I wonder often why I use an old picture, taken when the old cleaning dock at Buncombe was there, and which now is completely renovated since I left and headed to Texas, in early 2000. I guess it is the last picture taken when I still had teeth. I have aged since that picture, but the flame is young, whatever that means. Anyway, this lake from west to east, is providing great days of fishing. We are catching a lot of small fish, but without a doubt all the big fish we are allowed, 2 per person, over 20 inches. Seems the bigger fish are liking the action of artificial, anything white or glow. The other day while fishing I got a call from another guide, catching small fish, and seems that was what everyone was catching, but it changes, so have to be patient. Everyday is different, this early in the year, day to day. All I can say, I havent found any place other than Texoma, where there are beautiful homes lining the beaches, (many nice ones for sale) resorts with cabins over looking the lake, eating establishments with great food, capped off by a lake with the label, "Striper capital of the World", providing days of the best striper fishing, anywhere around. My last 10 trips, my groups have had the most fun, caught the most fish, biggest fish, and the weather has been great. My God does this, even if I dont spend every sunday in church, where I should be. The busy season is starting, so best to get your plans made, as finding the right guide, and lodging, could be somewhat difficult. Lots of big fish this year, and I predict a banner year for Texoma. Picture I downloaded is what I caught yesterday evening, along with lots like it. Good Fishing.....'JD"