During summer, the crappie there stage in the deep, cool thermocline of these creeks and then leave to go feeding on shad which is their number one prey item. Anglers should also be mindful that when temperatures are going into summer crappie will migrate out of the creeks onto the … Continue reading →

The oil rigs docked in ship channels all along the coast are loaded with specks during the summer. The best fishing is at night under green fishing lights and the best part is you can beat the heat. Proper boat positioning is crucial for success at any rig. Position the … Continue reading →

Another fish that can mess up an angler’s day are gafftopsail catfish. They work shrimp and shad just like trout do and will have birds flocking around and picking out the escapees. If you pull up to bird action and your first cast yields a gafftop go elsewhere (unless you’re … Continue reading →

Ribbonfish are a pain. These strange-looking predators will rarely take a hook but they will kick up baitfish just like speckled trout do. If you see ribbonfish chasing baitfish make a couple of casts just incase trout are below them and then leave. You are wasting your time. The vast … Continue reading →

“Wind from the north fish do not go forth?” There are no historical references but a north wind often comes with a cold front and the first day after a big front usually brings in high barometric pressure, which in turn gives fish lockjaw. Barometric pressure is the probably the … Continue reading →

Most of the crappie fishing guides who consistently catch those 15-17 inch slabs do not bait their brush piles. This seems to go against logic because most crappie fishing reports talk about fish over baited brush. Those are for numbers of fish. Getting a shot at a huge slab however … Continue reading →