Castaway Lodge Fishing Report
by Capt. Kris Kelley
Saturday
Trout shut down on shorelines for our wadefishermen throwing artificials over the weekend but the Redfish bite for all or our guests went ballistic. I managed full limits of Trout working deep with Crane Technologies Mike T. and guests Saturday working PCS (popping cork shrimp) and PCA (popping cork artificial) over shell along with hefty Redfish to 29" over mud/grass. Reports coming off the wade fishing found Capt. James E. struggling on Trout which seemed to be the story over shorelines and guts. Topwaters had been producing as water temperatures have risen lately. Switching to paddle tails on lethargic blow-ups made quick work on Redfish.
Sunday
We experienced some awe inspiring action on Redfish over mud/grass with winds building mid-morning pushing mid-20's and beyond. I made one stop with Reid M. and family aboard the airboat and managed 12 slots to 25" along with another half dozen releases and countless missed fish initially. Capt. Doug was hot on my heels with his fish pushing the upper end of the slot and full limits for Matt M. and family down for Spring Break.
Monday
Winds are forecasted to back down as a weak front approaches the Gulf Coast. Near slick conditions with possible fog are forecasted and this can make for some trouble on the end of a rod. Right now wind and plenty of it has produced nicely for our guests. Winds are streaking mid-bay waters and where this meets oyster is where you will find the Trout presently. I'll be fishing with the sons of Jim K. tomorrow aboard the airboat as the Seniors enjoy Spring Break and a last fling before life gets a little more serious. It should be a good one.
Capt. Kris Kelley
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