Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

East Galveston Bay – Surface water temperature 82 degrees. The water clarity is average for East Galveston Bay, with better clarity west of Yates. The redfish bite was excellent for us this week, around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures & tails under popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, as well as Deadly Dudley Rat Tails, and WacAttack Flukes, 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 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. We have been catching some nice Flounder on our early am trips on high tides up in the flooded grass. The Reef action has started to pick up, when the conditions allow it, so keep that in mind as well.

Jeff

Captain Jeff Brandon’s Love for Fishing began at the young age of 5 years old. He targets Galveston East Bay, where he has spent the last 39 years saltwater fishing, and the last 9 as a full-time resident of Crystal Beach, to better focus on the ever-changing fish patterns to get clients on the fish. Whether you prefer fishing the shallow flats, or the reefs out deep, he would love to have you aboard, and will work to design a trip that you cherish forever. Captain Jeff is a devoted family man with 2 children, who enjoys nothing more than putting smiles on kids ‘faces when they achieve that impressive or first time catch and will work tirelessly to make it a memorable day on the water. Captain Jeff specializes in teaching/instructional trips with artificial lures and guarantees you will have a wonderful day on the water.

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