Ernest Cisneros

Ernest Cisneros

South Padre: February 2018

I’ve mentioned several times previously that timing is more critical nowadays than ever. Quite often as I’m wading along waiting...

South Padre: January 2018

Happy New Year! Looking back, 2017 year gave us great fishing. Here’s hoping that 2018 might be even better. I...

South Padre: December 2017

Approaching year’s end and looking back, we have enjoyed good fishing through 2017 but it will not go in the...

South Padre: November 2017

The month I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. November’s cooler temperatures are a catalyst that sparks consistently increased feeding...

South Padre: October 2017

Weather, water temps and tides are beginning to settle into normal fall ranges. In general terms, October on the Lower...

South Padre: September 2017

If you compare the duties of a financial advisor and a fishing guide, you might be surprised to learn the...

South Padre: August 2017

Of all the months, August is the one when my catches decline the most. It's a month plagued with very...

South Padre: July 2017

Last month I mentioned how staying on fish requires work and creativity. This is especially true as we head into...

South Padre: June 2017

We have been enjoying a great spring season on the Lower Laguna, catching lots of fish, but our fishery is...

South Padre: May 2017

The busy season is upon us and from the amount of boat traffic it looks like we might set a...

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