Month: May 2013

Re: New to Mission Welcome to the best fishing destination in the world!–literally Kayaking is a very popular option rather than simply walking in.  Academy has some very reasonably priced kayaks in the 300 to 500 dollar range. However, if you want to...

Re: Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip Brandon, Still wanting to know what the 1/2 day options are on Monday, Sept 17.  I can bring my kayaks if there is a way for someone to drop us off, pick us up and get us back to the lodge by 1-2 for Rod to make his flight in...

Re: 1st time 🙁 Rey, this time of year you can hook fish just about anywhere. two…three…four… five ..feet of water etc. Summer time is a great time to fish. mornings can be very productive just like late afternoon and evenings. On a recent wading trip...

Re: 1st time 🙁 Rey, I think your fishing too deep. In the morning try a foot or two of water. After 9:00 am or so start going a little deeper. The reds love mud as do drum and stingrays :o. If its trout your looking for try the cleaner water.  Don't spend too...

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.

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....

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: new to mansfield. RicardoWelcome to our site. When you come to Port Mansfield, feel free to stop by. If you have a Hot Spot Map of the Lower Laguna Madre I will be happy to mark out some areas and patterns you can try. Our place is on the north side of the harbor,...

Re: Really Old Man I have this saying about birtthdays….How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were???  I think a lot of us fisherman unconciously think that way,,,that is what keeps us young.  Bruce really hope you had  a great day!  As fall...

New Member Hi, I'm new to this board but not to fishing. I've fished Mansfield for about 15 yrs now. I usually fish the land cut around Gladys hole and at times the east cut. I hope to post useful info for everyone intersted. I also post up on...

Re: New to Wading Rey, try using Gulp shrimptails. These puppies are as good as live shrimp. Start with “new penny” on a 1/8 oz. jighead. Just throw that thing out there and bring it in slowly but keep the line tight. Give me a ring so we can hook -up on a...