Our first event of the year will be on Martin Creek Lake, just south of Marshall Texas, on January 23rd. Martin Creek is a power-plant lake with a 14 inch minimum on bass, and requires a Texas fishing license (daily or annual). Fees are $3/person for entry, plus $1/boat for a special event fee (fishing tournament) which must be paid at entry (envelope at gate). Please be sure to clean ALL of the Salvinia off your boat and trailer, prior to launching...they are checking everyone and writing tickets. Registration will be from 6:00am - 6:45am, with weigh-in scheduled for 3:00pm. Hope to see everyone there!

I know some guys fishing it this weekend, anybody else been?

I've had several emails and calls asking about getting a Texas license online, here's the link: http://tpwd.texas.gov/business/licenses/online_sales/

There's a $5 admin fee for buying online. If you don't want to pay it, there's a Walmart in Marshall off Highway 43. Costs: Non-resident freshwater annual = $58+fee (valid until Aug. 31, 2016)
Non-resident all water daily = $16+fee (valid on day specified, only)
65 and over, who possess a LA resident fishing license, are not required to purchase a TX license. Also, non-resident under 17 years of age are not required to purchase a TX license.

We had 24 teams, and 47 new members, show up for this years opener on Martin Creek. Here are the results:

1. Brad Watson/Brian Bradshaw...30.06 pounds ($480)
2. Steve Reneau/Russ Jeardoe...14.65 lbs. ($360)
3. John Gullo/Brent Glover...13.39 lbs. ($240)
4. Mike Pilgreen/Johnny McCall...11.24 lbs. ($120)
5. Steven Flanagan/Stephen Ell...7.59
6. Mike Reagan/Alex Morgan...6.63
7. Buck Wells/Michael Scotch...4.30
8. Kevin Lettau/Gary Allen...3.82
9. Chris Barnes/Robert Hayes...3.51
10. Josh Rodriguiz/Brandon Hudson...3.26
11. James Denby/Kent Bazer...2.38
12. Todd Meyers
12. Paul Clark/Dolph Minard
12. Kenny Coleman/Jeff Choate
12. Josh Fulirs/kevin Giddens
12. Daniel Rich/Corey Hooker
12. Jeff Hooker/Jake Hooker
12. Chris Dull/Jared Pilgreen
12. Scotty Sproles/Tyler Sproles
12. Randy Garsee/Ted Warner
12. Craig Stokes/Tony Staton
12. Ron Hathorn/Jimmy Butcher
12. Sean Goodson/Josh Priest
12. Tyler LaLena/John LaLena

Big Bass: Watson/Bradshaw...7.34 pounds ($240)
7 Pound Pot: Watson Bradshaw...7.34 pounds ($210)

Our next event will be on Black Bayou Hosston, Feb. 13th, with take-off set for 6:45am. Hopefully it will be a little bit warmer weather! Hope to see everyone there!