2020 Saltwater Fishing Thread

[HR3]

Where at in Galveston? Do you have a boat?

No boat and we're stay near Schillterbahn...

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[kevin nicholls]

No boat and we're stay near Schillterbahn...

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I sent you a PM

[SaltwaterSlick]

Yes - that's my GO TO Black Drum setup! Never have to worry about live bait - just keep a rig ready when you have that opportunity. Shrimp flavored in Chartreuse - Reds and Black drum - with a little clicking rattle Carolina rigged.

The big Uglies will hit this setup regularly - for those slow mid-days when you want to stretch some line and run the trolling motor in pursuit up and down the ICW. I'll cut a strip about 6 inches long and slow bounce it on retrieve.

Those just legal sized black drum - PO MAN RED SNAPPER

Chartreuse or hot pink gulp grubs rigged that way are deadly too... Reds seem to prefer them maybe over fish bites... a small split shot about 6" above the grub (on a hook, no jig head). slow rolled on the bottom works too if they are feeding down rather than up...

[JMKro]

I liked my SHOs alot. Strong motors and never gave me any trouble. They have a few quirks. On some of them if you don't break them in right and run em hard periodically they will make oil. Their prop shafts are not as stout as they could be and it's pretty easy to bend them. And you can't rebuild their blocks. I don't think you can go wrong with their regular grey 4 strokes either.

Thanks for the response. I appreciate the help.

[droebuck]

Gonna hit the surf at Surfside or maybe west end of the island tomorrow after work if anyone wants to meet down there.

[DUKFVR]

Made a kayak trip to E. Matty today. Tried the marsh 1st, but just lots of little reds. Finally went out to the bay & 1st drift had a keeper. Made several drifts through scattered shell & action was good. Lots of trout & reds just barely undersized made for a fun morning. If I had went to the bay sooner , I'm sure I would have had my trout limit. Most fish caught on a purple/chautruese Bass assassin.

[panhandlehunter]

Made a kayak trip to E. Matty today. Tried the marsh 1st, but just lots of little reds. Finally went out to the bay & 1st drift had a keeper. Made several drifts through scattered shell & action was good. Lots of trout & reds just barely undersized made for a fun morning. If I had went to the bay sooner , I'm sure I would have had my trout limit. Most fish caught on a purple/chautruese Bass assassin.

Nice. We fished yesterday with about the same results. I think we were two short on a red limit and 5 short of a limit on trout. Wading shorelines produced nothing and finally went to drift. Wasn’t much boat traffic for a change.

[Capt Glenn]

Ok brain trust.... I need help... Headed to Galveston for the weekend..... I need tips on catching speckled trout and reds in the surf..... Taking the kids so I planned on shrimp under a cork

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Probably the best place to start if you aren't familiar with it. Live shrimp. You need to set up a livewell to transport them in.

[Quackerbox]

Gonna hit the surf at Surfside or maybe west end of the island tomorrow after work if anyone wants to meet down there.

What time is after work?

Made a kayak trip to E. Matty today. Tried the marsh 1st, but just lots of little reds. Finally went out to the bay & 1st drift had a keeper. Made several drifts through scattered shell & action was good. Lots of trout & reds just barely undersized made for a fun morning. If I had went to the bay sooner , I'm sure I would have had my trout limit. Most fish caught on a purple/chautruese Bass assassin.

Dang David. I didnt know you was a paddle fisherman. We hit me next time you head out

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[DUKFVR]

What time is after work?Dang David. I didnt know you was a paddle fisherman. We hit me next time you head out

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Yes Sir Shane. I like to paddle fish. I need to get out & find some more places.

[Quackerbox]

Yes Sir Shane. I like to paddle fish. I need to get out & find some more places.

I paddle some of coastals old haunts but usually not till October or so

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[droebuck]

What time is after work?Dang David. I didnt know you was a paddle fisherman. We hit me next time you head out

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Get off at 2:30pm in down town. Going to check the surf cams before I leave and head straight there if it looks decent.

[Fargus]

If it looks good I might just join yall.

That would be awesome, Doug!

[Quackerbox]

Get off at 2:30pm in down town. Going to check the surf cams before I leave and head straight there if it looks decent.

I'd have to come home and swap cars but I should be home by 230. I'll watch it as well. Text/call me if you make the trip

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[droebuck]

I'd have to come home and swap cars but I should be home by 230. I'll watch it as well. Text/call me if you make the trip

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10-4 I will text you either way to let you know.