Texas Saltwater Fishing Guide

Re: New to boating/ fishing in South Texas Newbie, We will be glad to help out and maybe even catch a few fish.  In the interim, get a Hot Spot map, available at any Academy, and familiarize yourself with the general layout of the bay.  Give me a call, or the lodge. ...

Re: New to boating/ fishing in South Texas Thanks for the response. What  is a good day/time to call? 

Re: need flounder tips/location Esflores If I had to catch a flounder!!! I would start along the ICW just north of Payton’s Shack and fish both the east and west sides. Anchor right along the drop and cast a ¼ oz jig head with a red and white tailed soft plastic into...

Re: Stormy tournament? Been geeking on radar sites today. Looks like you guys are gettin' it handed to you right now.When you get some computer time give us a heads up.

Re: WE”RE BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!! Dear Bruce and Shirley: So glad to hear that you are back in operation – and on my birthday, too (Sept. 22).  Looking forward to seeing Shirley's new decorations when we come for Sally's retreat in November....

Great Photo Essay, Salt Water Sportsman Mag. Folks who know and follow our operation know we very seldom boast about articles or TV Shows we are featured in, but once in a while an event creates a great item of interest. I have attached a link to a photo essay by Capt...

Re: Next Women’s Retreat Perfect CatchWe will be posting our 2009 schedule with in the next few days. Please watch our site for these details. We thank you for your interest in our facility and events. Look forward to meeting you. LaterBruce

Re: Being a Guide AdamBeing a part time guide will be as productive as your ability to be an effective marketer, teacher,conservationist,fisherman and people person!. As far as competiton amongst local guides the same goes for them. Just being a good fisherman does...

Re: worms!? ChasinTail The wind fans look like they started 1 month early this year. Just plain BLOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The fishing has been above average on quality but the warm waters have the big ones scarce. We have caught a number up to 29 but their overall...

Re: Tackle… Storage I looked online and found that Cabela's makes a line of softsides called “Storm Proof Bags”. Anyone know anything about them? They sound good, and it's an excuse to go to Cabela's anyway! Larry, I doubt if I can...

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: Waders Simms and Simms only.  I will never wear anything else.

Re: need flounder tips/location shallowrnrGood tipLaterBruce

Reality or Illusion — April 26, 2009 Folks sorry if I sound like a broken record, but it just doesn’t get any better than right now.  Even with 30 MPH plus winds, you can still catch good trout.Between bring your own boaters and guided trips; we are consistently...

Re: TOPWATERS Thanks Capt. Shulerfor the great info.

Re: TOPWATERS Thanks I an going to look for that  S.W.A. for that month. Thanks for the great info.

Thieves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thieves!!!! Folks, I know I sound like a broken record but please think about what this bay was two years ago and what we have now. It’s only going to get better if we respect it.I have to rant some as to what we saw this past weekend,...

Re: wade fishing reels I have been fishing saltwater for many years with Shimano reels and have had great success.  However, I break them down and clean, oil and lubricate them at least once a year.  I like the larger frame reels, so I use Calcuttas, but also have...

Re: wading belts… Man: that's a hard one.  I prefer the Simms Dry Creek Bags, but I never keep fish so I don't need a stringer.  The Foreverlast belts are good and I think William and Oseph makes a good one that dad swears on. Good luck, man.

Re: FISHING LINES Do you mean 8# dia but its 20#test.I PUT ON SOME 10# test sufix siege on my curado man i really like it landed two nice reds 26/271/2 no problem.I can cast a country mile on a 1/16oz jig head with a seadevil on it no problem. I an using the 20# power...

Re: THE LURES weedless topwater rig  and a gold spoon for sure!! and whatever colors ur most confident in!!