Captain Jeff Brandon Fishing Report

Surface water temperature 80 degrees. This week, once again the story has been wind, wind and a little more wind. The water clarity is about average for East Galveston Bay west of the Stingaree and clarity declines the further east you venture past Big Pasture Bayou. The majority of our success this week has been back in the marsh and back lake areas as we searched for some protection from the strong winds.

We are still using Imitation shrimp lures & tails under popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger some of the most aggressive Redfish bites of the year, as well as Deadly Dudley Rat Tails, and WacAttack Flukes, in light colors with 1/4 oz jig heads. The Redfish success has been on grasslines and the Trout have been over scattered shell.

The last few days we have enjoyed most of our success on the Popping Cork with artificial, using a pop and slow reel and pause, triggering the most strikes. Hit us up if we can help get you on the water enjoying the great outdoors on East Galveston Bay, and remember to wear your kill switches and life jackets as we approach Memorial Weekend.

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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