Texas Saltwater Fishing Guide

Re: new to mansfield. we catch quite a few fish wading out of fred stone county park. we fish both plastics and live bait.

Captain Dan Coley on Calmer Seas Heaven just got a great Guide. I am writing this for dad and others that were lucky enough to know and love Captain Dan. Dad, Captain Bruce Shuler, and Dan were the closest of friends and dad has visited Dan numerous times over the...

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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

Re: looking for a new GPS/depth finder Tx ChickenI use a LMS-525C Gps and sonar combo. With an exterior transducer I get a good bottom reading. Only issue with the Laguna so shallow does not matter which unit you use , as they are just not made to record very shallow...

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...

What Time is IT…? — June 11, 2008 The old answer would have been Tool Time and just like old Tool Man Taylor Ma Nature has decided to kick things up a notch with the old wind tunnel.  I was fishing with new friends the Little Tuna and Ted Lund and the old...

Re: Stormy tournament? Glad you faired well Chasin'.Have not heard from friends in P.M. but I'm sure they're busy cleaning up.Postponing trip till Oct.. Bruce and Brandon, I know you guys are covered up with things needing attention, so give us a report...

Re: WE”RE BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!! Saw the nice aritical about you and Port Mansfiled in the Saltwater Sportman, GOOD JOB.

Re: East Ciut Dredging LarryIts happening as I write this reply. Will fill you in on your arrival. The bay is going to be unbelievable with the hurricane, rain and lack of pressure due to the economy. It’s only going to get better. Wait till you get here.LaterBruce

Re: got duck? Thunderboat The ducks are here!  Our later season has always been the best, but the early cold fronts have our ducks here sooner. Feel free to stop by when you are down. Don't mind giving you heads up on where we are catching fish.LaterBruce

Kayak Fishing Well it's official a sales associate at Academy finally convinced me to purchase a kayak. I bought the Pelican Castaway becuase it was one of their cheaper priced kayaks and I don't know if I'm going to like this type of fishing. Anyways I...

Fishing Buddies Wondering if anyone out there is interested in wade fishing off port mansfield. I do most of my fishing off the bank as my boat is out of commission as of now. So anyone wanting to hook up for a trip get at me. Or if your wanting to go in your boat...

Re: Fishing Buddies Really doesent matter to me..Thou I favor PM over any other area lol.. Weather permiting i forsee wet lines this weekend.

Re: How’s the bite!!! Li lRoamThe bite has been great. Last weekend was tuff but we still managed 4 over 4# and one about  7#. I left Monday fro the fishing show in houston but Capt. Ted (Poppie) had a great day Monday and today. Spoke with him late afternoon...

Re: SHORT UPDATE 3/23/09 Big Fish Kudos to Capt. Bruce for pointing folks in the right direction. 8) I live in San Antonio but I grew up in the Valley. We used to wade fish Port Mansfield from the Arroyo to the cut and have always done pretty good. Though I must say...

Re: South of Benny’s Shack near Saucer area!!! By the way …Benny's Shack isnt there any more…just so you know ole Hurrricane  Dolly seems to have taken it away.

Re: boat me this… ChasinTailToo much information to type by a TWO FINGERED TYPIST! Call me to night after 8:00PM and I'll be happy to share what I know about different brands and how they function.956-944-4000LaterBruce

The Return of Poppy’s Pink Posse — May 4, 2005 Since my April 26 report, we have fought 30+ mph winds every day.  South Texas in the spring.  We’re so tried of being in 30+ mph winds day after day but the thing that keeps everyone going is the fish.  No...

Re: Eliminating dead water Would that tern have to do with wasting time in unproductive waters . Looking at an area that shows no signs of bait fish moving or anything going on just not worth while wasting time in the area.And going to look for better wate to fish in.

Re: LURES!!!!! shallowrnrSorry for the late reply, just TOO OLD to post every night. By the way thanks for the reply chasintail. Most of the time our reports will give you a pretty good idea what we are using. If you want feel free to call me and I'l feel you in...