Myself and Fred "Rionator" fished the Guadalupe River and the Rio action was on fire. We managed to catch 17 very nice Rios in the 9 to 11 inch range. The Rios were healthy and fat. The fish were caught on worms using bottom techniques. Fish were caught next to brush piles in 3 to 5 feet of water. Fred also caught a nice Redear that was over 10". All fish were released to fight again. A great afternoon of fishing with a good friend. It don't get any better!

Seems like you fellas got on some good ones ! Thanks for update .

I've caught some of them ugly suckers in a couple of ponds in Pearland. Don't know if they're the exact same fish, but they look the same. I thought they were some damn exotic that jerks had released.

Nice!

Thanks for guys for the replies. JohnButte: The Rios are in Cichlid family. They are super fighting fish and they are also a very good eating fish. They are also a warm water fish and the Houston area is loaded with em.

Had a great afternoon chuck, but that wind beat me up on the kayak

the water temps where between 89-90 but the fish where still holding close to shore in about 5-8 feet of water

here is the picture of the redear

Thanks Fred. Looking forward to the next time.

Nice fishing guys... great post

Nice Guys I still wanna fish w/U 2 1 of these days

Thanks Robert and "Roofish" for the replies. Robert: Yes it was a very good outing. The Rios seemed to be very active. "Roofish" PM sent on location. Have not been up in the Austin area since the last time me and Fred fished the LBL at Red bud. We will call ya when we are back in your area.

Thanks for the info. Next time I am eating the ugly suckers.

Plus #1. You will not go wrong.

nice ones guys, I still cannot get the ones here to hit a fly, lure, worm, corn, maggot, crappie bite, nothing, maybe too many people around or water temp has them slow, I dunno, water temp this time of year Isnear 70 in the springs. I will eventually find the right time, bait, and presentation.

Thanks "jbjtexas" for the reply. Those Rios you are trying to catch must really be glued to their nest. I am still seeing a few on nest up here however there are a lot of em that are off and looking for food. Keep trying it won't be long until they are biting.

nice fish