what are the different ways to fish a mansfield mauler? what's the best plastic to put on? under what conditions and type of water?
2nd part; what and where is the all night bait stand in aransas pass?

Thanks for the input guys. i'mm going this weeekend. should arrive in aransas pass between 4 and 5 am. want to pick up shrimp along the way. plan to fish and crab along strecth between Aransas pass and port A.

cbass, the Fin & Feather bait stand I believe is open 24 hrs a day begining in April. They are located on Stedmen Island, on the right, right outside of AP as you head to PA.

Hey cbass, I'm going to be in Port A saturday A.M. don't know for how long but i'll be there. Around the 73 marker down from caldwell pier. If you get achance stop by. I'll be in a autumn colored chev. xtend pu truck. I'm going to be trying for some reds, so if you get a chance come on down!!!!

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Alex

I use a 2.5 to 3 foot leader with a Texas Trout Killer (www.texastacklefactory.com) and a 1/8oz. jighead. Pop the cork as your retrieve the bait � adjust your method and find what works. It gives a really good impression of a baitfish or shrimp trying to escape a predator.

Good luck � let us know how you do!

JP

Hey Sandaflores....
Was out there by NightSTicks about 7miles from Bob Hall Pier 2 Sundays ago. The bite was slow. Hope you do well. Post up and let us know how u do.

Fish Hard,
Lady_Red

I use 18-24" leader, mostly 18". TTK is good, also cocahoes, shrimptails, etc...... I throw Maulers over grass most of the time so I use 1/8 or 1/16 if I can find them in my bag. I work the bait a lot faster than a popping cork. Might try a non-weighted hook. Mustad makes a big jig hook for throwing plastics w/o a weight. Keeps the bait up more. J.P. said right, vary the retrieve, most of the time the hit will come on the fall, so no weight means a longer look for the fish. Hope this helps.