As in previous weeks, if you see active bait, the fish are nearby. Anchor or PowerPole down and fan cast the entire area, as this week we were able to catch multiple limits of trout from just a couple of small areas. If you get into an area and do not see bait activity, make a few casts, and move on, as our experience has been, if you find good amounts of bait, the fish are close by. This week we have thrown ¼ oz jig heads with Wac Attack straight tails in Monkey Milk, Walking Top Waters, as well as imitation Shrimp, under a 1’-2’ leader and a Fish Smack Popping Cork. Most of our bites are in the 2-to-3-foot of water over scattered shell, and on wind-protected shorelines. The popping cork/shrimp setup was the top performer for our fishing clients this week, resulting in some of the most aggressive bites of the year. We also managed to catch several in the slot and over the slot Redfish this week in the same areas, as well as a few flounder. Spring is finally here, and fishing is continuing to heat up as the water warms and the fronts blowing through become less disruptive. If you are looking to get out on the water and beat the crowds, now is the perfect time to make it happen, and as always, we will design a trip around your expectations and guarantee you will have a great time fishing East Galveston Bay.
Until Next Time–Captain Jeff Brandon–Get the Net Guide Services, LLC–Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650 940-393-6531 www.getthenetguideservices.com
