Surface water temperature is 85 degrees. The water clarity is average for East Galveston Bay. This week we shifted our focus towards redfish in the shallows, and they did not disappoint with great catches over the last week. Active bait in the area is important, so if you don't see bait or signs of life, don't spend a whole lot of time in the area. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures & tails under Fish Smack popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger the most bites, as well as weightless Deadly Dudley Rat Tails, and WacAttack Flukes. We have been having our best luck in and around grass lines in a foot to 18" of water, with indentations and drains being the most productive areas, as well as a few fish out of the intracoastal. We have managed a few trout over shell in 3 to 4 feet of water on tails with 1/8 oz heads, as well as mid-bay reefs, but we have had to weed through a number of smaller fish as well. The crowds are starting to thin out, so now is the time to schedule your fall fishing trip and get out and enjoy all that the upper Texas Coast has to offer.
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
