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Baits for catching stripers include jigs, slabs, live baits and top water lures. This article will focus on how to catch stripers at Lake Texoma using top water. Equipment The important thing to remember when using topwater lures is to choose a med action rod, preferably 6’6 to 7 inches. Topwater bait requires a lot of rod action and if you use a heavier rod than what is prescribed the rod action might wear you out. When it comes to the rod material, a graphite rod may be lighter than the fiberglass kind, but they are not suitable for bait fishing. So, you need to choose a rod that is versatile so you won’t have to carry a bunch of rods when you’re going on a fishing trip. The Abu Garcia Workhorse rods are very versatile because they are light and sensitive but are very durable as well. For the reel, use an Abu Garcia 5500 or 6500 C-3. A spinning reel is ideal if you don’t know how to throw a bait caster. Lastly, change your line as of…

Toyota’s North American Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jim Lentz, said 75 percent of its employees favor the possible move from California to Plano. In a company survey, 4000 employees were asked about their view on a possible relocation to the 100-acre site at West Plano where Toyota is currently building their 2 million-square-foot headquarter. The new headquarter is a five-story building. The structures for the front buildings are already up. Toyota’s move to West Plano will boost the real estate sales as 3,000 employees will be relocated. If the numbers hold up about 3,000 employees will be relocated to the new site and about 1,000 job opportunities will be opened. The CEO said these vacancies might probably be filled by workers from North Texas. The move is not only based on the good turn-out of approvals but seasoned employees were well considered as Toyota will not compromise their top performers over the approval of majority of its employees for the propose…

Dr. Brian Binggeli, a 55-year old Florida educator has been chosen as superintendent finalist of Plano Independent School District (PISD). He is currently the superintendent of Brevard Public Schools in Viera FL. Trustee Mike Friedman, refers to him as “Our future leader of Plano ISD.” Binggeli will start in July 1 as the board has planned. He will be replacing Richard Matkin, the previous school superintendent who retired in January after his 40 years of service in public school. The district’s chief financial officer, Steve Fortenberry is presently serving as interim until Bingeli comes on full time. Binggeli said that the district’s search firm approached him for the job position. He then searched for more information about Plano and said that he felt like it was right fit for him. His leadership capability and students commitment was praised by the school board of Plano. Out of 103 to 43 applicants, the number was narrowed down to 7. They were brought in for the in…

The Best Preschools in Plano

There are currently three exceptional preschools in Allen, Texas, namely Crème de la Crème, Arkaso and Bright Beginnings Preschool.

1. Crème de la Crème

Since 1980, Crème de la Crème has been bringing out excellence in children and was recognized as the best school to provide early education in Texas. Crème's programs were featured in media, locally and nationally. Parents of students who graduated from this school shared stories of how studying at Crème helped their children excel. This is what defines Crème’s success.

The core vision of the school is to provide compassionate and approachable care as well as a safe environment for children to learn. From competent instructors to administrators and chefs, each member is aware that the quality of relationships a child encounters throughout their first 5 years of life will create a long term e…