We continue getting a good flush as fresh water inflows have freshened up SAB and surrounding bay systems. Inflows subsided a week or so ago but reports indicate that "the dam is about to break" and we look for another wave of freshwater "with velocity" pushing in. Local rainfall has been heavy and guests braving April showers have been rewarded with heavy boxes.
Solid Trout action today with full limits as Capt. Chris Cady and Capt. Donnie Heath were scouting ahead of upcoming trips. They managed to reinforce it with a Seadrift Slam, Trout, Redfish & Black Drum!
Man O man, the weather continues to present an "upside shocker" as April's come early this year. We've got freshwater inflows coursing into the bays; live shrimp starting to show at area bait camps (albeit way late); and swarms of schooling Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum looking to add a few pounds heading toward warmer water temperatures.
Topwaters and soft plastics in plumb/chart and pumpkin/chart working up some nice boxes of Trout and Redfish wadefishing with Capt. James Eastep here lately. No doubt the temperature curve is prompting the topwater bite. Trout populations look decent on the keeper side of the scale with a lot of room for growth.
The smell of high octane and the lope of American Muscle echoing through the air here in March means getting shallow with flats fish by airboat and shallow running tunnel cats. Swarming schools of Texas Bones grazing on sand worms and "mowing the lawn" on anything that suits their fancy. Texas top tier skinny water predators are on the prowl.
Did you feel the heat yesterday, man the oscillation in temperatures is amazing. We hosted guests on a skeet shoot on Friday afternoon and were gunning in shorts. The day before I fished guests and was wearing about 3-4 layers and full rain gear. That's Spring in Texas for sure and a constant theme heading into the heart of March is "Hot Rods".
Busy busy heading into March Madness and conditions seem to be improving daily. I'm a little put off by the absence of Northwind catalysts on the 10 day weather outlook, but I don't put much stock in those anyway. Capt. Chris Cady put another thumping on them today airboat redfishing the back marsh. I'm going to take a look tomorrow with guests from Houston. Timing on the rain looks about right.
2Cool and some sunshine Saturday made for some great fishing as we welcomed guests to our world here in the Spring of 2015. Temps were chilly but the wind stayed in the pocket making for an enjoyable outings. Solid mid slot Redfish continue to hold over mud/grass pockets off deeper venues pushing back and forth on temperature changes.
It's been looking like a Frogg Togg fashion modeling expose' here lately with folks bundled up to brave the elements. I've been toting about 4-5 layers myself including Under Armor; long sleeve T; Fishing Shirt; Windbreaker; and waterfowl jacket; breathable buff/facemask; and breathable UA beenie and peeling the layers as opportunity arises.
Holding tight as temperatures plunged of late with fishing sticking toward the deeper venues of the larger back lakes and bayous. Guests from out of State got to experience one of those World Class days catching and releasing over 30 solid Redfish working baits over mud and mud/grass. Winter is back for a minute anyway and we'll expect more of the same heading into March.
Centrally located in Seadrift, Texas, Castaway Lodge encompasses two adjacent campuses covering 3.5 acres with 700' of bayou frontage and 15,000 sf of comfort, convenience, and privacy in the Heart of Seadrift!
