Ray and Claudia Nunley (aka Mei Mei) with Ray’s 1st Bull Red. A Bucket List check off!! -Capt. Jeff Larson
This report remains the same. Similar to the same speeches we’ve been hearing lately. Fishing has been on fire and is still on fire. Fishing has been catching for the last several months. It is our hope that you have been getting in on some of the action, Jackson.
Like most fishermen, we prefer to catch our limit of trout and reds within the 1st hour of day light before Mr. Sunshine starts baking any of our uncovered skin. Make sure you use plenty of sun screen and DON’T put your hand in the bait well. Your bait doesn’t need spf 50 protection. The Trout have been the easiest target to get your limit before it gets too hot.
We have a great team of Captains that work together to insure everyone gets plenty of hook ups. It’s really cool how the local guides network in our fishing community once you are in the fold. We understand the business of making customers happy so they return for more adventures and memories. I will be the first to tell you, (singing) “ I get by with a little help from my friends.” My list is long and distinguished, I appreciate the heck out of all my guide buddies.
July was a great month for trout catching. All the bays, mid bay reefs and back lakes held ‘em all month. We heard and can testify that reds were pretty elusive last month. The jetties seemed to be the best place to find em if you could stand the rocking and rolling of the waves crashing around the man made pass. The Airboat Captains were able to locate ‘em also. They found numerous schools of reds in skinnier than normal waters. They didn’t always cooperate but they were there to boat a few for the grill.
August is starting to literally heat up along with the fishing action.
What species of fish do you want to harvest? Tarpon are in the passes. Sharks are in the bays and on the beach front. Flounder are on the flats. We have found flattys on all types of terrain, shell, mud, sand and some big ones are laying on grass. When the tide is up boat gigging seems to be the easiest. But when the tide falls, Walking seems to be the fastest way to string your 5. Just check with the local guides to determine how you want to stab some saddle blankets.
Here’s one for you. Night fishing has been really good off local piers and private lighted docks. Fishing at night eliminates the need for sunscreen but requires a lot more skill and equipment if you are fishing out of a boat. There are a few local guides who will take fishing charters at night if you want to beat the heat and see what all the rage of night fishing is all about.
We been hitting the surf with great results when the wind isn’t blowing a gale. Today’s pattern was windy early so we left late morning. I left my dock at 12:30 pm and made a bee line to the surf. We hit the end of the Jetties. The water was beautiful and the wind settled down from the morning blow. It took us longer to get to the surf than it did to catch our 4 man limit of trout. If you have a chance to fish the surf, I highly recommend it. The 1st gut right off the beach seems to be where the red fish are holding if you are looking to catch some nice slot reds.
September starts hunting season in Texas so book your Cast and Blast and enjoy what makes Calhoun County Famous. Scott is on standby to get your group in on some Cast and Blast fun. Call him at the Lodge: (361) 785-3825.
Keep your sunscreen out of the Bait Well, Anchor on the Bottom and Water in the Cooler,
Captain Jeff Larson
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