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January 10, 2025

If you are going to be bracing the cold this weekend here is a few tips to make your trip successful and enjoyable. First off make sure you dress the part. Put on way more than you think you’ll need. You can always remove layers while on the water. Grab that old thermos is the back of the pantry and fill with with some coffee for my personal favorite chicken broth to keep yourself warm. Once you hit the bay start with the deeper water close to the flats you were catching your fish last week. Fish have tails and move bit they won’t go far from home. Soft plastics on heavy jig heads worked along the bottom will be exactly what I’ll be doing these next couple days. Be safe out there!

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January 10, 2025

This is a heck of a deal and the exact set I’ve worn for a couple years or so! Would call for size availability! Today and tomorrow at Angler’s Anonymous in Katy!

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January 10, 2025

Turtlebox came through BIG TIME. Helping a friend and trying to replace the battery on his gen 1.5. Can’t find anything on how to take it apart. Tried everything I could and even talked with fellow AU member. Gave up searching and called Turtlebox customer service. Told them what I was doing and what my goal was. He said no worries and that they would send a brand new Turtlebox to him! Holy crap that is customer service!

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January 09, 2025
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Hi everyone,

In addition to being a guide, I am the Angler Engagement Coordinator for the Sportfish Center at the Harte Research Institute. I plan to periodically share fishery science content that I believe will help members improve their knowledge. Here's an example for those concerned about how fish will react to cold temperatures. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

This table shows the lethal water temperatures for selected bay species. Although water temperatures dropped from 70°F to 46°F since Sunday, the decrease was gradual compared to the rapid drop we experienced during the freeze in 2021. This gradual change allowed fish more time to acclimate to the changing conditions. While many species should be fine, subtropical species like snook and tarpon may perish, as they are not adapted to handle such low temperatures.

In the worst-case scenario, if air temperatures remain around or below 32°F for three consecutive days, it can lead to fish kills, with various species affected differently. Thankfully, this did not happen, and I hope it won’t for a long time.

*NOTE: These are only estimates. Factors such as fish size, water depth, bottom composition, rate of temperature change, duration of exposure, and many other variables can affect temperature-related mortality in fish species.

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January 09, 2025

We filmed a setting up a kid to wade in the winter video this week. If you notice in it, he doesn’t have any sort of tackle bag. If your kid can tie knots fast like Jace, I repeat, DO NOT GIVE HIM A TACKLE BAG, he will be swapping lures more than Gardner. lol.

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January 09, 2025

Can’t wait for Charlie Paradoski this week really love the addition of new local guides local knowledge is the best knowledge
Keep up the great work #AU❤️

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January 08, 2025

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Laguna is holding a $30 raffle, 100 spots, 8 rods, if you’re interested!

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January 07, 2025

Just a cool pic of Dean Thomas and John Lopez this past weekend

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January 07, 2025
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I would like to officially enter Beau my 8 year old son into backlash/birds nest competition of 2025! He has been throwing a bait caster since 5.
The jig head is dented from hitting the pole the holds the light.

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January 05, 2025

Pay attention to loons during the winter months they will give the fish away! They eat the same bait fish as trout and will help you lock in on smaller areas within a large flat. Here is a quick example... 

About a month ago Compton and I pulled up to a large mud flat with scattered shell. I knew the fish were in the general location but it is a large area. We waded for about 20 min without a bite. I could see several looms diving down and coming back up about 150 yards away. I quickly picked him up and moved down. As soon as we got out in front of the loons we started catching fish. 

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