Posted By: Bassboy1992
Lower Brazos near Bryan - 07/17/19 07:35 PM
Hey folks,
I've been looking at the Brazos for a while. Most of my "big catfishing" is done in the Trinity, south of Dallas. Problem is, I'm located just southwest of Austin (Dripping Springs), so ideally I'd prefer something within two hours (the Brazos is 2 hours).
My reason for posting is because my best friend is currently in basic training over in Georgia, and usually I take him along to new spots I fish, just in case. With him being out of action for a little while, I'm thinking of making the trip to the Brazos myself. I fish out of a 2018 Hobie Outback. I'm more than capable of handling it in currents, but I want to check with y'all first. Are there any areas I should avoid? I've marked 12 spots I'd like to check out between Houston and the stretch east of Temple.
I've heard a couple horror stories about "suck holes", and other down-currents catching people off guard. Is this something I should worry about this time of year?
Side note, if anyone with a kayak feels like tagging along with me, feel free to let me know. I've got a two kayak trailer, and will gladly pick you up (if you're on the way or close), or meet you there. Just know I fish hard, and don't give up easily. And you may or may not be on camera (I have a small youtube channel).
I've also got a 21' center console with a 150 outboard on it, but I figure the river is much too shallow to put that in.
Looking forward to hearing what y'all have to say regarding safety.
Thanks!
- Chase
I've been looking at the Brazos for a while. Most of my "big catfishing" is done in the Trinity, south of Dallas. Problem is, I'm located just southwest of Austin (Dripping Springs), so ideally I'd prefer something within two hours (the Brazos is 2 hours).
My reason for posting is because my best friend is currently in basic training over in Georgia, and usually I take him along to new spots I fish, just in case. With him being out of action for a little while, I'm thinking of making the trip to the Brazos myself. I fish out of a 2018 Hobie Outback. I'm more than capable of handling it in currents, but I want to check with y'all first. Are there any areas I should avoid? I've marked 12 spots I'd like to check out between Houston and the stretch east of Temple.
I've heard a couple horror stories about "suck holes", and other down-currents catching people off guard. Is this something I should worry about this time of year?
Side note, if anyone with a kayak feels like tagging along with me, feel free to let me know. I've got a two kayak trailer, and will gladly pick you up (if you're on the way or close), or meet you there. Just know I fish hard, and don't give up easily. And you may or may not be on camera (I have a small youtube channel).
I've also got a 21' center console with a 150 outboard on it, but I figure the river is much too shallow to put that in.
Looking forward to hearing what y'all have to say regarding safety.
Thanks!
- Chase