Soldier Rods and Rich Gidrey—On Fire !!

Rich Gidrey and I teamed up with John Tucker of Soldier Rods today to fish Nueces Bay.

We fished with the Marshall Marine Intimidator with our sweet Evinrude 250 E-Tec and were loaded for big reds.

All in all, that is exactly what we found.    We smoked top of the slot Redfish and oversized Reds.  It was dynamite.

The reefs in the front of the bay did not produce the size of fish we were targeting with our shrimp under a popping cork so we headed for the back by the rail road tracks.  This run on a falling tide was risky since we could have ended up stranded in the back or stuck on a mud bar attempting to get out later in the day.

We stuck a piece of wood in the mud near a shore line so we could monitor our water level.  From time to time we would check the water level and we found that it was falling out and we were running out of water.

Rich told me to fish the shallow water near an old set of submerged pilings.  I got broke off 2 times in the structure then I caught a smoking hot big red, a 36 inch monster right in there with she barnacle laden wood structure.  Go figure, structure holds baitfish and GAME FISH.

Anglers Note—

Today we used Soldier Rods, one of our newest sponsor’s products.  These rods are top of the top custom rods with spiral recoil line guides, the highest quality blanks and split grip handles.  They are by far, the best fishing rods that I have ever used.  Visit Soldier Rods at www.SoldierRods.com and you can custom design a rod for your style of fishing.

Until next time, I’ll see you on the water.

Dave

Flounder Gigging – Texas Style

 Mike Wilson and our friends went Flounder Gigging just before Thanksgiving and it was rock solid awesome.

We left the dock at 6am----------------I mean 6pm and headed for the flats and shorelines of the Port A area.  We were using a specially equipped flounder boat with lights that could be lowered under the water level and a Honda motor on the back that was an Air Motor to move us thru the skinny water.

 

 Our plans were to stick some flat fish and video a great show for television.  That was exactly what we did.  This time of year the flounder are in migration and if we had had colder weather, we had 60 degree temps, we would have really smoked the flounder.  They are really turned on with the cold temperatures.  

 Anglers note:

Flounder do not have a air bladder and they have a small body cavity.  They spend most of their lives lying on the bottom on their side or swimming along on the bottom on their side.  When they are born they are shaped like any other fish with one eye on each side of the fish.  At about 1/2 inch long, both eyes migrate to the left side of the fish and their body organs shift and they morph to become a bottom dweller for the rest of their lives.  They have razor sharp teeth and have a large cavity for a mouth.  You can catch them with mud minnows or soft plastics worked on the bottom.

 They are strong fighters and you should have a net ready to snatch the fish from the water before they spit the bait.  You can often loose them at the side of the boat.

Thanks for your time today and well see you on the water.

Captain Nate – Iced Down Sportfishing – Offshore

We left Deep Sea Headquarters at 6am in the Beautiful Custom Bertram 38 foot Special.  Capt Nate Forbes was at the helm.   The event was sponsored by “Iced Down Sportfishing” and “Eco Systems” Fuel Enhancing Systems.

Our plan was to catch bait at an oil platform offshore and use ByCatch from a local shrimp boat to bring up the fish.

The 5 hooked fly type leader at about 50 feet of water was all we needed to fill up the live well.  It was amazing.  Capt Nate kept the transom of the boat 10 feet from the rig and I was landing the mother load of life bait fish.  I think Capt Nate has done this before.

The next stop was the shrimpers for the ByCatch.  We exchanged some well needed supplies for buckets of fish can crabs that the shrimp nets caught along with their targeted table shrimp.

We than headed for a second shrimp boat and began to aggressively chum the water with ByCatch.  Almost immediately, Black Fin Tuna were darting up to the surface to take ByCatch as it floated down in the water column.

It did not take long and we had four hookups on at the same time.  Tony D caught it all on film for our next years season of Inshore Fishing With Super Dave.

 

Anglers Note:

 All in all we caught 8 species of fish.  We caught Ling, Black Fin Tuna, Barracuda, Benita, Red Snapper, Amberjacks, Atlantic Bottle Nose Sharks and some really nice Grouper .

 

We fished structure in the form of wrecks and rigs and that did not surprise me.  What was amazing was that these fish would actually be waiting for the shirmpers to drop their ByCatch during the daytime.  Shrimp Boats drag their nets at nite and cull the catch in the mornings.  At early afternoon they drop the ByCatch off the back of the boat and these offshore fish are waiting.   Strategic fishing has taken a new twist for me.

It was not stop action and my left arm was cramping from the high energy of these offshore fish. 

Call Capt Nate of “Iced Down Sportfishing” out of Port Aransas, Texas----------------512-925-7812.     He can put you on some really awesome fish too.

Also check out Eco Systems at FuelEcoSystems.com to begin saving costs you your gasoline usage.  Average savings for me in my 2008 Yukon XL 4x4 are 10-12%.   It not only saves me money, it conserves our valuable natural resources.

As I always say…………………….

Thanks for you time today, and…………. We’ll see you on the water !!

Dave

Personal Appearance – Fishing Seminar - Academy

The Inshore Fishing With Super Dave crew was at Academy Sports and Outdoors on Sept 27^th and we conducted three one hour fishing seminars.

San Antonio new Grand Opening of Academy Sports and Outdoors at Loop 410 and NW Military Highway was the location.

 Our fishing seminars are action packed and we cover tricks to use on the water to catch more fish.  We do product showcases and we educate the crowd regarding fishing strategically.  One of our most popular sections is our knot tying segment.  We will empower you on the water to catch more fish.

 You will want to make sure that you can attend one of our seminars in the future.  We will post our next seminars on our site and keep you informed. 

 We will have one seminar in November and several in December.   Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside.  Get our there and meet up with me on my next event.

As I always say…………………….

 Thanks for you time today, and…………. We’ll see you on the water !!

 Dave

Laguna Madre - On Fire

Richard Gidrey and I choose to fish the Laguna just outside of Corpus Christi, Texas.   We were targeting some Redfish and Trout in the shallow waters around the Humble Channel and the Pita Island Area of the Laguna bay system.   Right out of the gate on both days, we were on fish. 

The size was in the lower slot but we were targeting some big fish.  We kept moving around.  That proved to be the real ticket.  We caught both Trout and Reds in numbers…………..AND in SIZE.

Our strategy was to pay close attention to the conditions and adjust our plans to meet the days particular circumstances.  We had Big Trout and………… Really BIG Reds after about 5 different locations.  Moving around is the key.

 Anglers Note:

These days in the Laguna were rock solid with regard to rod bending action.   The Hook Up’s did not really kick in until the wind and water began to move.  This is not a surprise, it should be considered in your plan.   Moving water will turn on the bite.

Today, we were fishing Croaker and Piggy Perch.  These baits require the correct equipment, and technique.  Barded line, 30 or 40 lb, is a must.  Also, the approach is critical.  Wait for the thump or solid strike.  After you feel this, give the fish some time and some line.  The Trout or Reds will take a few seconds to really take the bait.   After this delay, set the hook and be ready for the fight.

Thanks for your time today and……………Rich and I will see you on the water.

Arroyo City - Slow and Easy

Captain LeeRoy Gonzales and I fished the Arroyo City area today in search of Reds and Trout.  We had a great time on the water.

Arroyo City is located in the Rio Grande valley on the southern tip of Texas.  It is an unspoiled getaway for fishermen.  The area is situated on the Arroyo Colorado River.  The term “arroyo” means stream in Spanish.

Arroyo City was first settled by Mexican Cattle Herders in the early 1860’s.   By the 20^th Century, the area was basically abandoned.  As time progressed, by the 1950’s, the area was repopulated with fishermen like LeeRoy and I.    You can get to the Arroyo area by either the Harlington or Brownsville airports.

The pace here is slow and easy unless you are on the water.  If your on the water, the pace is escalated with some really hot fishing.

Anglers Note:

The area offers miles and miles of beautiful flats and barrier island complexes bisected with man made and natural cuts and channels.  We fished the channels for Speckled Trout and caught some great trout in numbers.  We fished the flats and potholes and caught some really nice Redfish.  Soft plastics were most effective for the Trout and the Reds were drawn in to bite on gold spoons. 

We predominately drift fished the area covering water to find our fish.  The soft plastics that worked best were a strait or split tail light green baits.  We worked it on and off the bottom to draw in the strike.  The spoons were used to cover water on the flats.  We used gold weed-less spoons and worked them just atop the sea-grass to attract the Reds.

Try out the Arroyo you will have a great experience too.  LeeRoy, of LG Outfitters can put you on some great fish.  Call him at 956-592-1116 to schedule your next fishing excursion.

Thanks for you time today, and…………. We’ll see you on the water !!

Dave

Brownsville Snook

Captain Bradley Borreaux and I set out a second time, for the Illusive Snook in the Brownsville Ship Channel in Texas.  This is the Southern most section of the state of Texas.

We used crank bait hard plastics to catch fish in and around the structure along the ship docking stations, back cuts and pilings.  We were looking for some real Rod Bending Action today………….Big Snook.

 Things started great, Bradley had a nice Jack Carville.  Then we were on some Mangrove Snapper.  The Big Finish was in our sights.

We fished all around structure.  In fact, LeeRoy Gonzales from LG Outfitters was on board with us to help us position the boat tight in the structure.  He manned the trolling motor and kept us in the strike zone………Thanks LeeRoy.

 

Anglers Note:

Our goal was to catch a big Snook.  These fish are predominately a Florida fish but they have been known to occupy these waters in South Texas. 

We worked hard and kept moving.  Finally, I casted the crank bait close to the metal structure that was an old docking station and he tried to take the rod from me.  I ran down the side of the boat from the stern to the bow and LeeRoy cranked the MinnKota to full speed and we got away from the structure as quick as we could.  These big Snook are strong and they will head for cover which for us… means break-offs.  It was a truly awesome team effort to land this fish.  We released the fish to, fight another day.

We shot this trip on tape for Television, Tony D, our main cameraman captured the entire trip.   Check out our website for the date and station it will air.

Thanks for your time today, and we’ll see you on the water.

Dave