Month: May 2013

First Tarpon on Fly Brandon I want to thank you agina.  My first red on fly in May.  Now my first Tarpon  on fly.  I did not know there were so many tarpon in Texas…that was absolutely awesome.Tell your dad my old man had fun catching them on the catch...

Trout Reg’s Start Tonight Folks I just wanted to give a friendly reminder the new trout regulations begin this eveing at 11:59 pm. I also, once again, want to take this opportunity to thank each and every onme of you that supported us during the regionalization...

new to mansfield. Will visit mansfield just to look around. we will not stay long and are not bringing a boat this time. Ive heard stories of persons can just wade fish of the bank or shore. any suggestions.  Also, are croaker and shrimp available. Bear with me guys,...

Re: Really Old Man Thanks guy's. Just another day at the ranch! Loaded boat to change oil, respooled reels and various other off day items. Hope the seas lay down soon, I really want to get after the poons again. Well I better go have people coming in today....

Re: Guess I’ll be the first to bring it up. Looks like we got lucky again…sorry you had to cancel your trip…look forward to seeing you in october

1st time 🙁 well my first wading experience wasnt what i expected. my buddies and i lost a couple trouts that we almost landed, we were out there from about 6AM to about 3pm trying different lures and doing the stingray shuffle! in the morning we felt what we thought...

First Timer Goes to Port Mansfield [font=Verdana][size=10pt][color=blue][/color]Hey guys, just wondering if you can help me.  Planing to go for the first time to fish at Port Mansfield with my boat. (Dargel Skooter 13'  35hp) Don't have a clue of were to go...

Re: First Timer Goes to Port Mansfield I can't say where the fish are right now because I haven't been down in nearly a year but a couple of tips would be-Start off learning north of the harbor mouth. This gives you a massive area of deep and shallow water...

Really Old Man Happy Birthday DAD!!! Guess Hemmingway was right, The OLD Man and the Sea Have a good one today!!!

Re: First Timer Goes to Port Mansfield Putawaywet's Advice is spot on. I always recommend newbies to learn the East Cut and the North Shoreline first.  Fewer obstacles, more traffic (for breakdowns and possible trouble), and a lot easier to learn, not to mention...

Re: 1st time 🙁 [color=red]some other questions? [/color][color=red]-whens the best time to wade? morning ? noon? night? [/color] YES! ;D  Learn your solunar Tables and tides for this answer…I will forward you a multi-piece article I wrote a few years ago...

Traveling to Mansfield tomorrow, any help is appreciated! Hello there, I'm new here and don't get to do much saltwater fishing, but we are leaving early Thursday morning from Tyler,Tx to spend a few days in Port Mansfield.  We are going off shore during the...

Re: Really Old Man Bruce, Have a great day–you deserve it!!! We're as old or young as our spirit and attitude allow us to be. Wes Pullen

Re: Traveling to Mansfield tomorrow, any help is appreciated! Go to harbor bait and get some 'spec rigs'. Get the silliest, brightest colors, chunk them out past the lights and jig them at varying speed and depth. Fly fishing the lights at night is a blast...

Re: Traveling to Mansfield tomorrow, any help is appreciated! I agree with putawaywet's reply, in fishing “the lights,” smaller, lighter lures have usually worked better for me–that's why flies work well.  Another effective lure is the...

Re: Traveling to Mansfield tomorrow, any help is appreciated! Anything white on a 1 sized hook.  I like to keep the lure high in the water column so I can watch them eat!!! Do not expect too many reds under the lights…trout's domain!

Re: Traveling to Mansfield tomorrow, any help is appreciated! Thanks guys.  We are going on off shore with a guide, and am just wanting to try my luck at some of the other fish like trout and what not in the evenings while everyone else is hanging out around the pool....

Re: Traveling to Mansfield tomorrow, any help is appreciated! I was told that the reds would not really come up under the lights, but I would love to get into some trout.  I appreciate everyone's help and can't wait to see some of the beautiful country...

Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip Brandon, I don't know if you got my email so I am posting my question here: Bruce/Brandon, I will be there with the TFF of Houston the weekend of Sept. 15th and am totally psyched to the gills about the prospect of continued...

Re: Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip Wes I will respond by PM this evening when I get a chance. I heard you were in the mood for some deep sea while your here!!! TUNA IS ON!!!! ;D ;D

Re: Really Old Man I came just to wish Capt. Bruce a Happy Birthday! I bet you fished today? I hope you were rewarded if so.