This might be a stupid question but I’m going to ask! Does the tide in east matagorda and Colorado River run opposite of west matagorda bay? IE when one is rising the other is falling and if so what causes that? Thanks
This might be a stupid question but I’m going to ask! Does the tide in east matagorda and Colorado River run opposite of west matagorda bay? IE when one is rising the other is falling and if so what causes that? Thanks
Happy Friday y’all! KWigglers has two promotions going on right now. Make sure you go to Facebook or instagram and join in. One is a box of goodies from KWigglers,Mansfield Knockers, Knotty Hooker, and Stinky Pants.
The other is name the lure. This is your and your kids opportunity to design a lure. Let’s get out and support AU partner Larry Higgins and support this. Would love to see one of our members or members kids win.
I just got my fist pair of simms waders. Just wondering what pair of boots yall recommend to go with them?
Heading out to the Chocolate Bay area tomorrow. I’ve heard the bite window has been short—either a quick bit early or late. Has anyone been out recently and noticed the same?
Planning on asking on the Q&A tonight with Capt Plaag but figured I’d put it here too.
Had a discussion on patterns on the upper coast where there aren’t near the numbers of big trout vs further south. I’m including Big Lake in with the upper coast as I feel it fishes similar.
We caught a lot of trout wading Big Lake the 2 days before the snow in January up to 3 lbs. A lot of nice fish but nothing real big. Came back a week or 2 later, water was 60 degrees and got skunked.
Talked to a guide that found them stacked up nearby in a bayou that were beat up that still had leeches and lice on them . In my mind those fish shouldve pulled up shallow by then.
When we talk about trout pulling up shallow after a cold front, is that more of a big trout thing ("big" being relative to where youre fishing) say 4-5+ Ibs on the upper coast, or will schoolies do it as well? In my head I’ve always thought the bigger fish in the area would pull up shallow and the smaller fish may stay off the shorelines. But then I question are there really that few bigger trout in my area. Thoughts?
Question about running redfish bay in Port A. I know you cannot uproot the grass so how do you jump up on plane while in a grassy area? Do you just drift or troll to a deeper spot? Headed for a few days next months for the first time and don’t want to make any mistakes. Any tips for navigating that area are welcome. Thanks
Hello AU members,
As promised, here is my first post to educate members about the science behind fishing. Feel free to ask any questions!
Fishery Science Content - Sea Lice
During winter, fish decrease their activity as the water temperature drops, making them vulnerable to ectoparasites. Common parasitic copepods such as Caligus spp., commonly known as sea lice, are often observed by anglers on spotted seatrout, red drum, black drum, and southern flounder. As the fish rest on the bottom, these parasites attach themselves to their abdomen to feed on their blood and mucus, causing skin lesions (red sores) that increase the risk of infection.
As anglers, these observations highlight the diminished activity levels of fish when water temperatures are cold. By working lures slowly on the bottom, you improve your chance of catching fish by giving them the opportunity to get a quick meal without having to expend a lot of energy.
