Surface water temperature 85 degrees. The water clarity is still stirred up in East Galveston Bay,
with clearer / saltier water as you get West of Stingaree with a distinct line as you venture closer
over towards Galveston. This week we have spent more time in the intracoastal finding trout,
reds, and flounder, around structure, as well as a few fish over structure on the South
Shoreline, closer to deeper drops on tails with 1/8 oz heads. 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 Jetties to find good looking water and a
solid early am 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. We did find a couple groups of birds working as we traveled across the bay, which
resulted in some trout as well. 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.

The crowds should subside
now that Labor Day is passed and fishing should continue to be very good, with less fishing
pressure and cooler temps on the way, so get your friends and family and get out on the water.

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

Awesome post. The smile says it all!