We had two trips with Papa Bob in the same week during a Thanksgiving vacation to Lake Texoma. The first day was right after a cold front with bluebird skies and the fish were not biting very well. We ended up with a half limit, and Bob zipped all around the lake trying to find a more consistent bite to no avail. We figured it was just a tough day, but we were glad to know he had another shot. On Saturday we had one of those more typical great Lake Texoma days; we comfortably neared our limit halfway through the trip and then could sort through fish to try to get some overs. We had a solid consistent bite all day long, and tried a few different things to get bigger fish, ending up with several solid overs. Good time with Papa Bob’s guide service, very professional and a consistent option out of Buncombe Creek Marina.

I have to give Bob top marks. He took three of us out for a half day trip in late April. Three that had never been striper fishing mind you. The day started great. Sunny, warm, and only a slight breeze. I even commented that it looked like it was going to be a beautiful day. We were on the fish soon and working Bob to death. But he was a champ. He does everything for you from bait your hook to filet your fish.
Not long after that a cold front moved in, which was not the forecast. When that happened, the fish quit biting. We went from killing it to getting killed in no time flat. But Bob was a trooper. He kept us catching here and there, just not hand over fist. Dang cold front! We would have limited out at 30 but didn’t quite get there. Ended up taking 25 home. But if you count all the ones we thew back, we caught well over 30. Thanks for a good trip Papa Bob.

With a cold front shoving in bringing 20+ mph winds, choppy waters, and first cold snap of the season, the odds were stacked against any angler on the water that day. Took us a bit but Capt. got us on some fish. We returned with less than limit but more than we could eat at once. As I watched the other boats come in with low slung heads and empty baskets I knew if it hadn’t been for Capt. Papa Bob, we’d also be skunked like the rest. He can find ‘em but no one can make a fish eat if it ain’t hungry. 10/10 highly recommended!

We had a great time and the the captain and crew where awesone and fishing was amazing .

Cold and windy to say the least. Few things working against us that day, but we hit our limit. Will go with Captain Bob again in better weather conditions next time. Thank you Captain for your patience and all the fish! We had a blast!