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Texas has no fishing sea-
sons that I am aware of but there
are certainly times of the year
when fishing is best for specific
species. Now is prime time for
stocking the freezer with tilapia
fillets. Chances are pretty good
that you’ve never caught a tilapia
on rod and reel; you might even
be wondering ‘what is a Tilapia’?
Next time you’re at the sea-
food market at your local gro-
cery, changes are good you will
see tilapia fillets, priced at sev-
eral dollars per pounds. Tilapia is
an excellent tasting fish that eats
only vegetation, thus the reason
they are seldom caught on con-
ventional fishing tackle. TPWD
stocked them heavily in Lake
Fairfield years ago to help con-
trol the aquatic vegetation in this
fertile little warm water reservoir
situated a few miles from Fair-
field, Texas. Tilapia need warm
water and power plant lakes such
as Fairfield provide the ideal
habitat. Lake Fairfield is chock
full of these good eating fish-
but don’t try to catch them with
conventional tackle. I’ve heard
reports of anglers using bits of
broccoli on tiny treble hooks
with success but never witnessed
a tilapia caught on rod and reel. I
have caught them in large num-
bers in a cast net (perfectly legal)
and bow fished in the shallows
with great success.
Guide Cory Vinson with
Guaranteed Guide Service
(www.nofishnocharge.com)
guides trips for freshwater red-
fish at Fairfield and for his clients
that enjoy eating fish, spends
some time after the trip throwing
the cast net for tilapia. “We po-
sition the boat in shallow water
at the mouth of the hot water dis-
charge and usually a few throws
of the cast net result in all that’s
needed to catch a cooler full of
tilapia.” says Vinson.
Vinson uses a larger cast
net, a 6 footer I believe, which
opens to 12 feet. Throwing nets
this large requires a good bit of
practice not to mention a good
throwing arm. Four foot cast
nets (they open to eight feet) do a
good job on tilapia and most folks
can learn to throw these smaller
diameter nets with a little prac-
tice. Vinson eases the boat along
with the trolling motor on low
speed throws ahead of the boat,
into undisturbed fish. It’s not un-
common to catch four or more
tilapia with one throw of the net
and many of the fish weigh 3-6
pounds. It doesn’t take long to
fill an ice cooler with these tasty
fish this time of year.
Mark Balette is an avid bow
hunter, enjoys using his archery
tackle to harvest his tilapia for
the freezer. You can shoot tilapia
during daylight hours or using
lights rigged on a bow fishing
boat at night. Most tilapia are
taken with archery equipment
when they are spawning in the
shallows. It’s tough to shoot them
when they are in water much
deeper than a couple of feet.” tips
Balette.
Regardless if you go after
your tilapia with a cast net, bow
or, possibly a bit of broccoli on
a treble hook, I can guarantee
that after a successful trip, you
will return home with some of
the finest eating fillets in fresh
water.
Tilapia can be cooked m
a variety of ways. I love them
fried or baked. One of our favor-
ite methods of preparing tilapia
is to coat each side of the fillet
with melted butter, then dust
with your favorite dry season-
ings (I prefer dry Country Bobs
seasoning), and then roll in Ritz
Cracker Crumbs and bake at 400
degrees for about 12 minutes,
turning once to brown each side
of the fillet. Squeeze some fresh
lemon juice on the baked fish and
serve with wild rice and steamed
broccoli.
JAVELINA STEASON
OPEN IN NORTH TEXAS-
Regular readers of this column
might remember an article I did a
couple months ago on hunting at
the Ranger Creek Ranch (www.
rangercreekranch.com) up in
Knox County. We were pleasant-
ly surprised at the large number
of javelinas in the area. Javelina
season runs through the end of
this month and offer sportsmen
in north Texas an opportunity to
hunt without driving to far west
or south Texas. Hunts at Ranger
Creek Ranch are bow only and
crossbows can be used.
HOG HUNTING WITH
NIGHT VISION- Wild hog
guides Clark Osborne and Jed
Dreer with Tactical Hog Control
(www.tacticalhogcontrol.com)
are offering exciting night hunt-
ing for wild hogs using 3rd gen-
eration night vision goggles and
rifle scopes. Hunts take place on
large ranches in the Centerville -
Madisonville area. For more in-
formation, call 936-581-2256.
***
FISHING HOTSPOTS
Guide Billy Kilpatrick lives
on the shores of Lake Lavon and
has guided here for crappie for
many years. Billy reports good
number of crappie are com-
ing from water 30-45 feet deep,
around man made brush piles.
“We’re catching good numbers
of keeper crappie, with fish up to
15 inches, using small live min-
nows and jigs around the deeper
brush piles. During the winter
months when water temperatures
are in the high forties to low fif-
ties, the bite is often very subtle
but on some days, these fish have
been extremely aggressive for
this tune of year, hitting baits
like shallow water crappie dur-
ing the spawn.” tips Kilpatrick.
The guide is also running
trips at Lake Monticello in north-
east Texas and catching regular
limits. “The channel catfish bite
at Monticello is awesome right
now. We’re limiting out on chan-
nel cats weighing between 1.5
and 3 pounds in less than two
hours. We’re targeting the warm
water side of the lake which at
last check had a surface tempera-
ture of 71 degrees. We’re baiting
a single hole with soured grain
in water around 13 feet deep and
never having to move the boat.
Now is a great time to stock
the freezer with these good eat-
ing catfish.” he added. To reach
guide Billy Kilpatrick, call 214-
232-7847.
OUTDOOR TIP OF THE
WEEK- If your shooting stops
with the close of hunting seasons,
make sure and give your firearm
a thorough cleaning before stor-
ing it in the gun cabinet until next
fall. Use a nylon brush designed
for the caliber of your rifle and
give the bore a good scrubbing
with a quality bore solvent. Next,
pull several patches through the
bore until none of the residue is
left on the patch. Lightly coat a
patch with a good lubricant and
coat the bore before storing the
rifle. Likewise, apply a light coat
of gun oil to the outside and ac-
tion of your rifle.
If you are through shotgun-
ning until next fall (no need to
be, really, there’s the upcoming
turkey season and clay targets
to shoot throughout the summer)
your smoothbore will also need a
good cleaning. Most hunters can
do a good job at home cleaning
their over/under, side by side and
pump shotguns but if you shoot
an autoloader, it might be a good
idea to take it to a knowledgeable
gunsmith and have the piece dis-
assembled and cleaned. Rubber
O rings will be inspected and re-
placed as needed. Nothing worse
than taking a rifle or shotgun out
of the gun cabinet before the
opener of season and discover it
is not operating properly. A little
maintenance now will prevent
such a disappointment! LC
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outdoors
Tilipia Season at FI and
Guide Cory Vinson shows off a couple of good eating tilapia
caught in a cast net at Lake Fairfield, after one of his trips for fresh-
water redfish. Photo by Luke Clayton_
weather
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High: 56
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Low: 33
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Low: 38
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
2010 rainfall total as of January 31, 2010: 3.20 inches
election - continued
from p 1
be sold in convenience stores and
grocery stores.
LOCAL OPTION ISSUE
NO. TWO
“The legal sale of mixed
beverages in restaurants by food
and beverage certificate holders
only.”
If this Option succeeds, res-
taurants will no longer have to
register as “private clubs” to sell
mixed beverages.
Early voting for the May 8th
Election begins Monday, April 26
and runs through Tuesday, May
4th. The City will participate
in Joint Elections with Dallas
County. The joint-voting project
allows Seagoville voters to cast
their ballots at any Dallas County
voting locations during the early
voting period.
Voters may vote by mail if
over 65, disabled. To request an
application for a mail-in ballot
call Dallas County Elections at
(214) 819-6374.
Page 3, The Suburbia News, February 11, 2010
Royal - continued from p 1
business and support.
Owners Garry and Laurie Litt started the body shop in 1990.
They realized through the years that their customers also needed
auto service such as inspections, alignments, and tires, along with
other automotive needs. In 2002 they opened Royal Auto Service
to fulfill those needs. Upon entering the 20th year in business, they
would like to announce they will be known as Royal Auto Body and
Service for all your car repair needs.
In addition to quality repair service you have come to expect,
they are a direct repair facility for Allstate and State Farm Insurance
Companies.
They have received certificate of approval from AAA for their
facility for customer service, appearance, equipment requirements,
and staff qualifications.
They encourage you to please stop in for all your car repair
needs. Royal Auto Body and Service is located at 1400 N. Hwy 175,
Ste. B, Seagoville, Texas 75159. (972) 287-6677
Royal Auto Body and Service would like to thank you for all
your support.
Mayor - continued from p 1
grated approach to emergency management planning and response
systems.
The Mayor will join elected officials from around the region to
make recommendations as to how the region can most efficiently and
effectively utilize state and/or federal financial assistance for emer-
gency and disaster planning, mitigation, and recovery.
The Council will meet on a quarterly basis at NCTCOG offices
in Arlington, Texas.
Student Of
The Week
0CF01II0
Grade: Pre-Kindergarten, Seagoville Elementary
Likes Most About School: Playing
Hobbies: Running around with my brother
Favorite TV Show: Caillou
I would like to meet: Spiderman
When I grow up I want to: Do Karate
Best Friend: Chandler
TO SPONSOR STUDENT OF THE
WEEK CALL LOUISE 972-287-3277
store - continued
from p 1
money towards the grocery
store without it affecting any
of the citizens of Crandall’s
pocket book.
“This new grocery store
will fill a huge void and need
that the community has had
for multiple years,” said Cran-
dall City Manager Lleath Ka-
plan. “To be able to fill that
need without increasing taxes
or increasing water or sewer
rates is a win for everyone.”
David’s Supermarket will
pay $3000.00 a month over a
ten year lease agreement. The
store is slated to open on May
1st of this year.
"The business that considers itself
immune to the necessity for advertising
sooner or later finds itself
immune to business." ~ Derby Brown
Start Advertising New
Call Louise 972-287-3277
school menus
February 15 - February 19
CISD Breakfast
Sausage/Biscuit
Waffles
Cinnamon Roll
Burrito
Eggs/Biscuit
Cereal/Biscuit
Cereal/Graham
Cereal/Biscuit
Cereal/Toast
Cereal/Biscuit
Yogurt/Biscuit
Yogurt/Muffin
Yogurt/Biscuit
Yogurt/Toast
Yogurt/Muffin
Milk
Milk
Milk
Milk
Milk
Juice/Orange
Juice/Peaches
Juice/Apple
Juice/Applesauce
Juice/Pears
CISD Lunch
Chicken Strips or
Cheese Pizza or
Flamburger
Burrito/Cheese Stick
Corn Dog or
Turkey Sandwich
Spaghetti/Meat Balls
Or Fish Portion
Or Baked
Flam/Cheese
Potatoes/Gravy
Tossed Salad
Baked FF
Seasoned Beans
Potato Salad
Carrot Coins
Green Beans
Burger Salad
Corn/Pears
Broccoli
Peaches
Orange Half
Baked Beans
Carrot Sticks
Apple Half
Roll
Applesauce
Cornbread
DISD Breakfast
Breakfast Quesadilla
Pancakes and
Sausage
French Toast Sticks
and Little Smokies
Pancakes & Sausage
Sausage, Egg and
Cheese Biscuit
Danish
Mini Loaf
Breakfast Bun
Toaster Pastry
Muffin
DISD Elementary Lunch
Chicken Tenders &
Texas Toast
Chicken Sandwich
Burgers
Crispy Chicken & Roll
Popcorn Chicken &
Texas Toast
Burrito
Nachos
Chicken Enchiladas
Pizza
Mozzarella Sticks &
w/Queso Blanco
Texas Toast
Yogart Parfait
Grilled Chicken
Ceasar Wrap
Yogart Parfait
Chicken Wrap
Yogart Parfait
Crispy Chicken Salad
Veggie Salad
Chef Salad
Veggie Salad
Southwest Salad
Seasoned Green
Beans
Broccoli
Seasoned Green
Beans
Creamed Spinach
Italian Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes &
Gravy
Refried Beans
French Fries
Corn
Fruit Cobbler
Peaches
Pudding Cup
Gelatin w/Fruit
Frozen Fruit Juice Bar
Baby Carrots
Seasonal Fruit
Fruit Salad
Celery & Carrot Sticks
Chili Lime Cucumbers
Seasonal Fruit
DISD Middle School Lunch
Chicken Tenders &
Texas Toast
Steak Fingers & Roll
Boneless Bites & Texas
Toast
Crispy Chicken & Roll
Popcorn Chicken &
Texas Toast
Spaghetti & Meatballs
& Texas Toast
Spicy Chicken
Sandwich
Burgers
Philly Flatbread Melt
Mozzarella Sticks &
Texas Toast
Burrito
Nachos
Chicken Enchiladas
w/Queso Blanco
Pizza
Chicken Fajita
Gorditas
Yogart Parfait
Grilled Chicken
Ceasar Wrap
Yogart Parfait
Chicken Wrap
Yogart Parfait
Crispy Chicken Salad
Veggie Salad
Chef Salad
Veggie Salad
Southwest Salad
Seasoned Green
Beans
Broccoli
Seasoned Green
Beans
Creamed Spinach
Italian Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes &
Gravy
Refried Beans
French Fries
Corn
Fruit Cobbler
Peaches
Pudding Cup
Gelatin w/Fruit
Frozen Fruit Juice Bar
Macaroni & Cheese
Seasonal Fruit
Fruit Salad
Celery & Carrot Sticks
Chili Lime Cucumbers
Seasonal Fruit
DISD High School Lunch
Chicken Tenders &
Toast
Steak Fingers & Roll
Buffalo Bites & Texas
Toast
Crispy Chicken & Roll
Shrimp Poppers & Flush
Puppies
Grilled Cheese
Spicy Chicken
Sandwich
Burgers
Philly Flatbread Melt
Double Plot Dogs
w/Chili
Spaghetti & Meatballs
& Texas Toast
Orange Chicken
Pizza Pocket
Pizza
Mozzarellas Sticks &
Texas Toast
Burrito
Nachos
Chicken Enchiladas
w/Queso Blanco
Fiesta Salad
Chicken Fajita
Gorditas
Yogart Parfait
Grilled Chicken
Ceasar Wrap
Yogart Parfait
Chicken Wrap
Yogurt Parfait
Crispy Chicken Salad
Veggie Salad
Chef Salad
Veggie Salad
Southwest Salad
Seasoned Green
Beans
Broccoli
Seasoned Green
Beans
Creamed Spinach
Italian Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes &
Gravy
Refried Beans
French Fries
Onion Rings
Fruit Cobbler
Peaches
Pudding Cup
Gelatin w/Fruit
Frozen Fruit Juice Bar
Macaroni & Cheese
Seasonl Fruit
Fruit Salad
Celery & Carrot Sticks
Chili Lime Cucumbers
Seasonal Fruit
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