March Saltwater Outing - Galveston Island State Park

[Animal Chris]

“The Wind Blew and The Fly Flew – The Next Try”

When:              Saturday, March 27, 2010
Where:              Galveston Island State Park, West Galveston Bay
Start Time:      7:00 am CDT
End Time:        3:00 pm CDT
Trip Leader:     TBD - Looking for a Leader
Phone:     
e-mail:   
How to sign up: Sign up on line, call or e-mail the trip leader. To sign up on line, go to the website forum, Saltwater Outings - 2010 / General Chit Chat / March Saltwater Outing - Galveston Island State Park.

Sign Up Here

Trip Details:
Wade fish the bay side of Galveston Island State Park, kayak Dana and Carancahua Coves or fish West Bay from your boat. We’ll meet up at the entrance of the Galveston Island State Park at 7:00 am and from there, those with kayaks or those who will be wading, will pay the park entrance fee, then proceed to the State Park Bay Side, and put in. Those of you with boats can put in at Pirates Marina.  According to the TPWD, the gate will be open by 7.  
Directions:
Take I-45-S to Galveston. Exit 61st Street, turn right on 61st Street. Follow to the Seawall. Turn right and follow the Seawall to Pirates Beach. We’ll meet up at the Galveston Island State Park the on the left.

Important items:
•   To participate be sure your member dues are current!
•   Have your Waiver of Liability, filled out and signed, along with emergency contact information. Be sure all guests fill out their portion of the waiver and sign it.
•   Current Texas Fishing License with Saltwater Stamp
•   Have proper safety equipment INCLUDING a proper fitting PFD
•   Extra change of dry clothes
•   Wind and/or water proof jacket
•   Waders, wading shoes and sting ray guards
•   Lunch, plenty of water, snacks and power bars
•   Sunscreen and Mosquito Repellant
•   Wide brimmed hat AND polarized glasses
•   First Aid Kit
•   Hand held VHF or FRS radio with extra batteries
•   Hook N Line Fishing Map – Wade, Shore & Pier Fishing West Galveston Bay
Recommended guidelines for participants:
•   Notify the trip leader if you have any potential concerns
•   If inexperienced, then buddy up.
•   If you are boating or kayaking, inform the trip leader of your float plan if planning to fish alone or longer then the designated times.
•   Inform the trip leader if you will be launching in a different place.
  
 
Notes about the trip:
•   Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday March 14, 2010
•   Sunrise is 7:17 am
•   Outgoing tide in the morning
 

[AlanKulcak]

got myself signed up for this one, havent fished west galv in awhile and looking foward to it.

[Puck]

I've signed up also.  I've been to that area a few times in the last couple of years.  Hit and miss proposition.  When the fish are there it is great.  Otherwise it is still good casting practice, and photos.

Puck

[Animal Chris]

To all interested, please monitor the board for news about the outings. As we know, in the past this has not been a good outing, weather wise. March 24th will be the "call" date and it will be posted on the forum. Pray for good conditions.

Tight lines, Chris

[Puck]

Did I also mention that it is a good opportunity to pick the hardcore "salties" brains about that area?

A lot of them carry a laminated map and can point out spots, ideas, and techniques that have worked in the past for them.   

Puck

[Puck]

Joe has offered me a ride in his boat this year, so I am leaving the kayak in the garage.

Break out the 8wt!

Puck

[tbonerock]

I have been out on my kayak a couple of times with no luck catching anything.  Is there someone I can buddy up with and take pointers from?

Travis Rock

[Puck]

Nobody's answered yet?

My catch rate isn't that high, but I get lot's of casting practice.  If you are blindcasting, which I do 90% of the time, aim at a target.  The edge of the grass, a slight change on color, bait moving, a hole in the weeds, all make good targets.  A fly in the air catches no fish.  Keep moving, unless you see something, and keep your fly wet.  I like a bendback for finding fish, others like shrimp patterns.  We even have one guy that won't tie on anything but a spoon-fly (RH).

Post up again during the weekend, ans see if anybody else is awake.

Puck

[REDHEAD]

Hey Pucker,

I remember on Eagle Lake when you asked me if I saw that Bass come out of the water and hit your Pete's Gurgle Popper and I lied and said NO. The next time you asked I said yes and it was outstanding. You can catch a fish when your fly is out of the water! Right?

Mike

[Puck]

I stand corrected!  Occasionally a fish will come out of the water to take a fly. 

Puck

[tbonerock]

Do I really need a VHF or FRS radio?  If so any suggestions on what to get?
Is there a copy of the waiver form online to fill out and bring?


Travis

[Puck]

The radio is not a bad thing to bring, and could be a life-saver when it is needed.

I don't bring one in my kayak, but most of the kayak water I go to are not BTB (beyond the breaker).

I still don't know who else is using a kayak for this trip.

Puck

[Animal Chris]

Still looking for a outing leader. Any takers?

[Puck]

Me.  I'll do it!   

Puck

[Golden]

Sorry guys I have people coming in from Big D - one is interested in Buying one of John P's boats, the other is interested catching his first red on a fly after three attempts that I know of. so we're headed a little farther south and using some horse power...good luck PUCK and all have a safe trip....see you guys at the meeting.  Get some PHOTO's for Dave.  Can you believe it NO WIND!!!!! oops I said it again!