First post - 26.5" Trout Friday morning, released

[ShawnQ]

Got home from work Friday morning around 930am, had daddy daycare duty all day. I was getting the brief from my Wife on when my son last ate, and how long he had been asleep. While chatting with her, I walked outside. First thing I saw was a 15" needlefish getting chased on the surface by three BIG trout.
Stepped inside my back door, grabbed my curado with a mirrolure mirrodine on it, and 2 casts later landed this 26.5" fatty. Promptly released her. Managed a 18" shortly after. Friday that sun warmed the water nicely...but I had my infant son all day so I didn't get a chance to take advantage of it.

I was going to try today, but the wind and cold appeared to have them lock-jawed. Maybe tomorrow?

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[Jhua]

Great first post! And welcome to FWE!

[Dawg]

WTG

[Curmudgeon]

Helluva first post! Welcome Aboard!

[ShawnQ]

Thanks!

I moved here in August. I was able to locate the flounder and schoolie trout with a few reds all late summer/fall around Jones Lake/ICW, but ever since Mid-December I've been having trouble. I guess I'm not the only one having trouble finding patterns. This fish was a nice motivator. I've seen a few big girls in the lights, but not much lately. Thats why i was surprised to see these trout chasing a needlefish - especially during the daylight. Had to be the high sun warming the water up. I can't wait for spring to come.

In your experience, is Spring or Fall better in this area? I grew up fishing the middle coast/southern tx coast. Galveston Bay is new to me. Lots of fish, but a lot of differences too.

Tight Lines,
SQ

[H.Maier]

Needed that fish today. Good catch!

[Rollo]

Man I really feel for you, That daddy day care thing really seems to be holdin ya back, my kids are grown and I cant remember projectile vomiting or nasty diapers!Welcome aboard ,That trout is awsome!And I bet your son is too, see ya!

[ShawnQ]

Needed that fish today. Good catch!

I bet - she's still out there but she is probably a lot further north than most of the tourney guys were fishing.


Man I really feel for you, That daddy day care thing really seems to be holdin ya back, my kids are grown and I cant remember projectile vomiting or nasty diapers!Welcome aboard ,That trout is awsome!And I bet your son is too, see ya!

I wouldn't trade it for the world! I do find myself wishing he was just a little bit older so he can get out there with me, soon!

[Sisco Kid]

Heck of a way to start the Day:) Congrats:clap:

[Rollo]

Watch him close because hell grow up in the wink of an eye ,and raise him to love and respect the outdoors and some day with your guidance he,ll catch that same trout and more!

[Galveston340]

....nice fish and pics! IF the wind lays it might not be too bad this morning. Just looked though and the wind is still NNE @13mph but it might lay down later me hopes!

[smooth move]

Needed that fish today. Good catch!
no joke, ran all over the bay sat. for 3 little ones and that was right there in the canal the whole time----out of the wind--LOL. nice fish and nice release.

[Jerkyourcroaker]

Great fish and welcome to FWE. Congrats on the fish and the keeper you were looking after.

[Paul Marx]

Good job and good first pot Shawn . Welcome to FWE .

[lurefisher]

Welcome, good fish !

[Gulfcoast13]

Welcome.

[SUPER SPOOK]

very nice fish and welcome to the site!

[Texfish]

26.5" trout what a way to not take advantage of the day. Lol

Nice fish too bad it took two cast to catch that one. You may need to ice that arm down.

Just funnin ! Welcome aboard.

[ShawnQ]

26.5" trout what a way to not take advantage of the day. Lol

Nice fish too bad it took two cast to catch that one. You may need to ice that arm down.

Just funnin ! Welcome aboard.

haha..i know, I was thinking that after I typed it.

I'm pretty sure I could've done well Friday if I had gone out...but I was happy with the 26.5"!

[Astros13]

Nice fish WTG

[twdecock]

nice trout
welcome