Fishing Report

5-5-08

Monday, April 28th, my good friend, Daniel Pitre, from Corrigan came down to spend a couple of days fishing – we launched Captain Pete’s boat at Russell’s Bait and Tackle, and headed West, stopping in the Diversion Channel. In an hour and a half we boxed 16 solid trout, and Daniel caught and released one 29” redfish. Daniel reports that he caught the majority of the fish – he’s my friend!

Tuesday, April 29th, Daniel and I went out to the Diversion Channel, and in one hour we boxed 20 trout, one redfish, and a flounder. The weather was a perfect day for fishing – we haven’t had too many of those! Pete hooked a big trout and brought it to the boat, unfortunately I knocked it off netting it – and I had to hear about that! We came in and cleaned our fish –Pete was wearing me out – that guy loves to fish. Later that day, Pete went back out East, and hooked up on a huge trout, and lost it at the boat - by himself this time.

Wednesday, April 30th, Jim and Linde Pollok from the Austin area came in for a half day of fishing. The weather had deteriorated drastically from the day before, we boated out and fished the same waters I had fished Monday and Tuesday, and caught a lot of undersized trout, but only boxed one fish. They were nice people, and I enjoyed fishing with them. It was obvious they are enjoying their retirement, and that was refreshing to see.

Thursday and Friday were non-fishing days due to weather.

Saturday, May 3rd, I fished Robert Burba and his dad Bill from Austin, with Boston Swenson and his son Shane, and their friend Kevin. We went to the Diversion Channel – the weather was good, but we knew it was supposed to change and were hoping to get in at least a good half day of fishing. We boxed eight trout, and then moved on into West Bay. Kevin caught a 24” drum, and the guys were catching undersized redfish. At about 11:00 the north winds came in about 30 mph – so we ran the north shoreline to Mad Island Cut and got into the Intracoastal where we were protected, and everyone agreed to call it a day. Sad to report as the weather came in, two boats capsized in East Bay, and one fisherman drowned – our thoughts and prayers are with that family.

Sunday, May 4th, I fished Pat and Jody Johnson from the San Marcus area, and their sister-in-law, Laura Cunningham. This group had a lot of fun together, and it made an enjoyable day for me. First we took a chance and ran to a lake East off the Intracoastal, and Pat caught a 23” redfish. Jody hooked up with a 4’ alligator gar which added a little excitement – he circled the boat once and then made his exit. We left there, and went to West Bay – the wind was howling from the Northeast – we managed to box one flounder and one trout before the trip was over. I hope they come back to fish again, and bring Laura’s husband – he has to be a tough guy, because she was a hoot!

Just a note – I have a 2005 Hitchiker II 34’ travel trailer that I rent out to some of my customers – it is a great stay for two fisherman. If you have the need, give me a call.

If you are ready to head to Matagorda for some fishing, call and lets book a date – as a guy at the cleaning table said to another guy the other day, “I didn’t catch a lot of fish, but it was better than being at work!” Amen!

Captain Jimmy Riddle ..............936-329-4176