Galveston Fishing | Pier Fishing for Sharks and More!

Posted several videos about our fishing trip to the coast that aligns with our Channel’s motto, “Learn to fish by our trials and errors”. That said, here is a video of the trip that gives viewers a sense of the fishing vibe we felt this trip! Do check it out, and do let us know how your trip went when fishing Galveston!

Suggested videos…

Galveston Fishing 2021 | Lessons Learned | Pier Fishing Tips: https://youtu.be/42Ou6qyjNHg

Fishing Tip | Spider Weight Setup | The Hedgehog: https://youtu.be/8dv53yXRb2c

Galveston Fishing Pier | What Fishing Rig Did We Use?: https://youtu.be/ErgcJuSwa3o

BlacktipH – Fishing Tips – Haywire Twist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEKjXXtmjHM

Landshark Fishing – How To and How NOT to Tie the Haywire Twist!!!!! (Tackle Tuesday#12) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL84ygB9dUs

Galveston Fishing 2021 | Lessons Learned | Pier Fishing Tips

Had a great time fishing the Texas Coast for three days last week. In particular, we fished the Galveston Fishing Pier located at 91st Street and the Seawall. Every year we like to make the run to Galveston for a chance at a fish or two. This trip did not disappoint; caught a number of small sharks that we caught and released.

Also, every trip we seem to learn a few new things to help us the next round. This trip provided lessons learned that we are sure to use be it a trip to Galveston fishing the piers as well as other Texas piers along the coast.

Do check it out, and let us know if they prove useful on your next trip to the Texas Coast!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

Gear Used:
Pier Cart: https://amzn.to/3z93qFG
Pier Net: https://amzn.to/3zbHvxD
Fish Bites: https://amzn.to/2VL1gxt

Galveston Fishing Pier | What Fishing Rig Did We Use?

Answering the mail before we continue editing the Galveston Fishing Pier video. This video answers the question, “What fishing rig did we use…?”

We used a two section rig – one made with Weedeater Line and the other with Malin Hard-Wire. The video details how we made them. Of note is at 6:08 in the video, had a typo in the caption… it should read, “Had to use in-line circle hooks and non-stainless steel; offset, stainless steel hooks are not legal for sharks in Texas.”

There are other ways to setup for pier fishing, we liked this setup as it was inexpensive, could be modified as needed while on the pier, and worked well for the smaller sharks we were catching. Do suggest using a stronger rig if targeting large sharks.

Materials:

1. Two feet of .095 inch weedeater line
2. Two 2.3mm aluminum crimps
3. One Slider Rig
4. One Barrel Swivel – Coastlock #4 rated at 90 lbs
5. 18 inches of Malin Hard-Wire #9 rated at 108 lbs
6. Circle Hook, Non-Offset 5/0 to 9/0

Tools:
Crimper Tool – Cabelas

Fishing Tip | Spider Weight Setup | The Hedgehog

Video demo of the spider weight setup that our fishing buddy was using when pier fishing in a recent trip to Galveston, Texas. Should work well surf fishing, too! Give it a try next chance you get!

#fishing #pierfishing #surffishing

COAF Field Team Livestream - Updates | Fishing Rod and Reel Setups

Bummer that the King Kat 10′ Rods were delayed. Decided to stop at Bass Pro Shops in Garland, and the Team picked up two rods to match the Penn Squall 15’s and a Penn Fierce 3 Rod and Reel combo. Here is what we decided to bring to the coast this round!

Rods/Reels
Penn Mariner 2 Rod: https://amzn.to/3xBounI
Penn Fierce 3 Rod and Reel Combo: https://amzn.to/3e5asmG
Rodsmiths 10′ Rod Titon Pro Set (4-8oz weight)

Penn Battle 2 Reel: https://amzn.to/3ARNaKU
Abu Garcia C3 Reel: https://amzn.to/3e3ldG8
Penn Pursuit 4000 in newer model Pursuit II: http://amzn.to/2s0FWA7
Penn Squall 15 Reel: http://amzn.to/2sVzgnU

Galveston Fishing Preps | Reviewing the Fishing Regulations

In our preparations for heading to the coast this next week, always good to review the fishing regulations so we know what are the legal daily limits, minimum and maximum lengths, and other things we should be aware of!

Pond Fly Fishing for Bluegill and Little Bass!

Video of yesterday’s pond fly fishing action on the 4wt Redington Fly Rod and Echo Ion Fly Reel. OPST Commando Head worked well for reaching out mid-pond but most strikes were nearer to shore.

Kayak Fishing Lake Lavon | Catch and Cook | Burns Run East Fish Recipe

Went kayak fishing Saturday morning. Windy and lots of waves but able to maintain position anchoring the kayak and fishing with shad for bait. Lots of missed hook sets but did get one undersized White Bass, a Channel Catfish, and a Blue Catfish. Enough to try the cooking the Catfish using the Burn Run East fish recipe we used to cook fish we caught on Lake Texoma last weekend. Recipe works for Catfish, too!

Fish Recipe Suggestions

Kayak Fishing | Texoma | Burns Run East | Catch and Cook, Too!

Fished this past Saturday on the Oklahoma side of Texoma at Burns East Run. Yours truly struck out but my fishing buddy caught a Striped Bass and a Spotted Bass which was enough to try out a new and simple recipe… no name for it. For now, calling it Burns East Run Fish Recipe!

Learned a few things this trip about the area, fishing regulations, and the lay of the land or better yet, the water! Also, got a good workout paddling from park, to the dam and back again.

Cooking portion is at the end, and is more a snippet of the YouTube Short Video we posted. Regardless, recipe is too simple that a short video explains it all!

Had lots of fun… do checkout the video!

Kayak Fishing | Lake Thunderbird, OK

Follow-on video to our earlier video – Kayak Fishing | Saugeye Challenge. This one is our normal format where we stop for breakfast before heading to our destination. Do check it out!

Kayak Fishing | Saugeye Challenge | Success!

Team decided to try their luck fishing for a new species. One we have not caught before… after a few trials and tribulations, one of us succeeded in the Saugeye Challenge!

Check out the video and some “learn to fish by our trials and errors” suggestions at a place we have never fished before!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

Kayak Fishing and More | Out and About Updates | COAF Field Team

Brief update on the Team’s fishing activities while out and about – specifically,

• Lake Thunderbird, OK
• Lake Lavon, TX
• Plans for Texoma
• Local Ponds and Events
• DIY Kayak Anchor Trolley

Check the video out and do check back for follow-up videos on our trip to Lake Thunderbird, and then upcoming trips to Lavon and Texoma!

Good Luck and Good Fishing!

YouTube #shorts | Caught a Saugeye While Kayak Fishing!

YouTube Shorts video of a kayak fishing trip to Lake Thunderbird in Norman, Oklahoma. Your’s truly is measuring his fishing buddy’s catch of the day… a Saugeye! New species for the Field Team! Do check back for the full video!

Micro Skagit Fly Fishing at the Local Pond

Made the run to the local pond for Micro Skagit Fly Fishing using the 4wt – 6ft Redington Pursuit, 4/5wt Echo Ion Fly Reel, and the 200grn OPST Commando Head. Worked out well catching a Bluegill and one feisty little Bass. Fish were initially near the shoreline; did not need the distance cast that the OPST allowed. Mainly fished with the shooting head portion. Later, when the fish were across the pond from where I was casting, the OPST easily made the distance needed using minimal/no false casts. Also, noticed the local free concerts started again as well as the free In-N-Out Burger Meals… not a bad outing – fishing, live music, and free food! #opstcommandohead #microskagit #onehandedspey

Micro Fly Rod | Quick Demo of the Two Piece Version

Got a request for a demo of the two piece micro fly rod we like to use for quick trips to our local ponds. This video shows the rod – it’s two piece function, casting ability, and even catching a fish or two!

Fun stuff! Do give it a try an make one… see related article: https://skyaboveus.com/fishing/MicroFlyRod

#microfishing #microflyfishing #microflyrod

Pond Fly Fishing | Bass and Bluegill on the Simple Foam Fly

Break in the weekend “honey do’s”… made a run to the local pond fishing the Simple Foam Fly on a 4wt for a Bass or Bluegill or two!

Favorite Kayak Fishing Method... Anchoring?

Our favorite kayak fishing method is simple and requires no special gear other than what you may already have on hand! It calls for anchoring your kayak near a lake point, and then fishing with shad. Let the fish come to you! Check out the video and do give it a try!

#kayak #anchor #shad

Free Fishing Day Texas | Where to Go Fishing?

Every year Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offers free fishing days allowing people to fish statewide without a fishing license. Scheduled the first week in June… for 2021, it is June 5!

That said, where would we go fishing to take advantage of the free fishing day? For one, we would like to fish all day, make for an easy setup using gear we already have or can readily obtain, and keep in mind the rain forecasted this Saturday!

So, where would we go… we would go East, to the Texas Coast for some Texas Fishing Pier (and jetty) action! Depending on where you are located in Texas, there are options in the Upper, Middle, and Lower Coast that may be of interest!

However, given our current day job schedule, yours truly will likely stay local to the DFW Metroplex, fishing a local lake… but keeping it simple – a kayak, shad for bait, and our $9.98 Zebco “older model” floating rod/reel combo!

Where would you go on a Free Fishing Day? Let us know in the comments!

PS: Oklahoma Free Fishing Days are June 5 and 6… Add Denison Dam and Texoma as options!

Upper Coast
61st Street: https://www.61stpier.com/
Galveston Fishing Pier: https://www.galvestonfishingpier.com/
Texas City Dike: http://www.texas-city-tx.org/page/rec.dike
Seawolf Park: https://www.galvestontx.gov/facilities/facility/details/Seawolf-Park-on-Pelican-Island-3
Surfside Jetty: https://www.brazoriacountytx.gov/departments/parks-department/surfside-jetty

Middle Coast
Horace Caldwell (Keepers): https://keepersportaransasfishingpier.com/
Bob Hall (Closed)
Rockport Fulton: https://www.rockport-fulton.org/FultonPier
Goose Island State Park: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goose-island
Packery Channel: https://www.visitcorpuschristitx.org/see-and-do/1976/packery-channel-park

Lower Coast
Pirate’s Landing: https://www.piratespier.com/

Kayak Fishing | New Zebco Slingshot Rod | Does it still Float?

Really liked the Zebco Slingshot Rod and Reel combo that goes for under $10. Bought two several years ago from Walmart for backup kayak fishing rods. By accident, learned the rod floats! Dropped it over the side when kayak fishing and recovered it readily because it floated! Purchased another rod last year for $9.98 as a backup trout fishing rod. Noticed the rod handle has a “skeleton” handle… no full foam handle like the older one. This past weekend bought another one for still $9.98. It has the skeleton handle. Wondered if the new rods float like the older rods… so did a quick test! #zebco #kayakfishing #fishing

Check Walmart for their current price.

“Cool colors. Hot spinning performance. All at a great price. These custom-matched Combos are great for all ages with long-casting Slingshot spinning reels and durable 2-piece Z-Glass rods.”

Lake Lavon Fishing | Slabs, Shad, and the Lazy Man Fishing Method!

Fished Lake Lavon this past weekend. Saturday at Brockdale; Sunday at Highland. This is the follow-up video showing the action Sunday.

Windy and lots of waves to deal with, luckily the twelve foot jon boat and 2.5 Suzuki Outboard made for an easy run to the Water Treatment Plant for some fun with White Bass.

Later, made it back to the Point, found some Shad in the brushy areas with the cast net, and then fished a modified Sabiki Rig… replace the Slab with a weight and the Crappie Jigs with hooks.

Caught several keeper size Catfish – largest went 19 inches, and White Bass as well. Also, released several undersized Catfish and White Bass as well as Yellow Bass.

Overall, it was a fun trip. Did see the drainage area is flooded by the Water Treatment Plant… but most important learned the Lazy Man Fishing Method!

PS: The 2.5 Suzuki Outboard works well as a pillow!

Slab and Jig Fishing