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Womens Retreat in July I am going to the retreat this month.. What type of fishing would be the best to sign up for since I want to primarily fish from my kayak?  Thanks! Elaine

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...

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...

All Hail, The Return of the King -- June 23, 2008 Time to roll out the red carpet and bow to the return of the Silver King.  While I was away playing in the Louisiana backwaters, dad was busy paying homage to the large scaled silver one.  The king has returned with...

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...

Cameras, Writers’ and Non Stop Action Well we are just coming off of our first major Tackle and writers’ conference this year. Myself and our Capt.’s’ have spent the last 5 days trying to get off shore and covering the entire Lower Laguna Madre to get the photos and...

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 lady...

Re: Women's Fishing Retreat Accommodations AngelaThere will be a maximum of 4 women per room. Sorry, but the event is sold out. Watch our site as we are planning another for early Nov. while most of their husbands will be off chasing bambi. We at Get-A-Way are excited...

Re: need flounder tips/location EsfloresIf 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...

Women's Fishing Retreat Accommodations Will participants have their own room?

need flounder tips/location can anyone help me out with some flounder tips?  locations near PM?  I've never caught a flounder and I've never really know how to fish for them.

Electrical Fires, Wind, Offline, Trout, Wind -- June 5, 2008 Thank goodness, server rooms are airtight.  If not, the winds this week would have created a spreading forest fire larger than the mind can imagine.  We are sorry we have been offline since Monday.  I know I...

Re: WE ARE BACK!!! Sorry we were off line! Glad your back on line, I thought someting might hjave happen to my link.............

WE ARE BACK!!! Sorry we were off line! Folks!!! Sorry for being down the last few days. Our web site hosting facility had a MAJOR ELECTRICAL FIRE and it took them 4 days to get over 9000 sites back on line. We will get a new report posted ASAP.

Re: Everyone BE SURE TO WISH the kid Happy B- Day Thanks for everything Pop!  The real gift arrrives in November.LoveB

Everyone BE SURE TO WISH the kid Happy B- Day Hey kid!!! Happy 36 th.Later

Re: Ladies Weekend Questions Hey Carrie ,far as fishing gear, the lodge provides everything.  However, most folks like to use their own gear.  A typical 6’6” with reel of choice and lined no heavier than 12 pounds.  I think we are also going to have a few offshore...

Ladies Weekend Questions Hey Guys,Me & My group are looking forward to this trip. Altogether, there are 6 of us going in July.I am being asked alot, What will we need to bring on this trip as far as fishing gear is concerned?? If you could give us some idea so we can...

Re: recent tourney I also had a blast this past weekend.  My brother, brother in-law, and a few buddies entered and we will make this a yearly get away.  We managed a few reds and trouts.  None were big enough for the tourney, but big enough for the fryer.  Enjoyed...

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...