Re: Port Mansfield 8/26-27 You are not crazy, TX Chicken. Redfish makes some of the absolute best ceviche. The consistency of the meat makes it great for this. Also, one time I was in New Orleans (before Katrina) and had brunch at the Commander's Pallace (of...
Month: May 2013
Boat type for Port Mansfield
Re: Boat type for Port Mansfield shhs97I have to agree with the kid. Only issue I have is Mako would better handle the “Y” if the wind is blowing, it can get testy at the “Y” ( intersection of ICW and East Cut) If you know how to exit the...
Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip
Re: Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip Wes, Did you get my email? I have sent it to you twice and did recieve a bounce message. Just let me know!
Big THANKS
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...
Port Mansfield 8/26-27
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...
Global Warming & the Texas Coast
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
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
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...
Port Mansfield 8/26-27
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
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...
First Tarpon on Fly
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
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...
West Shoreline
West Shoreline I was wondering about the west shoreline debris after the huricane. We came down right after the huricane last August and there were many posts sticking out of the water. Thanks, Ricky.
Boat type for Port Mansfield
Re: Boat type for Port Mansfield Without being accused of being the tree hugger I actually am, well in this case the seagrass cuddler, I would recommend using the shallower drafting boat of the two. If you are unfamiliar with the waters of Port Mansfield, buy a Hot...
Boat type for Port Mansfield
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...
New to Mission
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...
Flounder Migration
Re: Flounder Migration Flounder pounder… Great name by the way! We typically do not target those of the flat persuasion; however, I would say any deep water drops, such as the edges of the ICW (inter coastal waterway) or the east cut. Throw shrimp, or gulp and...
Bruised Shoulders to Follow — September 4, 2007
Bruised Shoulders to Follow — September 4, 2007 Man, I have to shake the water out of my hair to get near the keyboard. We have been absolutely inundated with rainstorms this summer. The bay has received a number of ‘flushing’ rain events and with a healthy...
New to Mission
New to Mission I recently moved here from Dallas, and was hoping to try doing some wade fishing, I really have no idea where to start. I don't have a boat, and would like to try wading in an area where I can get to with a pickup. Any assistance would be greatly...
Flounder Migration
Flounder Migration Brandon, Thanks for actualyl talking about the “flatfish” in your fishing report. What else can you tell us about where, when and how to find more flounder
West Shoreline
Re: West Shoreline Pretty clean going north. Running the east facing sout spoils still has a few hiding obstructions.
