Seadrift Bay Fishing Reports

"Pulling Levers & Tightening Drags"
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Monday, December 7, 2015
From hot Redfish action to mixed Trout and Redfish working mud/grass, having multiple hot spots and "choices" is a good thing and we took full advantage. Go to on Trout and mixed Redfish was utilizing scant supplies of live shrimp under popping cork; Redfish have been best on shrimp and cutters over mud pockets and heavier grass venues day to day.
CAST AND BASTE, SMOKED TURKEY HORIZONS!
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Fishing continues well above expectations amid the milder weather.
"SWEAT EQUITY, FIN & FOWL FEST"
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Monday, November 23, 2015
Schools of solid Redfish have been the target with windward and grassy beds being the hot spots from the Matagorda Island to shaller bays including Shoalwater. We even had some fast action pre-front in the North end of San Antonio Bay scouting ahead of trips and checking mechanicals on a boat.
"BLACKENED BLUES & REDS"
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge / Thursday, November 19, 2015
Wendi is meticulous in preparation of everything but her approach to Blackened Redfish/Trout & our all time hands down favorite Blue Catfish from the Head of The Bay is time tested. She washes the filets and pats them dry with paper towels.
"FIELD OF DREAMS AND BULL DURHAM IN A BLENDER"!
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Fishing / Monday, November 16, 2015
For us here at the lodge it was a fun time blending Field of Dreams; For Love of The Game; and, Bull Durham all into one and taking place right here in Seadrift! A bachelor party sometimes turns into a class reunion and that was the case over a very special weekend here at the lodge.
Back Lakes Beat Down!
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Thursday, November 12, 2015
Pre front action over mud and grass pockets lit up the day with Capt. James Cunningham and Capt. Chris Cady bending the boards with Trout & Redfish.
Topwater's & Tails
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Wednesday, November 11, 2015
The rough weather over the weekend brought us the first decent cool down of the season and a bunch of ducks. First let's get to the fishing. Capt. Chris Cady had nailed down a solid topwater scouting on Friday and his words were "go with a topwater and don't take it off". Saturday's trips with bait found Chris and Capt. Kolten Braun hammering back lakes Redfish
Flat Fish Two Step
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Fishing / Monday, October 19, 2015
Heavier winds with a lot of North and East have penned the fish up over mud/grass lately and guests have been enjoying some hot action on Redfish. Trout have been sporadic and hanging over shell which has been a rough go.
Rod Bending Trend Our Friend
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Monday, October 12, 2015
Back lake grass growth has exploded with the freshwater runoff over recent months. This is an under discussed positive bolstering a strengthening in the outlook of the health of the bays. From waterfowl hunting to fishing, the curve from hyper salination to more normal salinity levels is returning. This is the cyclical nature of conditions in the outdoors and the "trend is definitely our friend".
Timing Agression, Navigating The Slick-Offs
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Fishing / Monday, October 5, 2015
Wade fishing produced Trout to 24" on live bait with artificial approaches not generating much success. Live shrimp has been available.

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