First fishing pole from his dad.
We had a great trip with David. Weather was cold and cloudy, but he was able to find the fish and keep us catching. Highly recommend.
Anyone can promise fish. David delivers that, then makes everything around it easy. The teaching stays unhurried, the boat is loaded before dawn, and the day feels handled before you step aboard.
David's Background
Water first. Science second. A guide who explains the day.
David Hagler grew up around freshwater. He had a fishing pole from his dad by age three, saved for his first boat at thirteen, and never really stopped paying attention to what changed on the water.
At Texas A&M, Fisheries Science and Entomology gave that habit a sharper frame: bait, season, pressure, structure, water color, and the small details that decide whether a day has a plan or just a boat ride.
Today, David lives in Denton with his wife, Lindsey, and their three kids. Lake Whitney and Lake Aquilla are the home water for Five Alarm Fishing. The point is simple: bring people onto the lake with a clear plan, steady instruction, and enough context that the day makes sense.
Saved up for his first boat.
Fisheries Science and Entomology.
Lake Whitney and Lake Aquilla.
David was a great educator, and we enjoyed our entire time with him on the water. I would highly recommend him again.
The best days are not silent boat rides. David explains what is happening, keeps the boat steady, and still takes the fishing seriously.