Friday, December 7, 2012
Updates and some photos...
A repeat from earlier today...
I know I haven't kept up with my Fishing Reports like I should for 2012. I appologize for that.
I lost one camera and two montho of photos... once I got a replacement camera I failed to keep up to date with my reports.
I have some photos that I'm going to start posting today - hope to have most of them posted by the end of the day...
Hope you enjoy them. Normally, I'll have a story to tell with the postings even if it's just a line or two - but with the time constrants I'm just going to post the following photos for now...
Starting now and for 2013 I will be diligent and post daily to weekly reports and photos for all to enjoy and appreciate...
Fall Trout Trip with Anita and Sheila from LA.
This was a great trip - dispite the cold weather both Anita and Sheila each caught a 19 inch trout - being their best to date.... only to date...
One of the best fishing trips I've ever had the pleasure to go on... if only the men could catch fish this easy...
Updates and Photo's
I know I haven't kept up with my Fishing Reports like I should for 2012. I appologize for that.
I lost one camera and two montho of photos... once I got a replacement camera I failed to keep up to date with my reports.
I have some photos that I'm going to start posting today - hope to have most of them posted by the end of the day...
Hope you enjoy them. Normally, I'll have a story to tell with the postings even if it's just a line or two - but with the time constrants I'm just going to post the following photos for now...
Starting now and for 2013 I will be diligent and post daily to weekly reports and photos for all to enjoy and appreciate...
Saturday, April 21, 2012
04/20/2012 Break In April Winds...
Better this than what everyone experienced last year in April...
With a break in the winds yesterday Capt. Steve, Capt. Zane and myself ventured out early. We were able to get on the trout early. In our first drift we boated 7 solid trout with 2 or 3 escaping the net. Some of our guide associates(www.galvestonfishingteam.com) were on the water with clients. So, we contacted them and Capt. Alan decided to join us. They were on fish but decided to join us for an opportunity to catch some larger fish - and we moved on. But, before those boats arrived we were able to boat 10 more trout on the second drift.
We tried numerous other areas but the West winds had the water really off color.
It was a great day as far as I am concerned... fun and fellowship with some fantastic friends. Even talked one into helping me replace the wood runners on my trailer. Thanks Capt. Steve. Capt. Zane did volunteer but it wasn't that big of a job.
An unexpected pleasure of the day was a call from a fraternity brother (J. Breland) who was in the area and joined us for a cold beer and a small site seeing tour of San Leon fishing community. Upon leaving J. Breland ran into some hail and had to seek shelter. He called me and I found shelter in a local car wash. There, I was able to passed the word along to others...
Whenever you can please practice CPR - Catch, Photo, and Release... however, on this trip all the Capt's had orders from home to replenish the freezer - thus the photo shoot.
03/23/2012 Wade Fishing Trip
Capt. Steve Pereyra and myself were able to get out for a day of wade fishing. We worked numerous spots throughout the day in both Trinity and East Bay. However this was a day we had been planning for some time - get out and relax - do a little preliminary work in locating fish. We found some really nice 27 inch Redfish and in numerous spots. The only consistent thing we found this day was that the better spots were in salty water. Of course, all this will change a bit by the time the Redfish Series comes around. All fish were caught on artificial lures.
Alot of getting in and out of the my 24 ft. Haynie today but it was worth it... seems like we found brothers and sisters... very consistent sizes... All fish were released - so, remember... when you can - practice CPR... Catch, Photo, and Release.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
March 16, 2012 - Afternoon Jetty Trip
As I mentioned earlier Friday, March 16th was a fantastic day – couldn’t have asked for better weather. The morning trip was successful and so was the afternoon trip.
Joining me for the afternoon trip was Dwayne W. and his mom and dad. Dwayne’s dad started it off with some really nice sheep head - then some giant sheep head. The bite was light – meaning they weren’t hitting to bait hard – they would nibble at the shrimp in some cases strip the bait completely. We worked hard at it, repeating the process of free lining the shrimp and Gary starting catching the sheep head… then, mom. But, Dwayne was setting in the front of the boat and wasn’t getting anything.
After couple hours I had to switch Gary and Dwayne. Shortly thereafter, Dwayne was on some really big fish. Again, we caught some really nice Sheep head and puppy drum. The afternoon trip didn’t see any red fish. In fact, all the boats around us were experiencing the same thing – no red fish. They must have moved out. Mom got into the action too. She would have one then lose it, but she stayed with it – great attitude. Then, couple times throughout the evening Mom nailed a couple really nice sheep head.
I want to thank Dwayne and his family for fishing with me. I believe we all had a good time. I know it seems just too short of a trip – we were laughing so much.
And a special thanks to Dwayne W. – folks I’m good size myself but this guy is the size of an NFL line backer with arms the size of pipes. He was able to dislodge my anchor with a little pulling and a slight grunt or two. Don’t know how long it would have taken me if I had to do it myself.
Gary mentioned a story about Dwayne – he pulled 95 feet of well pipe up including the well’s pump when the commercial well company in the area came out to the house and couldn’t get it up and left for more equipment.
Looking forward to the next trip - when I will get to see you guys again for that Crocker run…
March 16, 2012 - Morning Jetty Trip
Friday, March 16, was a fantastic day plus everyone caught fish. A couple of us ran two trips in one day – in this case, both trips were very successful. Checking with my associates it seemed that Friday was good for everyone.
Charles J., Jamie J., Max D., and Alfonzo C. were my fishing partners for the morning trip. They were all part of an 8 man bachelor party. Jamie started everything off that morning with a couple sheep head. Then, Charles and Max followed. Charles caught a good mess of sheep head and black drum. Then, Max loaded up with something that took us all for a ride – including one of my spinning reels. Max set the hook good and it began to strip line – I tightened the drag just a bit then… Max started reeling a bit – he looked like he was starting to win the battle then the reel started striping gears… Max and I began to turn the spool just to try to gain ground on this monster but snap… line broke. Wish we could have seen him. Shortly after that Jamie J. nailed a nice 27 inch red fish.
As the morning wore on Alfonzo was able to dramatically improve his casting ability. In addition, he started figuring out the bite. Meaning – Alfonzo started feeling the bite more and started setting the hook on sheep head. Everyone had caught fish this morning except poor Alfonzo.
Keep in mind it’s his first trip and the guide was explaining to Alfonzo all the details of what to do. Alfonzo was a great student. I say that because as it turned out Alfonzo started catching fish left and right – surpassed everyone on board and kept catching fish… what a fast learner Alfonzo is.
I want to thank my morning customers and tell everyone how much I enjoyed having them on board. We caught some really nice Sheep head, Puppy Drum, some larger Drum, and one nice 27 inch Red Fish.
I look forward to our trip this summer.
Charles J., Jamie J., Max D., and Alfonzo C. were my fishing partners for the morning trip. They were all part of an 8 man bachelor party. Jamie started everything off that morning with a couple sheep head. Then, Charles and Max followed. Charles caught a good mess of sheep head and black drum. Then, Max loaded up with something that took us all for a ride – including one of my spinning reels. Max set the hook good and it began to strip line – I tightened the drag just a bit then… Max started reeling a bit – he looked like he was starting to win the battle then the reel started striping gears… Max and I began to turn the spool just to try to gain ground on this monster but snap… line broke. Wish we could have seen him. Shortly after that Jamie J. nailed a nice 27 inch red fish.
As the morning wore on Alfonzo was able to dramatically improve his casting ability. In addition, he started figuring out the bite. Meaning – Alfonzo started feeling the bite more and started setting the hook on sheep head. Everyone had caught fish this morning except poor Alfonzo.
Keep in mind it’s his first trip and the guide was explaining to Alfonzo all the details of what to do. Alfonzo was a great student. I say that because as it turned out Alfonzo started catching fish left and right – surpassed everyone on board and kept catching fish… what a fast learner Alfonzo is.
I want to thank my morning customers and tell everyone how much I enjoyed having them on board. We caught some really nice Sheep head, Puppy Drum, some larger Drum, and one nice 27 inch Red Fish.
I look forward to our trip this summer.
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