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Doug Shaw's Striper Guide Service
Doug Shaw's Striper Guide Service

Doug Shaw's Striper Guide Service

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Introduction
I fish exclusively with artificial lures. I can recommend excellent live-bait guides. I enjoy the people I get to meet and the excitement of catching fish. I've been blessed by having many good friendships develop over the years. I've got some that bring their sons when they were their age when I first meet them.
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43 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Reviews
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Bob A.
Jun 3, 2012
My son and I have fished the Texas coast all our lives. He is now in grad school at OU and we haven't been able to fish back home, so I booked a trip with Doug. He told me things might be tough throwing artificials the week we booked, but he would give it his best. An early start, and we had our limits by 6:30! Fished for a few hours more doing catch and release. Doug is very knowledgeable, but I was most impressed with his enthusiasm. He loves to put people on fish! It's 8 hours from Rockport, TX to Doug's home marina, but I'll be back!
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Eric C.
May 25, 2011
In my opinion, Doug Shaw is the best Striper fishing guide on Lake Texoma. I've been using Doug's services for about 10 years, and have never been disappointed. Call Doug and you won't regret it. He's tenacious and doesn't stop until you've had a good day. Top water fishing in the Spring is a blast. Summer fishing is good. And, in the dead part of winter the big boys come out. My daughter is also now hooked on Doug and goes year round. We even have tournaments with Doug. He's always accomodating and works to make sure we all have a good time.
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Dennis D.
Jun 28, 2011
I JUST TURNED 70, AND EXCEPT FOR A FEW VERY YOUNG YEARS, HAVE BEEN FISHING ALL MY LIFE. I HAVE FISHED MOST OF THE HOT BASS LAKES IN THE U.S. BESIDES FISHING IN CANADA, ALASKA, PUERTO RICO, CABO SAN LUCA AND OTHER LAKES IN MEXICO. ALL GREAT FISHING AREAS.............. I THOUGHT, UNTIL I FISHED LAKE TEXOMA WITH DOUG SHAW. ONE OF MY BEST MEMORIES WAS APR. 2008. THREE OF US FISHING WITH DOUG. STARTED FISHING AT STRAIGHT UP 7:00 A.M. AND AT 7:35 A.M., WE HAD BOATED OUR LIMIT. ALL 5 TO 10 LBS. ON "TOP WATER LURES". PUT A WHOLE NEW MEANING ON "ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE" !!! I HAVE FISHED WITH MANY GUIDES, SOME REALLY GOOD AND SOME REALLY BAD. THE TOP "REALLY GOOD" GUIDES CANNOT COMPARE TO DOUG SHAW. WHEN YOU THINK OF DOUG, ADJECTIVES LIKE PROFESSIONAL, RELENTLESS, HELPFUL ALL COME TO MIND. EVEN THOUGH DOUG HAS A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR (a prerequisite for all guides) WHEN IT COMES TO STRIPERS AND THE LIMIT THEREOF, HE'S DEAD SERIOUS. WHEN OTHER GUIDES HAVE GIVEN UP FOR THE DAY, MR. RELENTLESS IS AT ONE OF HIS HONEY HOLES AND WE'RE LIMITING OUT-AS USUAL ! I THINK MOST GUIDE'S NEW BUSINESS COMES FROM REFERRALS. AFTER 24 YEARS FISHING WITH "THE ADMIRAL", MY (OUR) REFERRALS HAVE EXPLODED EXPONENTIALLY. IF YOU WANT TO FISH WITH DOUG SHAW, I SUGGEST YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS MONTHS AND MONTHS IN ADVANCE. ENOUGH ABOUT THE MAN, LET'S TALK HARDWARE. DOUG'S EQUIPMENT IS THE TOP OF THE LINE, ALWAYS WELL LINED, DRAGS PROPERLY SET WITH MANY SPARES ROD, JUST IN CASE. HIS BOAT IS ALSO TOP OF THE LINE WITH THE MOST COMFORTABLE SEATS AFLOAT. THE ONLY REASON I MIGHT NOT RECOMMEND DOUG SHAW TO A NEW COMER IS THEY MIGHT TAKE ONE ON MY FISHING DATES.
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Chris H.
May 3, 2012
I have fished with Doug for the past 3 years now! I met Doug through a co-worker fishing with him for 15+years! I have always been a saltwater fisherman and never used a guide service till I met Doug! Also, never enjoyed freshwater fishing, but Doug got me HOOKED and enjoy meeting him once a month for a day on the lake and limting out on Strippers! We fished this week and never had a fishing frenzy till now! Every cast we had fish on!!! Thank you Doug for the fun times and excellent service!!! See you soon!
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Sylvia S.
May 25, 2011
Have been fishing with Doug for several years and he always puts us on fish and makes sure our needs are met. He is very knowledgeable about the lake. He really strives to make sure every member of your fishing party has a good time and will instruct you on fishing techniques for the type of fishing required for the specific time of year you are fishing. Provides all gear (including warm or wet weather gear- just in case you did not come prepared for the elements), and of course - rods, reels, lures and bait. Fish is cleaned and packaged for you to take home and have for dinner!

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