CATCH AND RELEASE

3-19-13 --Had a good day with 2 experienced fishermen.  The predicted strong north wind didn't materialize but we had enough northeast wind to make the redfish and trout come up to feed.  The fishermen only kept one Red that was deep hooked but we caught either 5 or 6 keeper reds and an estimated 15+ keeper trout.  Most of the Reds and the larger trout, i.e. 18-23 1/2 inches came on the first wade, basically standing in one spot.  Had the same two fishermen yesterday but fishing was very tough.  The day began with no wind and little tide movement.  Yesterday we fished from Long Reef to the reefs in San Antonio bay for only a few keeper trout and one flounder.  I like this catch and release - no fish to clean - so we  can fish longer and it's better for future fishing.

CATCH AND RELEASE DRUM

2-13-2013--My two guests today caught and released 7 over sized black drum.

GREAT FLOUNDER DAY

Had one wade fisherman today.  Picture is of his stringer after the first wade.  He caught 5 large flounder.  I told him he should mark it on the calendar because it would likely be a long time before he caught a limit of flounder again.

Black Drum

3-11-2013--Great day for black drum.  Had a 2 boat trip.  I took the 3 boys and had another guide take the parents.  Started the day fishing for eating size drum.  We were late getting to the spot where my crew limited at 8:30 yesterday because one of the boys had to go get a fishing license before we could start.  When we got there an air boat was setting on the spot.  We moved to several other spots and caught lots of fish but most were small reds and drum.  We left there at noon with 4 keepers and went to Aransas Pass to fish for oversize drum.  That worked.  They ended up catching 13 drum between 31 inches and 37 inches and losing four that pulled off and one the broke off.  

REDFISH a'PLENTY

2-25-2013--Two fishermen wading with gulp, both shrimp and jerk shad patterns.  Limited on redfish before 8:00 am and went on to release over 20 more.  Also caught one nice trout and had one huge flounder get off at the rod tip.

LITTLE GUY - BIG FISH

2-18-2013--Another good day with oversized black drum.  The 9 year old caught black drum almost as big as himself.

HUNGRY REDFISH

2-16-2013--Had two fishermen today using artificial lures.  They limited early and went on to catch and release several limits of redfish.  They also ended up with 2 flounder and one black drum.  All the fish were caught on gulp shrimp both 3' and 4".