Good guides in the Freeport, TX area?

[OceanRunner]

Hello fellow Texas & Louisiana reel-timers. I've never had the pleasure of fishing your side of the Gulf, but will have a few opportunities to fish in the Freeport, TX area this winter. Both inshore and offshore advice is welcome; I’m far from picky. Anything from Jacks, Redfish, Black Drum, to whatever.

Any recommendations and info you have are greatly appreciated!

Chris

[Santiago]

Capt. Elliott's out of Freeport but that's mostly for offshore. You might go a little bit north and fish Galveston bay if you're ggoing to be here for a little while.

[OceanRunner]

Thanks for the PM. The center console trip looks pretty good. I'll probably try inshore for Reds first, and then look into the offshore.

[Santiago]

Hey Ocenarunner, when are you gonna be in Freeport?

[psalty]

Ya'll might try the Drum Hole west of Surfside, or on Christmas Bay. Possibly the surf access roads along Blue Water Hwy. With the north wind the surf ought to be knocked down. Good Luck !!

[OceanRunner]

Santiago,

I'll be down there mid January, and then again early Feb.


psalty, Thanks!

[Santiago]

Originally Posted by OceanRunner

Santiago,

I'll be down there mid January, and then again early Feb.


psalty, Thanks!

Shoot me a PM when you get down here. I have a buddy that is planning on fishing out of Freeport for the next coupkle of trips. It's not certain but maybe we'll have room for a genuine yankee fisherman!

[RJ]

Santiago,

I'll be fishing south of you from Port O'Connor down the line to Corpus Christi arround Jan 19 thru 23. I love Matagorda Bay and LaGuna Madre!

Enjoy! And Merry Christmas!

[Santiago]

Originally Posted by RJ

Santiago,

I'll be fishing south of you from Port O'Connor down the line to Corpus Christi arround Jan 19 thru 23. I love Matagorda Bay and LaGuna Madre!

Enjoy! And Merry Christmas!

Oh you'll be in the best spot on the Texas coast for offshore fishing! You can hit deeper water faster from POC and south. I think Dolphindocks in Port Aransas is putting together tuna trips in January.

[OceanRunner]

Santiago,

I'll be sure to give you a PM when I'm booked-up to head your way. Sounds like a good time. ...as far as "genuine yankee fisherman" goes, I may be from the North, but I'm a sox fan, not a Yankee fan

[Santiago]

Originally Posted by OceanRunner

Santiago,

I'll be sure to give you a PM when I'm booked-up to head your way. Sounds like a good time. ...as far as "genuine yankee fisherman" goes, I may be from the North, but I'm a sox fan, not a Yankee fan

Lol I didn't even think of that. Sorry for that insult. I really enjoyed watching the curse get broken. I think most of the rest of the country feels that way too. Yea he's talking about going in another couple of weeks. Wahoo been biting offshore, but it'll depend on his work schedule.

[OceanRunner]

No offense taken... I just could resist

I'm lookin forward to gettin' down there. Looks like Feb & March will see a trip each, and work is sponsoring a day with our customer for one of the trips, which makes it all too easy... I'll let you know how we do.

Chris

[RJ]

Santiago,

Minor change of plans. We will be quail hunting in Zapata County from 1/17 to 19 and since we are that far south we are looking to hit the southern end of Laguna Madra. Port Mansfield on down to Port Isabel - 1/20 - 23.

Any comments you might have on the bay fishing would be appreciated.

Pt. Mansfield doesn't look big enough to support a motel. Any Suggestions?

How bout flys - I'm bringing my Florida assortment Mc Veys, Kwans, crabs and gotchas + some light tackle plugs and spoons for the spinning rod.

Gold Johnsons, rubber shrimp, small rattle traps and other rubber delectables!

[Santiago]

Originally Posted by RJ

Santiago,

Minor change of plans. We will be quail hunting in Zapata County from 1/17 to 19 and since we are that far south we are looking to hit the southern end of Laguna Madra. Port Mansfield on down to Port Isabel - 1/20 - 23.

Any comments you might have on the bay fishing would be appreciated.

Pt. Mansfield doesn't look big enough to support a motel. Any Suggestions?

How bout flys - I'm bringing my Florida assortment Mc Veys, Kwans, crabs and gotchas + some light tackle plugs and spoons for the spinning rod.

Gold Johnsons, rubber shrimp, small rattle traps and other rubber delectables!

Actually RJ I've never been fishing that far south but I do have a friend that lives at Port Mansfield. Let me e-mail him and I'll get back to you. I'm sure there will some kind of hotel there.

[Animal Chris]

RJ, Here are a couple of top notch lodges in that area.
http://www.lagunamadre.net/

http://www.grueneoutfitters.com/arroyo.html

There are some good fish down there this time of year, if the weather doesn't bite you. Nothing like some Blackened Redfish and Grilled Blue Quail. Buena Suerte, AC