Oh No! It wasn’t the Corona, it is a Bigger Better Deal! For simplistic sake it’s about Blue Water Billfish and Big Bucks. How much can a man do in a Year, every year.

And don’t think you’re getting rid of me that easy. I’m not going anywhere. You are stuck with my column for a few more years. I hope that makes some of ya happy, if not, skip it. All kidding aside, we will be just doing a name change of some sort. The goal is going to feature different local Coastal Businesses that cater to Lodging, Seafood, Fishing and Hunting plus all the Local Guides who tailor their best outdoor styles with the visitors that come visit the Middle Coast. Plus all the cool Tournaments that happen every week from May to November, plus the Freeze Out that is in and around January. Fishermen and Hunters alike are so charitable. These Tournaments support numerous charities, the locals and the economy. Actually some of us Brag, “We live where people vacation.” It’s so true. Oh don’t get me wrong when the crowds come the water gets smaller even at night.

We all see the post from various Fishermen who have been beat to their spot they been fishing since WW1 . Oh I get it. We all have been on both ends of a fishing group who rains on our parade at our super secret spot that no one knows about. I enjoy writing about this phenomenon and the different perspectives and levels of Fishermen, because we somehow forget to realize that with technology, a little know how, lots of drive and we are all type A personalities so its inevitable that on the weekends and with all this stimulus money we will cross paths. So as the waterways narrow with drifters, waders and boaters there is going to be differences of opinion of who is right

or wrong. I’m subject to the spectrum also. Even with all my certified this and that’s of being a Waterman, I still make mistakes and get the Daily A$$HOLE Award. It’s NOT what I’m going for but when I get it I wear it proudly and salute back with the 1 finger wave to let em know that I appreciate the award.

Hey, I run Airboat Redfishing Trips. I’m definitely on the short bus of guides. I’m really low on the totem pole amongst fly Fishermen.

Hey, sorry my Air Ranger isn’t as stealthy as Tom Horby’s skiffs. Reminds me of one day we crossed paths in a Back Lake. We told this story on FB. I had a herd of Reds locked down and every dead bait known to man was out in front of em. The Sun was High and the weather was clear, perfect for sight casting.

Not knowing Tom that well, but have the utmost respect for all guys that make their living on the water, I saw him poling our way. I wasn’t able to get them Reds to eat. They wouldn’t even eat a fresh dead shrimp. Everything loves eating shrimp except that day.

Captain Tom was about to turn around so I yelled at him to pole ahead of us because there were numerous targets for his guests to cast at. We rolled our lines up, sat and watched the Tom Horby Show. He was also gracious enough to offer his secret shrimp fly with a bubble but I didn’t have light enough Tackle. I was slinging dead meat hum ‘em out there Waterloo sticks. Anyway, Tom’s guest that day was on a slot red just past my Air Ranger. I videoed the whole thing. They popped 3 or 4 more before we could ease out of his way.

The point is we can find away to accept the day on the water however you like to fish. You want to break out in hives. Go fish below Lake Livingston Dam when the White Bass and Stripers are running. You can walk boat to boat. You will need a Xanax prescription after a few days of fishing there.

The Fishing Report in a nutshell is: Wade fishing for trout is the best way to limit out, Artificial or Bait. Of course you will also catch reds and flounder. It’s a great way and time to get a Texas Slam.

Boat Fishing: Jetties with live or dead bait will fill your coolers up quickly. Drift fishing and Stake out techniques are producing reds, drum and some trout. Captain Pat Lester has been sticking some nice Saddle Blankets. I would have more details but he sleeps during the day. I do have better luck calling him after 2 p.m.

The Saltwater Lodge was a Great Coastal Lodge with many Memories made for hundreds of people. Steve and Billy were great to work, hunt and fish with over the years. They were very generous with their slice of Texas Heaven. They are still around and we all wish them the best of luck in all their endeavors!

Surviving the PanDammit,
Captain Jeff Larson
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