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 […]
February 26, 2006 — Lady Luck or Humble Pie? We hosted our good friends from the 4 F Fishing Club this past weekend. These nineteen anglers are some of the best Hardcore Fishermen we host during the year. You can only guess how excited myself and our guides were as we were about to go […]
November 2, 2005 — GO TEAM GO! Well the Astro's once again broke our hearts and left us wishing for another year. Let's hope Drayton and Pupura can build a team for next year that can get us back to the dance and ready to win. With my beloved baseball season over, I have to […]
October 18, 2001 — TROUT, REDFISH, FLOUNDER and BIG JACKS We hosted 15 fishermen from TSM, Inc. this past weekend. Wind gusts to 30 mph. forced us to the East cut for both days fishing. Fish were in the guts along the edges in 3 to 4 foot of water. Best fishing occurred during the […]
May 2, 2006 — Let the Grind Begin Well May is here and ushers in the true beginning of our season. With more days on the water than off, we will have a bead on all types of fishing and fish. With Teddy and Dad chasing trout to their hearts content, Frank and BJ on […]
June 13, 2005 — SUMMER, WHERE ARE YOU? We have the heat, we have the fish in the normal places, but man oh man bring on the summer patterns. Typically, June affords us the calm early morning with wind picking up late afternoon to lay down late evening. No so this year. The week has […]
July 30, 2003 — LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION This past Friday I was joined by my good friend and Host of Americana Outdoors (Cabela’s) David West. David called on Monday to say he had Friday available to get a show in! After juggling our schedule the date was set and we were hoping for kind seas. […]
Re: Any News on Dredging? HybridgrillsNothing has happened regarding the Jetties, but the Navigation District is currently dredging the mouth of the harbor. My understanding is if they feel they can attack the jetty issues that will be on the list of things to do. Problem with the jetties now is turtles may delay them […]
Re: Any News on Dredging? Putaway Wet and Hybrid…I have not only spoken to Mike I have also spoken to Joe Hrametz of the Corps of Engineers. I have a lot of information and will get get it posted tonight. Until then, keep writing letters to the 5 elected officials…I will get those posted tonight…and […]
Re: The Fishery Wes I have read your post a numner of ties and still swilling it around to give you a good answer. First, let me say, I completely agree with all of you points. As a guide, and this diatribe is mine only and does not reflect any official stance from dad, or […]
Re: Tarpon in the Bay. Well Jeff has a better pic. that I have.. Maybe it will happen again some day.. Thanks for the reply.D.T.
Re: Long Time No Hear Webmaster has been bedridden for the last three days. Look for a long overdue fishing report in the next couple of days and new photos as well. Hope September is not your next slatwater outing 😛
Re: Pop Gets Wake Up Call! Again thanks folks for your comments. I have been on the water everyday and am feeling fine. Just not to happy EATING cardboard and paper in lieu of Momma Getaway's cooking.Later
Re: Traveling to Mansfield tomorrow, any help is appreciated! Anything white on a 1 sized hook. I like to keep the lure high in the water column so I can watch them eat!!! Do not expect too many reds under the lights…trout's domain!
Re: Port Mansfield 8/26-27 Great report Tex We have had a number of bulls in the bay early this year. We have had a few 40+ and a lot of oversized…good job But I have to ask the question–Ceviche made from red fish? Are you cooking it or just letting the lime juice cook do […]
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 sure about the water depth and the Mako. […]
New Member Hello, I am a new member and new to fishing Port Mansfield. I will be down there this weekend and would like some suggestion as to where to fish. I will be in a boat and need some guidance as to where to stay away from. I look forward to bringing some good […]
Teach a Man … — October 16, 2007 There is a saying somewhere…maybe a decent book which states catch a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Nowhere does the passage even mention teach him to fish then take him far away from […]
Re: kayaks Jolly Roger Call at at the lodge 956.944.4000 a couple of days before you get here. The kayak is yours as long as you are here….Merry Christmas ;D
Re: Prayers for Capt. Dan Coley and Family Last night Capt. Ted and I met with Joyce and got to spend a few moments with my best friend Capt. Dan. We ask each and everyone to say a prayer for not only Capt. Dan but his family. God is about to call our friend home. […]
Menhaden Issue – Action Required: Please help! When the Omega Protein corporation goes fishing for menhaden in the Gulf of Mexico, they don't bring just a rod and bait. Their highly industrialized operation involves planes to spot schools of menhaden and giant vacuum ships to suck them out of the Gulf. And too often wildlife […]
waders needed now I'm coming to Port Mansfield next week and was wondering if water is too cold without waders? The last time there I had a great guide, but this time is solo. What the forecast for specs? thanks for any help. bagins
Re: hows the bite/// anyone been fishing lately out of Arroyo city and know how the bite is… heading down south hopin to thump some trout…. thanks for any info! deuce
Re: spots to wade fish Bingo!Been wading that area since I was a kid.We used to pack ice chests, lanterns and tackle down there on foot.We're the ones that broke the old wooden platform sometime in the late 80s'. Too many people/stuff for an old wooden pier. We made the splash about midnight when someone […]
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 about this event as our Corp. Tackle […]
Re: Stormy tournament? live on the out skirts of rio hondo!! boy o boy!!! at one point i feared the worst!! we got blasted out here!! sheesh!! but thank God all is well and nothing major happened here at my house!! few limbs down and power out for a few days! but nothing too bad.. […]
Re: WE”RE BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!! We are excited that you are back in business! We have been praying for you through this time and look forward to seeing you soon. Thanks, Chris & Angela
East Ciut Dredging Picked up on some chatter via the web about a dredge heading down the ditch from CC. Some of the dialogue indicated it was headed for the east cut. Has anything happened down there yet? The last post from the getaway crew said was was going to happen but I have not […]
got duck? Im headed down next week. We are pretty fired up for some cast and blast…this will be my first trip down there this duck season. Are there any birds around? Last thanksgiving the Laguna madre was full of ducks! We shot birds everyday. Just wondering what to expect this year. Thanks in advance […]
Jack Carpenter Just got word that Jack Carpenter passed away not long ago.Like him or not he was one of those characters that were a big part of Port Mansfield.He ran my friends and I off every dock in town since we were children. If we even crossed so much as 1 square foot of […]
Re: Tackle… Storage LeshSince I don’t have to unload my tackle everyday I use Plano Plastic boxes for hard baits and sandwich bags for soft plastics. If I had to haul tackle I would invest in a GOOD soft sided box with plastic divided boxes inside. I would use the side compartments to store soft […]
Re: Fishing Buddies just gotta make sure the day is open!! where would u wanna fish at??
How’s the bite!!! Hey there forum buddies!!! Hope everything is going well for all but just wondering on how the bite has been out there in Port Mansfield. Have been planning a long anticipated trip with one of my fishing buddies and we were wondering if there is anyone out there to point us on […]
SHORT UPDATE 3/23/09 Capt. Brandon and I got back late yesterday from our exploratory trip SOUTH>> Details will follow. While we were gone Capt. Ted, Dwain, and Pete carried on!We will post a complete report on fishing at P.M. within a few days. To our surprise the big fish continue to show up. Usually at […]
South of Benny’s Shack near Saucer area!!! My friend and i just had a great begining of a week. We went out and hit our limit of speckled trout!! We started off by anchoring in around the first white pole just south east of Benny's shack. And didnt do so good so we decided to […]
Re: Inshore Fishing South of the Border trichelFishing is only getting better. When you come down I'll fill you in on location down south. Tell the bride and the girls we said HI!LaterBruce
Re: TOPWATERS shallowrnr My son, Capt. Brandon has a great article in the May 2009, Saltwater Texas mag. page 9. Its called Walking the walk.you can find it most stores and is free. Gives alot more detail on top water fishing.Laterbruce
Re: OFFSHORE Thanks, let me know when the offshore starts up again ;D
Re: Cabins for sale along the ICW csafisherSorry I am so late answering your post, but I have been on water everyday and I am just TOO OLD to get on the computer at the end of the day. I would contact the GOL ( General Land Office) they are responsible for permits. Also you […]
Shallow water Redfish Capt. Bruce – Are the mullet up on the sand, in the really shallow water, with the redfish? Thanks!
My Turn — June 4, 2009 We are still catching big fish, kind of odd for this time of year. Within the last week, we have caught and released 9 over 25”. Yours truly has had a 27” and 29”, but as usual, Poppy tops me with an even 30” weighing in at 8 ¾ […]
Re: face masks Well guys just heard from my doctor I do have skin cancer. I an to see him 6-23-09 at 11:45 to begin treatment. cover your face well when out in the sun.
Re: THE LURES I use a 2 to a 1/0 circle hook. It takes a little bit of practice to keep yourself from pulling it out of their mouth, but I like to think about it this way: fish it like you do big wintertime trout…no hookset until you feel pressure then set the hook. […]
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