Archive for October, 2009

Birds in Galveston Bay

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

This past week, the Galveston Bay complex had several inches of rain due to a cold front. Upwards of 5-6 inches reached the run offs of all the bayous and rivers around Trinity, East and West Bay. This caused a major migration of all the shrimp in the back bay and marches to fall towards the middle of each bay complex.

Thus, we now now have large flocks of seagulls feeding over large schools of speckled trout and REDFISH………………………………….

Water temp is hovering around 65 degrees and the visibility is awesome to about 1-2 feet.

Locations in Trinity are near Dows and Beasley reef, along with the east shoreline near Double bayou. In East bay, birds are working near Robinson bayou and Marsch Point. Campbells bayou and near Greens and Alligator point in West bay, are holding good numbers of diving birds……………

Make use of gold spoons in the 1/4 to 1/2 oz. Long casts prove important for good numbers of big girls near 4-5 lbs. Soft plastic grubs like Devils Eyes from Brown Lures or Salt Water Assassins work as well with 3/8 or 1/2 oz lead…………….

Redfish are in good numbers as well in the slot. Finding Gulf trout to 2-3 lbs as well. Real bonus as these fish normally just outside the jettys near offshore rigs……………..

This bird activity will continue to work till winter patterns arrive later this year…………………….

Deer season opens November 7th in both north and south zones. This will allow those anglers near perfect conditions, to make a memory of a lifetime……….

Stop by Fishing Tackle Unlimited in Houston, Texas and look at their rod selections of the famous GREEN ROD………….both in 6′2″,6″6″ and 7′. Great action in fast and medium tips.

Take time to enjoys our Lords great outdoors…………….God bless your families

the fisherman

Fall Pattern along the Coast

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

The last two weeks have seen several weak fronts. These fronts are beginning to drop the current water temp from the high 80’s to around 79 degrees today. Viisibility is awesome to about 18 inches.

Recent wading and drifting trips have resulted in near limits of speckled trout and redfish. This Galveston bay guide has seen increased numbers of fish over 25 inches. Good numbers of sow spec’s showing up near drains and bayou’s.

In East Galveston bay, near Robinson Bayou and the Wildlife, better bite has come on a outgoing tide. Fish also near Hodges Reef or Van u tun Is.
in Trinity bay.

Drifting the gas wells in Trinity bay, have produced near limits of speckled trout using soft plastics. Open reefs like Deep and Hannah’s have quality fish, should you elect to drift. Key are slicks and bait.

While wading, use She Pups or Baby Spooks in either black or chartruse. Soft plastic will continue to work after those top waters have done its job……………
Better colors are margarita, limetruse, plum or pearl.

Be careful, jellyfish still in the area, wear undershirt to avoid their sting. Shuffle your feet to avoid structure or rays…………………
Long pants and good foot shoes.

Boat traffic is lighter now with children back in school, bird season under way and folks are taking the time to get their leases ready for deer season.

Booking your fall trip will require two weeks notice, with a small deposit to hold those dates………

Stop by FTU(fishing tackle unlimited) and take a look and feel the new action on FTU Green Rod in the 6′2″ light action. Great backbone and easy to work those tops and tails……

More soon…………………..
god bless
the fisherman