Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina
October 4, 2018
* * LAST-MINUTE OCTOBER AVAILABILITY * *
A few last minute cancellations have now provided us with some limited October availability. Simply email Murray at bayflatslodge@gmail.com or phone Murray at (512) 587-7019 to get your October fishing plans finalized.
OCTOBER AVAILABILITY
Arrive Fish / Depart
Tue. 10/16 Wed. 10/17 (2 guests only)
Fri. 10/19 Sat. 10/20 (up to 9 guests)
Sun. 10/21 Mon. 10/22 (up to 4 guests)
Fri. 10/26 Sat. 10/27 (up to 4 guests)
Lodging & 3 Meals
$225/person each night + $13 hotel tax
Fishing *(Live Bait NOT Included)
2 Anglers: Full-Day = $600 Half-Day = $575
3 Anglers: Full-Day = $675 Half-Day = $600
4 Anglers: Full-Day = $775 Half-Day = $700
IN THE NEWS AT BAY FLATS LODGE
For most of the year here at Bay Flats Lodge, weve been encouraging our guests to contribute to The Building Conservation Trust (BCT) and we are happily matching their donations. Some of our corporate guests have given large amounts, but for the most part its been small donations from many different individuals. These small donations add up quickly, and to-date weve given over $25,000.00 to help create, maintain and restore fishing habitat on the central Texas coast. In the near future we will be letting you know exactly what these funds are doing. Thanks to all of our generous guests for donating so much toward the improvement of this beautiful part of the coast we all love so much. Two of our corporate guests who have given so generously are pictured here with Septembers check to the BCT - the Ferguson Corp. and Bendix are great customers, and we sincerely applaud them for their contributions.
THE GUIDE REPORT
MONDAY - Oct 1st
Capt. Perry Rankin - For the first-time ever, one of the Lodges largest and longtime repeat corporate customers sent an all-ladies group for a couple of days of fun fishing on the bay, and these ladies showed everyone else how its supposed to be done! They really enjoyed themselves catching a little bit of everything it seemed, but the big reds that they boxed really topped the trip off with a positive note! A sincere Thank You goes out to Capt. Todd Jones for allowing us to setup close to him and his party - Thanks Capt. Todd!
Capt. Todd Jones - Some days are better than others, and then there are days like today - a day that stands out as a fishing memory that will not soon be forgotten. Lifelong friends, Aaron and Cullen (along with Cullens dad Jack), were able to spend some rare time back together on the water. Cullen is a physician in a Chicago area hospital, and doesnt get much free time to spend with friends and family. After a slow trout bite and battling the wind following the morning thunderstorm, we sought refuge in search of a redfish or two. Epic has to be the only description for this incredible 3-1/2 hour non-stop bite. Cullen and Aaron caught so many redfish on live shrimp that they just started throwing artificials. They caught as many, and more solid fish, on a gold spoon and soft plastic. It was almost comical for a while. When a gentleman in his late 70s, whos fished for most of his life, tells you that its the best day of catching hes ever had, you know its been a good day! Great day with first-time guests at the lodge!
TUESDAY - Oct 2nd
Capt. Stephen Boriskie - A slow start and a fast ending today, as we filled the gap with plenty of trout and limits of redfish! It was exciting all the way around, and the guys decided to RELEASE all but a few of the reds. I thought that was a pretty cool gesture from these gents after spending two days on this type of trip - the catching a fish on every cast type of trip!
Capt. Todd Jones - Aaron Sr. was able to join the group today after feeling a little under the weather and sitting out on day one. Even though the bite didnt quite measure up to yesterdays, I think watching Aaron Sr. catch the majority of the fish made the day even better for the rest of the guys. He had a Texas Slam for the day, adding a monster 22 flounder for good measure! Cullen continued his hot streak on the gold spoon, boxing the two largest reds at 25. It turned out to be another great day with lifelong friends, their fathers, and beautiful weather. Safe travels guys!
WEDNESDAY - Oct 3rd
Capt. Cooper Hartmann - Yes sir, the fishing is definitely on the upswing. Todays crew managed a three-man limit of trout, two limits of redfish, and then a couple nice sized black-drum to put the icing on the cake. Day #2 is tomorrow morning for a half-day trip, and were hoping to do just as well, if not even better! As long as the weather continues to hold for us, we should continue to do well, and the water (and the bite) should only continue to improve all the time.
Capt. Lil John Wyatt - Today was a good start to a two-day fishing adventure with my crew of three from McCoys Building Supply. They managed to box lots of trout, lots of reds, and lots of black drum. It was quite a day, and we hope tomorrow will be just as good for them!
Capt. Todd Jones - There were lots of firsts today for my guys. Ron from West Virginia, and Matt from Pennsylvania were both new to the saltwater fishing experience. They adapted quickly and took to it like pros. They polished off their limits of trout, moved up to some solid pulls from black drum, and then peeled the drag a few times with some hefty redfish. Hopefully theyre hooked on the experience, and will be back to visit again soon!
NOW BOOKING 2018-19 DUCK HUNTS
Along with the anticipation of this years daily limit for Pintail increasing to two per day, per hunter, there will be much more wing action available in the back lakes and along the bay front up and down Matagorda Island along the southern portions of Espiritu Santo Bay and San Antonio Bay. There will be redheads (and lots of em!), widgeon, blue and green-wing teal, canvasback, bluebill, gadwall, and even the occasional cinnamon teal and mottled duck.
If thats not enough to satisfy your waterfowl thirst, perhaps our latest addition to this years lineup of duck season tactics will entice you. Earlier this year we were fortunate enough to secure duck hunting privileges on a new piece of inland property, which is located just moments from the lodge and currently holds three freshwater ponds. Were diligently working to complete seven more freshwater ponds prior to opening-day, and we look for this property to hold great potential for this years hunting guests.
The dates for our Texas south zone of the 2018-19 Duck Season are November 3-25, 2018, and then December 8, 2018 - January 27, 2019. For a first-class duck hunting experience along the mid-portion of the Texas Gulf Coast, look no further than Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina.
BFL's GRASS ROOTS WADE FISHING w/LURES SPECIAL
We're getting back to the basics by offering a special deal to all of the wading and artificial enthusiasts out there. When you book 3 wading with artificial bait trips in 2018, you will receive your 4th wading with artificial bait trip in 2018 FREE!
- The 4th FREE trip ONLY includes one free full-day of wade fishing with artificial baits for 4 anglers in one boat.
- The 4th FREE trip does NOT include free lodging and meals.
- One full-day of wade fishing with artificial bait constitutes one trip toward your goal.
- All trips must be taken prior to December 31, 2018.
- Offer not valid on trips booked prior to April 1, 2018; only valid on trips booked between April 1, 2018, and December 15, 2018
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HERES WHAT SOME RECENT GUESTS SAID
I can't find one thing that was a negative! We deemed Capt. Perry Rankin as being the most interesting man in America - we loved him! The quality of food and service was 5-star perfection! Everything was wonderful, and I look forward to next year! - Trisha C. 10/4/18
Loved the pancake option for breakfast! Both Capt. Jason Wagenfehr and Capt. Steve Boldt did an excellent job! - Bill R. 10/3/18
The staff at the lodge was exceptional! They understand organizational excellence, and were genuinely kind, considerate, and accommodating. Capt. Todd Jones is the man! He put us on the fish and we had a banner day! Additionally, our dads are getting on in years, and my dad has early dementia, but Capt. Todd was understanding, patient, and kind with our dads. I will definitely request him again - excellent! Dinner and service were first-class! Everyone was so accommodating, and the pork chop was to die for! The facility was perfect! It was comfortable, clean, and oversized. It was first-class all the way! It was just an exceptional experience from start to finish. Y'all know how to do service. Really a world-class trip, and at a very fair and reasonable price. I can't wait to get back - thank you! - Aaron D. 10/3/18
FIVE-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
Thursday 20 % Precip. / 0.00 in
Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday 40 % Precip. / 0.12 in
Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 86F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday 40 % Precip. / 0.02 in
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late. High near 85F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday 50 % Precip. / 0.13 in
Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. High near 85F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Monday 60 % Precip. / 0.013 in
Scattered thunderstorms. High 84F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Synopsis:
A generally weak onshore flow is expected today through Friday. Increasing moisture today will lead to isolated showers or storms today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible across the coastal waters Friday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through early next week. Onshore flow will increase to predominately moderate levels over the coastal waters Sunday. Stronger onshore flow and increasing seas may bring the need for Small Craft Advisories early next week.
Coastal Water Temperature:
Port Aransas 82.9 degrees
Seadrift 82.9 degrees
Matagorda Bay 84.0 degrees
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