Shellie Gray

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Shellie Gray
Born in Port Lavaca and full-time guide with 19 years experience in the Seadrift/Port O’Connor area. Shellie specializes in wading for trout and redfish year round with artificial lures.

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www.bayratguideservice.com

Mid-Coast Bays: November 2026 Premium

By Shellie Gray
Here in South Texas we wait a long time for that first real cold front of fall. When I finally...
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Mid-Coast Bays: September 2026

By Shellie Gray
The heat of summer is still here but hopefully we will receive our first cool front between the middle to...
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Mid-Coast Bays: July 2026

By Shellie Gray
Things are looking very promising here on the Mid-Coast as we head into our summer fishing season. Over the past...
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Mid-Coast Bays: May 2026

By Shellie Gray
Heading into late-spring there are noticeable differences in our bay system between now and a couple of months ago. Bay...
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Mid-Coast Bays: March 2026

By Shellie Gray
As I get older, I have come to the realization that every passing winter has the potential to strongly impact...
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Mid-Coast Bays: January 2026

By Shellie Gray
Literally millions of people enjoy fishing here on the Texas coast, and for a great variety of reasons. Whether seeking...
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Mid-Coast Bays: November 2025

By Shellie Gray
November on the Texas Middle Coast is marked by cooler mornings, mild afternoons, and frequent shifts in wind direction. Average...
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Mid-Coast Bays: September 2025

By Shellie Gray
Seasonal changes are approaching, marked by shorter hours of daylight and the possibility of an early autumn cool front. These...
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Mid-Coast Bays: July 2025

By Shellie Gray
Imagine waking early for your fishing trip. Instead of gusty winds it's quiet outside, with only the muffled sounds of...
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Mid-Coast Bays: May 2025

By Shellie Gray
Springtime fishing patterns are now in full effect and gusty south-southeast winds have become the norm. These winds usually continue...
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