Well, I was lucky enough o get to travel to Lake Nacogdoches and Lake Sam Rayburn to spend 2 days with Todd Castledine. Another TFF Rockwall Ranger was also along for the trip and a chance to really learn and pick the Brain of a True East Texas stick.

Now, I say East Texas Stick, but Todd is a angler who can go to any lake around the US and find fish�not just fish but Big Fish. Maybe that�s why he qualified for the Elites in 2010.

That was my main goal heading into the trip, to find out how a consistent angler such as Todd keeps his focus and prepairs mentaly before a tournament.

We actually took the trip the day Right after a Cold Front Storm and we knew it was going to set up to be tough. Blue Bird Sky�s, very little wind at times, and Muddy water on Normal clear Lake Nac. Water had risen on Rayburn fast and the perfect stage was set, not to whack a lot of fish, but the perfect stage for two TFF�ers to watch and learn from one of the sports best anglers on Tough condition fishing days.

Here�s is how our trip went.


Rockwall Ranger and I arrive at Lake Nac, early Sunday Morning.


Todd Talks about how we are going to attack the day and gives some tips.


Todd talks about Strike Pro Baits


Hunch Back Wake Bait


Todd talks about metal preparation and not letting things get to you on the water


Talks about what to and not to carry over from prefishing.


Todd talks about how to attack prefishing.


Fishing Sam Rayburn




Talks fishing the Fall to Winter transition.


Talks color selection


Fun Times


Todd shows us some AWESOME products from Strike Pro, Yep I had to take a bunch home with me..




It was truly a Great Experience to get to watch Todd and how he handled fishing pressure and how he attacks fishing and life. There's a reason guys Like Todd are always atop the sport and it's time, dedication, and flat out Fishing ability that is almost un matched.

Todd, thanks for getting us in for 2 days, as I know how busy you were between tournament's and traveling.

Thanks again, and I need a big Box of Strike Pro Products...You have plenty...

Just arrived at Lake Nac Ramp.







Getting started fishing


Rockwall Ranger


Todd Castledine


Lake Nac

These Picks are of a Hidden Gem of a lake, that I promised not to name.

If You Know What Lake It Is BE QUITE...PLEASE...per Todd's request.

Great videos thanks

Thanks for taking the time to do this mrbass24.....

Todd-- Thanks for taking us out. I had a great time. Hopefully, I can remember your tips and tricks...


Bennie

Awesome videos! Thanks!

Picks are now up.

Great job guys!

These videos are awesome man.... is todd going to fish the elites this year?

Im getting some of those wake baits too lol

Are these videos on YouTube? My puter wont let me see them here.

Yes sir.

Mrbass24 Youtube Channel

Just click above.

i'm going to have to get a new computer just for watching these mine sucks!

nice videos Casey

Todds a bad dued just ask him he will tell ya lol jk

Good Gosh! Now he's a movie star.