Surface water temperature 75 degrees. Trout are beginning to arrive in their Springtime spots out on the flats over shell beds and have performed the best for our anglers over the last few days. 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 grass edges 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 Wac Attack tails, in light colors with 1/8 oz jig heads. Jerkbaits and swimbaits are still triggering some bites as well, if you like throwing those style baits.
The topwater bite has been good early and late, 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 fronts scattering our fish. Hit us up if we can help get you on the water enjoying the great outdoors on East Galveston Bay.
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
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