Month: May 2013

Let It Begin -- October 28, 2012 It’s that time, we are transitioning from chasing doves in the afternoon to getting after the ducks in the mornings. THEN! Going after BIG TROUT in the afternoon.We are winding down from Cast n Blast on doves to getting ready to duck...

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat -- August 24, 2012 Title says it ALL!!!! On a recent near shore trip I saw a 4’ Foot tall, tail come up out of a bait ball. I immediately knew we were looking at a Whale Shark. I hollered everyone stomp on the deck as I gunned my motor....

Offshore and Bay Enlightened --- August 1, 2012 As per the title, pick your poison, both offshore and the bay has come alive. Offshore has been the easiest option the last few weeks as the seas have calmed down and we are getting off just about everyday. Plenty of top...

It's Time --- July 1, 2012 Just like the title! Offshore is lighting up!!!!!!!!!!! Got offshore the other day 32 kings on top water and 3 on a 6 Wt. fly rod. Will be going off everyday possible now. Watch for many photos of great catches to follow. Tarpon are in the...

The Good, The Bad, and the Yea Ha! --- May 18, 2012       Well the title pretty much sums up the last few days. We have gone from tuff days to outstanding days in the same week. Our trout are now staged in their summer patterns, outside edge of grass. Moving up at...

Spring! What Can You Say, but: OH NO!!! WIND! — March 31, 2012 The title says it all. One day beautiful water color, next day SANDY. But don’t fret; we are still catching fish in very off colored water.Between days of high winds we are getting outstanding top water...

Sometimes Seeing Red Ain't a Bad Thing --- March 1, 2012 How can you explain catching 30” to 40” reds in the bay during the winter? Seems the last month we have had days where we are catching numbers of oversized reds. Largest to date a 49” 25 pound plus. After...

Finally back to Fishing --- February 1, 2012 Well, finally we have the Boat and Fishing shows behind us. Capt.’s Ted, Mitch and others have been carrying on while I was stuck at the shows. What can I say but our fishery is the best on ALL THE GULF COAST= 5...

It's Time --- November 10, 2011 Well as I write this report we have a north wind blowing between 30 and 40 MPH. Come on cold weather! Our water has jumped between 72 and 60 degrees the last few days and the fish have sensed, time to get fat for the winter time. Our...

Gittin' Ready: No Not the Song, but the Fishing --- October 15, 2011 No, I’m not thinking of becoming a song writer, but I’m here to let you know the Laguna is about to explode with our fall feeding frenzy. Our fishing has been good the last few weeks, but this week...

July Blurr...August Blurrier --- August 24, 2011     That’s the only way to describe the last two months. With Capt. Brandon out of touch for 6 weeks and not able to help; we have been going totally NUTZZZ with back to back trips. Sure miss the KID!      I will try to...

Summertime Rolls --- June 21, 2011 With the recent winds our regular near-shore and beachfront action has slowed, but on the lighter wind days the kingfish action has been superb and tarpon are working the beachfront. Unfortunately, we’ve only been able to break the...

Condolences to the Family of Captain Wayne Stark There are few times I’ve heard Dad’s voice break. To claim the old man comes from stolid, ascetic German stock is simply stating the obvious. I’ve heard his voice break only three other times in my life. He cried...

The Fish Gods Shined on Us Again. --- May 24, 2011 What a month!!!! Our fishing continues to get better and better. WHAT WILL NEXT YEAR BE LIKE? 10 years ago maybe!!!!!!A summary of last month can only be summed up as more and more big trout on TOP WATERS, with lots...

What an Endorsement --- March 28, 2011 How can one express their appreciation to Sport Fishing Magazine? Sport Fishing named us 1 of the top 5 Lodges in North America. Only two Lodges in the Untied States were named, others were from other counties. When Field and...

Thanks to Sport Fishing! On behalf of myself, Shirley and all the Getaway Gang we want to express our sincere appreciation to Chris Woodard and all the Sport Fishing Magazine gang for naming us:ONE of the:  [b]5 Top North American Fishing Lodges.  [/b] Sport Fishing:...

From Freezer to Early Spring -- February 20, 2011 What a roller coaster!!!! Our water temps have gone from 44 degrees to mid 60’s in one week. Sure hope this title does not jinx us. Hopefully the worst of winter is now behind us. I can’t ever remember a swing of that...

Homecoming --- January 10, 2011 It was a homecoming of sorts. I’ve been laboring away on the frozen tundra of the Caprock working on the Ph.D, but the return to the warm brine of the Laguna Madre felt like a mother’s embrace. The homecoming was bittersweet though. In...

Trout Obesity: Will the Government Put Them on a Diet? -- December 14, 2010 With the government obsessed with Obesity will they step in and put our trout on a diet? LOL!!!!!! All the fresh water has our trout suffering with obesity, with 24 to 25 inch trout weighing...

Are You Blessed -- November 17, 2010   Answer as you feel necessary. But! Shirley and I are counting our blessings for what was two of the best months we have ever had with our operation. Late Sept. Oct. and first half of Nov. has just been a blur!!! Shirley and I...

Fishing Pt Mansfield 10/02 Well after a three week absence, I finally got to go out on the water on Saturday.  Headed out to just north of the saucer and rigged up my hackberry hustler to try it out.  Second cast...BOOM!, redfish on.  This beauty was 27in of pure...