Gulf Coast Saltwater Reports: July 2008 Archives

  

Key Flies: Clousers, seducers, spoon flies, and poppers

 

Flats News:

A weak southerly flow is expected today. A strong cold front will move across the coastal waters before midnight tonight. A strong to very strong offshore flow will occur behind the front. Wind gusts near gale force are expected Saturday over the coastal waters. This strong flow will gradually decrease Saturday night and into Sunday. Weak onshore flow will develop on Monday.

 

Fishing Report:

This is the time of the year that flats fishermen live for on the middle Texas Coast. The winds are subsiding and the bay waters are generally clear. The bull reds have started their annual migration and there are some real bruisers up on the flats. With the cooler weather it is important to start the mornings close to some deeper water. This can be in the form of channels or bottoms that consist primarily of dark mud. The best action has been on a mix of sand and grass. Good reports are coming out of the back lakes such as Pringle and Contee. Tight Lines