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Port Mansfield Report

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It has been a fun week fishing the new moon in Mansfield. We had some highs, and several lows. We missed a few opportunities and some really nice trout. The higher water levels allowed us to fish a few new places that we can’t normally get to in the winter.Trophy Trout

One thing is for sure there is no shortage of redfish. We saw several small tailing pods, and caught a lot on each wade. Fishing knee to thigh deep areas adjacent to deep water drop offs has been key. All our fish were released to fight another day.

We are back in Seadrift, and taking bookings for wading artificial, sight casting, and navigational trips.
If anybody wants to book the full moon in Mansfield, April 20-25, we will go back.

Capt. Nathan Beabout
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Seadrift Fishing Report

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Good day back in Seadrift, TX. We got lucky with the rain, and just had a few small showers pass over.

We found trout at most every wade, but a few wades were better than others. These trout seemed to be hanging around areas with smaller sized mullet concentrations. Not much happening in areas with bull mullet.

It’s always fun fishing with Sully, and we just wanted to feel the pull. All our fish were released to fight another day.

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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Review

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Be prepared for the next weather event with the Jackery Solar Generator 1000.

The polar vortex hit Texas in February 2021 with a vengeance, inflicting freezing cold temperatures that partially knocked out the power grid for days. We were without power in our residence for almost three days but some homes were offline for much longer. Fortunately, I have a Honda EU3000is generator that I faithfully start each month and let run for 10-15 minutes. It has always immediately fired up and run smoothly. Until February 15, 2021 when it would not start despite my best troubleshooting efforts. Unbelievable! Thirty months of flawless performance until the very day I needed it. That is when I determined to get a backup power source, preferably one not dependent on a carburetor.

Jackery Solar Generator 1000

Research quickly led me to Jackery – the industry leader in portable power stations and solar generators. Their best solution for me was the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 which consists of the Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 along with two Solar Panel SolarSaga 100W chargers. The two solar panels can be connected to the power station at the same time using the included adapter. Each SolarSaga 100 also includes a USB-A and USB-C port so that you can charge mobile phones and other small electronics directly from the solar panel. Free, clean, green energy!

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Review: J.B. Dillon Chambers Boots

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Living in Texas, I have purchased my fair share of boots through the years. Through experience, I have come to rely on certain brands for specific functions. Specifically, Lucchese dress boots, Ariat (with rubber soles) for general ranch work and light hunting, Wolverine for serious hunting, and Red Wing work boots. J.B. Dillon now joins my list of preferred cowboy boots!

I have been wearing the J.B. Dillon Chambers full quill ostrich boots for several months now. They are exceptionally comfortable and easy to wear all day. And they look fantastic in Chestnut!

One question I get asked, is “How do they compare to Tecovas?” This is a fair question as I would consider them competitors working the same space.

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Capt. Nathan Port Mansfield Trophy Trout

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It’s been feeling more like April than February lately. With the strong south winds, it has made it tough to stay on the big trout bite. We narrowed down the area, but the depths at which these fish were holding seemed to change daily.Trophy Trout

We have caught some solid fish over the last few days, but today it came together with our biggest going 8.75#”. Today our fish fell for Softdine XL’s and Down South Lures chicken of the c, as well as true plum super models. All our fish have been released in great condition. Just enjoying the great fishery of the Lower Laguna.

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Port Mansfield Report

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Sometimes when your chasing big trout, you just have to hang in there and grind.

That’s exactly what these boys did, and were rewarded for it. We saw ever changing conditions over their 3 days. Gale force winds, slick calm days, and 85 degree air temps.

I would like to congratulate Walker on his PB trout, 7#” long, caught on a black/green Softdine XL. We had a couple other big troutthat were picture worthy, but the bites were few and far between. Had several in the 4-5# range over the 3 days. There were a lot of baits detroyed by bruser redfish too! All our fish were released in great shape.

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Port Mansfield Trout Report

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Let me start this story by saying, the good Lord blessed me on the water today!

I would have loved to seen the clients fighting these fish, over me.

I had 5 bites today, second bite of the morning was a 31”@8.25# trout. Got two more bites on our next few wades. Then the last wade of the day starting around 1:30pm, I hooked a 30”8.5# trout. Im always conservative on the length, being that it’s measured off the rod before being released. But, clients helped me measure and confirmed! Lol Continue reading Port Mansfield Trout Report →

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Port Mansfield Trophy Trout Report

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Well………..
Trying to figure out how to describe this groups Mansfield trip.
A good repeat summer client brought down a father/son team, and we were blessed to walk into a good bite. Evan the 13 year old hung in there all day and is a pretty good stick. Both the dad and him set their PB’s on day one, but we had a few days to try and upgrade Evans again.

Trophy Trout
Trophy Trout

Fish were caught in thigh to crotch sand pockets.
Aaron’s fish is pictures first, a 29”@7.75#.
Then Evan’s at 25”@4.5#
Landon and myself also got in on the action. His was just shy of 7#, and mine was 29.5”@8#.
Our trout and reds were released in good condition.

Trophy Trout
Trophy Trout

Day 3 of 4 with this group proved to be the best yet. Day 2 was tough under the high pressure with just a couple solid fish caught. But, day 3, Landon and Aaron upgraded their PB’s.

Aaron’s fish tipped the scales at 8.5#”
Landon’s went 8#@29”
Evan matched his again

Trophy Trout
Trophy Trout

We had multiple fish over 6#, and walked away from the bite trying to beat in some rain showers.
Today, unfortunately the rain canceled our plans of making a wade over the same ground before the front hit. Hopefully when the winds start backing off tomorrow I can relocate these fish for coming clients.

Trophy Trout
Trophy Trout

Open January dates:
20-22

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Seadrift Sight Casting

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Had a lot of fun with new clients today. With the perfect sight casting conditions, they were able to experience another style of fishing. Seeing redfish cruising the banks just gets you blood pumpin!

We have a handful of dates left available for November. Whether it’s wading or sight casting, give us a call.

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Seadrift Sight Casting Report

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Well it worked out, we found fish super skinny, and even in flooded up areas that are typically dry. These fish were fooled by DSL’s candy apple and color x. These clients released all their reds, just out havin’ fun!

Wednesday and Thursday look great for sight casting. If you have ever wanted to try it, give us a call.

Capt. Nathan Beabout

Cell:(210)452-9680

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