Re: Shark!!! Adam, Where are the northern shoreline were you? I have seen a number of Bulls north and south of the cut on the flats and a few down around Bennies very near the ICW. However, I have not seen many on the west shoreline. Did you get a species...
Shark!!! I was wade fishing the northern shoreline today when I noticed a fin sticking out of the water in about 3 ft of water.Turned out to be a big ole' shark maybe about 5 ft. It came in too close for comfort so I high tailed it outta there.Tried to see if it...
Re: Wind this weekend I'd say your chances are as good as when there isn't as much wind. I personally think Port Mansfield is always windy and though you might have a rough ride going out you should still be able to get on some fish. Drifting with two drift...
Wind this weekend Well I have a question for all ya'll mansfield lovers ;D. I've been online looking at the weather and well it says the wind is gonna be about 20mph + :'(. what I wanna know is if I go this weekend what is the likely hood i'll be...
Under the lights!!! I recently read a report by Cpt. Bruce Shuler on how good the fishing has been underneath the lights. Would appreciate any tips or what type of lure works well to catch those 20 inch plus trout that are being caught right now. Have done that type...
Re: Fishing Buddies for me personally the color of choice is plumtreuse in those waters.. thats just me! caught the majority of my fish on that color there… and let me tell u waders become ur best friend this time of year!! Baffin bay is notorious with jelly...
Re: Fishing Buddies Haha If my old man didn't have to work he'd have me pulling out mesquites with the Farmall. 😮 Yeah its north of the park..and you are very right about the ground being hard lol it is usually easy to wade up that end. If I can get enough...
Re: The Return of Poppie’s Pink Posse! (Captain Sally’s Women’s Retreat 2/09) After 46 years, I finally found my purpose in life. Who would have thought that it was to create misery for Poppy, Bruce, and occasionally Shirley? See you next week Bruce and...
White Wing Heaven at the Hacienda San Juan Here is an attempt to make you envious. Actually, it’s no attempt at all; I warn you now you’ll be envious, maybe even jealous, definitely curious. However, I also want to extend it out there you’re also invited. To paint...
Wind Fans — April 6, 2009 Well the wind fans are back and working FINE!!!!! Folks its April in south Texas and the wind fans are turned on!!! Seems like we start the day with 15 MPH going to 30 MPH. However, don’t fret you just have to fish thru it! The...
Inshore Fishing South of the Border I have often wondered about the bays south of the Rio Grande. On one hand, I imagine miles of unspoiled and under fished water teaming with game fish. Or, on the other hand, an unregulated and therefore over fished bay system. Have...
Re: devil eye lures / corkys :)Thanks saves me a trip CC .On my wat to Harlingen. By the way going to stop to visit with RIP at Hook Line & Sinker. One thing to I like to do is always try to help our local shops. For they are the backbone to the country. Rip...
Where are All the Reds Gone? I have been going out there for a couple of weeks already and havent caught one legal size Red. I have been in high tide low tide and North and South, and East and Nothing. Trout yeah theres plenty but Reds hum dont really know. Well going...
windy wades!! this morning while wading the WINDY waters… I noticed that alot of the mud i was stirring up murked the crystal clear waters.. after that i didnt have one bump!! I caught threee right off the bat but then nothing!! Does the mud picked up and pushed...
Re: South of Benny’s Shack near Saucer area!!! Wow. sounds like tons of fun. Dad and I were out at Port Mansfield that same day; had everything planned out– was going to drift same area, or so I think (the whole saucer area) I had my map all hi-lited and...
Re: devil eye lures / corkys Thanks for the links. I am all over it. I heard Roys Tackle in Corpus might have them. 🙂
Re: need flounder tips/location shallowrnrGood tipLaterBruce
Re: devil eye lures / corkys shallowrnrTry these links: http://brownlures.com/ http://corkybandl.com/ You can order on line, they are good kids and make a fine product. Grand Pa does too!laterBruce
Re: I FOUND CARP! Capt. Brandon I happen to be the super carp geek. As I live in the middle of far west Texas and my fishing spots are limited. I have had great success with crawfish patterns and a custom pheasant tail pattern I have developed. When fishing in...
Skinney Water Adventures Tricia and Mike are good friends of mine. I have been having trrouble getting in touch with them. In fact their website is not working. Does anyone know what is going on? Les
Re: Inshore Fishing South of the Border LeshYes there are some areas down there which are so remote no netting. On our recent trip down Brandon and I saw a bay with very limited access. That remoteness has saved it from over fishing. A group of us are making an...