Kent and Danita Little
David Gunn 25 lb op Colton and Jesse Reeves 10 fish 275lbs
Steven Sallee and Shawn Deneen
7ft 5 in 150 lb gar taken with bow 5/29/09
Colton Reeves 39,37,32,26,15,13 bluecats 5/31/09
SOUTHWEST CANNERS
2009 TOURNAMENT
1ST PLACE: Allen Matlock, Bobby Sallee 87.01 lbs
2nd PLACE: Wayne, Randy, Joe Beason and Jerry Bridges 86.10 lbs
BIGGEST BLUE CAT: 44.834 lbs.
BIGGEST FLAT HEAD: Jesse, Jimmy, and Colton Reeves 18.166 lbs.
Madeline Matlock 7.44lb blue cat.
RIVER RIDGE CATFISH
TOURNAMENT 2009
Winners: 10 biggest stringer 160.268lbs Jason & Olivia Thorn, Freddy & Cindy Swan
2nd place winners: 10 biggest stringer 158.760 lbs Jimmy Reeves, Austin Cruz, Jesse & Colton Reeves
Biggest Flathead winner: 18.592 lbs and also biggest bluecat 56.448 lbs
Dhailon, Ashley, Kent Little
OTHER FISH CAUGHT DURING TOURNAMENT BY OTHER CONTESTANTS
WHITE BASS SEASON 2009
It is time to book your white bass trip for 2010 if you have not already done so. You will need roadrunners red head with chartruse body or red head with white body. 1/4 oz and 1/8 oz. 8 to 12 lbs test line unless you want to bring lots of roadrunners. 6lb test is great but you will break off easily.
River Ridge Guide Service, 529 PR 831, Tenaha, Texas 75974 cell 903-407-0130 office 903-693-4441
$350 for guided trip for two people with package which includes lodging and breakfast. $300 just for fishing trip. Add $75 for each extra person. $150 deposit required (non refundable unless I cancel trip due to weather etc.).
Look forward to fishing with you next spring. I now have 3 boats running. We are already half booked for next season. Thanks to everyone that helps to make our business a success.
Mike, Darrell, & Marvin Ingraham
37 whites, 6 yellows, 2 drum, 1 catfish
Katie, Sara, and Jack Emory Tony Medley, Jim Mixon, Cab Craig
71 whites
Bob Reed, Jeff Sothers, and Blake Reed 75 whites and 50 whites biggest 3lbs 1oz
Ramona & Terry Reddell Susan Ebert 25 whites
Deloris and Mike Gorman
Scott and Eric Speer John Phillips, Lance Knowles, Dwayne Murr
15 white bass 30 white bass
William & Benjamin Purcell, Rodney Robertson Cameron, Rebecca, and Stuart Scott
33 whites 75 white bass
Aaron Stai & Scott Schnitzius Garrett & Anthony Purcell
50 whites 27 whites
Rex Gourley 25 whites Jay Kent, Nick Ashworth, and Brian Zbylot
28 whites 9 yellows
Van & Eva Currie, Trudi & Gene Hollyfield Reagan and Bill Abington
22 whites 7 yellows and 3 catfish rain all day high 42 "real troopers"
Bill Jones, Collin Hawkins, and Jeremy Harris and Jeff Hering
Mike White 37 whites 11 yellows 50 whites
Michael and Tony Dieste Virginia Durand and Dennis McFerran
Jerry Lyden 75 whites 50 whites
Wayne and Suzane Lang Suzane with 3lb 4.94 oz yellow hybrid
Shelia Fitzgerald 75 whites 5 yellow hybrid, 3 catfish
Aaron and Steve William
33 white bass
Scott Joyce, Ryan and Will Robertson Ryan hybrid yellow 3lbs 1.3oz
75 whites
Tom Wiliams, Gary Pugh, Dwayne Boles, Dennis Williams
Robert Yound and Elijah Denson John Mego, Chloe and Craig Callan
50 whites 2 yellows 75 whites biggest 3lbs.
Glenda and Ron Carnes John Mego, David McMinn, and Tommy Hayden
50 whites 75 whites 6 yellows
Mike Matlack,Jenny Archer, Joy Haugh, Bruce Cureton, Wayne Smith
124 whites
Neil and Pam Martin Ken and Sandi Schlaudt
50 whites Catch and release 50 whites
Jay Wald, Jim Edwards, and Keith Dunaway, Randy Moore, and
Neil Brighton 45 whites Larry Dunaway 75 whites
Bill Mason and Richard Wood Windy Shelton, Gene and Claire Rivers
50 white bass 75 white bass
Travis and Raymond Drake Henry and Jon Childers
50 white bass 25 of 50 white bass caught
Wanda and James Bruce Will Duszik, Justin and Greg Windham
50 whites 75 white bass
John Lazans, Matt and Jake Miller Ian Schabb and Rex Gourley
21 whites and 6 yellows 24 whites
Dick Morris,Ken Burch,Dick Smith Robert Arnold and Corey Cox
Mike Landes,Rick Shoupe, Bob McClelland 50 whites biggest 2lbs 13 oz
150 whites biggest 3lbs 3 oz
Vic Heineman, Harry Bishop, and Ed Burkhardt 75 white bass biggest 3lbs1oz
Stephen Rensing 3lb 1.9 oz yellow hybrid Steve Bosworth, Bill Martinez, and
Having it certified as river body record Paul Sparks 75 whites
Pat McEntee, Bruce Kelley,Ronald Bernard Bill and Mark Mahone
Tom Hottman, and Richard Engelhart 50 whites
125 whites
Griff and Saundra Thomas Michelle Franks and JoRay Delacruz
100 whites each day biggest 2lbs 14 oz
Nick, Jacob, Zachary, and Chris Wieder Phillip and Wayne Stark
30 of the 100 white bass 50 whites
Ernie and Matt Kenjura Glen Berryhill and Zack Anderson
50 whites 50 whites
Doug Krenek, Gary Hall, Byron Rex Gourley and Linda Ils
Roach 75 whites 50 whites
Sherry Michie "Boat Record" 3lb 7 oz Paul McKelvey, Sherry and George Michie
75 whites
Bill Russell, Jimmy and Jed Rowe Crit Miller and Charles Johnson
75 whites 50 whites
Justin Bourgeois, James Riley, Darrin Swinney, John Ames, Don Douglas
Rick Bourgeois, Steve Rensing 75 whites Stephen caught yellow hybrid 3.19lbs.
100 whites
Steve Oldham, Sharon Varble Harry Jackson, Daren Clary, Curtis Lee
Tiffany Hartman, Donella Oldham 75 whites
100 whites Biggest 3lbs 4 oz
Pat and Pete Volenweider 50 whites Josh and Dan Windham, Ed Beard 75 whites
Robert and Eric Holz L D McWilliams, Sue Pierce, and Carol King
50 whites 75 whites
Bill Russell, Gary Hall, Bill Dr. Larry and Marilyn Gordon
Morrison 75 whites and yellow 50 whites
The guys from Kansas. Just a few of the many fish caught in two days. Pictures below.
Royce Brontzel, Steve Ediger, Rod Zohn, and Jim Lanoue
4 limits the 1st day and 67 second day. Biggest 3lbs 2oz
Dean Milner, Brent and Mark Melby
28 1st day and 49 second day
Lonnie and Larry Boman, Jim Reed
67 whites 1st day and 2 crappie 66 whites and 2 crappie 2nd day
Andy, Jessica and Jarrod Sinn 38 whites Dale and Nick Roberts 30 by 11:00 am
Larry Mooney and Ernie Winchell Travis and Pam Russell and Lawrence Jarrell
50 whites biggest 3lbs 2oz 28 whites
Victor, Joseph, and Jose Vera Levata and Termite Wilson
26 of the 40 whites caught 26 whites
Lynn Stegall, Frank Dabenport,Lee Tindall, Weldon Booth
36 whites and 2 crappie (biggest white 2lbs 9 oz)
Dennis Hammersmith, Leroy Paden, and Shawn Kept 38 really nice ones 1st day biggest 2lbs 9 oz 43 whites second day.
Wayne and Jackson Smith Chris and Ricky Tompkins, Rhonda Kouba
46 whites 8 crappie (biggest white 2lbs 9 oz) Mike Henderson 23 whites
Nan Powell (my sister) Tanner and Tucker Williams (our grandkids) We practiced catch and release except for a few
Stephen Sallee 178 lb gar Stephen Sallee & Jordan Rogers 106 lb gar
Bill Alexander 22 lb op, Dylan Owens 53 lb. Trevor, Stephen, and Bobby Sallee, and Jordan
For catfish tournament pictures go to Fishing page
Recent Duck Hunt
Recent duck hunt with guides Simon Cosper, WalterBerner, and Lee Weiss
Robert and Jonathan Berner, and me, Jane Gallenbach. For duck hunts contact AEI Hunting at aeihunt@txucom.net or call Tim at 936-581-5050 Combine a white bass trip and duck hunt in mid to late January. Duck hunting located in Carthage just 15 miles from River Ridge. 903-693-4441 cell 903-407-0130
When the white bass are not spawning
Hunt Argentina
Tom and Jane Gallenbach hunting with
J. J. Caceria Dove Hunting
This is one afternoon hunt.
We will be organizing several trips in the near future. We can accompany your group or you can go on your own. We can help you with your flight, paper work, customs, immigration, security, flight connections, reservations for your hunt, etc. We don't charge you for our services. Check out JJ Caceria website www.jjcaceria.com.ar or email him at jjcaceria@jjcaceria.com.ar . The prices for the hunts are there. You pay the same whether you use our services or not. We will be going back to hunt ducks in August 2008 and dove in September 2008 if you would like to join our group just let us know. We arrived late on our first day due to airline delays, we went straight to the fields where we were greeted by our bird boys and two other people there to take care of us. After a great shoot we were taken to the lodge where we had excellent accommodations. Our bedrooms were furnished with two 3/4 beds and a bathroom with shower. The lodge is equipped with an open bar, or you can have cola, water, etc. A full time chef takes care of your meals. You are served on tables with fine china, crystal, and silver. Appetizers are provided while your meal is being prepared. The hunting is superb. You will kill more birds in a day than you will kill in your lifetime in the US. There are no limits. The guns are excellent Beretta 391 20 gauge. The ammunition is very good, I only had one misfire in 4 days. WE are going back, come go with us.
Call me 903-693-7234 or cell 903-407-0130 for more information.
email riverridgetx@aol.com Or contact jjcaceria@jjcaceria.com.ar www.jjcaceria.com.ar
Crappie 2lbs 6.4 oz
Jane Gallenbach
903-693-4441 OR 903-407-0130
Prices for guided trips: $300.00 for 2 people $75 for each additional person
Package: includes lodging, breakfast, sack lunch, guided trip, cleaning of fish $350.00 for 2 people $75 for each additional person
To read new Houston Chronicle Articles on White Bass Fishing on Sabine River go to www.houstonchronicle.com. Click on sports, click on Shannon Tompkins, click on Sabine River articles January 27, 2005.
We have been very lucky to be featured in Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Cabelas Outfitter Journal, and Texas Fish and Game magazine this past year. We also were featured on a Texas Parks and Wildlife Television show on white bass fishing.
To read Houston Chronicle Article on White Bass Fishing with guide Jane Gallenbach 2004 click on Contact us page. For Catfish Pictures click on Fishing Page.
Sabine White Bass fishing show with Alan Warren aired recently. Check out his website at www.ChevySportsman.com
If you are fishing with Jane, bring your rod & reel spooled with 8 to 10 lb test line. Road runners in chartreuse, chartreuse with red head, and white with red head. Any configuration works, crappie thunder, curly tail, maribou, bubble belly, etc. I use 1/4 oz unless I am fishing really light tackle, then I use 1/8 oz. Bring rain gear just in case also waterproof footwear. When cold is predicted, dress warmly. Bring layers it may be 30 in the morning and 70 by lunch. Most of the time we will take a boat ride a few miles. Gets pretty cold on the water.
MONTHLY CAMPING RATES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
50 AMP WITH SEWER $ 360.00 30 AMP WITH SEWER $ 330.00
50 AMP WITHOUT SEWER 330.00 30 AMP WITHOUT SEWER 310.00
Daily rates 50 amp $22.50 30 amp $20.00
Check out other catfish pictures on fishing page.
FISHING IS GREAT
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PAGES FOR NEW TOURNAMENT WINNERS AND PICTURES OF RECENT CATCHES
Our GOAL
River Ridge wants to provide you with a place that you will be proud to bring your family and friends. The best fishing in East Texas. Many years ago rivers got a bad rap because of the dumping of waste by big companies. Times have changed and we are proud to be located on the Sabine River where the water runs clean and the fish taste great. We hope you will check us out and maybe enjoy some of our paradise. Looking forward to seeing you soon. We are located about 45 minutes from the casions in Shreveport, La and Bossier City, La. After you catch your fish you might want to try your luck and eat a nice meal.
SABINE RIVER is the upper part of Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas. It is located 12 miles south of Carthage, Texas on Hwy 699 which is about 40 miles south of Longview, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, La. Several species of bass , crappie, channel, blue and flathead catfish are all in abundance. Sabine River is ideal for year round fishing. River Ridge has been featured on "The Texas Angler" outdoor show for 3 years. The 6 lb line class world record white bass was caught by Keith Warren ("The Texas Angler") here in 1996. Also Ed Snyder, Editor of the Lakecaster Magazine caught the 2 lb line class world record white bass here. It is common to catch white bass that weigh over 3 lbs. Some weigh 4 lbs and better. The Sabine River State record white crappie was caught here February 26,2000.
Check out our upcoming events, conditions of river, what fish are biting, and pictures of the big catch. Also check out our camping facilities.
Catfish have been really biting good on trotlines and throw lines. The river looks real good. We keep the sand cleaned off our ramp as the water recedes after being up for a few days. When the water is half banks we recommend using any kind of boat, but if it is at low level then we recommend using a jonboat.
. You need to start making reservations now for sandbass season. We have rv hook-ups, cabins, and tenting area.
Contact Information
- Telephone
- 903-693-4441 OR 903-693-7234
- FAX
- 903-693-4441
- Postal address
- 529 PR 831, Tenaha, Texas 75974
- Electronic mail
- General Information: riverridgetx@aol.com
- LOCAL GUIDE SERVICES:
River Ridge Guide Service------ Jane Gallenbach-Guide
Prices: $300.00 per day for 2 people $75.00 for 3rd person
$350.00 per day for 2 with lodging, breakfast and sack lunch $425.00 for 3
Call for more information (903) 693-4441