South Padre Fishing Scene

South Padre: January 2015

I believe it goes without saying that unusual weather patterns can bring equally unusual fishing patterns. I recall that our...

South Padre: December 2014

It's hard to believe December is already here and I couldn't be happier. Looking back, I would say we have...

South Padre: November 2014

Clients often ask, "What made you stop in the middle of this body of water?" My usual response is, "Because...

South Padre: October 2014

I am happy to report that I have not been this excited about fishing in quite some time. Honestly, our...

South Padre: September 2014

Everybody has their favorite month for fishing and mine is February. On the flip-side, when asked which is my least...

South Padre: August 2014

Over the last month our fishing has improved significantly. Still not up to par for this time of the year...

South Padre: July 2014

The middle of summer will be on us before you know it. Calm, muggy mornings followed by hours of scorching...

South Padre: June 2014

It was a beautiful weekday morning. Low clouds blanketed the sky, boat traffic was lighter than normal, and the wind...

South Padre: May 2014

We normally see summer weather and fish patterns emerging long about May 15 down here on the Lower Laguna Madre....

South Padre: April 2014

Well, spring is here but you would never know from the frequent cold snaps still arriving weekly and far below...

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