Fishing Report
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Fresh water fishing and salt water fishing are two entirely different experiences. Fresh water fishing is done using mostly the same tackle (rod, reel, etc.) as salt water fishing, but the differences pretty much end there. The bait is different, as is the variety of fish you may catch.br /br /When you hear about salt water fishing, you may have visions of deep sea fishing… sitting on a boat miles from shore and fighting a sailfish as it leaps from the water in all it#039;s majestic beauty. That is not the type of salt water fishing I will be discussing in this article. I will be talking about the type of fishing I learned about growing up. Having been raised in South Texas, I was lucky in that the Texas coast was only a two hour drive. Many weekends and family getaways were spent on the Texas coast.br /br /A casual visitor may not spot many fishing opportunities, but they abound. The guides and charters would have you believe the only way to catch fish here in the bay is to utilize their service. This is as far from the truth as you can get. The bays are very fertile and fish may be found everywhere without a guide, boat, or knowledge.br /br /The first thing for a conscientious person to do is to obtain a fishing license and carry it on your person at all times while fishing.. In addition, to fish salt water, a stamp is required to be affixed to the license. The fees collected from licensing are applied to conservation of the resources we make use of so it#039;s not only the law, it#039;s the right thing to do.br /br /Now it#039;s time to find a spot. Basically, anywhere you can access the water is a fishing spot. The water does not need to be deep. Fish feed in water as shallow as a few inches. Deeper water is not bad, but it is not required. Weed beds, oyster reefs, and any type of vegetation found growing in the water are all good locations to find fish. Public piers also abound. For a very small fee, usually a couple of bucks, you can access the pier and fish as long as you can endure.br /br /Time of day can greatly influence fishing quality. Early morning and late afternoon are usually best. During the middle of the day the heat and sun will play a big part on wearing you down quickly, not to mention the only fish that bite in the middle of the day are the trash fish; the hardheads (saltwater catfish) and perch. The fishing is usually good all night as well. Either under the lights on a pier, or on the bank somewhere lit by lantern.br /br /Baits can be live or dead. One of the most common is shrimp. Dead shrimp can be found at any bait shop and is sold by the pound. Live shrimp can also be purchased at the same bait shops. Perch caught with shrimp can be used as cut bait….the fish is cut into small pieces and put on the hook. These types of baits are generally fished on the bottom with a weight. Live shrimp is usually fished with a float in order to keep it off the bottom.br /br /Another bait is blue crab. These may be caught easily using a crab net. A crab net is a circular net that lays flat on the bottom. Bait (cut fish, chicken, etc.) is tied to the center of the net and crabs are attracted to feed. When the net is raised, the crabs are held inside the net by the side that raises up. Crabs are good bait for Black Drum and Red Drum, both of which are very good for a fish fry.br /br /Another option for live bait, and is my preferred choice, is mullet. A mullet is a saltwater minnow. You cannot purchase live mullet, so if you wish to use them, you must catch them yourself. A cast net is about the only way you can catch them, and it will take you a few practice throws to get it down. It is not too terribly difficult to master, so don#039;t let your first few throws discourage you. It does take a few attempts to get the feel of it. But once you have it down, there is nothing like throwing the net out and having it fan out perfectly. The excitement when you pull it back in and open it to check your catch never gets old. And with luck, and not that much luck, you will catch enough mullets to fill your minnow bucket and provide an entire night of fishing. One of the neat things about fishing with mullet is the small trash fish do not mess with them, so you have a better chance of catching the big game fish. Speckled Trout are another game fish that feed on live mullet, which is another wonderful fare for the table.br /br /You do not even need to use bait to catch fish in salt water. One of my favorite activities is sitting on a pier under a light. When the trout school, it is an amazing sight to behold. Trout generally feed at the top, or shallow, in the lights, because small bait fish and shrimp are attracted to the lights. Therefore the trout are attracted to the lights. When a trout hits a bug or small minnow near the top of the water, they make a pop sound and the water splashes in a very unique pattern. When the trout are schooling and feeding under the lights, it is an amazing experience to witness, in sight and sound. I have always had very good luck using jigs….artificial baits. They are merely weighted pieces with hooks and hairs coming out of the back making them like like two bugs chasing each other thru the water. They come in all colors and sizes, but I prefer one yellow and one white. These jigs are very inexpensive and can be found at any store that sells fishing tackle and supplies. They usually come already tied so all you have to do is tie them on your line and cast.br /br /Remember to observe all of the regulations, such as minimum size limits, and number you may have in your possession, both of which are strictly regulated based on the type of fish.br /br /Once you have experienced the thrill and excitement of bay fishing, you will never look at fresh water fishing the same way. And once you have feasted on your bounty, either fried, baked, or any other number of ways of preparation, you will never look back!
