Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 15 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 32 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show with Luke since shortly after the show first aired. Topics are varied each week with four guests talking about everything from catching stripers at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to hunting wild hogs to shooting and hunting with big-bore airguns. So each week, it’s a good bet Luke and his guest will hit on your favorite topic or discuss something you will be interested in. Luke frequently wraps up the show with “A visit with Luke” where he gives an account of a recent outdoor adventure. There’s always a bit of outdoor cooking talk in every show. Luke has enjoyed camp cooking and especially using his Dutch Kettles outside over embers from a campfire for most of his adult life. For several years, Luke wrote an outdoor cooking column for a major Texas newspaper and he weaves outdoor recipes into many of his newspaper columns as well as here on his podcast. So, settle back, turn the volume up, and see where Luke and his guests take you this week. A new radio show airs each week and the current show will be hosted right here.
Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 15 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 32 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show with Luke since shortly after the show first aired. Topics are varied each week with four guests talking about everything from catching stripers at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border to hunting wild hogs to shooting and hunting with big-bore airguns. So each week, it’s a good bet Luke and his guest will hit on your favorite topic or discuss something you will be interested in. Luke frequently wraps up the show with “A visit with Luke” where he gives an account of a recent outdoor adventure. There’s always a bit of outdoor cooking talk in every show.
Luke has enjoyed camp cooking and especially using his Dutch Kettles outside over embers from a campfire for most of his adult life. For several years, Luke wrote an outdoor cooking column for a major Texas newspaper and he weaves outdoor recipes into many of his newspaper columns as well as here on his podcast. So, settle back, turn the volume up, and see where Luke and his guests take you this week. A new radio show airs each week and the current show will be hosted right here.
Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends for May 16:
Segment 1: Campfire Talk & Texoma Striper Fishing
Show Intro: David Fox introduces the segment, kicking things off with Luke Clayton and Larry Weishuhn (Mr. Whitetail).
Shooting & Conservation: Larry discusses his involvement with the Dallas Safari Club (Biggame.org) and mentions some recent target practice using his Taurus handguns and a new rifle equipped with a Stealth Vision scope.
Lake Texoma Recap: The group reflects on an action-packed striper fishing trip on Lake Texoma with Bill and Chris Carey of Striper Express.
Fishing Tactics: They discuss the excitement of topwater fishing versus “slabbing” and emphasize the importance of properly fighting the fish to the boat.
Wild Game Cooking: Larry shares a simple but delicious recipe for cooking striper: dust the fillets with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lots of dry sweet basil, then broil or bake them.
Upcoming Adventures: Larry mentions he is preparing for a trip to Tazin Lake in Saskatchewan to fish for massive northern pike.
Segment 2: Lake Texoma Updates with Bill Carey
Post-Spawn Patterns: Luke connects with Bill Carey from Striper Express, who reports that the striper spawn is officially complete and the fish are moving back into the main lake.
Topwater Action: Anglers are experiencing non-stop topwater action targeting huge schools of “dinks” (yearling stripers around 12 inches long).
Safe Catch and Release: To protect these younger fish, guides will trim off one hook using side cutters, making it easy to release them without tearing their lips.
Slabbing for Giants: For those wanting to target larger stripers or magnum sand bass (white bass), dropping heavy lead slabs vertically beneath the boat is highly effective.
Bait Source: The lake is currently loaded with billions of threadfin shad, which is fueling the feeding frenzy.
Hunting Update: The conversation briefly shifts to the woods, noting that whitetail fawns and turkey poults are hitting the ground, and bucks are beginning to develop their antlers.
Segment 3: Galveston Bay Fishing with Capt. Derek York
Meet the Guide: Luke introduces Capt. Derek York from Spot Stalker Guide Service to talk about fishing the Texas coast.
Bay Complex Overview: Derek explains that Galveston Bay offers over 600 square miles of water, harboring a huge variety of species including speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, sharks, and pelagics.
Sheepshead Regulations: Derek clarifies the current sheepshead limits, noting that anglers can keep up to 5 fish per person, and they must meet a minimum length requirement of 15 inches.
Flounder Gigging: They discuss flounder gigging and give a shoutout to local gigging expert Trey Schmidt, also known as the “Fishin’ Mortician.”
Bull Reds: Derek notes that while redfish are always around, the major run for massive “bull reds” typically kicks off in August and September.
Segment 4: Early Summer Coastal Strategies
Summer Fishing: Derek continues sharing his tips for early summer fishing (May and June) along the coast.
Targeting Redfish: Anglers are finding great success catching redfish near the jetties and throughout the bay.
Bait and Tackle: Live shrimp fished under a popping cork or on a bottom rig is a reliable bait, but artificial lures like soft plastics and topwater plugs are also producing strikes.
Summer Flounder: Although the peak flounder run happens in the fall, fishermen can still catch plenty of them during the early summer by focusing on marsh drains.
Outdoor Safety: Derek shares a valuable tip for summer hunting and outdoor activities: heavily spray your clothing with Sawyer’s Permethrin to effectively keep ticks and chiggers away.