Wow, what a day! Mid June with a peppy EastNorthEast wind blowing across West Maddy. Thunder Storms dancing around Port O Connor early this morning. 4 AM early, fishing with Dodd and Ron, these Guides are early risers, lol. The weather finally fizzled about 6 AM. This was a POC text book surf fishing with live Croaker out trip out of the Boat Morning.
Captain Dodd Coffee, Captain Ron Arlitt and myself ran a group of Dodd’s long time friends and customers for their family reunion. When Dodd talks everyone should listen so we went to the Jetties where he had smoked the Reds the day before. Captain Arlitt saw the parking lot on the Jettys so he went to scout the surf. Glad he did cause the Reds didn’t really show up like the day before. Once Ron calls you better pull anchor and go. Dodd and I ran to meet Ron down the beach. No sooner than we anchored down, <THUMP!> Fish On!
Customer Limits of solid Trout and a few reds and the half day trip was winding down.
It looks like one more good surf day tomorrow. We will find out because my article doesn’t have to be in until Friday. …
Well I was almost late getting it in but like we predicted the surf was good to us. Captain Dodd and Ron’s boat were in the better location. I was a bit down from them. We were a little slower getting our limit. We all had bigger fish the 2nd day. We had a 10 man limit and there were several 4# plus trout in the mix. Like any stretch it comes to an end.
I switched gears today and went Airboat Redfishing. We are sitting on 0 but the major feed according to my solunar table isn’t for another 2 hours.
The waders are getting plenty of trout action with artificials. Tops and Tails. Shrimp imitations are working good under a popping cork for trout and reds.
Flounder continues to be awesome this year. Captain Pat, Dustin and Shawn are still reporting full limits which is 5 per person. If it’s good early you can always go back out after midnight for the next day. You need to keep the whole fish separated in different coolers and you can Not have em in the boat while on the water.
July 4th is always a great time down here on the mid coast. Local fireworks and fishing. The water will be crowded. It always is so be ready and be courteous. There isn’t getting around sharing the water with a bunch of people, it’s part of how it now a days. Easier said than done but we must try to keep the peace.
Also, be mindful of Law Enforcement, they will be out on the water and on the streets. You will need designated drivers, cars and boats. Its cheaper to hire a Captain to take you to Sunday Beach than pay a lawyer a pile of money to defend you.
Be Smart and Be Safe.
Billy Rhyne can get you set up with Lodging and Guides. His Number is: 713 907 4796
Keep your lines new and tight!
Captain Jeff Larson
281 217 0399
