Texas Saltwater Fishing Guide
There is an art to fly fishing, and when you mix it with saltwater prepare for fantastic strikes and unforgettable fights. Saltwater fishing is a varied experience, but you may be wondering why you would want to toss a line onto the top of the water while fishing out in the middle of the deep […]
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Fly Fusion Field Editor Jeff Wagner and fly-fishing icon Bruce Richards cover various topics in this informative fly-casting series that is packed full of cast-changing tips. In this Episode Jeff Wagner covers the fundamentals of distance fly casting. With these simple techniques you can add distance to your cast for that next Texas saltwater fly […]
ROCKPORT– After months of recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey, Goose Island State Park is reopening its gates to overnight guests beginning March 1. “We are excited to welcome campers back to Goose Island State Park just in time for spring break,” said Robbie Merritt, Interim Superintendent of Goose Island State Park. “We hope that visitors […]
PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Port Aransas Fire Department is set to receive a fire truck on loan from Texas A&M Forest Service on Friday, Sept. 29 to temporarily replace one damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey devastated the Port Aransas Fire Department leaving it without a single fire truck and many of the firefighters have […]
Fishing functionality meets high-end styling FLIPPIN, ARK (February 16, 2017) Ranger® Boats’ all-new 2360 Bay Ranger will debut at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 16-20, at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin on Virginia Key. The new offering is the latest from Ranger’s acclaimed Saltwater Series and provides a serious fishing rig with […]
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PORT ARANSAS – The 155-foot Kinta S slipped to her watery grave Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico off shore from Mustang Island, but the nearly 40-year-old freighter will foster new marine life for years to come. Scuttled in 75 feet of water eight miles out into the Gulf as part of Texas Parks and […]
January 6, 2006 — Happy New Year Well, life on with the traveling road show is just starting and I am already jonesing for the comforts of my salty habitat. With two thirds of the crew, Teddy, BJ and Frank in Houston, and Dad and I in Arlington and San Antonio we have left the […]
March 8,2005 — Port Mansfield Wind & Reds Capt. Frank Vasquez had the opportunity to fish David (SCA FAME) and his wonderful daughter Cheryl. They found good reds on the sand in about 1 to 2 feet of water during the middle of the day. Lures of choice were gold spoons fished slowly over the […]
April 9,2004 — Lights Camera and Action This past week we were hosts to, two outstanding T.V. Shows.( Keith Warren Outdoors and Mike Dyess – Inshore Angler ) To have two outstanding T.V. Personalities at our facility this past week I must say Shirley and I were somewhat taken back. We were questioning ourselves, would […]
October 15, 2006 — “Rain” With all the rain we have had the last few days, get ready for us to really light-up. Boy those BIGGGGGG TROUT love that sweet water. With all the rain we have had look for the bay to turn on for a massive fall feed. With out the fresh water […]
September 5, 2005 — Vacation’s Over Sadly, all good things come to an end! Mom and Dad come home, offshore adventure excursions are over, and baseball season is coming to a close. Luckily, special south zone hunting starts, fantastic fall fishing will start warming up as the air cools down, and the Astro's are still […]
August 19, 2003 — Offshore Potpourri What do five Capt’s do if they all get the same day off? Go offshore Capt’s. B.J. Powell, Ted Springer, Terry White, Frank Vasquez and yours truly all had the same day off this week and naturally we jumped at the opportunity to get offshore. Our first priority was […]
December 18, 2006 — “What a Week” Sorry for the late report but had to take some time to handle a number of White Tail Hunters. Explain: how can a Big Trout Manic sit in a deer stand knowing the big trout or on the move, and not just go BONKERS? Prior to last Wed. […]
Re: Any News on Dredging? I will be giving a complete update in the next couple of days. More in depth than you may want. However, now with the trout issued hopefully solved, I will be lending my support to the dredging efforts. Just making the neccassary calls now and getting my ducks in a […]
Re: 2″ SEAS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its going start!!!!!!!!!!!! Forum Readers, I will try to keep children from playing on their keyboards and posting reports such as this. We aim to provide a professional and adult presence at all time. I apologize for my very stoked father… ;D ;D ;D Actually, I love seeing him get this […]
Re: Thanks Captain B No Worries…Offshore starts this week and tell the old man we will not use him as chum…looking forward to the bluewater with you guys!
South Padre Beach What is the best way to get to the beach at South Padre from Port Mansfield (by boat). Both down by Port Isabel or anywhere close to Port Mansfield.
Re: boat…. pawpawfishes….been fishing baffin lately cause im in school in kingsville! bite has been pretty good on top……with SS jrs! thanks for the info! deuce
1st time 🙁 well my first wading experience wasnt what i expected. my buddies and i lost a couple trouts that we almost landed, we were out there from about 6AM to about 3pm trying different lures and doing the stingray shuffle! in the morning we felt what we thought were bites but could never […]
Re: Really Old Man Thanks guy's. Just another day at the ranch! Loaded boat to change oil, respooled reels and various other off day items. Hope the seas lay down soon, I really want to get after the poons again. Well I better go have people coming in today. Again THANKS.
Re: Sept 17, Monday of TFF of Houston trip Wes, Did you get my email? I have sent it to you twice and did recieve a bounce message. Just let me know!
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Re: Looking for a Guide Willing to Trade CarlGive me a call when you get down. If I'm not booked we can get them on the water. No need to trade with me! Just had our first cold front , we look for the big trout to start soon. We had guests last week catch […]
Re: Happy Holiday’s The Getaway Gang wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will see you all at the Boat Shows.Enjoy the time with your families.
Getaway TV Schedule Captains Bruce and Brandon, Seems like you guys do a good bit of television for various outdoor shows. Any chance you guys could start and maintain a thread regarding television dates and times for anything that you guys do (or any of your friendly fellow guides out of PM or SPI for […]
Harvey-Cleary Goes Large — April 4, 2008 The old spinster, Ma Nature, decided to turn a cool, temperamental shoulder our way Saturday morning. Luckily, her cool breezy attitude gave way to a warm and sunny countenance that awarded us a beautiful, fish filled afternoon—she even gave us the opportunity to do some of the best […]
Fisheries Imrpovement or Rose-Colored Glasses — April 28, 2008 We are consistently catching good numbers of 16” to 22” trout daily: is this a result of our 5 fish bag limit started last Year? Without looking thru Rose Colored Glasses and just from an OLD Guides point of view, YES; I feel we are seeing […]
Fishing Skinny Water I'm looking for some help on how to catch Redfish in skinny water. What is the best way to approch them & what are some good lures to use in this situation without spooking them away? Thanks in advance for your help & hopefully I can start catching them Redfish.
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 prepare […]
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 bays!? thanks for […]
Have you seen any Aplomado Falcons? Hello! I lived in Port Mansfield in the summer of 2002, while working for the Peregrine Fund's Aplomado Falcon re-introduction project. We released two groups of young falcons on the El Sauz ranch. I had a wonderful time in Port Mansfield, and have oftten wondered how the falcons are […]
SLowly Catching Up! Thanks for all your patience. We are back up and running and slowly catching up. With a new grand baby and rescheduling 300 plus people has not been much computer time, that will soon change and we will get current with all.Thanks for your under standing.
Next Women’s Retreat How do I get information on the next women's retreat? I would love to attend the next one!!
Heading South Dad and I are heading South today to confirm reports of 8 to 15 kilo snookl (yea, thats 16 to 30 pounds). We will have a bunch of photos and reports when we get back. I am not sure how I will handle the articles from it. Destination Unknown? Destination X? See you […]
Re: worms!? hey adam.. thanks for the info… i picked out most.. just didnt know if i got em all.. but hey a lil hot griese and ill eat em either way!! haha and im not worried about sharing the banks.. its not tellin the peeps where the fish are.. but can they catch em […]
Re: Fishing Buddies I was thinking more of a pre planned kind of trip. Though I'd still like to go this weekend I already have plans with the (GF) >:( Ill post on here about a week in advance whenever I have a free weekend (which is about every weekend). I usually always fish PM […]
Quit whining! You fish just like a GIRL!!! — February 24, 2009 [color=red][b]NOT[/b][/color] Last weekend was our first all ladies event for this year. I can assure you the above cliché’ will not hold water with the ladies who were in attendance. They put a WUPPIN on me and Poppy! Stats for the weekend were: […]
Re: Wind this weekend I'd say your chances are as good as when there isn't as much wind. I personally think Port Mansfield is always windy and though you might have a rough ride going out you should still be able to get on some fish. Drifting with two drift bags out is usually how […]
Inshore Fishing South of the Border I have often wondered about the bays south of the Rio Grande. On one hand, I imagine miles of unspoiled and under fished water teaming with game fish. Or, on the other hand, an unregulated and therefore over fished bay system. Have any of you been there? Recently? My […]
Where are All the Reds Gone? I have been going out there for a couple of weeks already and havent caught one legal size Red. I have been in high tide low tide and North and South, and East and Nothing. Trout yeah theres plenty but Reds hum dont really know. Well going out there […]
Re: fishing books I FIND ALOT OF INFO BY JUST ASKING QUESTIONS ON THIS FORM YOU WILL FIND GREAT PEOPLE HERE VERY HELPFUL.ALSO GO TO E-BAY ON THERE FISHING DEPT. YOU WILL FIND GREAT BOOKS AND DVDS AS WELL. HOPE THIS HELPS
BAIT Fishing The Port Mansfield team did very well congrats guys. We we there but could find a flattie. Great fishing guys
Re: TOPWATERS As always great info. I just want to say thanks for all the great info you give us.
wade fishing reels What are some good baitcaster/spincast that will take salt water. with proper care
Re: wade fishing reels If you dont want to spend big bucks, try the higher end Tica or Okuma reels, been using both for inshore reds and trout for about 3 years now, and all are doing great. Proper maint is the key on any salt water tool ;D
Re: How’s the fishin in this areas Dood, how do I say this without sounding like a wiseacre? The best thing to do is wade the enitre spot and find the ditches and potholes. Friday we pulled out a 25 and 27 right across from Bennies. You have to find the structure. Good Luck.bds
Re: Shallow water Redfish Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback!
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