Fishing: The Reel Report
By Capt. Joe Kent
Tide chart a key tool for anglers
Newcomers to saltwater fishing quickly learn tidal movement is key to catching fish, but tide charts can be confusing.
February 22, 2012
Nice catches from ship channel
Areas around the Galveston Ship Channel have been producing a nice variety of fish, including game fish and pan fish.
February 21, 2012
Fishing action picks up
Sunday afternoon, conditions settled and fishing picked up.
February 20, 2012
Whiting a popular catch in surf
For those lucky fishermen who have Monday as a holiday, you might be in luck if the forecast holds.
February 19, 2012
Rain good for Galveston Bay
The rain is reducing the abnormally high salinity levels around the Galveston Bay complex, and that's good for vegetation and marine life.
February 18, 2012
Trout are staying on the move
Dreary weather continues to plague the Galveston area and the chilling, damp conditions are taking their toll on fishermen.
February 17, 2012
Finally, news on good fishing
For the first time in several days, some good fishing reports were received.
February 16, 2012
Mud a top target during cold
When winter sets in and the bay waters are cold, fish like to hang around mud bottoms, especially in shallower areas.
February 15, 2012
Dont get left out in the cold
Water temperature readings continue to run in the mid to upper 50-degree range, and this presents two problems.
February 14, 2012
Mardi Gras, cold keep most anglers away
During the weekend, Mardi Gras activities took preference over fishing, and the cold, windy weather was mostly to blame for it.
February 13, 2012
A good time for freshwater fishing
It's almost the time of the year when crappie, bream, bass and catfish is at its peak in our area.
February 12, 2012
Some places to try your luck
Ive received several calls from cabin-bound anglers wanting to know where the best place would be to try to wet a line this weekend.
February 11, 2012
Anglers waiting out weather
It appears there are a lot of folks sitting on the sidelines waiting for some nice weather before hitting the water.
February 10, 2012
Frontal system slows fishing
A moderate north wind had the bays white-capping Wednesday, and anglers seeking fish were driven to protected areas.
February 09, 2012
An early start to spring pattens?
If Tuesdays reports are an indication, it looks like an early return of fish is beginning to take place.
February 08, 2012
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