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Matagorda Jetty’s
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07/20/24 06:03 PM
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buda13
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Hey yall… I’m lifelong freshwater guy spending a few days near the Matagorda ship channel jetty’s in the near future. We’re going offshore but I get a day on the Jetty’s and beaches in the area as well. Redfish would be the target species. I’m looking for some suggestions on techniques I should be using to get bit. I’d prefer artificial over live bait if at all possible. Are popping corks effective when fishing from the jetty? Decent wade fishing areas close by? Any knowledge you’re willing to share is greatly appreciated if you prefer to send a PM I will keep it confidential. Never been there before and probably won’t get a chance to go back so your info is safe. Thank you!
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
[Re: buda13]
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07/22/24 06:00 PM
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Pat Goff
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Don't over think it. This time of year it's all about the surf, if you get up, and the surf is flat like this, that's exactly where you need to be. Daylight first cut with a topwater can catch some real quality trout, when the sun comes up, move to the second cut with a plastic swim bait and 1/8 or 1/4 oz head. If you're going to keep your catch, a LONG stringer, lace up shoes and long pants will prevent problems. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/PmJYJFp/surf-flat.jpg)
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
[Re: buda13]
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07/22/24 11:46 PM
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buda13
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Good footwear keeps coming up… definitely wearing lace up boots. Thanks for the tips Pat and the folks that have PM’d. Think I have a good arsenal put together for my bank fishing days.
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
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07/23/24 05:18 PM
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Pat Goff
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These Hodgemans are what I wear, they won't pull off, and keeps shell and garbage out. Even the zip up wading booties are good, anything that fits over your ankle won't pull off. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/7pbbbtL/wade-boots.jpg)
Last edited by Pat Goff; 07/23/24 05:19 PM.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
[Re: buda13]
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07/23/24 07:05 PM
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Mudman63
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FYI-Pat didn’t say it, but the LONG stringer is to keep the fish away from your body in case sharks get interested and decide to take a bite. Have a way to cut it free fast, if necessary.
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
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07/23/24 07:58 PM
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pan2sa
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Pat, Does Hodgman still sell those? I cant seem to find them online anywhere and have been looking for a while.
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
[Re: buda13]
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07/24/24 07:41 AM
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Pat Goff
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No clue, I've had mine a long time.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
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07/30/24 12:13 PM
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buda13
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
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07/30/24 08:40 PM
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jippedgenes
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Nice, good eating right there. I never catch any keepers when I go to the gulf.
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Re: Matagorda Jetty’s
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07/31/24 02:40 PM
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JJ4MEL
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