Month: May 2013

Boat type for Port Mansfield We are going to Port Mansfield next week and wondering which boat to bring. We have a 17ft Mako and a 15ft aluminum marsh fishing rig. We have used the little aluminum boat for saltwater fishing before in South Louisiana. Basically not...

Re: Big THANKS No, Thank you Bruce and Brandon.It's really nice to have a source of info. for a specific area of our coast that is so close to my heart.You will not be competing with other boards but you will begin to see more posts from people that frequent...

Re: Port Mansfield 8/26-27 No cooking just the same ol way with the lime juice. I have been eating it this way for years–now you got me worrying. Anyone else do this or I am I crazy? Heading down tomorrow evening with the hopes of getting offshore and catching...

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...

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,...

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: 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: 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

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: 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...

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...

Global Warming & the Texas Coast Please let me hear some of your feedback and feel free to ask any questions.  I am working for a couple of conservation groups and researchers regarding this very crucial and important issue.  I am also wrting a number of articles...

Great Season — August 29, 2007 It is a cold and dreary day.  The kiddies have returned to school. Fewer boats on the water during the week.  The days are noticeably getting shorter.  Tarpon seemed to be pointing more south now rather than heading north.  In...

Big THANKS I just wanted to thank all our new members. We appreciate your being a part of our family. Please feel free to post and we can assure you no trash talk will ever grace this forum, Capt. Brandon set this up to help and inform people of whats happening not...

Re: Port Mansfield 8/26-27 Great report Tex We have had a number of bulls in the bay early this year.  We have had a few 40+ and a lot of oversized…good job But I have to ask the question–Ceviche made from red fish?  Are you cooking it or just letting the...

Port Mansfield 8/26-27 NO PICS–It has been such a slow year I haven't bothered to carry a camera.I finally had a trip worth posting–it has been a tough year for me in PM. We got out early Sun morning and started off fishing in 2' of water and had...

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...