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Wade Fishing: need help/advice
Posted on 8/11/10 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 8/11/10 at 3:48 pm
I moved to Galveston and have been seeing a ton of guys wade fishing on my way to work. The water has been like glass lately.
Any suggestions on a cheap set up I could buy at like an Academy for the weekends? Any help much appreciated.
Any suggestions on a cheap set up I could buy at like an Academy for the weekends? Any help much appreciated.
This post was edited on 8/11/10 at 3:49 pm
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Posted on 8/11/10 at 3:51 pm to WelcomeToDeathValley
They're hitting top dogs right now if you can find green water in the surf.
And always... live bait.
And always... live bait.
Posted on 8/11/10 at 3:58 pm to Clyde Tipton
Rod and Reel and line wise?
what could I get for at a decent price, I dont want to spend a lot but also dont want something thats a waste of money.
what could I get for at a decent price, I dont want to spend a lot but also dont want something thats a waste of money.
Posted on 8/11/10 at 4:00 pm to WelcomeToDeathValley
Fishing for trout?
Avoid bleeding in the water. YWIA
Bull sharks love leg bones.
Avoid bleeding in the water. YWIA
Bull sharks love leg bones.
Posted on 8/11/10 at 4:06 pm to roadGator
that strikes a little fear, yeah they catch Specks and some Reds when theyre running.
Posted on 8/11/10 at 4:08 pm to WelcomeToDeathValley
What part of Galveston were you planning on fishing?
Posted on 8/11/10 at 4:12 pm to offshoreangler
Posted on 8/11/10 at 4:12 pm to offshoreangler
Check out 2CoolFishing.com.....plenty of Galveston area guys that can help you out.
Posted on 8/11/10 at 4:16 pm to offshoreangler
There is also a kayak and wade fishing book thats pretty detailed for that area. Has topo type maps making location as well as good write up on the time of year to hit certain areas of the island or bay system.
I know cut rate cares this book. its like 19.00 last time I looked at it.
I know cut rate cares this book. its like 19.00 last time I looked at it.
Posted on 8/11/10 at 7:58 pm to WelcomeToDeathValley
Go to Academy and get yourself a 7 ft Allstar and put an Ambasseduer 5000C on it. Bullet proof and about $100.00.
Get some popping corks , live scrimps and hit the surf around San Luis Pass on a falling tide with wind SE less than 10.
Bring an ice chest.
Get some popping corks , live scrimps and hit the surf around San Luis Pass on a falling tide with wind SE less than 10.
Bring an ice chest.
Posted on 8/11/10 at 9:55 pm to WelcomeToDeathValley
If you feel a little tug on your stringer, don't panic!
Posted on 8/11/10 at 10:33 pm to Sprung
always keep a knife handy for when that bull red turns out to be a 5' stingray
Posted on 8/12/10 at 8:54 am to Kajungee
Go to Academy. Get a rod & reel you are comfortable with. Doesn't have to be different just because wade fishing.
Get a wade belt that holds rod, small tackle box, and stringer. I use walknwade. Sold at Academy.
Keep a small sample of baits in your box...topwaters, catch 2000s, sand eels, hooks, etc.
Can always buy Ray guards to protect you from stingrays, but they are uncomfortable. Just remember to shuffle your feet and you should be fine.
Keep stringer within easy reach in case a shark does come for it. Just pull it off your belt and let go. Shark will leave. It wants the fish not you.
Get a wade belt that holds rod, small tackle box, and stringer. I use walknwade. Sold at Academy.
Keep a small sample of baits in your box...topwaters, catch 2000s, sand eels, hooks, etc.
Can always buy Ray guards to protect you from stingrays, but they are uncomfortable. Just remember to shuffle your feet and you should be fine.
Keep stringer within easy reach in case a shark does come for it. Just pull it off your belt and let go. Shark will leave. It wants the fish not you.
Posted on 8/12/10 at 9:57 am to TopWaterTiger
Appreciate all the advice guys, might get after it this weekend with a friend of mine
I see everyone just along the west end Seawall, I I was thinking of going down a little bit towards east end. Maybe a couple blocks down from 61st?
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What part of Galveston were you planning on fishing?
I see everyone just along the west end Seawall, I I was thinking of going down a little bit towards east end. Maybe a couple blocks down from 61st?
This post was edited on 8/12/10 at 10:00 am
Posted on 8/12/10 at 9:59 am to WelcomeToDeathValley
I prefer the west end. Jamica Beach area
Head out to the 2nd sand bar and start fishing.
Head out to the 2nd sand bar and start fishing.
Posted on 8/12/10 at 10:01 am to TexasTiger
Yeah I live right there on the west end (right by the sign that says Jamaica Beach 11 miles).
I could pretty much walk out there. Didnt know if some areas were better or not though
I could pretty much walk out there. Didnt know if some areas were better or not though
This post was edited on 8/12/10 at 10:02 am
Posted on 8/12/10 at 10:08 am to WelcomeToDeathValley
I prefer the west end. Also close to the pass which can be good fishing just have to be careful of currents most wade fisherman wear life vests in this area. I also like being close to the bay on the west end. Easy to switch between the surf and bay when things are slow.
Posted on 8/12/10 at 10:31 am to TopWaterTiger
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Keep stringer within easy reach in case a shark does come for it. Just pull it off your belt and let go. Shark will leave. It wants the fish not you.
So you loose all of your catch? I'm not understanding you...
I know I rather loose the catch than get eaten, but is that what you are saying...pull stringer off your belt and let it float (away)?
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