Wayne's Port Mansfield Report

Mansfield Report: May 2014

Capt. Tricia
While looking back on my May 2013 column here in Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, and to put things into perspective—all...

Mansfield Report: April 2014

Capt. Tricia
Has this winter been a lingering nightmare from Hell or what? The weatherman says they had sleet and snow flurries...

Mansfield Report: March 2014

Capt. Tricia
No doubt every saltwater angler in Texas is glad to see winter winding down and, hopefully, soon to be behind...

Mansfield Report: February 2014

Capt. Tricia
Ol' Man Winter has finally arrived here in deep South Texas. Apart from having to bundle in more layers than...

Mansfield Report: January 2014

Capt. Tricia
If I was allowed only one word; different would probably best describe the fishing in the Port Mansfield through late-November...

Mansfield Report: December 2013

Capt. Tricia
Port Mansfield-Lower Laguna fishing continues to be fantastic. The long-needed rain finally came and has livened up all things, big...

Mansfield Report: November 2013

Capt. Tricia
Happy to report all is still well in paradise. The first cool fronts of the season have passed through and...

Mansfield Report: October 2013

Capt. Tricia
A most refreshing season is upon us and we are certainly ready for it. The Lower Laguna is in its...

Mansfield Report: September 2013

Capt. Tricia
The Lower Laguna Madre continues to offer everything the lure fisherman looks for despite desert-like heat and enduring drought, we...

Mansfield Report: August 2013

Capt. Tricia
Another dazzling month has passed and I am happy to report summer fishing has been good to outstanding, and no...

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