Join the Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries North Texas and East Texas Chapters for a 3-day fishing trip at Richland Chambers Reservoir in Corsicana, Texas!
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God…” – Ephesians 2:8
Purpose: To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to, or back to, Jesus Christ.
Keynote speaker: TBD
Dates:
Primary check-in will begin on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm. If you will not be able to check in by 5:00 pm on Friday, please let us know ahead of time. The event will officially end at noon on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Everyone must check out by noon on Sunday. Volunteer Boat Owners must check in and be on site by 1:00 pm on Friday.
Lodging:
We will stay at the Fisherman’s Cove Lodge, which is located at 1860 TX-309, Kerens, TX 75144. Website: www.fishermanscovelodge.com
Registration:
First registered, first reserved! If you have been to a Blast & Cast event in the past, please make every effort to bring someone new to the event. Youth anglers (7 yrs+) are welcome and must attend with a parent or guardian, limit one youth angler per parent/guardian.
Fishing:
This will be an exciting weekend of fishing and fellowship! We’ll spend our days fishing for crappie, white bass, hybrid stripers, largemouth bass, and catfish in assigned boats. After our evening meals, we will hear words of encouragement and challenge from a keynote speaker.
Check-in for the event is on Friday (9/5/25) at 3:00 pm. Once everyone is checked in, we will begin our briefings, meet your boat captains, and then depart for afternoon fishing. Friday evening will consist of dinner followed by our first devotional. Saturday morning will begin with breakfast, short devotion, and then depart for fishing. Lunchtime will be at each group’s discretion and usually depends on how the fishing goes. Afternoon fishing is also at the discretion of each group…either way, you will be able to fish as much as you want. Saturday evening will be filled with hanging out under the lodge pavilion, corn hole, washers, etc. After dinner, we will close with a devotion. Sunday morning will begin with breakfast, fish until around lunchtime, and then depart for home.
We will have volunteers present along with their boats. Our volunteer boat owners are paying their way and are not professionals – nor are they licensed guides. No tips are allowed, but gas in the tank and your share of other expenses is expected. Please bring cash to assist with boat gas, ice, and bait. Each volunteer boat owner will be assigned a fishing party each day. While we keep fathers and sons together, usually you will be fishing with people you don’t know. This is done purposefully so please don’t be surprised. Additionally, we will try to pair volunteer boat owners with parties suitable to their preferred method of fishing, but please remember to be flexible as this won’t always be possible.
Volunteer boat owners will be introduced to their parties in our meetings. Please see your volunteer boat owner for assistance and/or special needs regarding fishing. Adults should be prepared to wade if physically able. Bring wading shoes and any other gear that you have. If you have extra gear that others could borrow, please throw it in.
Meals:
Dinner will be provided for both Friday and Saturday night meals. On Saturday and Sunday mornings we will serve breakfast. A limited supply of drinks and snacks will be available to take on the fishing trips but plan to bring your favorite soft drinks. Leftovers will be available for lunches, but most parties will eat out based on their fishing location and schedule.
Rules:
- Perfect people are not allowed. Come as you are, no pretending.
- No drunkenness. Alcohol in moderation is allowed, but not on the boats, please.
- Please help keep the environment kid-friendly.
- Have a good time.
What to bring:
- Valid Texas freshwater fishing license.
- Everyone should bring personal fishing gear and tackle as it is not expected of volunteer boat owners to lend out their gear or tackle. If they choose to do so, please replace it.
- Cash for boat gas, ice, or any live bait you would like to use.
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
- Filet knife and Ziploc bags – plan to clean your own fish, please.
- Cooler to bring fish home.
- The suggested tackle list is below.
Suggested tackle:
Plan to fish for crappie, white bass, hybrid stripers, and largemouth bass. Some boats, particularly those with kids, may pursue catfish. Each fisherman should bring their own rod. It’s recommended to put fresh line on reels if you haven’t done so in the last few months. Best artificial lures for hybrids and white bass are jigging spoons and swim jigs. Best artificial lures for largemouth bass are spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics. For catfish, cut bait, shrimp, and stink baits can be used but will require terminal tackle such as barrel weights, swivels, and circle hooks. There are only a couple choices for bait and tackle around the lake, please shop in advance as much as possible.
Contact info:
Event Chairmen: Andrew Green | 817-395-2233 | [email protected]
If you need information before the event please contact us via e-mail. Direct phone numbers for assistance on the road or during the event will be provided via e-mail before the event. We recommend that volunteer boat owners and their parties exchange cell phone numbers at the event to stay in contact.
* Please note that our volunteer boat owners receive no compensation for their services and are paying for their spots at the event. They are not professionals and are simply volunteering their boats, gear, and know-how so that you can have a good time. Because of this, please take the utmost care of their gear.
Schedule of Events
Friday:
3:00 PM Check-in and Introductory Meeting
4:00 PM Depart for evening fishing trip
8:30 PM Dinner served
9:00 PM Evening Devotion
Saturday:
6:00 AM Breakfast Served and Morning Devotion
6:45 AM Depart for Saturday fishing trip
8:00 PM Dinner served
8:30 PM Evening Devotion and Door Prizes
Sunday:
6:00 AM Breakfast Served and Morning Devotion
6:45 AM Depart for Sunday morning fishing trip
12:00 PM Check out and departure