Capt. Jeff Larson
June was a great month for Reds and Black Drum. The winds were crazy. I bet the average wind speed for the month was close to 30 MPH. Bull Reds were a given for most of the month, as any fisherman knows some days were better than others. These all came from around the Jetties and the Pass. Trout catching is turning from spotty at best to being an easier target for most fishermen. This is where the Lodge guides are so important. Their years of experience dealing with such windy conditions pays off even on the toughest days. This really summarizes my June. Oh a side note to June: How many Flounder did you catch during June??? That’s what I thought. Flounder are showing up at the docks on a regular basis. I caught more Texas Slams in June than I can ever remember. Then again my memory isn’t always the best. LOL!
July is turning into the month that all bay fishermen dream about. The 1st two days of July were anyway. It is like a light switch, the winds are calming in the morning and steadily increasing throughout the day. This weather pattern allows for everyone to get out and enjoy our Middle Coast. The mid bay reefs are a great place to set up for artificial or live bait this month. Also with the winds slowing down a little the poling guides and sight fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of the windward shorelines. July should also be a great month for Flounder Giggers!
LISTEN UP READERS! Just a friendly reminder to all wade fishermen and beach goers to shuffle your feet! There are sting rays even in the shallow waters. We were wade fishing last week and my buddy Mike was stuck by a sting ray. It happened as soon as we entered the water for another wade. He was shuffling plus wearing heavy wading reef boots and the ray was still able to penetrate the heavy rubber. I believe that the boots were beneficial in this instance because the barb did not break off into his foot. We immediately jumped back in the boat, went to the clinic and were back on the water within 2 hours. It’s like getting thrown from a horse. You get right back in the water. I have to admit that I screamed when I stepped on a flounder the next day.
Here’s a question for you: How many more weeks before we can kill ducks? That’s right early Teal Season is almost back. Opening weekend spots are usually booked in advanced so call for what’s available. The whole season is going to fill up fast so don’t wait.
Saltwater Lodge still has plenty of weekday fishing trips and flounder gigging trips available. Call Scott Weiler for Lodge openings and organizing your Middle Coast Excursion: 361-785-DUCK (3825)
Enjoy the rest of your summer and shuffle your feet!
Captain Jeff Larson
281-217-0399
Satlwater Lodge clients Kyle Hunt and Bryan Weathers with sore arms.
