“Larry,
Just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for the great fishing trip yesterday. My sons and I had a fantastic experience!! We had never gone fishing with a guide before so were a little unsure of what to expect. WOW!! When you put us over the stripers and woke them up, the action was fast and furious. The best part was all five of us landing a fish at the same time. We definitely plan on coming back.Thanks again,
Bart Balthazor
Valley Center, KS”

“Hi Larry, We had an excellant time. Really enjoyed the whole weekend we spent there. Even though it was the hottest weekend of the year the fishing was great and my husband is now dreaming of a new boat (one like your's). We enjoyed having you as our guide and will highly recommend you to others. You are very perfessional, fun, and a pleasure to be around. Thanks so much for a great time. Frank & Ruleen Howard, Claude, TX”

“Larry
Daniel and I had a wonderful time fishing yesterday. Thank you so much for all your kindness and hospitality. It was a lucky guess but I think we got the BEST guide on Lake Texoma. : ) Daniel had a great time and it's hard to put a smile on his face sometimes. Good job! Our kids grow up too fast and it was really nice to be able to spend time with him one on one. As they get older, it's harder and harder to do. Like you say . . . it's not about the money.
Mike and Daniel Gerardi
8301 Landing Lane
Coraopolis, PA. 15108 (near Pittsburgh, PA.)
Thanks Larry . . . God Bless You and your Family . . . . Mike and Daniel



Looking forward to that Fish Fry the next time down. LOL : )”

“Larry,
First of all I want to thank you very much. I brought my dad, brother-in-law, and one of his friends down for my dads 80th Birthday. I had only been down once before, and I told you my dad would probably not make it down again. You showed all of us a wonderful time! I really appreciate the extra care and understanding you took with my dad. He cried when I dropped him off, and said "it was the most fun he has had in 20 years"!
You will be my guide for life!!! Thank you with all my heart!!!
John Hunsucker
Douglass, Kansas”

“Hi Larry:

Thanks for the great trip yesterday. I appreciate your efforts in working to put us on the fish. I also appreciate the way in which you were patient in teaching the children (even when one of them (who shall remain unnamed) hit the button when the line was snagged. The striper fishing was definitely the highlight of our long weekend at Lake Texoma.
By the way, thanks for posting our picture. Taylor, Abby and Jaren Heidenreich.

Thanks again.

David Heidenreich
Allen, Texas”

“Larry,

This last weekend I visited your home to check out your Striper operation and was very impressed to see a well organized and professional guide service. Your boat is the king of fishing boats making it safe and secure for families with children or everyone. Your equipment is very clean and in exceptional working order. The real plus is that your knowledge of the lake and knowing where to catch fish in every weather condition. I was not able to fish with you during this visit, but am looking forward to scheduling a trip in early spring. I have seen other operations on the lake and I would not consider fishing with anyone but Texoma T.

Ed LeClair
Mulvane, Kansas”

“Larry,
My family and I would like to thank you again for such a great family experience last Saturday while fishing Lake Texoma with Texoma ”T” Striper Guide Service. We were truly blessed to have you as our fishing guide. Your experience and knowledge of Texoma and Striper fishing really paid off. It seems that you really have a gift for finding the fish. You guided us and helped put together a very nice stringer of 27 fish including a really nice one around 15 lbs. To top off this great fishing trip was a relaxing weekend while lodging at your Double J Lodge. This Lodge has lots of room for the whole family with all the amenities of home including a real peaceful country like atmosphere. Great thanks again and rest assure, I would recommend Texoma “T” and Double J Lodge to anyone and especially to a families looking for a weekend to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Have a Blessed Day and God Bless America!
Thanks,
Jake Moomey
Northwest Crane Service
Northwest Logistics Heavy Haul
Oklahoma City, OK”

“Sterling,

Just wanted to send our wish for a grand future with great happiness and success in your new adventure. You will be sorely missed at the lake. Danny and I with all our friends had the best fishing experience we had ever had the day you took us all out. Amarillo has been a “buzz” with stories about our trip, and girls if you want a female friendly guide, Sterling was it. He’ll do all he can do to make his guests happy. We will look forward to our next trip with Larry as I’m sure he will give us all a wonderful time. Again Thanks for all the memories and the professional way you handled your business.

Best Wishes
Lynette J. Carter
Amarillo, TX”

“Larry,
Thanks for taking me out fishing yesterday and today in you're new 23' Falcon! I am very happy that you now have my old business in you're hands and I know that my old customers and your old and new ones will be just as glad. You all need to give Larry a call and get booked because he is filling up fast and I plan on booking trips with him myself! Good luck, Larry!
Sterling Smith
Former owner of Texoma T Striper Guide Service”

“Sterling,
Thanks so much for the awesome day. We had a blast. I think we may try to come in a couple of months with some men who are tough enough for the cold. I am not sure how much colder I could take it but I may have to "man up" for the boy!

Garland Delk
El Reno, OK”

“Sterling,
What a great time yesterday it says a lot to me when a guide can go out on a day with 20 plus mph winds and still produce good quantity fish. As you well know wind is the biggest nitemare to a fisherman not rain,cold ,heat and or snow.
Thanks again and see ya soon ...
Harry Michalewicz
Denton, TX”

“Sterling,
Just a note to let you know how much fun we had. What a remarkable day and hard to believe it was November. We went duck hunting the next morning and Caleb shot his first duck. What a week end. Great time all around. Always a good time with you.
Thanks again
Gary Walker
Sylvia, KS”

“Sterling,
It was only appropriate that the Army and Air Force could join forces on a joint mission yesterday, Veteran's Day, catching the Big Stripers on Texoma. We all had an exceptional time. Your boat and equipment was squared away. Under your Command we sought out, closed with, and destroyed (I mean caught) the enemy (I mean fish) by five. Then we maneuvered. Your Task Force is a fine well oiled machine Sir. Well Done!
MAJ Johnson
Grand Prairie, TX”

“Sterling,
I can't remember a more fun weekend at any lake! I have been fishing for over 30 years and I feel your guide service was well worth the time and money. You kept us on fish all day long for the two days we were there. The action was exciting and flat wore my Dad (Billy-Dick), out on both days. Your boat and all associated fishing gear are top notch and maintained in perfect order. The lodge was immaculate, comfortable and accommodating. In fact, I don't think I have ever been on a trouble free, hassle free fishing trip before. Well, last weekend was one for sure ! You not only took us out to fish; you fished us. Each one of us appreciated that gesture immensely. For that reason we will book again for next year, if not earlier.
Many thanks,
Danny Dwight
Fleet Administrator
Amarillo Fire Department”

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help this weekend! This has been the best Halloween I've ever had! We could not have caught as much as we did without your knowledge and expertise. The entire time we were out on the lake, people kept asking on the radio, "Where are the fish at?". By that time, we were already at our limit. I will definitely be back sometime, and have already recommended your service to all of my friends and family. Thanks again and see you soon!

Jimmy Ballard
Tuttle, OK”

“Harry, Neil and myself had a fabulous time the other morning. I like the way you gave us choices of how we wanted to try and catch fish. You have become a real pro and with the new boat you made us feel right at home. Thanks again and see you in a month or so.
Myles
McKinney, TX”

“Sterling,
Just wanted to say thank you--I had a great time and appreciate your guidance for our trip. I'm sure Ben had a good time, though he was a little sad he didn't catch as many as I did!!
Thanks again,
Sally
OKC”

“Sterling,
Thanks for a wonderful fishing experience. We had a blast. It was especially fun when all six poles hit at the same time! You were amazing with my 9 year old daughter Elyssa – patient, helpful and funny. Families with kids should definitely use you! My dad also loved your tip about getting the red line out. He said it made the fish so much easier to clean. We tried your 7-up fish recipe when we got home and the fish tasted amazing. We also loved your B Street Lodge. It was perfect: quiet, clean and everything we needed was right there. Elyssa kept saying, “This is much better than a motel!”
It was a perfect fishing trip and we will definitely see you again! Thanks!

Erin & Elyssa Gibson
Robert & Jane Jennings
Carrollton, Texas”

“Sterling,
Hunter has talked about you and cant wait to get back down there. Thanks to your teachings, I now have a boy that meows at catfish. Hunter says thanks for the fish as well. I want to thank you for being awesome with Hunter, we'll see you again.
Thanks,
Kirk
Augusta, KS”

“Sterling
Just wanted to thanks for another great fishing trip. The first time I was down with the guys from work, fishing was tough, but you kept us on the fish until we got ours. Everyone had a great time. When I came down with my son and his friend, you set on the fish and made it look easy, thirty fish in no time. Thanks again for the great trips and the camaraderie. Hope to see you in October.

Pete Matlock”

“Sterling,

Just wanted to say thank you for an excellent day of fishing. It was absolutely the best guided fishing tour I've ever been on now. You are awesome. This being Ronda's first time out striper fishing, You and the fish made it a remarkable one. She will never forget it nor will I. We WILL be back for more fun, watch for us. I'll be in touch, SOON!

Carl R. Hill
SMSgt, USAF Ret.”

“Sterling, thank you so much for the wonderful fishing trip! All of us had a great time. It was well worth being out on the water by 6:00 a.m. We couldn't believe how fast the fish were biting!! Caleb says to look for us this winter, because he wants to catch some of the really big fish. We really enjoyed visiting with you. Thanks again, it was a trip we will never forget!

Sara Taylor and Caleb McLoud
Hinton, OK”

“Thanks Sterling for a great day of fishing. We caught a lot of fish and had a good time doing it. You were a lot of fun and kept us on the fish. Looking forward to another day of fishing.
Leland Hodge OKC”

“Just wanted to say thanks for the great time that me and the cut-ups had fishing with you. I really enjoyed the quality of fish we took and hope to come back and catch more. Thanks again.
Bryon Kirmer
Stafford Kansas”

“Sterling,
We just wanted to Thank You for the great time we had fishing with you this weekend. We had a lot of fun and look forward to coming back to fish again. JD is already looking at when he can get time off this winter to come back and fish. We will be giving you a call sometime in the near future to set up a winter fishing trip. Thanks Again,
Brandy Thompson (and the guys)
New Mexico”

“Sterling, just wanted to let you know how much fun we had on our fishing trip. Thank you for a great day and the good fishing we had . It was the first time I really went striper fishing, But it sure won't be the last. We will be back.
Marvin McNett
Kansas”

“We can't thank you enough for the wonderful time you provided on our trip. We were fortunate to have had a guide with the integrity you displayed, and for that you will be seeing us again. The guys cant stop talking about the day, and of course my son wants to be a guide now. You are a master of your craft, keep up the good work.

Kerri, Feegee, Dalton
Oklahoma City”

“Sterling , just to let you know the cutups from Kansas had a great time. Really like the quality of the fish. Best fishing that I have had since coming to Texoma for 12years. Guess I should have got a guide before now. Ha Ha.
Gary Walker
Kansas”

“Sterling,
Just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how much fun our family had fishing with you over Spring Break. Thank you so much for being "kid-friendly". Joey & Sydney are still talking about their trip and they are both ready to come back. The fishing and weather weren't so great, but the company was, and I truly appreciate all you did for us! Thank you again.
Mindy Dougherty
Elkhart, KS”

“Sterling,
I wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for the great fishing trip last week. My dad and I are still talking about the awesome time we had and he hasn't let me forget who caught the biggest fish!! I plan on bringing some friends down soon to take another trip, I'm sure you'll put us on em again no matter what you have to do. Everyone told us that we were crazy to go fishing the day we did since it was 34 degrees and raining, but we would do it all over again to have the high quality fishing trip we did. Thanks again for the great time, I'm recommending your services to everyone I talk to.

Joe Collard
Ada, OK”

“Sterling, I would like to thank you for the great trip. As usual you were the star, putting us on the fish. I'll be looking forward to the next trip. Thanks!!!!!
Dave Nichols
El Reno, OK”

“January 13, 2009
Sterling,
I wanted to take a moment and sincerely thank you for the top shelf Striper guiding trip we enjoyed with you most recently. Wow, that was the best! On behalf of the fire service group that went fishing with you, we all enjoyed your hospitality, your sturdy Falcon boat…even when the wind shifted on us and that northern front came in, and best of all, the great fishing that you got us right in the middle of! I know I speak for the other excited Striper fishing guys that enjoyed your non stop efforts to catch fish……. plus your openness in sharing the “how too’s” of fishing Lake Texoma, we will be calling you again!
Thanks again for one great day!
Best Regards,
Dean Shumaker
Regional Manager, Sutphen Fire Trucks
Texas”

“Sterling: Just a note to let you know how much fun we had on Friday, couldn't ask for anything better, great trip, great fishing, & a great guide. The boys are still talking about Sterling. Again thanks a lot for the patience with the little guys. We will be back and hopefully with Granddad 86 years young.

The Walkers
Sylvia, KS”

“Sterling,
I just wanted to let you know how much fun it was to be with my two sons , a friend and his son on your guided striper trip. The smiles on those boys faces when they yelled "fish on" was worth more than you can imagine, not to mention their excitement when they would land a big one. Even when the fish weren't biting you kept them laughing with your imitaitons of the Samauri Warrior and your old neighbor from " Darko". This was a trip they will never forget and I will cherish forever, We all look forward to our trip next year. Thanks Again from all of us, Chris Denny, Bailey Denny, Brooks Denny, Tim and Trace Gatz.”

“Not knowing any guides at Texoma, we decided to use Sterling's on the advice of someone else who had a great outing with him. What a great time the 4 of us had. At times all 8 of our rods were in the boat, either waiting to get rebaited or taking fish off. Sterling kept us going all day like that. He was relentless in keeping us baited or in finding the fish. A very fine person just to talk with while fishing. We hope to use him again soon, even though he didn't give us a discount for saying this about him. Thanks Sterling,
Frank Sumner”

“On June 18, 2008 a friend and I had a wonderful fishing experience with Sterling Smith as our guide. We were able to get our limit of Stripers and some Sand Bass. Sterling's service to us was excellent and I would gladly recommend him to any friend that wanted a unique fishing trip. I definitely would use Sterling as my fishing guide if I had the opportunity to fish Lake Texoma again.”

“I've been on two fantastic fishing trips with Sterling on Lake Texoma. He furnished all the fishing equipment and bait. We caught our limit of Stripers both trips and he cleaned all the fish. He also took pics with his digital camera and e-mailed us the pics! Thanks a lot Sterling for the great fishing trips and I look forward to future trips with you again.”