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I've got that "offshore fever" going on now. Hopefully Cooper can keep the winds down so I can make it out. I heard that there are some really nice snapper close in.

Yeah, and by the time I hear about it and can schedule some time off, It'sWAY TOO LATE. Oh well. :scratch

Yeah, especially inmy THONG!!!!!! Seriously, I've got one of those wooden spearguns and it's REAL accurate. Fish fear me when I'm in THEIR territory!!! ::k

I went to Spindletop Bass club on Fri. and was pretty disapointed. Normally at this time of yeear we'll catch 30 or so by lunch time. Fri., however, between 3 boats we only had 30 all together. Don't know what the deal was. The winds are always a challenge out there. It turned out to be windier than the 5-10 as was called for, so boat handling was tougher. That shouldn't have made that much of a difference though. Maybe they ate all night on the full moon and were just taking the 1st half of the day off????

Thanx Jodie. My boat doesn't have the range, but a friend of mine's does. I love to dive too, so that would be nice.

That's too rich for my blood. A castaway is about as pricey as I can swing. I DO like fishing with them though. I'm sure the Waterloo is awesome. I'll have to give one a try one day...after I hit 6 numbers in the Lotto! (oh yeah I forgot...I don't buy tickets :? )

Supertilly, thanks, I wasn't aware that the public could launch there. Pleasure Island is another idea. The old section, not the one by the Music Park That one is really steep and I'd never get my boat back out.

My #1 would have to be the Rappala #2 the frog.

Another snapper tip (or 2). For the novice, you can't go wrong with Snapper Slappers. Get the medium sized ones, and tip it with some squid. But don't waste too much time with them, when they work, they work good, but when they don't they DON'T. Also, Jodies right about the big sanapper. You've got to fool them, which is tricky, since they see REAL good. I got away from the wire leaders and went to a big mono, like 200# test. (Make your own) Make the leader long and BURY the hook in the bait. If they see it, they WILL NOT bite it. Also, try to find structure instead of rigs. They'll pay off better in the long run. Be Safe out there!

They quit making the Curado as we know it. They made a newer version, but it cost $80 more. The replacement is supposed to be the Citica, but I haven't heard any reports about it. If you can find a Curado, you'll love it. You'll probably have to adjust the bearings inside the real to fit your casting abilities, but it's by far the best casting real I've ever thrown. I wish I had 2 more!

Jody, I've been saying that for years!!! What a shame to watch snapper float off because they're 1" short, when, if we could keep them, we'd get a quick limit, then move on to other species, i.e. dolphin. Those Feds just don't get it. They're too smart to know they're STUPID! Also, where is the Stetson Bank??? NOTICE!!!!... I was wrong (again). Snapper season does not open until April 21st, NOT 15TH LIKE I POSTED EARLIER. I hope this didn't cause any probs with anyone.

Mine was just over 8' long. A hammerhead that tipped the scales at 150# 6 oz.

Any trout showing up on the jetties yet?

I heard from a Game Warden that ALL of the county ramps are closed. He said that people are still using the one in Sabine Pass, but they are about to start issuing citations. Any thoughts on the best place to launch for an offshore run? I sure don't want to use PN Park. man, that would add 2 hrs. to the trip. The one at the music park is just too steep. Is the one at Pleasure Island still open?

Planning on hitting the Neches River and/or Sabine Lake tomorrow (Sun) to give the big boat a terst run. Since Snapper season starts next weekend, I want to make sure all of the pumps , trim tabs etc. are working properly. Anyone else gonna be out there??

Mine? Only 5#. The sad thing, my son, who was 6 at the time, caught his 1st bas...a 6#er. Man, what a good teacher he has!

Heck man, I had to throw away 21 bags of snapper fillets after your sister RITA came to town (I'm still trying to think of how I can blame it all on the weatherman). I haven't had any fish to speak of since then, so, the likelyhood of me giving any away won't happen for QUITE A WHILE!!!! '''fd

...opens Sat April 15th (tax day). I know it's Easter weekend, but if the wind is down...I'm OUTA HERE!!!!!

My "Go To" bait is the trusty Super Salty Fluke watermelon seed, dipped in chartruse, HOWEVER, here lately I've caught some really good fish on the new YUM crawdad. Check those out. They are really life-like.

and...does this include those w/ MORE THAN ONE SCREEN NAME????? ::k :mrgreen:

You're not supposed to bury your kids. They're supposed to bury you! Losing a child is a horrible thing to have to go through, (trust me, I know). Don't ever let their memories fade. God Bless Bud Porter

Vidor wins 3-2!

My daughter's at the game and will try to update me...I'll pass it along on here.

Ozen can hardly claim bragging rights to the stadium seating list. They're only bumming off of Lamar, since appearently they don't have a real home of their own.

Thanks for the heads-up. Mine's done too.