12-year-old Robert with a nice trout
Capt. Stephen Boriskie, Bay Flats Lodge

Historically speaking, the month of June indicates that the fishing conditions shall probably begin to repeat themselves on an almost daily basis. We can undoubtedly expect to see definite alterations in the daily tides, and we can be most assured that we will experience distinct changes in wind direction, not to mention varying wind speeds. Additionally, June also marks a distinguishable time of the year for everyday rising water temperatures.

All of these variables undergoing sometimes multiple changes throughout the course of any one given day will make this month a difficult time for wading anglers to figure out what the fish will be doing. It will be hard for you to determine exactly what time of the day the fish will become active, and you will also become aware of the painful fact that just because you may have accomplished a good catch yesterday at any one particular location during one particular time of the day may not hold true for today’s outing – the fish may not always be there tomorrow.

Because of this month’s fluctuations, you’ll find it important to be out on the water as early in the morning as possible. The reasons for this are many, but one of the main ones is that you will probably always want to try to beat anyone else to your initial target spot. Doing so gives you an opportunity to stake your claim to your intended wading area early in the day, allowing for what may become much needed time to figure out a successful strategy for the remainder of the day.

In your approach to wading spots this month, you’ll need to attempt to locate shorelines and lake areas that contain plenty of trout-green water and an ample amount of visible bait activity in the immediate vicinity. And, if you happen to be a top water lure enthusiast, rig your your line with your favorite surface walker, as anglers have typically recognized substantial success on the surface by the time June rolls around. If you don’t happen to draw many strikes on top, begin experimenting in deeper water by working a sub-surface walker or a twitch-bait above open-water sand and grass beds.

As previously discussed, June can sometimes be a tough month for figuring out everything. However, relying on no one else but yourself to determine what works, and what doesn’t, makes this month even that much more enjoyable. Just remember to keep grindin’!

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Bay Flats Lodge Customers Giving Back

The month of May has been another record setting month at Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina. The generosity of our customers continues to amaze us! This month, Bay Flats Lodge customers donated $1766.33 to the Building Conservation Trust (BCT), and we’re happy to match their gift. These funds are going directly to building and restoring fishing habitat on the central Texas coast. So, even if you haven’t been to Bay Flats and contributed personally, all of us who love the coastal area are beneficiaries of these thoughtful donations!

Annual Pescado Grande Tournament
Benefitting The Harbor Children’s Alliance & Victim Center
Saturday, June 30
For info or to register: Maria at 361-676-6548
or theharbored@cableone.net

Maria Walton, Executive Director of The Harbor, accepts a generous donation from Donnie Klesel of Port O’Connor Rod and Gun. The Harbor’s annual fund raising tournament (Pescado Grande) will be held June 30 in Port O’Connor.

Christopher Marcus Ragusin
October 5, 1976 – June 25, 2006

Though his smile is gone forever
and his hand we cannot touch,
Still we have so many memories
of the one we loved so much.

His memory is our keepsake
with which we’ll never part,
God has him in His keeping;
We have him in our hearts.

You left a beautiful memory
and sorrow too great to be told.

Your memory will never grow old,
Always a silent heartache, many a silent tear,
But always a beautiful memory
of the one we loved so dear.

God gave us the courage to bear it and the courage to face the blow,
But what it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.

With all our love,
Dad & Mom, brothers Calvin & NIck, son Braeden, nephew Nicholas

The Chapel is not taking the summer off! We are involved with a lot of activities that we invite you to also be a part of! The enemy of our souls is not affected by the summer temperatures in South Texas and we are moving ahead trying to save every life we can for eternity!

We ended May with a very moving tribute to our Fallen Heroes as we commemorated Memorial Day. Master Sergeant (Retired) Pastor Jesse Alderete led us in a moving service, concluded by the playing of “Taps”. We sincerely appreciate those who have given their lives for our liberties, but Freedom is never Free!

That evening, we were glad to host our friend, Minister, Singer, and Song Writer Ric Gorden to Port O’Connor. We had three other congregations join us for a great evening of praise and wonderful music. We followed the service with an All Chapel Fellowship featuring hamburgers and hot dogs, with all the trimmings. It was a delightful evening as some even played a little volleyball. This may have to be an annual event!

Pastor Joane and I were in Columbus for the retirement party of Pastors Wes and Beverly Jacobson on Saturday and stayed for the installation of Pastor Tali De Jesus as the new pastor. It was an honor to be included in these grand celebrations.

On Sunday evening, Pastor Joane ministered at the Cuero church and we went back to Cuero on Monday morning for a Sectional Fellowship Meeting. It is always a treat to get together with fellow pastors from around this area and talk about the blessings of the Lord in our respective areas of ministry.

We were honored to be a part of the VBS held on the front beach. Three of our ladies and several of our kids attended and enjoyed working with Mrs. Terri and the other ladies. We will again be working with the Baptist VBS on June 18 through 21 and are encouraging our kids to be a part of this time also.

We had another time of feasting with the Chapel Men on Saturday, June 9. It was a wonderful time with a lot of traditional breakfast food and a time of sharing testimonies of God’s great grace. Our next Men’s Braekfast is scheduled for July 7, 9:00 a.m. at the Chapel and all are invited to come and enjoy time together with other men.
Pastor Joane preached again in Victoria on June 10 for Bible Fellowship Church. She has been going there so often, we know they are trying to put her on their roll! She will also be leading a Ladies Meeting in El Campo on Friday, June 15. She will be leaving at 7:00 p.m. and all ladies are welcome to come and hitch a ride in the van.

Pastor Erny will be ministering on Father’s Day and every dad present will receive a special gift. We sincerely appreciate Captain Marty and Marty’s Landing for providing the gifts for us to pass out. They have been providing these gifts for the past several years and we are always grateful. Men, come and enjoy a time in the Word at 10:00 a.m. for Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. for Morning Service, and 6:00 p.m. for Evening Service.

On the evening of June 24, we will be celebrating Sister Angie’s birthday with cake and ice cream. It is always special to honor our Staff’s special days.

July will not be slow, lazy months for the Chapel, We will begin with our July 4th Celebration (on July 7th) on the Parsonage Balcony to watch the fireworks. We will be gleaning fish from Poco Bueno and Lone Star Shoot Out, as well as looking forward to Shark Tooth. The reason we are involved in these fishing tournaments is to be able to give away food that will feed needy folks. We have been involved with these tournaments since coming to Port O’Connor in 1995 and have fed literally thousands of meals! Thank you organizers and fishermen for your generosity!

The Chapel is an interdenominational congregation whose goal is to help people make it to heaven! One will always find a warm welcome at Fisherman’s Chapel and all are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”