2010
November 22, 2010. Along with the fishing recently which for me has been great, we had the " lst annual take a soldier fishing",on Lake Texoma. November 19-20-21, it all began with check-in at Tanglewood Resort, who so wonderfully handled the lodging, etc., at a huge discount. Marsha Coleman of Tanglewood, was also instrumental in getting a dinner set up at the American Legion MIA post 231. After check- in on the 19th, the 32 soldiers, from Ft Hood, as well as the 11 guides, and spouses, were treated to free hamburger and beer, from VFW Post 7873. The following morning at 7am, we all headed out for a free fishing trip, from guides, David Beason, John and JR Hoppis, John Brett, Nick Abate, Mike and Bret McKinney, Chris Carey, Brian Pritchard, Daryl McGee, and myself. In my boat, I had large donor, Harold Ferguson, Craig Riha, and KXII TV News, Victoria Maranan, who caught her first striper on a trip where we limited out with 30 fish. We also had KTEN news come out to Little Mineral and do an interview on the event as well. We had a great rib dinner at the American Legion, and the soldiers left the following morning. The fish over the past couple weeks have been caught on anchor with live bait. The TASF was followed up by a large two boat fishing trip with the Riha family, whereas we limited both days, with nice stripers. I have several opening for the next couple weeks, but will complete my season until next spring, as I have never liked fishing in freezing conditions...JD
October 27, 2010. The weather is cooling and fishing has improved. I am deeply engrossed in a project, "take a soldier fishing", whereas I have 40 soldiers from Ft Hood, coming in the 19th of November for a free fishing trip,with the numbers increasing with other veterans interested also. I am seeking donations towards the cost of all this, with numerous people and businesses helping out with these costs for lodging, food, etc. I have 10 boats ready, with other guides donating their time and boat, towards this project. Until then I am working on getting limits of bigger fish, and more time on the water, having fun on the greatest lake anywhere close to this area, "The Striper Capital of the World". Hope to hear from you soon......"JD"
October 9, 2010. The fishing is still on the difficult side, because it has not cooled off that much. We are getting some cool weather this week, and it should be getting a little better. I am beginning to book rather regular, and time to earn my keep. I am going to fish the next few days, and will be (hopefully) showing the fish, and the box of good fish, which is normal this time of year. I will be trying lots of different methods, long lining because fish in shallow water; live bait, which is ample at this time; and some artificial lures, hitting some points, and drop offs. I expect soon the birds will be working also, which affords some good top water, and lets me know were there are lots of fish. I will also be putting out some juglines, if anyone is interested, for large catfish. Call and let me know your preference, and book that fall trip....."JD".
September 15, 2010. Because of the poor quality of the fish recently, that of being so skinny, because of the hot temperatures and low oxygen, I have not booked any trips until things get better. You can find someone to take you fishing, but until the fishing gets better, probably in 2-3 weeks, I will not be taking anyone on a fishing charter at Lake Texoma. I have open dates in October and November, so book early as with the tempatures cooling off those dates will book fast. Call for a date, and lets get together for some catching...JD
August 09, 2010. Well took off a week to attend a class reunion, and learned that a close friend, and fisherman, Bob Riha, passed away this past week. He and his family, friends, had fished with me for over 12 years, 2 times a year. I went to the funeral in Amarillo, and met with his daughter and sons, and Mary his wife since 1960. I returned to the lake and got right back into the pattern, fishing 4 people, leaving the dock around 5:40a, and back in before it got hot, around 7:30a. The fish were on the small size, but we had them going, with the two young boys, handling the fish well. Their Dads suppied lots of support, and joined in the fun. The fishing is good, but you cant take a chance, looking for big fish, as if you pass around 9ish, it gets too hot, and the fish quit. We are catching lots of fish, missed several big fish, the last trip, but thats fishing... It is hot, and I wont lie to ya, better bring lots of liquids, and dress cool. If you want big fish, plan to stay a little longer, and get a little wetter from the humidity. Good fishing...JD
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July 18, 2010. Fishing has been really good. We are letting a lot of fish go back, as we have our limits on fish over 20 inches. Some trips we like a few fish on our limit, because of throwing lots of fish back, and running out of live bait. Days are really hot, and I dont do evening trips for this reason. Its always a lot better in the early morning. Good fishing....JD
July 12, 2010. I have been real busy, and not able to post fishing reports in some time. The fishing has been great, catching lots of big fish, and some trips cause us to not get limits, as throwing too many fish (too big) back. We have been able to get shad now, so I am using live bait, and it does not make any difference what size, as the fish are feeding so well. We have been departing the boathouse at around 5:30a, and back in before it gets so hot. Now is a great time to come to Texoma, but I am taking vacation around the lst of August, so get ahold of me and lets get in that fishing trips while things are so great. Dont forget to dress cool, get those fishing license, and bring lots of cool drinks......"JD"
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In the last couple of months, we have gotten to the point of catching good fish, real fast! We are using live bait, shad when we can get it, and shiners when we cant. We are leaving around 6am daily, and usually back in by 8, after some catch and release and our limit of ten fish per person, 2 over the 20 inch limit. It is getting real hot, and it is good we can get it done before it is unbearable. I have a few dates left during the week so call soon as I am getting filled out on dates quickly.
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The fishing has become somewhat complicated. We are getting shad at a different location as they have all died on Texoma, and being their primary sourse of food, and gone, we now use shiners. The water had gotten so cold during the winter we lost all the shad, nary a one left for our fishing trips. But the good news, other than having to travel an hour to get shad, we can also catch stripers on shiners, although it takes a little longer to "getter er done". We are getting our limits, good fish, some small fish, but springs happiness into customers, with a lot of filets to take home. It is getting close to our summer fishing pattern, with topwater and slabs, getting out of mothballs, ready to take over the live bait pattern. I am having one of my best seasons, with my customer base, and keeping quite busy, so call early for those desired fishing dates, with the best ahead of us for the remainder of the year. Good fishing......"JD"
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Fishing has been very good, although we have lost all signs of shad, and having to use shiners. I have been traveling elsewhere to get shad, and it had been a lot of work, but worth the efforts with big fish, and good limits. I have fished a great deal, and other than leaving my camera home on occasions, have some good photos to share. Lots of days open during the week, but most Saturdays are gone to July. Call for a date, and lets gets together for some catching....JD
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Fishing Report, April 2010. The last few days fishing have been up and down, as was the weather. Fronts coming in, with high winds, or no winds at all. Each day has been awsome and beautiful on Beautiful Lake Texoma, and CrossCreek Guide Service, your truly, has been a part of it all. My big off shore rig, taking the big waves with a hugh smash; following the fish pattern, catching lots of fish, and really enjoying the great outdoors, with old friends and new friends also. We are not bringing in lots or real big fish, this comes in about a month more frequently. The water temp is around 63, so fish schooling, and lots of fish each trip. Still have some days left during the week, and a few on Sunday, but all Sat., gone in May and June. Call me if you need my services. I am still working hard on the "Take a soldier fishing" event in November, so call me and ask about it, or send a little donation to help get them here in November for a free fishing trip, with lots of fun. "J.D."
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Looks like I am behind dating back to April 4, so I will update you, from there. I have fished almost constantly, depending on large shiners, as all signs of shad are gone. They froze out this winter, so the Spring started out with pattern of Long Lining, and then on to live bait. I have gotten my limit all but one trip, which was an extremely high wind day, and I offered a refish on that, even tho, I worked hard at it. Since then I have gotten trips with large stripers, large cats off my jugs, and fat fish It is very good fishing now, with limits coming quick, with lots of catch and release until bait is almost gone. All my Saturdays are gone, thru July, but I have some Sundays, and some weekdays open, so call quick. Also check all the fishing reports on www.sixoldgeezers, an excellent site for information on Lake Texoma. Also consider donations to "take a soldier fishing" and you can see that info. on the old geezers site also. Good Fishing......"JD"
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Fishing report: April 4, 2010: I have done some good trips this month, and only one I was not too proud of, but that's fishing. I have been long lining, not that that is my preferences, it is I am good at it, and catch more big stripers. It will phase out soon, and then we will be on bait again. I have recently undergone a melonoma surgery, and caution all towards protection from the sun while on the lake. I have lots of good trips ahead of me, but right now wish I was booked every day, while I am on a good pattern. We have caught monster fish, lots of fish, and had loads of fun, and while I am still able, being a senior citizens as I am, I want to be on the water as much as I can. My journey as a guide will soon be over, and my vision as a retiree inside a camper off the shores of some ocean, is in my focus. Get in touch with me and lets go fishing, while I still have the fortitude to be your guide. Here is some shots of this March, up to April 1.
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Fishing report: March 24, 2010: Although the weather, winds, rain and hail try to keep me off the water, it does, so very little to report as far as catching stripers and big cats. I have had to cancel some trips because of the rain, hail and high winds, but thats March for ya.
Fishing report: March 12, 2010: Striper Fishing on Lake Texoma with Guide J.D. Dorsey, has proved awsome this spring, with some very beautiful weather, and great results. I got my jugs out, and yesterday, had two 15 lbs blues on same jug. I harvested some nice cats, and on to longlining for big stripers. I ended up with lots of stripers, biggest to 10 lbs., and threw lots back, but kept about 20 for this group. Would guess had several stripers in the 8-9 lbs range, and they will see another day, as return them to the water. The water temp is around 48 in spots, clear where I was fishing and yellow and green were my choice, although a red nose and blue did well too. Call for a trip, week days better as most weekends gone, so lets "getter done" Have a good day, J.D.
March 4. 2010 same report, biggest this time to 12 lbs. Great fish, Great Day.
font face="Arial,Helvetica">Fishing report: March 2, 2010: Putting the fishing shows behind me, I took an ole friend from my home town, out on a little seek and find fishing trip, since we finally had a pretty day. It was a lot of seek since I had not been out in some time, but finally nailed down one of my ole fishing holes, and let him see how good he was at bringing in the "big one". He needed a lot of practice since he fishes out of Greenbelt Lake, but he finally got the hang of it again, and brought in some nice ones. It looks like the Spring Break coming up, will find Lake Texoma ready for the kids, and I am glad since I fish 20 of them in a couple weeks. I am posting a few pictures of yesterday, asking that if you have a free day or two, give me a hollar and lets go fishing , not hunting.
Fishing report: February 19, 2010: Because of the expensive cost of becoming Coast Guard Certifed, carrying the six pack license, all new safety devices, extending to maximum liability insurance requirements, inspections, etc., I will have to increase the cost of fishing on my charters to another $25. In light of all the added protections for my customers, I feel it is one of the best things I can provide to make your fishing trip safe for all aboard my vessel. It is probably something that should have been done for some time, and if you talk with a guide who does not have this protection for you and your family, tell them you are calling a guide who is interested in your safety and welfare. I am also working harder to sastify my customers making sure I stay on the water fishing for a total of 6 hours, whether we have a limit or not. Also I will be filling out a passenger list information packet prior to departing the docks, in case someone needs to get in touch with you while you are on the water, and for added protection. Thank You, "JD"
Fishing report: February 8, 2010: Catching some nice stripers, biggest to 16 lbs. Fish healthy, and good fighters. Although it is cold and rainy, the fish dont seem to care. We are having to go some distance to get to the fish, so need to wear rain gear, and dress warm. I will be putting out my catfish jugs the first or March, so will check them in conjunction to my striper trips, costing a little more for the jugs. I have plenty of good dates for the warm-weather fishermen, and upcoming spring season, so please call, and I want to keep busy while the bite is on. I have a couple shows, one in Wichita, and one in OKC, so if you get a chance, swing by and say hello. Also I wanted to mention that I am trying to organize a free guide trip for our soldiers, returning from Afghanistan, and expecting some 40 soldiers out of Ft Hood, mid November, asking for your prayers, and any donations to be sent to takeasoldierfish.com, letting me know of your intentions, and noting Lake Texoma on the donation. Thanks, JD
Fishing report: January 9, 2010: There wont be a lot of news during the winter months, as most guides do not fish in the extreme cold here at Lake Texoma. Today it is 12 degrees, -10 degrees wind child, so not a good day to be on the lake. My last trip last Wednesday, the fishing was skimpy, as fish were as sluggish as the live bait. I used Flukes and live bait, and had to work to get anything, although the six I fished this day, were avid fishermen from Alaska, and weathered the lake, much better than this ole senior. We went out of highport, west, where we found lots of fish, but few that active. We tried lot of methods, but did not get our limit, but all-in-all we had a very fun time, pulling a few stripers and white bass. I am starting the fishing shows, trying to have some candidates for fishing now to wait til Spring Break, third week in March, when everything kicks off, in full gear here at the lake. See you at the shows, and call early for those charters, and I get real anxious to go to work around Spring Break. Enjoy the winter in front of the fire, and call when the weather and fish are ready for a battle . Your guide, J.D. Dorsey
Fishing report: January 1, 2010: Well I have had some time off and time for me to do some visiting with grandkids and family away from the lake. I spent Christmas in Pampa Texas, about 30 miles from where I grew up, Groom Texas, USA. I also visited family in Amarillo, Canyon, and the Clarendon area. Although I suffer from the change of altitude, I always manage to have a great time, visiting, and seeing family and friends until time to return to home, Lake Texoma. I really think the plains are a great place to visit, but I am always grad to return home and get back to busness. As I return to the lake area, I see an unusual cleaner surrounding in Grayson County, a marvelous job by our County Agents, and cities in the area. Remember when you come here, look around, and notice the beautiful surrounding, even before you get to the greatest lake anywhere around, a choice where I made my home now, and with the greatest job ever. You know we have a great fishing lake here, but if you also want to bring along a camera, you can get pictures of some of the most beautiful sites anywhere in this beautiful county of ours. As we head into the New Year, lets thank God for what we have here, all he has done for us, bless our troops who are fighting for it all, and look forward to a Great 2010. If you dont know anything about my home town, it has the tallest Cross in the Northern Hemisphere, and I will attach a photo of it, taken recently. Try to enjoy the creations on this great earth, and thank God you are an American. Come see us, when you can, and have a Great 2010. Happy New Year. "J.D
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