripers on Lake Texoma is the best way to catch Striped Bass and learn how to catch them on your own. I live locally and grew up fishing for Stripers on Lake Texoma. Guiding on Texoma is my full-time job. I fish only on Lake Texoma and I fish year round. Guiding on Texoma is all I do. I average around 200 trips a year. I don't have a second or part-time job. I only guide on Texoma and I only fish for Stripers. This gives me a huge advantage over part-time guides that only fish when the lure bite is good or when the weather is nice. I'm out there when it is 100 degrees and I'm fishing when there is a layer of ice on the boat. I fish enough to know the current conditions of the lake, how the fish are biting and what the current patterns are. A good fishing guide will let you in on all of that information. Those are main things to look for when you pick a fishing guide.
I work with the Catfish Bay Guide Association and launch from the Main Marina at Catfish Bay.
Working with 8 other striper guides on a daily basis keeps us all updated on where the best fishing is at. There are not many days that at least a couple of us are not out on the water and sometimes I only take one or two days off a month. Remember, this is my full-time job. Talking with other guides gives me an updated fishing report almost 365 days a year. The facilities at Catfish Bay are second to none, with heated/air conditioned restrooms and covered docks where we meet.
Lake Texoma's Striper limit is twice that of any other lake in Texas.
Here, you can keep 10 fish a person, the limit is 5 fish on all other TX. lakes.
Some highlights of my guide service......
1.....We won't go out, catch limits and hurry back in....I will try to keep you out as long as possible, up to 6 hours. Sometimes the Stripers are really aggressive and swallow the hooks and become "gut hooked" Any injured fish must be kept and sometimes we might have to leave before 6 hours if we have limits of injured fish. We can release uninjured fish and only keep mortally wounded fish so you can fish longer. Lately, we've been getting anywhere from 40-130 fish a trip, depending on the number of people on board. About half of the fish caught have been too injured to let go.
2.....Your group will be the only party on the boat......I never put different groups together in the same boat. This is your boat for the day and you won't have to share it with anyone else and you will fish with me, not some other guide that works for me.
3.....I catch bait BEFORE you arrive......I'll be 100% ready to fish when you arrive. All of your time will be spent fishing for Stripers, not bait. I catch fresh bait (shad) every morning for your trip and sometimes they are hard to find. I may be on the water as early as 1:a.m. looking for bait. I also don't catch a minimum number of bait per person. I try to get as many as I think we will need to last the entire day. If we catch a lot of Stripers, we will need lots of bait.
4.....I only do one trip a day...... I've stopped doing two trips a day. Of course there is more money to be made by doing multiple trips per day but if it is a slow day, I want to be able to spend all the time needed to get you on some fish. That way, we are not rushed to get back because I have to get ready for an afternoon trip. A typical day for me to do one trip is 12-16 hours, counting prep time, catching bait and boat cleaning/maintenance after you leave. Your trip has my full attention for that day.
5.....I don't charge extra for lost rods, reels & lures..... It happens, 5-6 rods a year and lots of lures, but I take the loss not you. Almost every other fishing guide charges up to $150.00 extra if you lose a rod and reel and $7.00 per lure, so hang on tight. With higher gas prices this may have to change in the future but right now, I'm still absorbing those losses.
6.....I'm one of the few guides that takes 100% of the red line out of the fillets.... Stripers have a blood line that makes them taste "strong and gamey." I completely remove this red line for you, clean your fillets 100% and put them in long lasting freezer bags so you don't have to do a thing at home. When I hand you the fillets, they will not have ANY red on them. The fish I clean are freezer or eating ready. This process makes the cleaning time take a bit longer but the last thing you want to do when you get home, is finish cleaning your fish. Don't let people fool you, this is important and you will be happy that I did it for you. Very few guides offer this service (ask). Click here for pictures of the red line.
7.....I like, and want you to bring your kids...... Fishing is a great opportunity to "bond" with your kids and make some lifetime memories. Let me be a part of that experience. I promise that you will not be exposed to foul language or any other "non family" environment. Your trip can be ruined if you pick a guide that acts less than professional. You will have a good time with me.....I promise. No worries. My boat is very safe and kid friendly. I have set ups that are very easy for kids and inexperienced fisherman to manage. The kids will love reeling in those big stripers. I love being a part of anyone's first fish, kids or adults.
Bring your wives or girlfriends and let them have a great day on the water also. I cater to all levels of experience. You reel in those fish and let me take care of the kids. I usually have them sit up front with me so I can spend as much time helping them as possible.
I can get as many boats as you need for your corporate, reunion or batchelor party trips. (please call early for multiple boats)
I want you to make Striper fishing on Lake Texoma an annual event for you and your family, your co-workers, or buddies you've not seen in a while. A guided fishing trip is a great excuse to get together and enjoy the company of friends you don't see that much.
Gift certificates are available for Father's Day, birthdays, Christmas presents or employee awards. I've made some great friendships over the years and look forward to meeting you.
Striper fishing on Lake Texoma with a fishing guide is the best, easiest and really, the cheapest way to catch Stripers and learn how to fish Lake Texoma. When was the last time you caught over 100 fish in one day? It doesn't happen every day, but it does happen..... Let me do the hard work, you take it easy and enjoy the "Striper Capitol of the World."
Lake Texoma has one of the most liberal Striper limits you will find anywhere...... 10 fish per person. (The limit is 5 per person below the dam or on every other Texas Lake)
Lake Texoma is known as the Striper Capital of the World for a good reason......what are you waiting for? Call or email me today.
James@communicomm.com cell: 580-916-6298
Or use the Reservation Form to contact me.
852 Rollingwood Hills. Durant. OK. 74701
Please call and book your trips as soon as possible to insure you get the day you want...The popular days and months book early. Some people book a year in advance to get particular days.
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