Surface water temperature has dropped down to 79 degrees as a result of this past week's rains throughout the week. Once again, the water clarity is still stirred up in the majority of East Galveston Bay, with clearer / saltier water as you get closer to the western portion of the Bay, with a distinct line as you venture closer over towards Galveston. We are finding a few trout, reds, and black drum, in the intracoastal around structure, as well as a few fish over structure on the South Shoreline on tails with 1/8 oz heads, with darker colors performing the best. The Mid Bay reefs did not produce for us this week. 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 Jettys to find better looking water and a solid 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. 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.

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