This week, the story has been wind and more wind. The water clarity west of the Stingaree looks good, but the further East you venture, the more off colored the water becomes. The Trout this week have been more challenging for us, catching a nice fish or two and having to move to do the same. SpringTime spots out on the flats over shell beds have performed the best for our anglers. Active bait fish/signs of life are still very critical, so pay attention to your surroundings, including Pelicans and Wading Birds. The redfish bite was decent for us this week, around drains and in the very shallow water areas along flooded grass during the higher tides. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures & tails under popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, as well as Deadly Dudley, and WacAttack tails in light colors with 1/4 oz jig heads. Jerkbaits and swimbaits are still triggering some bites as well if you like throwing those style baits. The topwater bite has started to heat up, so if you like throwing walking baits, rig up a rod with one as well. Vary your retrieve/presentation and let the fish tell you what they want. The last few days on the flats, we have enjoyed most of our success on the Popping Cork with artificial catching the best trout, and most numbers. Fishing will continue to improve as the fish become more active with the warmer temperatures and longer days, and if we can get a break from the wind and fronts scattering our fish. Hit us up if we can help get you on the water enjoying the great outdoors on East Galveston Bay.
Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round artificial lure, Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650 940-393-6531 www.getthenetguideservices.com
