Bay Flats Lodge Resort & Marina
March 21, 2019


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[b]Information Overload
By: Randy Brown - Lodge Manager

On a daily basis we are exposed to more information than we will ever use. Just a normal drive to work inundates us with information. Billboards radio news, Facebook, weather apps, traffic signs are just a handful of the inputs that pour information into us, and that's all before getting to the office each morning! This experience tends to feed our anxiety and speed us up. Let me recommend exposure to a much more subtle type of information - cool, clean air, a sky showing the first signs of daylight, enough breeze to ripple the water�s surface, and all of this set in the sound of silence announcing a new day.

This is the type of information that reminds us to slow down, take stock of the blessings that surround us, and enjoy the moment. At Bay Flats Lodge, this is the type of information we try to communicate to our customers daily. So, if it�s time to slow down and be exposed to a different stream of information, we have what you need. Come and get you some!



THE GUIDE REPORT
WEDNESDAY - Mar 13th
Capt. Cody Spencer - These ladies were here at the Lodge all the way from Idaho and California for a couple days of business meetings and a little afternoon fishing! They wasted no time at all in getting work on the redfish. Even with the clouds and some wind, they managed a quick afternoon collection of some big bronze bruisers. A job well done to all!



THURSDAY - Mar 14th
Capt. Steve Boldt - This past week has meant we�ve had to work extra hard for the catch. The bite has been -hit-n-miss, not to mention the weather and wind. Anyhow, if you search hard enough and keep your confidence up, the hard work will almost always pay off for you. Never give up on �em!



SATURDAY - Mar 16th
Capt. Cooper Hartmann - Saturday was a slow day with high winds and temps in the low 50�s, but my crew today managed to scratch out a nice box consisting of trout, redfish, and even a few good catfish. It never pays to stay at home on the couch just because you don�t think the weather is nice enough - go fishing!



Capt. Cody Spencer - Father and sons on a business and Spring Break trip to Bay Flats Lodge. While the boys were enjoying a little break from college, Dad started off slow but then got serious, putting it on his boys by the end of the day. Nothing fast and furious, but the guys ended up with some good fish, and hopefully some good memories!



MONDAY - Mar 18th
Capt. Todd Jones - I guess the 4-1/2 hour wait for our first bite was worth it this morning! Crazy fish bite lately! Well, that one bite turned into a few more, and then a few more, and so and so forth! The guys� patience, persistence, and hard-grind paid off with a really nice box of trout. Drifting over soft mud with scattered shell mixed in yielded the best results.



TUESDAY - Mar 19th
Capt. Steve Boldt - Monday and Tuesday was a fun day and a half with these guys! It seems we still have to scratch and claw to find fish that will eat the first half of the day, but things seem to be getting better.



WEDNESDAY - Mar 20th
Capt. �Lil John Wyatt - Good day on the water today! They had to work hard for the fish they caught today, but these guys stayed with it, and it panned out for them!





Women Anglers Get The Job Done
Recreational fishing on our Gulf coast changes constantly, and the sport�s popularity seems to grow faster than Amazon! The young and the old, novices and experts, genuine Texans, and other folks from all parts of the globe are all showing an increased interest in a chance at learning and discovering all that our coastal regions have to offer in the way of Texas saltwater angling. And one of the more notable groups of people to venture into this realm lately has been women anglers.



Bay Flats Lodge has had the pleasure of hosting many women�s groups over the course of the past few years that have been true producers when it comes to photo time at the cleaning table. Now then, there are a lot of us guys out there that�ll swear that part of the pleasure we experience from being out on the water while fishing comes from the fact we have been successful at freeing ourselves from the confines of female control. However, we�re here to tell you that we can honestly say to a lot of men out there that they can only hope to someday become as good a coastal angler as that of some of these women have proven to be.



A lot of these ladies simply have it going on when it comes to fishing. They show up ready to fish, and they show our guides the true meaning of what it sometimes takes in order to make a name for themselves as a minority in an otherwise male-dominated sport. If you happen to find yourself fortunate enough to be wading alongside one of these talented ladies next time you�re out tossing one of your favorite plugs, you may just wish to consider giving things your best effort, as in failing to do so might just result in her embarrassing you at the end of the day.



Now then, if you happen to be one of those folks who prefer not to fish again until better weather arrives, then it�s time for you to begin thinking about what all needs to be done this month and next as you ready yourself for another summer of fishing. If you trailer your boat, give the lights, the tires, and the wheel bearings a thorough inspection. If you stored your boat and haven�t run the engine the past several months, do so at your first opportunity. Finding issues now may mean you�ll be able to get them resolved much more rapidly than if you wait until the last minute when everyone else is trying to get their boat ready, too.



Bay waters should now begin slowly warming all the time, but don�t get too comfortable with the fantastic spring weather too quickly! It�ll feel good to not be dealing with cold weather, but keep in mind the importance of wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and protecting your skin with sunscreen. You�ll be glad you did! Remember to practice CPR, �Catch, Photo, and Release�, whenever possible on trophy Trout and Reds�Capt. Chris Martin, Port O�Connor/Seadrift region. www.BayFlatsLodge.com�1-888-677-4868



WHAT OUR RECENT GUESTS ARE SAYING�
The food is always great - consistent and prepared excellent! - Tom T. 3/20/19

Capt. Steve Boldt is excellent - he's knowledgable and fun to fish with! - Taylor J. 3/19/19

The lodge staff is top-notch! Capt. Stephen Boriskie is great, as he never stopped working to get us on fish despite the conditions. He did everything possible to make it an enjoyable experience. We will be requesting Capt. Stephen on our next trip! The food and the service is excellent, and the facility is the finest! We can't wait to come back. My wife and I loved it so much we already started planning our next trip as soon as we got home! - Darrell F. 3/18/19

My family had a blast - best time we�ve had in years! Capt. Jeremy McClelland is the best! He went above and beyond, and I will not book another fishing trip if I can�t fish with him - my family loved him! We rate Capt. Jeremy a five-star guide! We can't wait to come back! - Jeffery M. 3/18/19



SEVEN-DAY WEATHER FORECAST
Thursday 10 % Precip.
Sunny. High 74F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday 10 % Precip.
Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 73F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday 20 % Precip.
Cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 71F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday 20 % Precip.
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 74F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday 20 % Precip.
Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. High 76F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday 0 % Precip.
A mainly sunny sky. High 71F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday 10 % Precip. / 0.00 in
Intervals of clouds and sunshine in the morning with more clouds for later in the day. High near 70F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.
Synopsis: Rain chances will diminish and winds will become northerly by early Thursday morning. Surface high pressure will build in behind the boundary resulting in weak to moderate northerly flow and dry conditions on Thursday. Southerly onshore flow returns Friday and picks up through Saturday as low pressure deepens across the Central Plains. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Friday night into early Sunday as a series of upper level disturbances move across south Texas. Sea fog over the bays and nearshore waters will develop Saturday and potentially continue into early Monday. Scattered showers are again possible on Monday afternoon with the passage of a cold front. Winds are expected to increase out of the north late Monday into Tuesday behind the front.
Coastal Water Temperature:
Port Aransas 62.1 degrees
Seadrift 64.0 degrees
Matagorda Bay 64.0 degrees


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Awesome post and solid fish. Good job.

Great post and some solid fish. Thanks for sharing.