Spring Was In The Air....Will It Last?

Fishing Report 1/25/09

Man what a week it was weather wise, I didn’t know where to start this week when the sun blessed us for more than one day. It was nice not having to bundle up to go outside to the truck, and the run down the intercoastal one afternoon when I had time put the salt back in my veins. I know it’s only the end of January but it’s been a long cold winter on Bolivar. I would like to see some 70 to 75 deg days here and there if possible. I see we have a front coming in towards the weekend or during the weekend but warming during the day is all I ask for.

I got some good reports the middle of the week from the upper part of the bay system from a couple guides and I would like to make a trip to West Bay in the next week or so to see what’s happening. With the warmer days we’ve been blessed with and February right around the corner spring isn’t that far away. Remember East is early this year so spring should be to in my book. I don’t have much to write about being the end of January but if it keep warming and we get winds in our favor things should start to happen and more time spent on the water. Like I say every year about now, boat maint. should be at the top of the list with spring approaching quickly. I’m going to try and get hold of the bait camps around and see when they plan on opening this year on Bolivar.

Once again I am doing the “Bay Fishing Classes” for all. It’s set up a little different than the ones I started with, it covers more. Mainly concentrated around East Bay it now covers parts of Galveston Bay from the Galveston Causeway Bridge across the Dike to East Bay and from around April Fools Pt. to Smith Point and all of East Bay back to Roll Over Pass. Like before this is a no holds bar class with G.P.S. locations given for fishing locations. We cover it all from baits, fishing methods, presentation and all. We can also build a class to cover the needs for anyone. Call and I’ll go over the class structure and times. This is a one on one for all unless you set up a group of up to 4 or 5, discounts are given for groups of more than 2, and these classes are given in the mornings or afternoons week days or weekends. Call for more info.

Be Safe and Watch the Weather

Capt. David Harris

Takes the hassle out of shallow water fishing!