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Matagorda Bay Fishing Report
Fishing Report - Jan. 16, 2012

January has been the typical winter here on the Matagorda Coast. Forty degree water temperatures and a cold front every week or so. When the wind is calm we have drifted deep shell in east bay to box limits of trout. When the wind blows hard the fishing is terrible. Opening Night Bass Assassins worked slowly on the bottom has been the bait of choice when the sun is out. Darker colored plastics have fared better on overcast days. It's not a fast retrieve. Work it slowly on the bottom. If you don't snag on some shell your working it too fast. I loose atleast a dozen or so 1/4 ounce leadheads every trip hanging up on the bottom. The river turned muddy after the recent rains but should clear back up soon. It was a much needed rain that will help our bay system. West Matagorda Bay has produced good numbers of trout on the south shoreline for wade fishermen. Deep guts along the shore have held solid trout to 23". Lakes off the ICW has been good for redfish. Live shrimp under a popping cork has been the bait of choice when available. Things should remain the same for February. Get all the tackle cleaned up and the boat in good shape for a great spring season. We just got finished with the Houston Boat Show which was a good success. We will be at the Hunting and Fishing Show next month as well. Then it's time to get back to fishing every day. I can't wait.

Capt. Mark Talasek 979-479-1397
www.talasekguideservice.com
www.matagordasunriselodge.com

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Capt. Mark Talasek
www.talasekguideservice.com
www.matagordasunriselodge.com
www.MatagordaFlounder.com

Give me a call......Capt. Mark Talasek 979-479-1397