I keep expecting this wind to slow down for a while but I guess it’s just going to be one of those years when we just have to deal with it. We have had a few reasonable days but its been 20 to 25 gusting to 35 most days. The fishing has been close to outstanding despite the wind, so I suppose we should count our blessings.

The trout action in the bays has really turned on over the last few days. San Antonio Bay, Espiritu Santo Bay and Matagorda Bay have all been producing nice boxes of trout for waders and drift fishermen alike. Live shrimp and soft plastics have accounted for most of the action. Croakers are available but they are still quite small.

The Lakes have been a good bet for redfish and the trout are showing up back there as well. We’ve had some good tides but when the north wind blows its pretty skinny back there. I think if we can get lucky and get some rain we might see things get really good.

Flounder fishing has shown great improvement as well. Giggers are working the shorelines pretty hard and they are bringing in some nice boxes of fish.

The jetties have been good for reds, drum and sheepshead. We’ll catch an occasional trout, some sharks, Spanish mackerel and we even caught 2 grouper yesterday. The wind has been north and east lately so you can usually find a place to hide out at the rocks, but the trip across the bay can be tricky.

Capt. Bob Hill Port O’Connor Charters (361) 983-4325

Kevin Greene of Ft. Worth caught his first redfish on a windy day at the jetties fishing with Capt. Bob Hill.

Kathleen Campbell of Fort Worth caught her first redfish fishing with Capt. Bob Hill.

Dan Hasselbrock from Houston hooked up with a trophy size redfish in Shoalwater Bay while using a TTF East Beast lure on April 23.
-Capt. Chris Martin, Bay Flats Lodge

Well, this is the second week of May and the wind is still blowing harder than normal for this time of year. The good thing is that people are still catching good trout and redfish. I have been catching fish. I just have to fish different areas than I normally do this time of year. San Antonio Bay has been too rough and muddy to fish unless the wind lays down some. Friday was calm enough to fish. Myself and a few other guides that I know caught our limits of trout.

When I use bait, I am still using live shrimp. I know a guide that used live croaker in Matagorda Bay on Saturday and had forty trout, and caught and released one 27-inch trout.

There are a fish in Espiritu Santo Bay on the north shoreline. When the wind is blowing hard it is rough and hard to fish. The Greens area is holding good trout and redfish along with big sharks. If you go there, be careful. I saw a big bull shark upon a flat in knee deep water. – Made my customer a little nervous.

I have some open days left this month. Call 361-648-4539 or e-mail me at griffin@tisd.net.

Have fishin’ fun! -Capt. Griff

It would be nice if the wind would stop blowing. Froggie’s has a lot of live shrimp. A few croakers are coming in. We have lots of frozen bait.

Lord, please send us some rain before Warrior’s Weekend.

Fishing has been great!

Connie

Phillip Garcia

May 4, 2011 – The Victoria Generals continue to add local players to their 2011 summer roster as June 1, opening day for the 2011 season, draws near.
The Generals have announced the addition of former Bloomington High School star Phillip Garcia.

Garcia, a 5’10” right-handed pitcher, is currently in his junior season at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi where he serves as one of the Islanders go-to arms out of the bullpen. Garcia currently has a record of 2-0 on the season to go along with three saves in 17 appearances. He has struck out 15 batters in 16.2 innings of work while carrying a 7.02 ERA.

Garcia was named an all-district performer four straight seasons at Bloomington High School. He was also named first-team all-area as a senior.

The Generals open the 2011 season on June 1 at Riverside Stadium in Victoria. Game time is 7:05pm against the East Texas Pump Jacks.

The Generals will be looking to defend the 2010 TCL Championship which they won last season.

Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.VictoriaGenerals.com, at the team store, 3708 N. Navarro Ste. A in the Landmark Shopping Center, or by calling 361-485-9522.