I just watched Caleb and Pat's wintertime tides and temps video. Excellent info for not overthinking the settings but "grind 'til you find" counsel. The loon(-atics) portion was good as I see and fish near loons in Redfish Bay from park-and-wade spots. The loon photo Caleb shared is a Common Loon (truly the most common species along the Texas coast, and especially in winter although some do stay into the warm season). It is in full breeding plumage, unlike most of the wintering birds we have in Texas which are drab dark-backed with white sides and bellies, and was obviously a photo from far north as it's in full breeding plumage and holding juvenile pike or pickerel. I like the notion of using them as "bird dog birds" as what they eat is what the bigger trout are eating and the same size as many of our 4-6" lures we're also using.
Commented on Best way to Wade Fish with 2 Rods
Feb 06 at 10:44 AM
Excellent AND crucial tips. I always launch a wade with two rods and always make sure to have the lure up to the first or second guide, experience with snags taught me to be diligent. Also, the super vital guidance to hook the lure into the pedestals of the rod guide and not through the eye. Those inserts not only can break but can also get nicked by the hook point giving them a rough spot that can nick or fray the line.