Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking two groups of friends out fishing on Tawakoni - one in the morning and a second in the afternoon. In spite of the on and off rain, we had a great time catching mostly big white bass - ending up with 139 fish (127 whites, a drum, a cat, and 10 yellow bass) in the morning and 231 fish (210 whites, 19 yellow bass, a 20 inch hybrid, and a short hybrid) in the afternoon. The morning group consisted of a longtime friend and peer of my daughter's (David) and his daughter Corinne. I had taken David out fishing on Lake Livingston in the mid-1980's when he was a high school student. Now he is pastor at a church near Lake Tawakoni. Yesterday we tried to start fishing about 6:45 AM but quickly had to run under the big bridge for cover from a bad-looking cloud. After waiting out the rain, we went to Cloud Point and found fish schooling in 6 fow. We caught them for about an hour before they stopped. We caught 68 there. Then we went to Greenville Pump Station and found a bunch down in 13 to 15 fow. We caught the rest of our fish there - almost non-stop. A big rain cloud forced us back to bridge cover about 11:20 AM. We waited until noon and radar showed another 2 hours before it would clear out. So, David and Corrine decided to call it a day and I dropped them off back at the ramp.

I grabbed lunch at a nearby cafe and then met the 2nd party (fishing buddies Lenahorse and etu) at the ramp about 1:20 PM. We fished Greenville Pump Station, Cloud Point, Sun Point, Sun Point South, and Wolf Creek Humps in succession until 7:30 PM and caught good white bass at every spot. They kept 14.5-inch (estimate) and bigger fish, and I think the final count of those was 48, including the 20-inch hybrid (see pic).

David, Corrine and I used #4 silver Mepps Aglias. Ed and I used those as well. Larry used the Mepps for some, slabs for some, and tail-spinners (I think) for some. At each spot we had to test the speed of retrieve for the Mepps. Some wanted it slow off the bottom; others wanted it medium to medium-fast. Larry, Ed, and I also got into surface action for a short time. They tried topwater popping baits, but retrieving a Mepps #4 the instant it hit the water worked better.

Overall, in spite of the rain, yesterday was one of the best fishing days ever for me - the company and the results. Here are some pics:

Bruce, if you see this, thanks for the use of your rain suit top!

Yesterday even with the rain and all was one of my most enjoyable trips here in a very long time plus the added pleasure of best friends and lots of catching fishes.
I think count was 44 kept and boat of over 220 totals the 200+ trips dont come often.

Wow great post, DC! Sounds more like a 2 trip day Dennis's guide service lol. You think if no rain, the total may be 500+ fish, DC?

You are so good at sharing the blessings, DC

Woah you even saw Lenahorse throws a Mepps are you sure hmmm???

Wow Dennis what a great gift you give.
Most of us slow down when we retire, you seem to be speeding up!

Todd: At the last stop Larry switched to a Mepps, dropped it straight down, and caught the only legal hybrid of the day. I think Ed nailed it when he quipped that Larry likes the challenge of catching a fish with a slab, tail-spinner, or something else other than a Mepps.

Steve: Thanks for the kind words. The wisest man ever, Soloman, said life is a gift from God. I try to remember to thank God for that every day and to be a good steward of my life including body, mind, and soul. So, I try to do what He wants me to - love Him, love my neighbor, and live by the Golden Rule.

Amen!

I hate beginners luck catching hibbie on 1st cast !

+100 agree, Steve. Beast mode... Or in DC's casre, holy spirit mode. Same thing.

Great trip Dennis! You missed a good one Todd. Light winds and drizzle made for cool catching all afternoon.

Awesome post and some "Lifetime Memories" made. Good job.

It's good to see everyone is catching and fun! Tawakoni is a great lake for everyone,! Thanks for the report!

Epic trip! Congratulations!