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2 Page 2-B The Fisherman s Guide, News You Can Use May Strollin With Stroman By Dean Stroman Now is the best time to fish Lake Fork. Deciding what pattern to fish when you arrive at Lake Fork is the hardest part. Picking the right pattern can mean the difference from having a successful day or not. Bass will be in shallow and deep waters, hitting a wide variety of lures. Generally start shallow early and go deep when the shallow bite slows. On sunny, winded days deep bite can be your best bet. On overcast days the shallow bite is hard to beat. Shad and bream start spawning in earnest in May. Shad generally bunch up on main lake and secondary Fish Friendly points. When this happens, birds and bass will gang up on them. When starting your day and you are running down the lake, fish the points where you see birds ganged up. Bream will spawn from mid to back ends on most creeks. When they pull into spawn, schools of bass will not be far behind. Frog baits, skinny dippers and swim baits are hard to beat for these bass. Spinner baits and chatter baits will all catch their share of bass. Use shallow cranks and swim baits for bass that are feeding on points. These are some of the best lure selections. Don t forget your topwater pop-type baits and walk baits. They will also produce big in May. For the deep bite, deep cranks, Carolina rigs and swim baits are some of your top producers. With deep cranks, shad and barfish patterns are top color choices. Carolina rigged plastic in chartreuse and watermelon colors are hard to beat. French fry type plastics and creature baits are top choices. For swim baits, shad pattern in ¾ ounce weight sizes produce best; six to eight inch size. Large sizes cut down on the number of white bass hits. Slow rolled on the bottom, swim baits can be deadly on Fork s bass. Most humps, ridges, road beds and main lake points close to deep water ledges that drop from twenty feet on the top side to thirty plus feet on the slope side are your best areas. Mark fish and balls of baitfish on the shallow side and you are in business. When you mark them on the deeper side they are hard to catch. Look out for muddy or off-color water when fishing for bass deep fifteen to thirty foot range. Wind or runoff from rains will muddy or off-color some of Fork s deep water areas. When this happens, stay shallow, ten foot or less. The bite will be a lot better. It is very difficult to catch deep bass in off-color water. I still have some May and June day trips available and am booking for day and night trips in June and July. So call soon to get the date you want. If I can help make your fishing trip to Lake Fork a good one, give me a call. I ll be happy to help. Land Line: , Cell: and dstroman@ peoplescom.net. Dean is a professional guide on Lake Fork and is sponsored by Legend Boats, Mercury Marine, Century 21 Lake Country, Gene Larew, V&M the Ultimate Bass Bait, Mossy Oak and Easy Step Systems or Rains County Rd Emory, TX., See All Boats in WARRANTY THROUGH JAN CRESTLINER STICK STEER 1657 SS 2014 MERCURY 50 HP 4-STROKE EFI COMPUTER VERIFIED 12 HOURS $14, Open Fridays & Saturdays 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm ONLY 18 HOURS ON THE MOTOR 2015 TRACKER STICK STEER PAN FISH MERCURY 40 HP 4-STROKE EFI WARRANTY BOAT & MOTOR $13, ON SALE! LIMITED TIME! 2009 RANGER Z 520 LIMITED EDITION 2009 EVINRUDE ETEC 250 HP DFI LOADED/EXCELLENT COMPRESSION WAS: $35,500 NOW: $33,500 FIRM ONLY 65 HOURS 2007 BENNINGTON 1850 FS 2007 MERCURY 60 HP 4-S EXCELLENT CONDITION $13, Visit Our Website For More Boat Bargains!

3 May The Fisherman s Guide, News You Can Use 3-B Game Warden Field Notes The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. --Better Safe than Sorry-- As a Val Verde County game warden ate a late lunch at a boat ramp on Lake Amistad, he was approached by two men wearing camouflage and waders. The hunters told the warden they had gone out that morning to hunt ducks on kayaks a few miles away. However, a cold front with 47-mile-an-hour winds blew over the lake in midmorning, making it impossible to navigate. The hunters sought shelter in a nearby cove before deciding to seek help. Fortunately, they found the game warden not long after starting their search for help. The warden launched his boat, made his way across the whitecapping lake and, with the help of the two hunters, found the abandoned kayaks and gear. --Doe Drowning-- As a Red River County game warden watched for night road hunting from his vehicle, a truck drove down the road he was watching, slowed down and turned around. Unaware of the warden s presence, the truck stopped at a nearby creek. The warden soon heard a loud splash. After the warden made contact with the driver, the man admitted to killing a doe that night, out of season, and then dumping the carcass in the creek to get rid of it. Multiple cases against the individual are pending. --Bambi s Not a Pet- A Grayson County game warden received a call from a Sherman Police Department officer about a yearling white-tailed deer he had noticed in a small pen in someone s yard. The warden went to the scene and, with the help of a local animal control officer, captured the deer and transferred it to a permitted rehabilitator so it could eventually be released back into the wild. The warden cited the resident of the house for possessing a live deer without a permit. The case is pending. --Thank Goodness They Wore Life Jackets-- A Limestone County game warden got a call about a father and son who hadn t returned home from their fishing trip. After calling both her husband and son multiple times, the wife and her other son went to Lake Limestone to look for their missing family members. They found the dad s truck and trailer, but his boat was nowhere to be seen. When the warden arrived on scene, he saw a light flashing sporadically in the distance, in the middle of the lake. The warden launched his patrol boat and, upon arriving at the source of the light, found a man and child sitting on top of a capsized vessel. High winds had caused the boat to take on water and capsize on top of a tree stump, which kept the boat partially above water. The father and son, who were both wearing life jackets, were okay, though they were very cold, hungry and shaken. The warden took them back to the boat ramp and their waiting family members, gave them some food and let them warm up. Fortunately, neither individual needed medical attention. --Catch and Release- When a Shelby County game warden returned to an area where he had previously seen hoop nets hanging from a tree, he also found multiple nets in the nearby river. The warden monitored the area over the next few days without seeing any fishermen, but one day noticed the nets had been baited and some were moved to a different location. The warden monitored the area for another 10 hours before he finally saw a fisherman bait a couple of nets and place them in the water. The warden made contact with the subject and found 22 illegal hoop nets with about 15 catfish, all of which the warden released back into the river. --Can t Hide from the Law or the Church-- A Starr County game warden and a Zapata County warden were on patrol when a be on the lookout warning was issued by the local sheriff s department for a vehicle used in the burglary of a local church. While the wardens sat at a fourway stop, they saw a vehicle matching the BOLO run a stop sign in front of them. The wardens pursued the vehicle. The chase finally ended at a residence, where the wardens determined the man was indeed the suspect who had burglarized the church. The wardens found the stolen property and handed the suspect and vehicle over to the local (See Game Warden...Continued on Page 6-B) Service Marine on Lake Fork NOW IN THEIR 24TH YEAR OF BUSINESS STILL OFFERING "SERVICE" FIRST! We Will Float your Boat With "Big Savings"! "Be Ready For Big Fun On The Water!" Nissan Certified Service Center Mercury, Yamaha, Nissan AUTHORIZED DEALER Sales * Installation Easy Step System 100% American Made by Texans Getting In & Out of your boat made EASY!!! CAPACITY RATING 400 lbs. Hwy. 69 Junction Emory, Texas * Sales * Service Installation With Power-Pole you can stop your boat swiftly and silently with the touch of a button and keep your boat securely in place, even in heavy wind and current. visit us online at:

4 Page 4-B The Fisherman s Guide, News You Can Use May Saving Cooking Time With Skillets By Sue Hampton Skillet meals, named appropriately for the pan they are cooked in, are one-dish meals that combine protein (beef, chicken or fish), grains and a sauce that brings the recipe together. Usually prepared in under 30 minutes, these skillets are not only quick and healthy, but can be easily modified to meet your family s individual cravings. A great option if you are looking to add sizzle to supper, Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Skillet combines Skillet meals are quick and healthy, making them a tasty mealtime solution for today s busy families! chicken and pasta with savory Parmesan cheese and crisp broccoli to make this skillet dish a popular part of just about anyone s repertoire. The next time you re trying to deliver dinner on a deadline, just add a few ingredients, and in less than 30 minutes you can enjoy a tasty and wellrounded meal with your family. Consider this fast and delicious recipe! Campbell s Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo (Prep: 10 minutes- Makes: 4 servings- Cook: 20 minutes) ½ of a 16-ounce package linguine 1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets 2 tablespoons butter 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) Campbell s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup ½ cup milk ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Prepare the linguine according to the package directions in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of the cooking time. Drain the linguine and broccoli well in a colander. Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it s well browned, stirring often. Stir the soup, milk, cheese, black pepper and linguine mixture into the skillet. Cook and stir until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese. Easy Substitution: Substitute spaghetti for the linguine. Practice C.P.R. 12th Annual Legend Of Lake Fork Big Bass Tournament May 13, 14, 15, 2016 $320,000 Guaranteed In Cash & Prizes All Boats, Makes & Models Welcome!! Entry Forms Available At All Local Businesses or online: or call: to be put on Mailing List!!

5 May The Fisherman s Guide, News You Can Use 5-B Martins FISHERMANS INN 2933 West SH 154 Quitman, TX Lake Fork Tournament Schedule May thru July 2016 Family Owned & Operated P.O. Box CABIN RENTALS RV PARK Bev s Fish Creations & Waterfowl Taxidermy Replicas~$13 per inch Ducks ~ $235 Let Your Advertising Dollars Work For You, Instead Of You Working For Your Advertising Dollars... Advertise Your Business In The Fisherman s Guide News Lake Fork s Lines To Get Hooked On! Call Don or fishnews@lakefork.net May May 7 ~ JC Outdoors Teams May 13, 14, 15 ~ Legend of Lake Fork Big Bass Tournament Lake Fork Marina May 21 ~ Media Teams May 22 ~ JC Outdoors Solo June June 4 ~ Wood County Kidfish SRA Park June 9-12 ~ Skeeter Owners Tour. Lake Fork Marina June 18 ~ Media Teams June 25 ~ JC Outdoors Team June 25&26 ~ LFSA Catfish Tourney Oak Ridge Marina June 26 ~ JC Outdoors Solo E. Coke Rd. Winnsboro, TX 24 hour Service Credit Terms Available Monte Coleman's DISCOUNT BAIL BONDS Quitman, Texas * 407 Stephens Right Across From Wood County Jail Fast & Honest Service (903) East Texas Optical, Inc West Highway 154 Quitman, TX., or Buy One pair of eyeglasses Get 2nd pair 1/2 OFF Kids Glasses Frame & Basic Lenses $60 Complete Open: Mon. ~ Fri. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Saturday ~ 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. 607 S. Main Quitman, TX., Daily Lunch Specials Call In Orders Welcome Open: Mon.-Wed. 11 am - 8:30 pm Thurs. - Sat. 11 am - 9 pm ~ Sun. 11 am - 8 pm July July 9 ~ Media NE Division July 16 ~ Media Fork Division July 23 ~ Media NE Division If you or your Bass Club have a tournament on Lake Fork contact us at: fishnews@lakefork.net or call

6 Page 6-B The Fisherman s Guide, News You Can Use May Game Warden Field Notes (Continued from Page 3-B) sheriff s office. The suspect was subsequently charged with burglary of a building. --Ramming a Game Warden Boat Is Not Very Effective-- As Starr and Zapata county game wardens patrolled the Rio Grande River, they spotted a commercial fisherman on the U.S. side of the river. When the wardens tried to make contact with him, the fisherman started ramming the warden s boat with his own boat. During the commotion, the wardens managed to board the fisherman s boat and disable it. They took the fisherman into custody for possession of a prohibited device in state waters. The wardens seized the boat, motor and 9,000 feet of gill net. --Nice Try-- A Comal County game warden came across a photo on a popular Facebook hunting group of a woman holding her first buck. After further investigation, the warden determined the woman did not have a hunting license. Her boyfriend had used his own license and tag to make it look like the woman had taken the deer legally. The game warden found the woman and her boyfriend, who told the warden it was all a big joke, and he had actually shot the deer. After getting statements from the pair, the warden interviewed several other individuals who had received text messages and phone calls from the woman. They said the woman told them she had shot her first buck. The wardens determined the female had in fact shot the deer and used her boyfriend s license and tag to cover it up. The pair paid a fine and civil restitution. Armadillo Rod & Reel Repair Reasonable Rates Quality Service Effective immediately Drop Off & Pick Up Repair Work At Lake Fork Marina Come In & Check Our Low Prices! I Will Be Taking Soldiers Fishing! Any Questions Call Me! Do You Really Know All the Game Wardens?-- A game warden got a call from a landowner about trespassers on his property. The landowner said he had seen a group of quail hunters jump his fence. When he confronted them and said he was going to call the game wardens, one of the trespassers said, Go ahead, I know all the game wardens and will be expecting their call. The warden responded and gathered evidence at the scene. During his investigation, he found the names of all four suspects. After interviewing the suspects, all four confessed to not only the trespass but to hunting from the road and killing roadrunners, a protected nongame bird. --The Old Switcheroo-- A game warden was patrolling the Canadian River area in Potter County when he saw a pickup truck, driven by a male, fail to stop at a stop sign and then get onto the nearby highway at a high rate of speed. As the warden pursued the truck, the male driver suddenly pulled off the roadway. The warden initiated a traffic stop. However, as he approached the pickup, he noticed the male that he had just seen driving the truck had switched places with his female passenger, who was now in the driver s seat. During a brief interview with the male, the warden noticed signs of intoxication and administered standardized field sobriety tests. The male failed the tests and was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. He provided a breath sample that registered a blood alcohol level. Land for Sale Southern Hopkins County Minutes From Lake Fork 2 Acres to 13 Acres (Restricted to New Double Wide or New Construction) 34 acres 105 acres Owner Financing Available RV Refrigerator Cooling Units Remanufactured Cooling Units Buy At Dealer Cost!! $595 2 Year Warranty Joe Armold Website: (903) RVRN MEMBER

7 May The Fisherman s Guide, News You Can Use 7-B CLASSIFIEDS $106 PER MO. BUYS LAND for RV, Mobile Home or House; Pool; Pier; Ramp; Gated Entry. $690 Down GOLF CARTS FOR SALE: Several available Carts To Go HOUSE OR PET SIT- TER: Don t put that vacation or trip on hold because you have no one to stay with your pets or no one to watch your home. Return from your trip to everything just like you left it. Excellent references upon request.call : acres east of Yantis five minutes north of lake. Really pretty big trees and improved pasture. Deer & hogs galore. $225K with owner financing. Contact law office hour Service Credit Terms Available Monte Coleman's DISCOUNT BAIL BONDS Quitman, Texas * 407 Stephens Right Across From Wood County Jail Fast & Honest Service (903) For Sale!!! 2009 Legend 211 Alpha ~ $35,995 Fully Loaded, Ready To Fish! Mercury 250 Pro XS, Less than 350 Hours, MinnKota Trolling Motor, Solar Panel Charger, (2) Lowrance HDS-8, HDS-5, Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer, Stainless Steel Fenders, Easy Step System, Immaculate Condition, Storage Garage Kept Contact Don Bubba Hampton or Sartin Marine~ or "Wish To Fish Foundation" "Because Help Us Spread The Word! every child deserves a chance to fish!" Needs Your Help!!! If you know a family that has a child that meets our criteria, just have them call us. We'll take over from there! "Every child deserves a chance to fish!" Children diagnosed or who have experienced a life-threatening illness or accident sometimes do not have that opportunity. Now through the "Wish to Fish Foundation" they can have that day in the sun with their family. Any family with a child between the ages 3 to 18 years of age that has been diagnosed or treated for a life-threatening illness or accident is invited to come fish Lake Fork for any species of fish at NO COST! Lodging, meals, and fishing are provided for. This allows the family to spend quality time together fishing without worries or expenses. The outing includes one night lodging, meals, refreshments, snacks, all on a 26' Tritoon Pontoon, (accompanied with a chase boat for any emergency that may occur. All bait and fishing equipment provided. If you are, or know of a family that meets the above criteria, contact us! Help us spread the word, we are here for the children! For Scheduling or More Info Contact: Don Hampton, Founder & Program Director visit our website:

8 Page 8-B The Fisherman s Guide, News You Can Use May JR SIMPSON jr.simpson@century21.com Office: Fax: Alba $289,000 PENDING Yantis $124,900 Quitman $399,000 REDUCED Emory $79,900 Yantis $599,000 LAKE FORK HOME ON 4+ ACRES features log siding, a deep water private boat ramp, a fishing pier w/500 of frontage on Lake Fork. This waterfront home has two bdrms & two full baths, fireplace, large utility room with deep sink and a shower. Huge master bdrm has walk-in closet & gorgeous master bath with a walk-in tiled shower. Metal garage for your Yantis $594,000 bass boat with carport for 4 vehicles. LAKE FORK AREA HOM E ON 4.75 unrestricted acres, Hwy 154 frontage & short walk to Lake Fork. Excellent deer hunting at back of property. 3/2 home with front and rear porch. RV hook-up, outdoor grill, 2013 HVAC, a garage/workshop, storage buildings, carports & storm shelter. Property is mostly fenced & cross fenced with a small pond for livestock & Lake Fork boat ramp is less than 1 mile away! Mineola $269,900 FABULOUS 2,000+ SQFT HOME secluded on 50 beautiful wooded unrestricted acres, private and remote. Home is like new condition, has laminate wood flooring and porcelain tile, no carpeting. Fenced back yard and garden area. Detached 300sqft guest house with above ground pool and workshop with HVAC. Pipe fencing PENDING and good county road frontage. TOTALLY UPDATED, No restrictions with this 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath on shared private pond. All new granite counters in kitchen and bathrooms, ceramic tile floors in bath & kitchen, ceramic tile showers, laminate wood floors and metal roof. Covered front and back porches, fenced yard, storage shed and a pole barn. MOTIVATED SELLER, seller will pay $1,000 closing costs with acceptable offer. THE VILLAS AT LANDS END This home is sitting on two lots on a main lake point. Maintenance free HOA leaves plenty of time for a round of golf at the Links at Lands End or a day of fishing on World Famous Lake Fork. Custom tile bathrooms, crown molding, granite counters, wood flooring, & each bedroom has it s own full bathroom. Home is currently rented call agent for appointment. Yantis $239,900 SOLD Quitman $199,900 Yantis $325,000 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 Alba $39,500 HIGH QUAILITY, CUSTOM BUILT, builders personal waterfront home on Lake Fork has all the amenitits 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 foom upstairs with an office. Home is on 2 lots with 1.3 acres plus leaseback, plenty room for Emory $376,000 a peir and a boat house. HOME NEAR LAKE HOLBROOK on a wooded corner lot, property is landscaped with beautiful ornamental trees & shrubs. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home features an enclosed screened porch, covered deck, and attached garage plus a detached garage workshop, storage bldg & a fenced area for pets & kids. Plenty of room PENDING for your boat and RV! Property also has a water well for irrigation. Quitman $69,500 CUSTOM BUILT, HIGH QUALITY Home is located in a Lake Fork subdivision with no HOA fees with a private boat ramp 300 yards away. Home is stone and brick with cedar trim, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, Jacuzzi tub, stainless appliances, hickory cabinets and Aspen walls and ceilings. Huge garage for your bass boat plus an additional garage for your toys or use as a workshop. Quitman $139,000 HOME & SHOP ON 12+ ACRES This all metal home has an attached 2 car garage, covered porch overlooking a beautiful pond and a 40x40 shop building sitting on 12+ acres. Home has an open living and kitchen with custom oak cabinets and porcelain tile. Concrete in and around shop is 10+ with extra heavy rebar. Shop is plumbed for an air compressor and is completely wired. CUSTOM BUILT HOME sitting atop a hill over looking World Famous Lake Fork. This spacious home has all the features you re looking for from wood cork flooring to the solid knotty alder doors and cabinets throughout the home. Back porch has a gorgeous outdoor fireplace. Workshop area, a single stall boat house with guest quarters & irrigation system from lake. Home is in like-new condition! BRING YOUR BEST OFFER! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has a 8 x 24 covered front porch. There is a 25 x 25 shop building, 15 x 22 storage building, 15 x 22 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. 3/2 HOME WITH 40x60 SHOP Home has an attached carport in front and a nice 16x20 covered back porch. Property has a 14x20 storage building and a 10x40 two stall carport area attached to back of the workshop. Home is very well maintained and is just 5 miles to Lake Quitman boat ramp and 15 minutes to a Lake Fork boat ramp. LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH ME AND SEE IT HERE! THE VILLAS AT LANDS END This home features a maintenance free HOA making a perfect place to come relax, play a round of golf or spend a day on the lake and leave the maintenance to someone else! Home has 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, granite counters, hardwood & ceramic tile floors! Lake Fork views from the back porch & deck. Home is currently rented call agent for appointment. POPE S LANDING on LAKE FORK This 1 year old Oak Creek home is newly furnished including washer and dryer. Home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a covered back deck and a drive-thru detached 12x30 garage on a circle drive. Annual lease amount of $2,500 is paid through Feb and includes water and sewer. Yantis $212,000 A RARE FIND ON LAKE FORK Home sits on 2.5 acres of deeded property, owner says there is 2-4acres of leaseback with an enclosed boathouse. Home has been recently remodeled and updated. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features an open living & kitchen floor plan. The 26x32 shop building has a concrete slab, with plenty of room for your boat & toys! A GREAT FIND ON LAKE FORK Established RV park with a long waiting list for RV lots. There are currently 39 RV lots & acres of leaseback to expand the RV park. 4 septic systems with room for 30 additional RV sites on 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 & rare find on Lake Fork! Yantis $450,000 SOLD LAKE FORK WATER FRONT & OFF-WATER LOTS FROM $17,900 TO $219,900 LAKE FORK AREA ACREAGE FROM $49,000 TO $156,000