Surface water temperature 65 degrees, water clarity = Good. Early morning trips have been better for us
this week with the high tides and strong outgoing tide movement. Points and flats with scattered shell
produced very good catches of trout, reds, and a few black drum on our artificial lure trips in the 3 to 4
foot depth range. For us, if we find nervous bait the fish are there, so when we don’t see bait activity we
move on. A few birds working, but did not see as much bird action as the previous week. Shrimp
imitation lures with Fish Smack popping corks, with 14” - 18” leaders have still been producing the most
bites for our anglers, resulting in great success on our chartered trips, as well as Deadly Dudley Terror
Tails in Blue Moon Chartreuse on 1/4 and 1/8 oz jig heads, depending upon wind conditions and water
depth. On our live bait trips, live shrimp have produced consistently, and provided plenty of Fish
Fighting action for our clients, fished under a popping cork and 20- 24” leaders producing the most
consistent bites. The bite should continue to improve as the water cools and the days are getting
shorter.

Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide,
1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650

Good times, Good post, and some good fish. As always, good job.