034 JGF, Texas Trophy Trout
Texas Trophy Trout, JGF Tales and Reports Podcast Episode 034
Lets talk about “Texas Trophy Trout” on our first show kicking off our weekly Tales & Reports show. If you want to get some great tips on how to get those illusive trophy trout… this is the episode. This week we have Captain Jay Watson sharing his tips and tricks on how to improve your angling while going after the oversized trout.
Captain Jay Watkins
“After 31 years I have a pretty good equation for finding and catching those fish (trophy speckled trout), with emphasis on finding because that is the key.” Jay Watkins.
Jay fishes out of the Rockport Texas area and teaches some great insights on how to go after trophy speckled trout along the Texas coastal bend. You’ll love his passion for sport angling along with his son’s Jay Ray & Ryan. www.jaywatkins.com
“I base my pick (location) for the day on conditions, the type of structure for the area, and availability of food in that area.” Pictured about is a nice trophy size speckled trout. www.jaywatkins.com
Joshua Clark, 8.7 lb Trout
Great trophy speckled trout fishing tale from Joshua Clark who loves to fish in the boat hole and Nueces bay areas. WE were fortunate enough to get Joshua on the phone to share his story.
The 8.7 pound speckled trout isn’t pictured above, but you’ll get the idea from this nice trout pictured that Joshua caught.
Texas Game Warden Watch with Chuck Ford
Sea-grass is an important part of our estuary and is protected in certain parts of our shoreline. Be aware of places your boating and the shallow areas with sea-grass. If you travel through the sea-grass its a violation if you up root this plant.
There was some early concerns about the Speckled Trout populations along our coastlines and public meetings where several attended to give and receive feedback. At this time the Texas Parks & Wildlife will maintain the current speckled trout limits of 10 per day and one per day over 25 inches.
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Y’all have a great day of fishin,
Dave Alexander
This weeks Photos courtesy of Jay Watkins and Joshua Clark.
033 JGF: Catfishing Tips for Blues, Flatheads, and Channels
Catfishing Tips for Blues, Flatheads and Channels, JGF Tales and Reports Podcast Episode 033
Great show this week on cat-fishing. One of the most popular types of fishing in Texas and beyond is cat-fishing! We have some great guests on the show to help you in teaching novices and more experienced looking to improve their results. We hope you enjoy.
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Captain Chad Ferguson
Chad Ferguson shares his insights and techniques at Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas. Chad uses 2 key methods while fishing; rod and reel is primarily his focus when going out on the water, but also uses a jug lines to balance out the day. Kids really like the Jug Fishing as Chad gets them started for the day. Blue catfish are typically your larger species to target, especially in the winter times. These are the 40+ pounders anglers love to pull in for a nice picture and release. Channel Catfish are Chad’s favorite to target because they’re the best eating and smaller size for the choice fillet. Flathead catfish can get very large as well, but typically smaller then the Blue cat. www.learntocatchcatfish.com
Chad usually uses live shad 90% of the time and cut bait for the others. Catfish are definately preditors and will be agressive with live bait.
Gary Turner
Gary Turner from Athens Georgia and fishes South Carolina enjoys catching catchfish with his pontoon boat rigged up with 8 to 15 rods on each fishing trip. He Say’s it’s not like bass fishing when you’re working a single rod & reel, catfishin you’re setting up several rods with live bait and cut bait and waiting for a strike. Sometimes things get kinda crazy when you have 8 rods out and 8 rods get hit close to the same time! gonefishinclub.com
Gary pictured here with his 38 lb flathead catfish caught and released at Santee South Carolina. Favorite live bait is 6 to 8 inch herring.
Michael “Pork Chop” Crosby
Michael Crosby’s catfish fishing trip on the James River Virginia produces some Monster Blue Catfish! Michael known in his circle of friends as “Pork Chop” pulled in this nice 58 lb blue. Sweet!!! He also sent us a nice picture of his 70 lb Blue Cat caught on the last day!!! www.olddominioncatfishclub.org
Michael “Pork Chop” Crosby on his last day pulled in this nice 70 lb blue catfish… WOW. Using dead gizzard shad for bait was able to catch some nice monsters at the James River in Virginia. At the end of each day they would net their bait for the next days fishin.
Facebook Fish Facts and Fables
This we asked our Facebook fans… Whats the coldest day you have gone fishing? We also asked… Catfish is the 2nd most sought after species in Texas. Which species of catfish do you prefer? (Blue Cat, Channel Cat, Flathead Cat, other)
Here what the responses were on this week JGF Tales & Reports Podcast or visit us on our FaceBook fan page and join in the conversation.
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Y’all have a great day of fishin,
Dave Alexander
dave@justgofishin.com
This weeks Photos courtesy of Chad Ferguson, Gary Turner, and Michael “Pork Chop” Crosby.
