The surface water temperature is 65 degrees. Water clarity is stained for the most part, with a couple of areas with better clarity back in the marsh and protected shorelines. We are still catching fish back in the marsh/bayou areas, but have begun to catch a good number of trout on the shell flats.
This Redfish bite remains consistent in areas where good current flow has bait up against the shorelines/grass lines in 1 to 3 feet of water around oyster shells on Wac Attack Tails in Chartreuse, fished with 1/8 oz heads, as well as weightless presentations.
The trout have preferred an erratic presentation with pauses, targeting deeper pockets close to channel bends/deeper drops with shells, triggering the most bites. Our experience has been if you see bait flipping on the surface you will find some fish, if not, you are best to move on. The lighter the jig head the better, determined by the wind and current, and tails without paddles, performing the best.
Fish Smack Popping corks with a 3' leader above an artificial shrimp lure has done equally well on our trips, with a hard pop and about a 5-second pause gathering the most strikes. Spring is getting close and fishing will continue to heat up as the water warms and the days continue to get longer.
Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
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