Feb 4th, 2012 - Operation Cattin' Round-Up - Soldier fishing day on Lake Tawakoni

SIGN UP FORM FOR VOLUNTEERS AND SOLDIERS wanting to participate:

http://form.jotform.com/form/2655654146

On Saturday, Feb 4th we will have a Soldier Fishing Day at Wind Point Park on Lake Tawakoni followed by a Fish Fry that evening. Wind Point has donated camping areas to all interested in the event. This will be just some good ole boys taking some deserving soldiers fishing (nothing fancy and no soldier fishing groups are involved).

Feb 3: Soldiers and volunteers arrive at Windpoint if they want to camp overnight. If you need any special accommodations, just let us know.

Feb 4: 7:00am will be a meet and greet and take off fishing at 7:30am. (boat launch location TBA depending on water level).

The fish fry will start up at 2:30pm to approx 5pm.

Feb 5: check out

We need volunteers to help with the event, as well as any donations for door prizes (prizes to be given to soldiers).

Pass this along to your friends and family - we look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions just call me at 940-229-0288.

EDIT: It would be prefered if all fish over 15# be released. Not manditory but to keep the good brood fish in Twok it is preferable that all fish over 15 pounds be photographed and released... THANKS

ALSO.. I can not require this but I would like to suggest that any fish over 15# gets released to grow BIGGER!!!

If my brother can get leave approved, we will be coming up there!

Larry I would like to help. Not sure if I could stay over but would for sure like to take some SOLDIERS fishing. Keep us in formed.

I should be able to accomidate at least (1) in my boat. my best friend is a marine and might be joining me. If he doesnt then i can take two

Some info, from the 3 courps building its 2.5 hrs (300miles) in a raidous. That is the travel distace wit out having to submit a Mileage pass. Ill spread the word on fort hood!

Filled out the form looking foward to this event.

It should be on the phantom distro by Monday and the fort hood pao/fort hood herrad by a week from tomarrow. Working on donations for sleeping andtent acomidations for those who don't have. Might beable to score travel trailers as well. Just need trucks to get this stuff. Pm me if you might beable to help out in that way.

Filled out the form looking forward to it

Stay over is not manditory guys... if you can show up that morning to take some guys out, GREAT. If you need to get back after fishing and cant stay for the fish fry, im sure everyone will understand.

Also, I have a guy intrested in bringing his big smoker out and cooking also.. so it might be more than a fish fry.

I will help if I can, I just can't commit yet for sure

+1
Will see what I can do

Wish I could be a part of this,
Very good idea Larry.


It my Anniversary weekend, I still actually spend those with my wife.

Just got to thinking... Not a requirement but please release any fish over 15# in this outing!!!

I have a son that is USMC.

not filling out registration but i WILL be there from Friday till Sunday and will be happy to help.

Just filled out my registration. Looking forward to this trip.See yall on the 4th

Filled out my registration. Just curious, do any of the tent campsites have electricity? Was kinda thinking of bringing a heater etc for my tent, as it's fairly large and can accomodate 4 people easily.

they have tent sites with and without electricity.

I would love to attend. I just had my 7th knee surgery yesterday, but I should be functional by then.

TDI - message me. I need to know what you are trying to work at III Corps. I work at III Corps and know quite a few people.

Operation Cattin, nice name

-Zach

Thanks Zach I also got with Holiday Marina and anyone taken soldiers fishing that day can launch there free that day! Thanks Holday Marina!!!

Thanks Holday Marina.......

I've got about 4-5 more Soldiers that are interested. I am working on getting them signed up. Is this.strictly for active duty or is it also open to vets?

Open to vets as well. I've got about 4 or 5 my self as well

Thatll work.. last I looked we had 12 boats signed up but only 2 soldiers.... We need MORE SOLDIERS!!!

Larry - When you say 12 boats, how many Soldiers does that equate to?

Varies per boat and not everyone added how many their boat can handle... so Im going to say between 25 to 30 right now... thats not including me, my dad and a friend... thats 12+ more.

And I have a couple of ppl that said they were gonna be there but not sign up.... Like I say.. we need more soldiers

I will be there with at least one soldier and my boat. have not filled the form out yet but will.

I am interested in helping. I have an 18 boat (deep V hull fish and ski) and can carry out a 2 or 3 in my boat (depending on if wife comes or not) However I do not know lake Twak and I will need some pointers on where to take the guys to catch fish. I have all the tackle and gear they will need but I do not want to take the guys out and not catch much when all their buddies are catching good numbers. Will someone who knows the waters help me out? These guy (and gals) do so much for us if I get involved I want to show them a good time. Let me know if someone want to share some pointers and I will work on rearranging my schedule.

I want to clarify this.... this event is open to all vetrans active and retired and their familys (wife-kids) so spread the word!

Rwh0731 I will help out anyone I can.. I will share any information I have the day before or even that morning on how I have been catching them and what Im catching them on. Im also gonna try to get ALOT of fresh shad the day before the event to give out to all the boaters... so come on down!

You will get plenty of info!!

Larry, I don't recall if I said this before - I can take 2 in my boat, but would prefer 1 if possible.

I gave the info to my boss rep. He should be getting in contact with you larry. So I'm asuming that the info will be put out to my company (250 to 300 personel strong) tomarrow.

Iv got a 21ft bass boat don't really know much about cat fishing but if I can be of any help taking people out fishing and such sounds like fun and a good way to meet some good people I'd be in.

If you get a need for more boats just let us know. Sounds like you have more boats than soldiers.If you need more boats... I'm in. I could carry me and 1 other.

Thanks Toms.. gonna be emailing everyone soon and getten things strait.. ill let ya know!

If i can make it i will bank it up to help catch some fish for the fish fry.

I just emailed everyone who signed up and let them know what all we had. Im still needing some things and will get a list together when I get some imput for anything I forgot!!!

There is an add in the local newspaper coming out today I think so more ppl might be signing up. Ill keep everyone informed!!!

Things are still a go for Saturday... extended forcast says temp around 55 but breezy. Dont let that scare you guys in the smaller boats.... we can just fish on the side of the lake with not alot of wind! Just be prepared to drive to the launch on the side of the lake the wind is out of....

Ill be keeping tabs on the weather and if yall have any concerns just gimme a call!

940-229-0288

Given that weather, would you take out your 4 and 5 year old? Just trying to feel it out about taking my kids

If it was windy on Tawak and I had a 4 and 5 year old in the boat... I would stay on the side of the lake the wind was blowing out of where it was calmer... I wouldnt have a problem with it but it would limit where i fished

The weather can also change... Thursday we'll have alot better idea about what the winds gonna do.

I got ya.your boat seems stable enough for my kids. Realy all I plan to do is hand them a rod and help them reel inthe fish. So they will be sitting most of he time.

How much is it to stay at the campgrounds this weekend?

The campgrounds will be free to the soldiers.. just show the gate you military ID!

Ok things are set up but if you want to volunteer but didnt sign up... please call me! Wind Point Park doesnt want extra people coming out and saying they are involved but actually are not and getting in free. I gave him a list of everyone that signed up.. but im sure i left out a couple that emailed me or PM'd me......that didnt sign up. Iv just been so overwealmed It's hard to keep track of everything!

The good news is it looks like the wind is only gonna be 5 to 10 Saturday.. atleast untill noon... as far as I can see with the forecast I trust.. and its usually pretty damn accurate!

Your doing good Larry, hang in there! Any idea what ramp we will be meeting at??

The Wind Point Ramp is open! So anyone that wants to can launch out of there.... Not sure but ill probably launch out of the 2 mile bridge ramp and drive over in the boat : ) Alot closer by water than by land Wifey can bring her car over with the goodies!!!

I dont think I explained that well... we'll all meet at Wind Point Park at 7am.... You can drive to whatever ramp ya want after that : )

Should I do my live up dates as I did the last time?

Yep

Will do boss!

Looks like wind at 5- 8mph turning into 10 mph by noon..not gonna be bad. 60% chance of rain in the morning though... so bring your wet suits!

Note to self, bring my wet weather gear. Learned my lesson last time. Lol

I can't even tell you how much I am looking forward to this trip. I do have one request...I want to bring some shad back home with me!!! I will bring a cooler and zip lock bags. I just can't find shad down here to save me. I am pretty sure that TDI will agree with me on that one.

Yes, there is nothing. I keep buying it from stillhouse marina,blora marina, or the sportsman center. I'm. Stoked about this trip!! I want to leave tonight!!! Work tomarrow sucks!

LOL, well i got a few shad today at WRC... if anyone can find em out there get em and Bring em Saturday!!! I got enough for me and maybe 1 or 2 other people.. but not a cooler full like I was wanting.

I got alot of carp down at WRC today also... the 4" to 8" carp...guess thell make BAIT!

Its only me tommy and tommys ole lady coming now. Larry I set you a text

I will have about 8 xtra bags of shad

I struck out last night too, but did manage one small carp. This weather pattern is killing me!

Gonna post a new link.. but I think were gonnna need a couple of more boats if possible! Just got an updated list from Lakelass and several signed up at the last minute... looks like around 30 have signed up and out of 10 boaters a couple can only handle 1 or 2 people... Ill be calling people who sent messages to see if there gonna make it but didnt sign up.

So if you were unsure if you were needed... YOU ARE!

Thanks
Larry

Hey yall. I have a big favor! I'm in need of a ride out to the lake as some things happened today. Please call or text me, 254 258 4953

We are waiting for Sharena and Josh, they are waiting for an unexpected rider!

I talked to her about 15 minutes ago and they were right outside of waco. I am going to have to hit the road about 0330. Today was not a good day at work.

Im waiten for Sharena's rider Your in East Tawakoni arent ya Kody's? I figure ill pick up that extra passenger somewhere around you. I lost your # or i would call ya!

I can't thank yall enough! I'm at larrys house. To day was a long day. Started with 2 consecutive change of command cerimonies. Then a manditory black history month class. All the while the platoon sergant saying that were going. To be staying late. So I tell tommy to go ahead with out me. The new commander tells everyone they are released,no exceptions. I drop my phone and shatter my phone. Then it takes 2 hrs at Sprint to get a new one. But I'm here. The journey has begun

On the road again.....

Were up loading the boat, and ready to get it.

Good luck out there guys - have fun and keep us posted...wish we were there!!!

Big catch of the day, a boat!

I need some one to u date pictures for me.

Were currently moving past the 2 mile bridge
To fish. Were weathering the waves

Caught 3 in 5 mins.

Pics from USArmyTDI

"This is knothead catching mjheartman boat at the dock"

Up to 8

Y'all go get em... See ya this afternoon at wind point

Yes we will

Nothed gust caught a 50 lber

Srry didnt make it out there, my grandma past away this week.

Great looking fish

Had fun this afternoon at wind point. Larry's fil is a hoot. Good job to Larry and everyone involved.

Thanks all!!! We had around 50 people out there and I think everyone had a great time! NOW... who wants to spearhead the next one?????

Had a great time, the 14 year old I took out boated 17 of the 25 fish. Thanks Larry for putting us on the fish

Larry and the gang did a great job on the fish fry.It was an honor to be able to fish with a bunch of guys that risked their lives so we could all enjoy our everyday lives.THANKS Soldiers!!!
we ended up cleaning 33 with 8 released over 7# largest fish 20#.It was a great day on the water with even better food and new friends.

I wanted to say, what a sucess! I thorualy enjoyed meeting every one. I found it funny how I introduced my self as my screen name. I'm arleady looking foward to the next time. Decent fishing was a plus. And Larry, that fish was excenent.

Sorry for your loss dj

Hope everyone made it home safe! I am very thankful to be a part of this fourm.This whole thing started by someone asking for help. Larry not only took these soldiers out ,but came up with having this whole day to take other soldiers out.I think Larry pulled it off without a hitch.The food was great! Nice to put some more screen names with faces.My Favorite part of the day was hearing Nothead make a noise every time his 50# fish bit him gitting ready for the pic. I wanted to thank LOWE'S of Plano ,and GEICO for the items to give to the soldiers.THANK YOU VETS/ SOLDIERS FOR ALL YOU DO.

DJ you are still welcome to come over ,and go out with me sorry about your grandmother you ,and your family are in my thoughts ,and prayers.

Dj, my family and church has you and your family in prayer. Mj, that was funny. And imedatly after getting bit a couple of times, he stood up and said," to help with noodleing!" Lol.

How bout when I hooked that fish and told Emily to reel it in and she said, "I don't know how, I might screw it up!" What an awsome day!

Thank You every one!
@MJHartman Ok ill let you know next time i can get up there.

Man, where to begin? What a great day it was. I had a blast. You might be able to tell by the big smile I had in my pic. Thank you to Larry for putting together a great event (and cleaning our fish). Thanks to MJ for taking us out. You and your son were great hosts. It was really nice meeting both of you. thank you to Lake Lass for helping TDI out with the pic posting.

I was wiped out today. Getting up at 0300 and not getting home until almost 10:00PM made for a looooong day. It was all worth it though. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to spend the day with. I can't wait to do it again. My fishing buddy is over in Korea right now, but he will be back around August, and then he is heading out for El Paso. I am going to schedule a trip to bring him up there before he leaves.

We really wished we could have made this - albeit there were issues with work. In the interim we are seriously glad to hear everyone had a great time - seeing the pics and getting updates from our friends/extended family there.

I am putting together a collection of the pics - so if you have any on your camera or phone and would like to have them added, please send to melanie@lakelass.com

Again, thank you to all the soldiers for your service and thank you to every volunteer. Much kudos to Larry Thomas who took his idea and made it happen - we've been wanting to see a soldier fishing day on twok for a long time!

I would like to give tremendous credit to Larry for putting this all together. The wife and myself had a great time and enjoyed meeting all of you we did meet. Thanks again to the soldiers for their service so that we have the freedoms to attend events like this.
Thanks to the guides for the good times had by all.