Tuesday, May 8, 2007

East Matagorda Bay-May 8, 2007


East Bay on s l o w side

Tides are very high. Dominant south winds have caused bay systems to fill to the brim; high tides like we currently have in the Matagorda complex is known to cause fish to scatter.
A morning solo trip to East Matagorda was slow for big fish, but fair for keeper-sized fish. Water on the south shoreline was fishable, but the water
out deeper was much more churned.
Wade tight to shoreline for best results during high tide.
The bite was determined slow after a long two wades and two drifts. Joined up with Arsola and found the same results. Jigs, topwaters, and Corky’s were all fished with below average results.
Fish in the backwaters are much more consistent. Big trout and redfish reports are flowing from backlakes.
It is a grind for the time I spent fishing until lunch, but it is only a matter of time. West Matagorda Bay has been fair to good on grass/sand for numbers of speckled trout and several redfish.

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