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Report: Rockport Fishing Report – July, By Pescador Pete

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Rockport Fishing Report – July By Pescador Pete

July 6
Launch:  Conn Brown Harbor
Conditions:  Moderate wind 10 – 15 mph SE
Sun: Overcast until 1130, then full sun
Temperature: hot to very hot with sun – start early
Where fished:  8” to 18” flats with clear to very clear water
Equipment:  7 wt, 9 ft leader, 15# tippet, floating fly line
Fish caught on flies:  1 handful or trout and redfish
Flies that worked:  Laguna critter and bite-me
Notes:   lots of submerged and floating grass.  Weedguards a must.
                Lots of bait in all spots.
                All saw tailing redfish.  smallish pods of 3 to 10.
                Fished with 2 others throwing gear.  They caught twice as many.

Monday July 7
Launch:  Conn Brown Harbor
Conditios:  15 mph wind at sunrise falling to 5-10 mph SE
Sun:  full sun
Temperature: hot to very hot
Where fished: 12” flats with grass and then a channel drop-off.
Equipment:  7 & 8 wt, 10 ft leader, 15# tippet, floating fly line
Fish caught on flies:  2 handfuls or trout, redfish and ladyfish.
Flies that worked:   bite-me & kreelex
Notes:   lots of submerged and floating grass.  Weedguards a must.
                Lots of bait in water.
                No tailing redfish seen.

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Report: Convict Corralling, 2024-02-10

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7 of us met at the  Matagorda Harbor, County Road 213, Matagorda, TX 77457, and were on the water by 0815, in three boats.

Making our way across the bay was fairly easy. There was very little wind and only a light chop.

Once we got the boats anchored and got into the water, the goal was to find some structure. That was a challenge, as the water clarity was only about 9″. We saw a few sheepshead, but never got a clean shot at any. A few stingray were hanging around, so moving slowly was greatly advised.

Blind casting, and then some more blind casting. From the reports, there was one redfish and one small flounder landed. 

The wind picked up early in the afternoon, so fishing the shoals in the middle of the bay was scrapped. We made our way back, with a much choppier water, lending itself to a fine spray as we made it back into the intracoastal waterway. We did try a few casts there, but between the wind, and the current, a better decision was to head in and have lunch. The Waterfront Restaurant fed us well, and I do plan to go back.

It was a good day on the water with friends. Let’s do this again.

Landing and admiring a nice redfish
Admiring a nice redfish, grip and grin
Admiring a nice redfish
Flounder comes to hand
Flounder released to grow
Travelling in a convoy
We were able to spread out and look for sheepshead
The water was flat, but not very clear
This is what happens when you make a fewe hundred casts with the same fly
This is what happens when you make a fewe hundred casts with the same fly

Outing: 14th October, 2023, SW with a sister club, The Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association

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Annual Magoo One Day Tournament Saturday October 14th

This one day Tournament is named after the first President of the Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association, Richard (Magoo) Mcinnis! 

This tournament begins at 7am and terminates at 3pm. There is 1st place trophies, which are Larry Haines artwork of each species, the species are red fish, speckled trout, ladyfish, and snook. All entries for the day must include the Magoo card in the photo with the fish on the a legible measuring device. Must be turned in by 4pm. An awards social will begin at 5pm, venue to be announced.

https://www.lmffaclub.com/join-club

https://www.lmffaclub.com/tournament-signups

There are a few of us already planning on making the trip south, and have some fun on the water and off with our friends.

Report: Hot weather wading at Aransas Pass, 2023-08

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John and Scott fished hard on Wednesday with just a few fish coming to hand.

I joined them on Thursday, with a launch time of 0630. There was enough light to navigate safely, and we were at our first fishing spot before sunrise. A north wind made the water slightly off color, but still it looked great. A nice hard bottom made the wading easy, so we wondered a lot further from the boat than originally planned.

John and Puck taking a break in the bow
Watching the shoreline from the front of the boat
ICW from the rear, as we are travelling
Sunrise
John’s surprise
First flats to wade
Scott points out where he thinks we should go
Calm water and Scott
Scott saw something
John, a quiet wade

https://vimeo.com/859947754?share=copy

By the end of the day, we had all landed fish, but the catching was slow.

Black drum, sheepshead, speckled trout, ladyfish, and hardheads all came to hand.

The flies that worked:

WhoWhat fly?
JohnRedfish crack
JohnSpoon fly
ScottSpoon fly
ScottMohawk minnow
PuckVIP
PuckPlatinum pilchard

Report: Brown & Roots Flats Outing

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Five fly fisherman headed out in kayaks to fish B&R flats East.   Friday’s contingent consisted of Eric,D., Puck, Phil S., Joe N. and Scott. We encountered light winds mostly sunny skies and clear water.  Fishing was challenging with most finding locating fish the difficult factor.  4 of the 5 of us caught fish.  Redfish and ladyfish were caught.  Puck was high man with 3 reds landed.  Puck found them in deeper (2 ft.) water and willing to hit VIP poppers in the afternoon.  Scott used a gold spoonful for his reds.  Both Phil and Joe utilized electric powered kayaks and were fresh at the end of the fishing.  The remainder were tired after 6 miles of paddling.

Pam and Phil Stranahan hosted a BBQ dinner Friday night at their Rockport house.  Mike Q. and Mark M. joined us for dinner and Saturday fishing.  We all left full or both great food and fishing stories.

Saturday began with high hopes of repeating Fridays pattern of drifting open water and throwing VIP’s.  Unfortunately, it didn’t work well.  Persistence paid off and reds were caught on spoon flies.  The largest red  was 24”.  Saturday was a calm cloudy day.  We were all off the water as when the afternoon rain appeared.

The B&R flats outing is an easy trip with shallow clear water.  It is ideal for both beginners and experienced fly fishers.  You missed a fun trip.   Erik caught his 1st redfish on the fly.  Don’t miss the next outing.

2018 Lydia Ann Fly Masters Tournament

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From Steve E.

“I spent this last weekend working at a fly fishing retreat put on by Reel Recovery and Project Healing Waters for vets with cancer near San Antonio.  I got to know some of the guys from the Alamo Fly Fishers club.  Great bunch of guys.  They have a fishing tournament that they are sponsoring down at Port Aransas on October 27.  We need to add it to our website  and promote it to our club for the saltwater fisherman looking for a late October outing.  I attached the link. http://www.lydiaannflymasters.com. I’m also ccing Nick Scarpinato.  He is the President of the Alamo Fly Fishers in case you want more info.

Cheers,

Steve”

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