Fresh Rollover Pass Fishing Reports

Surface water temperature up to 64 degrees, water clarity still stained for the most part in East Galveston Bay, with a few areas with better clarity well in the back of the marsh and back lakes. The fish are becoming more active as we continue to get more salinity back in East Galveston Bay. We had some excellent Speckled Trout catching action once again this week, with Rollover Moon & Chartreuse color tails performing the best for us. Our best catches were fishing ¼ oz jig heads and Wac Attack Assassins in Rollover Moon and Chartreuse, with the fish staged in depths up to 7 feet, with most bites coming out of the 5 foot deep areas. As in previous weeks, we just need the winds to cease a little to allow us to fish more of our wintertime, early Spring areas that continue to be blown out, with the continual fronts pushing through. Fishing will continue to get more consistent as we push into Spring and water temperatures continue to rise, so now is the time to book your trips and get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650

Surface water temperature 54 degrees, water clarity = average for this time of year. This week we have concentrated back in the marsh areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action, as well as find some pockets/areas with adequate water depth and slight temperature increases. The Oversize Redfish and Speckled Trout bite has been consistent in deeper cuts in 5 to 7 feet of water utilizing ¼ oz jig heads with Blue Moon / Chartreuse paddle tails. The presentation preferred after the cold front and water temperature drop, was very slow movement of the lure and dragging across the bottom, sometimes even dead sticking it, triggering the most strikes for our anglers. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650

Surface water temperature back up to 60 degrees, overall water clarity = Good. North Winds and Low Outgoing Tides have forced us to adjust our tactics, so we have concentrated back in the marsh/bayou areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action, as well as find enough water to fish effectively. This Redfish bite has been good around areas where good current flow has bait up against the shorelines/grass lines in 1 to 2 feet of water on shrimp imitation lures under Fish Smack popping corks with an 18” leader, as well as 1/8” jig heads with Glow/Chartreuse Deadly Dudley Rat Tails. Our best solid trout bite this week has been fishing deeper pockets with shell, close to mud flats, triggering the most strikes. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide

Surface water temperature 57 degrees, water clarity = Good. Northeast winds have once again forced us to adjust our tactics, so we have concentrated back in the marsh areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action. This week the Redfish bite has been good around areas where good current flow has bait up against the shorelines/grass lines in 2 to 3 feet of water on shrimp imitation lures under Fish Smack popping corks with an 18” leader. Our best solid trout bite this week has been on ¼ oz jig heads with the Deadly Dudley 5” Rat Tail in Blue Moon / Chartreuse, fishing deeper pockets with shell, close to mud flats, triggering the most strikes. As in previous weeks if we don’t see any nervous bait activity, we move on rather quickly and cover more water finding the zones where the fish are active.

Surface water temperature 58 degrees, water clarity = Good. Drains around grass lines have worked well for us this week for Redfish, when we have good tide movement. We have still been catching trout over mud flats with scattered shell, as well as in the marsh areas in and around deeper cuts. A few birds working but did not see as much bird action as the previous week. Shrimp imitation lures with Fish Smack popping corks, with 14” - 18” leaders have still been producing the most bites for our anglers, resulting in great success on our chartered trips, as well as Deadly Dudley Terror Tails in Blue Moon Chartreuse on 1/4 and 1/8 oz jig heads, depending upon wind conditions and water depth. The bite should continue to improve as the water cools and the days are getting shorter, so now is a great time to enjoy some time on the water with fewer crowds and active fish.

Good time with this family. Those little guys had a blast.