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Each fisherman should bring their own rod. Appropriate rods are medium-light to medium action, 6-7ft long, either spinning or bait-casting or a 5-8 weight Fly Rod with a sink tip or shooting head. For traditional gear, 12lb test monofilament or 20-30lb test braided line is recommended. We also recommend putting fresh line on reels if you haven\u2019t done so in the last few months. **Note: David Guajardo, the operator of the onsite Elm Creek Bait Store, knows the lake well. He can be reached at\u00a0 (325) 357-4776.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Central Texas Chapter: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tony Fleming &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:reel_for_God@yahoo.com\">reel_for_God@yahoo.com<\/a> \/ <span class=\"x_s1\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">(737) 240-5004<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elm Creek RV and Campgrounds (Bait Store): <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>David and Monica Guajardo &#8211; (325) 357-4776<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"28.8px\"><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"28.8px\"><strong>Schedule:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>3:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Check-in at Elm Creek Bait shop\/cafe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Campground&#8217;s Bait Store (325) 357-4776<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>5:30 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>6:00 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Elm Creek Grill closes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>7:30 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guest Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>8:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Boat assignments for Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>6:00 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>7:00 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Depart for Fishing <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Noon\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Lunch at Elm Creek Grill<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>1:00 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guest Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>3:00 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Depart for Fishing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>7:00 pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dinner and Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Boat assignments for Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9:00 pm\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Optional Bowfishing Excursion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>6:00 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>7:00 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Depart for Fishing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>10:00 am\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Return from Fishing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>10:30 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Awards Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>11:00 am\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check-out<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Donations:<\/strong>\u00a0Donations are tax deductible!\u00a0 Our events do not operate at a profit, so we are dependent on donations to fund the organization and maintain the low-cost nature of our events. \u00a0We are currently seeking individual, corporate, and church partnerships to assist in our effort to reach outdoorsmen.\u00a0 Financial and merchandise donations are accepted.\u00a0 If you would like to be a part of the Blast &amp; 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