I had last been out February 8 with Dr. Mark Redd hoping to catch some drum. Unfortunately we didn't get a bite. This mirrored two earlier January trips. I was told the water was too cold and few fish were being caught but some of the Galveston pros were taking fish during that period. I spoke with a few who were using shrimp off the rock and doing well.
My son Lee and his friend Louis went out with me on the 29th. The weather was good. Very little wind and no precipitation. We were out from about 10AM to 1 PM. The water temp was in the low 60s and it was midtide. At the end of our fishing time and just prior to our departure a fog bank came in bringing visibility to a 100 feet or so. I was glad to have radar on the return trip.
We went about 3/4 of the way down the north jetty in about 28 feet of water and sat off the jetty about 60 feet. We put out squid and crabs on circle hooks and used a flounder rig with squid to see what else might be available. The only fish caught on the squid were the always present hard head. During our time out there we had five good strikes and boated 4 drum. The largest was just shy of 34 pounds. Everyone had a good time. Hope you are also enjoying the great fishing available in the area.
