I get depressed a little this time of year.

[2112]

To frakin cold to go gigging but there is light at the end of the tunnel...

Has the second scope meeting about Flounder happened yet at the Dickinson Marine Lab?

[Milkjug]

One word: Waders :D

I'm going to try going out just to see what's out there. Clear water and low tides should help to cover a bunch of ground at least.

[WestEndAngler]

You forgot about Calm Winds!

[Texangler]

Is it still a good time for flounder gigging? What's the best time to go?

[WestEndAngler]

Is it still a good time for flounder gigging? What's the best time to go?

Tex-

Flounder are caught year round the majority are caught during the Fall Flounder Run. This is when the flounder leave the bays after the Summer. The Spring Run which is coming up is not as big as the Fall but still highly productive.

Over the last few years & especially in the last few months many steps have been taken in order to insure that the flounder population remains strong in Texas Bay Systems. In doing so regulations are being proposed that will cut the bag limit in half from where it is currently at 10 down to 5. No gigging dates might be set during the Fall run as many big females make there way out to spawn etc.

Last year before Ike, the Club helped with a Flounder Restocking Program at Lutes Marine on Chocolate Bayou. http://www.fishwestend.com/west-end-anglers-news You should be able to find something written up about it on the link above. Not to mention also in the forums.

MuddSkipper here on the website has a lot of knowledge and has been in close contact and communication with Chester Moore whom you probably know of already as the guy who writes the Saltwater Books you see at Academy and Cutrate (Fishing Tacle Unlimited) I'm sure many other locations as well.

There are a few reports about the TPWD meetings that have been held in the League City area most are posted on the Forum. Do a search about TPWD and Flounder and you should get some good hits here on the site.

If you need help learning how to go gig let me know. I'll take you out there. I've taught many here on the website and on 2COOL, there's no secret art to it just have to be patient. Once you spot one you'll know what your looking for and then your hooked... or should I say GIGGED :D

Coe-

[2112]

Have gig, will not go hungry.

30k Flounder rig, $40 license, 5 fish bag / possesion limit.

A true addict.

[John Galt]

I'm just happy it looks like they are not outlawing gigging this year....

I need to go out with you and Bailey again...I'll bring the beer. Just found out we're definitely being xferred to Denver....

[WestEndAngler]

Holmes, good to see you back around on the site... The Spring Run they say has started... not sure of any truth to that but we'll see Saturday :D

[John Galt]

did you get anything?

[WestEndAngler]

Didn't even try.... Yan went out Friday I think and got a Yankee on one :D

He posted it already I believe...

[2112]

So depressed!+

[Hogie70]

Keep Your Head Up It Will All Be OK... OR......... Go Wade Fishing And Join The Crowd......

[coachlaw]

Chin up Bro! Sure winter is a time of death and depression. That's why we live here so we don't see so much of it as Yankees do. Get out on the water anyway, at least for a boat ride. Gotta keep the motor running and get that old gas out. Get a little salt in the lungs. It's good powerful medicine.

[Jampilot]

Just think about it this way. Winter is almost over, and Spring will be here before you know it. Keep your head up!!

[Ibtsoom]

So depressed!+

Beer helps!

[2112]

Yes it does, Mike. So does my Seagull S6.

[plugger]

So depressed!+

GIRLY MAN !! Get your butt out there on a calm night if you are such an addict !! Give me a PM and I'll go with you. I've never been and I'll go if you need the motivation. Heck, we can go maybe late afternoon, do some twilight , post dark wade fishing , then go gig and maybe fish some more. We might actually gig some flounder and catch some fish. It would be an adventure. Besides, I haven't seen your mug in awhile. I say this even though I know that everyone who goes with you falls in/out of your boat !! :D

[2112]

You funny Doc!
Got a lot of stuff going on in my personal life. Mainly, my wife's Cheese has done slid off her cracker and a divorce looks to be immanet.
I wish it was warm weather time.

[plugger]

OUCH, no wonder you're depressed. Sorry to hear that, buddy. Keep me in mind for some fun to cheer you up when you are ready !! :)

[TMO]

Sorry to hear about that Bert, if you need anything give me a holler.
Tom

[reeltime]

hey bert you need anything........ been there down that..........i'm just down the road

[Ibtsoom]

Dude if you need to get away for the day I'll take off work and we'll go fishing. Salt water is good for the soul.

[2112]

Dude if you need to get away for the day I'll take off work and we'll go fishing. Salt water is good for the soul.

My neighbor hooked me up with his mom so now I got a beautiful girlfriend.
I was actually hoping "Dirt Road" might be playing this weekend at the Bay View Duck, I was gonna lighten up at you're expense. Ya'll have to play that crazy song again.

[Ibtsoom]

My neighbor hooked me up with his mom so now I got a beautiful girlfriend.
I was actually hoping "Dirt Road" might be playing this weekend at the Bay View Duck, I was gonna lighten up at you're expense. Ya'll have to play that crazy song again.

Any neighbor that will hook you up with his mom is ok in my book! We're not playing this weekend but we are playing on the 19th of this month. We're also playing on March 12th and the 17th (St. Patricks Day) -- come on out dude and bring friends -- I'm gonna get you up there to play guitar with me eventually! I'm all about the crazy songs -- I think I know which one you're referring to -- that one is always fun!! Been working up some new ones too.

[2112]

I 'll be back to work by then Mike sorry. Are ya'll playing anywheres else this weekend?

[FP10]

Sorry to hear that Bert. Let me know if I can do anything.

[2112]

Sorry to hear that Bert. Let me know if I can do anything.
Aw, it's ok. I guess it was a long time comming so I was kinda mentaly prepared for this. It's a case of her loss this time around. I love her very much but this was her choice and whats really going to be sad is if she trys to come back. It's gonna hurt me to say no. I wish her well...Now life carries on and I look forward to it.

PROSIT!

[imhammer]

Sorry to hear about all the troubles Bert....Been down that road once before also and LOTS of beer helps fo sho! A couple of girlfriends would help also!
Good luck and let me know if you need anything!

[2112]

Thanks Chip...My new friend Penny is realy quite striking and she eases the pain but...
Ya, I can't lie. All the nurturing, love and time wasted is a huge dissapointment.
The new girl is like popping Xanax or taking novacaine but she seems to understand.

Anyone thats off this Thursday night and can go, ok I can use a little support group.
Bert Wills, the Texas "Gulf Coast Ledgend" is going to be playing with Kenny Braskit at Katies in Bacliff on Grand Ave @ 9pm. I'll be there, hopefully with Penny by my side.

[reeltime]

Thanks Chip...My new friend Penny is realy quite striking and she eases the pain but...
Ya, I can't lie. All the nurturing, love and time wasted is a huge dissapointment.
The new girl is like popping Xanax or taking novacaine but she seems to understand.

Anyone thats off this Thursday night and can go, ok I can use a little support group.
Bert Wills, the Texas "Gulf Coast Ledgend" is going to be playing with Kenny Braskit at Katies in Bacliff on Grand Ave @ 9pm. I'll be there, hopefully with Penny by my side.

wow bert wills.......might have to join you bert.......

[2112]

wow bert wills.......might have to join you bert.......

Please do!
He's my guitar hero.

[Ibtsoom]

I 'll be back to work by then Mike sorry. Are ya'll playing anywheres else this weekend?

This is an off week for us Bert -- Sorry. I'll keep you updated on when the shows are though -- maybe I'll catch you on a day when you're off.

[corndog]

bert Lets go gigging. I have some new spots to check out Been scouting that area at low tides!!! If nothing else we will jam out and get drunk!!!!!!

[2112]

Corny Dog. I've had fun with all but our night was the best. I got my CHL finnaly
so at the least we can pop a few mullet. Got to keep our skilz sharp for the booge-man.

[lurefisher]

2112 come out and see us tomorrow at the benefit,we are going to have a couple of bands.

[2112]

2112 come out and see us tomorrow at the benefit,we are going to have a couple of bands.

I need to get out so thanks for the offer but I am back to work starting these next 2 weekends.
Things are hectic but I don't want ya'll worrying to much about me. I have a good lawyer I trust so it's one day at a time until the dust settles.
It'll all be ok in the end.

[RonE]

I get depressed a little this time of year.

Then it is time to renew your relationship with your wife! If that isn't in the cards, there are pills you can take if you get a prescription from a doctor.:D

[Ibtsoom]

Good to see you last night Bert.. glad you got to come out. Stay tuff and bend our ear any time you need to. Call me and we'll go catch some reds 713-515-0666.

Mike

[Milkjug]

Man I am fiending for it bad. Even charged up all the batteries today. I'm giving it a shot as soon as the wind lets up some.

[2112]

Me to Yan.
When she moved out she even took my little deep freezer, in it was a few bags of Founder filet's. That's almost comical.

[Milkjug]

Me to Yan
So you gonna walk the walk, Bert? :D Tonight and tomorrow night look good wind-wise, you got time off?


When she moved out she even took my little deep freezer, in it was a few bags of Founder filet's. That's almost comical.
That's cold. I've got a bag or two I'll give ya. Just remember 'ol Yan when there's an open spot on that boat of yours ;)

[2112]

Half the reason I got the boat was because all that walking blew my knee out.
It's pretty much no boat no go for me.
My personal life is busy right now but to take the boat out on a calm night with clear water is tempting I must admit.
Maybe I'll call ya later.

[FP10]

Half the reason I got the boat was because all that walking blew my knee out.
It's pretty much no boat no go for me.
My personal life is busy right now but to take the boat out on a calm night with clear water is tempting I must admit.
Maybe I'll call ya later.

I am going to spend the night at blockade runners the night of the 13th. Want to get some giggin in then?

[2112]

I am going to spend the night at blockade runners the night of the 13th. Want to get some giggin in then?

Yes. That is if it's not to cold and the winds are calm.It would be nice to meet and gig with you for the first time. We should bring CornDog, he's too funny.

Yan, the winds are blowing fairly strong in the San Leon/Bacliff area at the moment.

[WestEndAngler]

The high pressure hasn't settled into our region yet... It should later today and into tonight though which will cause the winds to relax.

[2112]

The high pressure hasn't settled into our region yet... It should later today and into tonight though which will cause the winds to relax.

Ohhh-ahhhhh!

[Milkjug]

Yeah, it's whitecapping on the bay right now. I'll be hoping NOAA is correct, but prepared for them not to be.

Got a few new spots scouted out that I have in mind. I imagine the flounder have been returning to the bays, and haven't moved too far in yet, so I'll be keying in on areas adjacent to passes.

[FP10]

There have been quite a few flounder in Seabrook already Yan!!

[Milkjug]

Well that would count as far away from a pass :D

I've been seeing reports of people catching them from all over actually, so probably just a matter of finding a good day and hitting it up. I miss the excitement of seeing that outline at the edge of the light...

[FP10]

Me too. That is why I can't wait to head out to the camp!!

[ralph]

Someone say Flounder?!:eek::D

[lurefisher]

Flounder!

[dbarham]

Almost time!!!

[007]

I found some Sunday Bert! I know where they are!

[nokatchin]

The weather is looking goodthe next few days.go get em

[corndog]

Let me know 2112 Im ready. I spent tuesday and wednesday night in galveston Pirates cove no wind and gin clear water. Waded thursday morning saw around 15 flounder beds were they had been laid up. One was huge.

[2112]

This saturday but I have to bring a neighbor.

[lurefisher]

Go get them!

[corndog]

This saturday but I have to bring a neighbor.
Just let me know when you got some room!!!!

[2112]

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