Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature 75 degrees. This week the story has been wind and more wind. The water clarity west of the Stingaree looks good, 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.

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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