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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...

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...

New Fly Record Red Snapper-Pending Certification Pending approval by the state the new, fly caught, record Red Snapper will be 11lbs 11oz caught by myself last Monday morning out of Port Mansfield. The bigger fish were suspending off the structure so the Lowrance 111...

Thanks for the great weekend Hey Bruce, Shirley, and Brandon.  On behalf of the Texas Flyfishers, thanks for the great weekend down at your lodge.  Weather was a little funky, but it ended up being one of the best fishing weekends I've ever experienced.  From the...

Personal best Went out of Aransas saturday on a friends boat. Set a personal record and a new goal.After nearly no fishing this year I believe this made up for it. [img]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd288/putawaywettexas/070922fishing006Large.jpg[/img]...

Re: Wondering how it is down there Hey Cap, Thanks for the reply. Sunday I won't be on the computer but will be on the water. We get down ther saturday evening. We are gonna be in the blue & white house  by the ramp. You are welcome to come by for a cold one...

Re: This makes me want to puke…. !967Cool! I was born that year. [img width=250 height=170]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd288/putawaywettexas/mp10-1-67b.jpg[/img]

Snowbird heading south Great looking site, Bruce. We have a 5th wheel trailer and a 14' cartop boat.. Will be down your way from Jan to April and would like some recomandations as to where to stay. Also, what do you consider as “cold” weather during...

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...

Re: 1st time 🙁 Rey, this time of year you can hook fish just about anywhere. two…three…four… five ..feet of water etc. Summer time is a great time to fish. mornings can be very productive just like late afternoon and evenings. On a recent wading trip...

Long Time No Hear What's happening down there–is it slow or is it really busy?  I have not saltwater fished since May!!!  Everything has been fairly rained/freshwatered to death on the upper coast the past week to 10 days.  Hope you are doing well. Wes

Re: boat…. sounds like an idea that i may be wanting to put some time looking into!! thanks alot…..what kind of boat u running with…..

TARPON TARPON EVERYWHERE! For those of my compadres that love our threadfin herring buddies, the game is on! Two days, 25+ 'poons umped and five landed.  Literally everything is working, from top waters to fly!!!  Look for photo postings on Tuesday!!!! ;D ;D ;D 😀...

Re: TARPON TARPON EVERYWHERE! 40 to 150# They should hold until November.  Will post more information tomorrow

Re: New to Wading Papa Rey Congratulations on taking the next step and diving in…jjust rememer to dive flat in the LLM not deep enough for a graceful swan dive…more live a race dive start…any way I digress.  I would recommend a few things….If...

Re: Guess I’ll be the first to bring it up. Looks like we got lucky again…sorry you had to cancel your trip…look forward to seeing you in october

Re: First Timer Goes to Port Mansfield Putawaywet's Advice is spot on. I always recommend newbies to learn the East Cut and the North Shoreline first.  Fewer obstacles, more traffic (for breakdowns and possible trouble), and a lot easier to learn, not to mention...

Re: Really Old Man Bruce, Have a great day–you deserve it!!! We're as old or young as our spirit and attitude allow us to be. Wes Pullen

Re: Traveling to Mansfield tomorrow, any help is appreciated! Thanks guys.  We are going on off shore with a guide, and am just wanting to try my luck at some of the other fish like trout and what not in the evenings while everyone else is hanging out around the pool....

Re: Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip Wes I will respond by PM this evening when I get a chance. I heard you were in the mood for some deep sea while your here!!! TUNA IS ON!!!! ;D ;D

New Member Hi, I'm new to this board but not to fishing. I've fished Mansfield for about 15 yrs now. I usually fish the land cut around Gladys hole and at times the east cut. I hope to post useful info for everyone intersted. I also post up on...