By Shipper Ray Island Outfitters SPI

January, redfish are the most prevalent with trout bringing up second.

March, the reds start to slow down and the trout start to take the lead, along with flounder.

May, the tarpon start to show up along with the trout and reds getting even more prolific, and as well the flounder. The reds are trailing on a regular basis, feeding on small crabs and shrimp in six to eight inches of water.

July, the end of the month the reds are back in full swing again and starting to school up as the water heats us and the trout hunt for the cooler waters of the Gulf.

September, is a great month for mot all the species including tarpon. As they start their trek back south for the winter.

October, is probably the best month for Tarpon, as well as redfish, mango snapper, snook, flounder, and a few other species we will catch around the jetties at this time of the year.

November, is a Fishing Guides favorite month. It's very comfortable weather wise and some fine fishing. The water starts to cool down and everything seems to be happier.

December, can be one of the best months as well, except for the occasional cool front that come through. It can make the fishing Fabulous or shut it down.



Fishing Articles by Skipper Ray

Blind Casting the Flats
Catching and Handling Numbers of Trout
Fishing Guides Perspective
Fishing-Months
Effective Blind Casting on the Fly
Line Management Techniques
Lures of Choice for the Fall Season
More Tec Tips - King Mackerel
New Trout Techniques
Ready at the Rod
Spring is in the Air
Tarpon Techniques
Tech Tips - "Don’t Give Up"
Tech Tips - It’s a Drag
The Ladies Have More Fun
The Chosen One
The "Ibis" Built by Newwater Boatworks
The Old Gold Spoon
Time to Fish Free
It's Red Fishing Time in South Padre
Trout Fishing the Lower Laguna Madre
Trout on Topwater Flies
Wading the Lower Laguna Madre