Galveston Fishing Charters
The last few days have been a little slow, but with some persistance we have been able to find the fish. The flounder below were caught on dark colors, soft plastics. The tide was going out and it was in 3 to 5 feet of water. The other fish were caught using a shad lure in 3 to 5 feet of water near scattered shell.
-Captain Bobby
Over the break I went out a few times with customers. Even though it is the winter the fish are still biting. I am in recovery mode from my surgery but feeling much better. Finding bait around this time can be tedious but it is definately possible. Here are some pictures from the one of the trips. Caught about 28 fish in Galveston Bay – along and around the ship channel.
I have not been fishing in a few weeks. For the last few months I have been in and out of doctors’ offices. Each time it was for my nose. At the most recent visit I was informed that I would need to go into surgery. Inside of my nose there was a small growth about the size of a nickel. It was cancerous, not moving fast, but needed to be dealt with.
A fishing guide like myself is typically awake before the sun comes up. I meet clients at the dock, we get geared up and ready to go. The boat is put in the water and we are on the fish while the sun is just coming over the horizon. I never think to put sunscreen on my face, especially my nose/forehead. I have not found any sunscreen that does not burn my eyes. Even the baby sunscreen burns! So, when the sun finally starts getting hot around 10-11am, I tell myself I don’t have much more time out here, maybe a few hours, and disregard the sunscreen. Years and years of being a fishing guide in Galveston Bay has taken a toll on me. The surgery I went through was to remove the cancerous lesion inside my nose.
The surgery consisted of a few things. First, I had to have skin removed from my forehead to put on my nose to reconstruct it. Second, they had to take some ‘meat’ from underneath that skin on my forehead and use it to pack my nose, so it looks normal. The doctor has attached a skin flap to the top of my head to keep the blood flow going into the skin (keeps it alive), until they are ready to perform the next surgery to make me myself again.
I have put some pictures below. The pain was pretty bad the first few nights, but I have managed. It was more than I expected, even after I tried to get myself ready for this surgery. The doctor has assured me that in one year you will never be able to tell I had this surgery done.
The moral of this story to regular people, other fishing guides and anyone who is in the sun a lot, is to wear sunscreen. Regardless of how inconvenient it is, or thinking you don’t need it, you should. This did not happen overnight, it happened over a long period of time. I am lucky this was not anything more serious than it was. Do yourself a favor and take preventative measures while fishing in Galveston Bay and being out in the sun.
This experience has taught me something, but it won’t slow me down or keep me off the water for long. I will be taking clients out this month and next. If you are looking for a fishing guide , give me a shout. Remember to wear sunscreen!
Capt. Bobby Elliott
‘SPEC’ Some Action Adventures
Texas Gulf Coast Flounder Fishing is in full swing. Normally the best time to catch flounder is from October – December, depending on the cold fronts. Adult flounder will migrate from the bay system into the deeper water of the gulf typically after the first cold front. This mass migration is an excellent time to catch your limit. I can tell you the area around Seawolf Park is decent for catching Flounder sometimes. Watch the weather and look for the cold fronts (like the one we just had!).
There are a few ways to catch flounder while in Galveston Bay. Live bait/dead bait with no cork and a decent lead weight. You can also use soft plastics with a darker color. Either way, flounder are predators, waiting and stalking their prey. Fishing for them can sometimes be slow, but it is well worth it.
Bay flounder are a favorite among many people due to their great taste. The daily limit for flounder is (5), as long as they are 14” or over. However, Texas Parks and Wildlife has a special regulation that from Nov 1 – Nov 30, you can only catch 2, and pole and line only. The flounder population has been on the decline for a while and in order to preserve them, these are the rules TPWD has in place.
If you are looking for licensed fishing guide this fall, give me a call and schedule a trip. Call 713-598-3413 or email me.
Capt. Bobby Elliott
I specialize in offering charter fishing trips in the Galveston Bay Complex. Below is a picture showing you the entire Galveston Bay System. Growing up in Baytown I have been able to fish these waters my entire life. If you are looking for an experienced and professional fishing guide and live in the Houston / Galveston or surrounding areas, look no more! You can expect some action with "SPEC" Some Action Adventures!
Map of Galveston Bay
I had a good weekend of fishing in Galveston Bay. Weather was good and the fish have been biting, It's a good October. Here are some of the pictures from this weekend and a few days before.
If you are looking for Galveston Charter Fishing, then try booking a trip with me! If you are fishing Galveston Bay with me, you can expect some action!
This month, especially towards the end of the month is when you can really catch some fish! The fishing has been up and down lately, especially with this weather changing and the rain. Finally we got a little rain! However, towards the end of this month (last week or so) you can expect a lot of action on the water. I typically stay booked up for this time of year but give me a call and we will see. Here are a few pictures from the last few trips I have been on.
Not all Galveston Fishing Charters are created equal! Many galveston fishing guides would agree this time of year is great for catching the fish.
Catching more than a few fish is hard. Professionals go out and catch their limit, rookies go out and catch a few. Ok, occassionally rookies can limit out, but it is not a regular occurence. So how do you catch more fish, more often? One technique I like to give people is that they invest in the proper gear. Having good fishing rods, the correctly weighted fishing line, and the right lures for the season can sometimes make or break a trip. Personally, I recommend the Allstar brand fishing rods for all my saltwater fishing needs. Within that category you will find a variety of different poles. Each pole is useful in different circumstances and I will explain that here for you.
If you are having trouble catching the texas triple (Speckled Trout, Flounder, Red Fish), but especially the trout, then this post is for you. I will go ahead and jump right in. Trout like two things. 1) Live Croaker 2) Brightly colored lures. Ok, it may sound easier than it is. You need the correct weather conditions, the right spot, and the right Galveston Fishing Guide! That is where Spec Some Action Adventures can help. If you want the best fishing experience in Galveston book a trip now! 713-471-3598.
