3-man limit of Flounder walking the flats for Flatys.
Capt. Jeff Larson

July has been and is an Awesome Month! Fishing is Red Hot just like the weather. Our Coastal County starts to rock the State of Texas with lots of Celebrations and Fishing Tournaments inshore and offshore. The Firework Displays for the 4th ranged from Seadrift to Port O’Connor and everywhere in between. They were off the charts!!!  Great job to all the pyro techs that put ‘em up in the air.  Our pyros never ran out of  “Spleen Splitters, Husker do’s, Husker donts, Whisker Biscuits, or Kitty Chasers.”  A Big Shout Out and Special Thank You to the 1st Responders who were on the scenes keeping us in line and safe.  We appreciate ya’ll working as we celebrated what our forefathers fought for, Liberty, Freedom and Independence.

To Wade or Not To Wade, That is the Question?

The benefits of wade fishing this month have been fish-catching phenomenal.  Plain and simple, waders are catching larger numbers.  The fish to the cooler, to the fryer, to the table ratio is definitely out weighing the alternative of boat fishing. Even flounder gigging is the case.  Unless you are wading in shark, alligator, snake, bacteria, sting ray infested waters or the Jetties, then you are glad you are in a boat.

I would like to encourage all fishermen and fisher-ladies to get out of the boat and into the water.

The best fish catching days so far in the bay are coming from guided wade fishing trips. The local guides are always ahead of the curve for starters. Plus, you can really see all the different wade fishing techniques and spots when you book different captains.

Wade fishing has been producing more boxed fish than drifting or anchor fishing.  Not everyone wants to or is able to wade fish but if you really like catching fish, wading for your quarry has been the best way to beat the heat and get you a full box of trout and reds with bonus flounder rounding out The Texas Slam.

There have been exceptions in the surf where the trout bite has been just as good out of the boat as in the water.  There are plenty of hazards while wade fishing but let me strengthen your desire to get in the water and become one with the Speckled Trout.

July will continue to be a great month to catch fish.  Flounder giggers are doing real good with easy limits or near limits depending on water clarity, moon phase and the tide.  Call the Lodge and Scott will get you with the guide that best meets your needs to fill a cooler with some fish.

Floundering out of the boat or walking late evening or early morning have both been great times to get you some of those flat fish.

Here’s a side note to the wade or boat fish this time of year:  Recently, I helped run a big group of flounder giggers for Captain James Cunningham; he was walking and I was in the boat.  James’ clients were done with their individual limit of flattys considerably sooner than my group was in the boat.  Just another example where wading is more effective than in the boat during the dog days of summer.

Hey, Duck Hunters, the numbers are looking good again this year so start looking at your calendars and lock down some dates for this coming season.  Opening weekends are close to being filled so call ASAP if you know you are coming down to whack quack.

The Saltwater Lodge Outdoor Hotline is 361 – 785 – DUCK (3825).

Wade often, Shoot some Skeet and get ready for Cast and Blast Wild Action,
Captain Jeff Larson 281 217 0399

New Wader Darren White with Veteran Wader Brennen Larson.

Limits while wading with local guides Pat Lester, Chris Cady, Jeff Larson and Charles Gremminger.