MEET THE GUIDES
LAKE TAWAKONI GUIDE SERVICE TEAM
Captain MIchael Littlejohn
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Twok Team
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Captain Noel Ibarra
Captain Teri Littlejohn
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Captain Mike Thompson
Guide James Hicks
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Guide Ryan Glover
Guide Joey foster
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TEXAS BEST FISHING GUIDES
LAKE TAWAKONI GUIDE SERVICE
Captain Michael Littlejohn
I am U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and hold guide licenses both fresh and salt from the State of Texas. I have been guiding since 1998. As a matter of fact, I put myself through college guiding fishermen for catfish and crappie on Cedar Creek Lake. But, before that at a very young age my father and grandfather (both excellent fishermen in their own right) introduced me to lifelong passion of fishing.
I think my mere drive to provide the best guide service in TEXAS, mixed with the fact i'm among the youngest among my colleges pushes me. I always try to top my last trip and it snowballs from there. I leave it all on the lake...giving it everything I have on EVERY trip. It's just the competitive nature in me. From stretching the string on the Texas Gulf Coast, to kayaking the devils river and fishing for small mouth bass, my love for fishing in Texas has been long lived. Over the last several years, my desire has grown to teach others how to fish. Nothing is better than spending time w/ folks on the water and watching them enjoy themselves catching fish, sharing stories and making lifelong memories.
I am also an avid competitive tournament trophy blue cat fisherman. The sport and conservation of the Trophy Blue Catfish has grown and so has the desire of people to learn to catch these fish. Something I enjoy is to help others learn about the large blue catfish and help fellow fishermen learn to catch them on rod and reel.
When it comes down to it, hardly anything compares to catching large crappie on light tackle – year round. No matter what time of the year, I enjoy teaching others to catch large barn door crappie on Lakes Tawakoni and Cedar Creek. I also travel to other lakes and help other fishermen fine tune their electronics and side-imaging. I enjoy tweaking the electronics to maximize their potential for any application of fishing. When off the water, I enjoy photography, videography, video editing, guitar, playing football, outdoor writing, yard work and spending time w/ my wife and family.
I think my mere drive to provide the best guide service in TEXAS, mixed with the fact i'm among the youngest among my colleges pushes me. I always try to top my last trip and it snowballs from there. I leave it all on the lake...giving it everything I have on EVERY trip. It's just the competitive nature in me. From stretching the string on the Texas Gulf Coast, to kayaking the devils river and fishing for small mouth bass, my love for fishing in Texas has been long lived. Over the last several years, my desire has grown to teach others how to fish. Nothing is better than spending time w/ folks on the water and watching them enjoy themselves catching fish, sharing stories and making lifelong memories.
I am also an avid competitive tournament trophy blue cat fisherman. The sport and conservation of the Trophy Blue Catfish has grown and so has the desire of people to learn to catch these fish. Something I enjoy is to help others learn about the large blue catfish and help fellow fishermen learn to catch them on rod and reel.
When it comes down to it, hardly anything compares to catching large crappie on light tackle – year round. No matter what time of the year, I enjoy teaching others to catch large barn door crappie on Lakes Tawakoni and Cedar Creek. I also travel to other lakes and help other fishermen fine tune their electronics and side-imaging. I enjoy tweaking the electronics to maximize their potential for any application of fishing. When off the water, I enjoy photography, videography, video editing, guitar, playing football, outdoor writing, yard work and spending time w/ my wife and family.
Captain Teri Littlejohn
I am one of the few freshwater/ saltwater Captain & Guides in Texas who happens to be yes...a WOMAN! Don't let that fool ya, since I was 5 years old, I have been chasing both skinned and scaly fish in the great state of Texas. I remember at a young age chasing trout and redfish on the Texas coast and also sitting under the bridge on Ray Hubbard catching crappie. Through the years, I have developed a desire to share my passion for fishing with others.
I am one of the only known female Trophy Catfish guides in the US. Living on Lake Tawakoni and fishing with Michael has given me a platform to venture on my own and guide other men, women and kiddos on Trophy Blue Catfish, Crappie, White Bass and Striper. My 2016 Blazer Bay Boat and is equipped to fish with the latest in electronics including Garmin Live Scope & Helix humminbird. My favorite type of fishing is Trophy Blue Catfish but I also guide for channel catfish, hybrid/striper, & white bass fish. I am Certified in CPR and First Aide. I also specialize in introducing women to fishing. As Seen on Fox Sports Southwest - Ask the Pro Segments
I am one of the only known female Trophy Catfish guides in the US. Living on Lake Tawakoni and fishing with Michael has given me a platform to venture on my own and guide other men, women and kiddos on Trophy Blue Catfish, Crappie, White Bass and Striper. My 2016 Blazer Bay Boat and is equipped to fish with the latest in electronics including Garmin Live Scope & Helix humminbird. My favorite type of fishing is Trophy Blue Catfish but I also guide for channel catfish, hybrid/striper, & white bass fish. I am Certified in CPR and First Aide. I also specialize in introducing women to fishing. As Seen on Fox Sports Southwest - Ask the Pro Segments
Captain Mike Thompson
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From my earliest childhood memories growing up, I can always remember being in the outdoors. No matter if it was in the woods or on the water. I always cherish those memories of sharing time with my parents as they raised me to not only enjoy the outdoors but to also respect it. It instilled a life long passion to pursue what nature had to provide. I started guiding in the early 90's on Lake Fork, Lake Cooper and Lake Tawakoni for Striper, Hybrid, Sandies, Large Mouth Bass and some of the biggest crappie the area had to offer. I enjoy watching people catch the fish of a lifetime and making the kind of memories I grew up on. I love spending time with my family on our farm and sharing the experience of the outdoors with them. My daughter and I also enjoy archery and hunting with "a stick and string".
I also have a very competitive nature and have spent over 30 years competing in bass tournaments. I have had the great fortune to work with the industries greatest brands and the people who run them. I have made great friends through fishing and working with many of these people. I have ALWAYS prided myself to only work with the best in the industry and to never compromise. |
Captain Noel Ibarra
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IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I HAVE ENJOYED MORE THAN LEARNING MY FATHERS OLD FISHING HABITS, IS BEING A GREAT FISHING GUIDE. FISHING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF MY LIFE. MY PASSION IS LEARNING TO BE A BETTER ANGLER AND SHARING MY KNOWLEDGE THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING, ON AND OFF THE WATER. I AM BLESSED WITH THE DESIRE, PERSEVERANCE AND PATIENCE TO INSTRUCT OTHERS. I TAKE GREAT ENJOYMENT IN EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE FISHING, I HAVE ALSO PUT MANY CUSTOMERS ON WATER BODY RECORDS INCLUDING THE JR STATE AND LAKE RECORD BLUE CATFISH.
ONLY WHEN I AM IN THE WATER FISHING I CAN FIND SOLITUDE WITHOUT LONELINESS BECAUSE EACH FISHING TRIP, EACH CAST, AND EACH FISH CAUGHT IS NOT ONLY UNIQUE BUT ALSO A GREAT MEMORY. I WILL MAKE SURE THAT YOUR NEXT FISHING TRIP IS FUN, ENJOYABLE AND THAT YOU CATCH SOME GREAT FISH. ASK FOR NOEL TO BOOK YOURE NEXT GREAT FISHING ADVENTURE. |
Guide Ryan Glover
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I grew up just a few miles from the banks of Tawakoni in the town of Quinlan. This gave me the opportunity to spend my summers on the waters fishing and learning all the “go-to” spots. I have always loved the outdoors from playing sports as a kid to hunting and fishing, but fishing has always been my favorite outside sport.
My kids are now at the age that they love going out in the boat and fishing with me. I have realized that not only do I enjoy the sport of fishing, but I enjoy sharing my experiences and knowledge to others whether it is my young kids, family or friends. I have always had a competitive side in anything I have done in life. This inspires me to do the best at anything I do. I enjoy fishing tournaments because of not only the competition but talking to other anglers and listening to their stories and secrets to finding the best fishing holes. The excitement of reeling in the big one is one feeling that cannot be compared to any other feeling you will experience. Let me offer you the first-class fishing trip that you will remember forever. |
Guide James Hicks
I learned to hold a fishing pole before I learned to walk.
41 years later and I’m still doing it as much as I can!
At age 12 I had my first experience as a deckhand on a 65’ charter boat out of Oceanside Harbor with a Captain named Jamie. This was an experience that is forever etched into my mind.
Since that point, I have fished many waters from coast to coast in North America, Central America, and Asia. My passion for being on the water is as strong today as ever.
I have spent the better part of the last decade serving in EMS which has fulfilled a dream and given me an invaluable perspective on life.
I enjoy sharing what I have learned and what I have been blessed with, especially with those that are new to the experience of fishing.
Come spend a day with me on the water and I promise you a smile on your face by the end of the day. You might learn something, or you may teach me something. Fish are always biting on Tawakoni!! Professional Guide James Hicks
41 years later and I’m still doing it as much as I can!
At age 12 I had my first experience as a deckhand on a 65’ charter boat out of Oceanside Harbor with a Captain named Jamie. This was an experience that is forever etched into my mind.
Since that point, I have fished many waters from coast to coast in North America, Central America, and Asia. My passion for being on the water is as strong today as ever.
I have spent the better part of the last decade serving in EMS which has fulfilled a dream and given me an invaluable perspective on life.
I enjoy sharing what I have learned and what I have been blessed with, especially with those that are new to the experience of fishing.
Come spend a day with me on the water and I promise you a smile on your face by the end of the day. You might learn something, or you may teach me something. Fish are always biting on Tawakoni!! Professional Guide James Hicks
Professional Guide
Joey Foster
Growing up on the Texas Gulf Coast, fishing has been a way of my life. For the last 10 years, I have pursued and enjoyed targeting white bass, crappie, hybrids and channel catfish, As a football coach and teacher, I enjoy teaching others the art of working a crappie jig and setting the hook on shallow water catfish.
For years I have competed in crappie tournaments as well as catfish tournaments. Lake Tawakoni is by far the best lake to target both of these fish.
Choose me to put y'all on some big Slab Crappie!
For years I have competed in crappie tournaments as well as catfish tournaments. Lake Tawakoni is by far the best lake to target both of these fish.
Choose me to put y'all on some big Slab Crappie!