By Captain Jeff Brandon
Surface water temperature 85 degrees. The water clarity is still stirred up in East Galveston Bay, with clearer / saltier water as you get West of Stingaree with a distinct line as you venture closer over towards Galveston. This week we have spent more time in the intracoastal finding trout, reds, and flounder, around structure, as well as a few fish over structure on the South Shoreline, closer to deeper drops on tails with 1/8 oz heads. As in previous weeks, when the weather cooperates, and we can dodge the storms and lightning, we are once again burning a good deal of fuel and time taking the ride over to the Jetties to find good looking water and a solid early am trout bite.
We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Rattle Traps, soft body Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/8 oz heads in light colors. Our clients are still enjoying excellent success using Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1 to 2 foot leader above shrimp imitation lures, as well as Salt & Pepper Tails by WacAttack and shrimp color Rat tails by Deadly Dudley.
We did find a couple groups of birds working as we traveled across the bay, which resulted in some trout as well. The Topwater bite has still been good when utilized on our early morning and late afternoon trips, so if you like throwing walking baits, now is a great time to get on the water and make it happen, and the color does not seem to be that critical, with bone being one of our favorite colors we have the most confidence in.
The crowds should subside now that Labor Day is past and fishing should continue to be very good, with less fishing pressure and cooler temps on the way, so get your friends and family and get out on the water.
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Great reports, Thanks Captain. Fish on! Carlis