Texas Saltwater Fishing Guide

Headin to Port Aransas, need fishing advice I love to fish, generally wind up at a pier or Surf. Apparently I cannot rig my line right for Reds. Weight, bait? I am female and want to catch em not feed em, which I end up doing. Any suggestions on where to fish, and how...

Rain, Rain, Go Away, No Stay...No, Go away -- July 7, 2008 As always, unless you live in the deluged Mid-west, you hear residents of rainy conditions say, “Man, we needed the rain.”  OK Ma nature you gave us the rain, no please go away.  It has rained for the last...

to wet for comfort!! to anyone who might know... can u explain to me how all this rain affects the fishing conditions and if the amount of fresh water affects fish and the depth they are found in..  at the end of the day does this rain help the laguna a surrounding...

Re: to wet for comfort!! chasintailSorry for the late reply. Just not much computer time. The rain is GREAT!!!! for the bay. Other than the back of the slough near the mouth of the Old Arroya with all the run off the rain does very little to displace the trout. The...

Re: Headin to Port Aransas, need fishing advice Big GirlSorry for the late reply but we just don't have a lot of computer time. Sorry but I can't help much with fishing around P.A. But reds or reds, if you are fishing the surf or a pier you couldn't go...

Stormy tournament? Looks like I'm missing tournament for the second year in a row.Be interesting to see how the bay and offshore fishing will be affected with this storm blowing by the day before.Funny, Seems like the minute I put my money down at sign in the...

Re: Stormy tournament? putawaywetNews just said P.M. tournment is postponed until weekend of 15 August. May want to verify with Chamber. Wish our town good luck looks like we may get it this time. LaterBruce

recent tourney i had a blast this past weekend in the tourn. at PM. i caught a stout 27 7/8 inch red (8 lbs 3 oz) and didn't even make it in the top three. I was the leader with about 30 minutes left to weigh in. So i decided to load up my boat and drive to the...

Re: Looking to find a place to stay on the land cut ordord99I don't know of anyone out of Port Mansfield that has houses on the cut for rent. You might try Capt Carl ,    www.captaincarl.com/            he has a number he rents. One reminder if you plan on...

Re: spots to wade fish Thanks Capt. Bruce,sorry for being so late.  Been a busy start to the year.  My number is 956-342-0809.  Best time to reach me is after 6pm weekdays  anytime weekends.Thanks for helping out.  I am ready to get in the water.

Re: Where To Start Reel DealDon't ya hate fishing?  First answer, towas I fishing too fast?  Maybe, maybe not.  Most likely, you were anticipating and setting the hook before you felt the weight of the fish.  Also, if you find you are missing quite a few fish on...

Re: waders needed now BaginsIts fine without waders. Only thing, overcast days with wind can get chilly. Bring a wind breaker while you are running, you should be fine.LaterBruce

Waders Just out of curiousity what waders do you all use?I tried the Magellan thinsulated waders and they seemed to work just fine though I wish they were breathable..What do you think are the best ones to use down here?

Re: Fisheries Improvement or Rose Colored Glasses??? Hey Bruce,That's great to hear about the improvement in the age class structure of the LLM trout population in such a short time.  I wonder what formulas/equations the biologists use to predict the results of a...

Re: Trout reg proclamations for 2008 Yes they are concerned more with the issues of snapper and shark.  However, the RFA and a few other ''çoncerned anglers' are trying to get a ban, or at least limited catch on gulf menahden.  They claim the harvest of...

Re: hows the bite/// anyone been fishing lately out of Arroyo city and know how the bite is... heading down south hopin to thump some trout.... thanks for any info! deuce

Re: Trout reg proclamations for 2008 TarponwesThe flounder issues will be TPWD biggest issue this coming year. Croakers will be handled as we discussed last year. Our 5 fish limit and the pressure our Game Wardens are putting on the water will help stop the past abuse...

Re: Fishing Skinny Water Damn Roam, How do I answer that question without writing a book?  I will try to hit the highlights for you.1.  Easiest way is to look for working birds.  Do not be fooled by the little terns, liar birds, just flitting about the surface and...

Trout and Edges -- May 12, 2008 Do you power wade?  As you read this article, think about the question and see if you are.  Most waders have a tendency to get out of the boat and take off.  They think the more ground you cover the better your chances are to catch...

Re: spots to wade fish AT THIS TIME THERE ARE SEVERAL SPOTS BUT I ONLY GO TO ONE. I FISH OF ON THE SOUTH PORT.WALK ABOUT 1 HOUR ON THE SHORE AND FISH IT BACK WITH THE WIND BLOWING FROM THE SOUTH.BEST LURE ...

Trout, Trout, and Silver King Sightings -- May 21,2008 Fishing 12 out of the last 15 days with clients’: Catch and releasing before 10:00 AM, how could it get any better? Just as my previous reports asked:  Are the numbers of 17” to 20” trout we are catching due to...