Trophy Trout Time! Who’s been taking advantage of the Pre Front and Post Front Bites? We spent the first part of February finishing Duck Season south of the border on the Lower Laguna Madre. Over the years, Duck Hunters have always asked or said “Wish we could keep Duck Hunting through February?!?!” Is there any reason why we can’t? (asking for friends)

Since we can’t hunt Ducks here in February we have explored the South of the Border option with Great Success! For 2 years now we have been taking Dove and Duck Hunters down to our Lodge and BnB. Yes it’s safe, once you realize how easy it is and go one time, you will find yourself going every year to ward off the Post Season Blues.

The Post Duck Season Blues is a Bitter Sweet Phenomenon that perplexes the Duck Guides and Hunters up and down the Flyways. Wives and GF’s are probably rolling their eyes and thinking Poor Baby Duck Guide or better yet, get over it, it’s just a Duck.

I wonder if they don’t let us have Duck Season through February because we need time to detox and get prepared for Valentines Day. Who’s notorious for waiting to the last minute of Valentines Day running to Walgreens snatching up cards, flowers and chocolates? Thanks, Walgreens for the years of saving me!

Trophy Trout Hunting compares to hunting Trophy Deer. Hunters have to put their time in the woods and on the water. Data collection is the key to fulfill your Bucket List Wall Hanger Trophy Trout. The best way to build your skill set is to hire Trophy Trout Hunting Guides. Try several in the Bay Systems that are easiest for you to access on a moments notice.

Most Fishermen have to work day in and day out, as guides we get it, so we have call lists that we call guys that want to maximize their time on the water for Big Trout but are limited to their time off from work and family. I’m not a Trophy Trout Guide but I know who they are and they are good at it because they have a passion for it. The caveat to this is you have to be prepared for fishing in some nasty conditions, rain, fog, wind etc. You have to have good equipment to endure the elements. Waders, wading boots, outer wear, rain proof jacket, inner wear, light and medium weight thermals, good beanies, then there is your equipment. Rod, reel, line, good fresh line, nets without holes and big open mouth nets not just an everyday wade net. The list goes on, line cutters, stringers, wade boxes I prefer water proof ones with just a couple of proven baits that I have confidence in and has a proven track record for catching Big Trout. I only take a couple so I don’t wear myself out over thinking the Bait selection. There is nothing worse than wondering “should I switch baits?” because you haven’t been bit yet. It’s hours of chunking, winding and sticking with it, pushing past the hours of nothing. You’re truly hunting for the needle in the hay stack.

Captain Mark Robinson is a friend who guides in our area all the way to Baffin Bay. He has already put numerous clients on their PB (Personal Best). He posts remarkable pictures of Gator Trout on his Social Media pages. He is one of several successful Trophy Trout Guides on the Texas Coast.

I talked to Mark yesterday and he said he is seeing great potential for you to break your PB this year. He said they are thick and hungry. If you are serious about Trophy Trout success let me get you in contact with Captain Mark.

In the mean time, we are ramping up for Spring Filling your Freezer with Fillets month.

Call Billy Rhyne to reserve the Lodge – 713 907 4796.

Check your waders before you go, clean your reels and re- string.

Captain Jeff Larson 281 217 0399