Corpusfishing.com

killer · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:19 am Post subject: guide/help

I recently purchased a share in a cabin close to Bird Island. I have typically surf fished for years. I would like to get to know the upper and lower LM, where seasonally good spots are and general info. I have a bay boat and would like to know if ya'll know a guide or person who could use my boat to familiarize me with the area? (Where to go and how to get there). Of course, I'm willing to pay and not that much interested in fishing that particular day. Any help ya'll can send my way will be appreciated.

robul · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 2677

Capt. Mike Singleterry ie Capt Paw Paw.. He is a member on this board and he definitely knows these waters.

ironmanstan · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:39 am Post subject:

first question, do have a picture of the boat and cabin....no just kidding.
Truthfully have you been to the cabin yet? on your own ? In other words have you ever launched at marker37 and cruised the icw. Just trying to figure your experience in the area so far.
_________________
I LIKE MINE FRIED.

killer · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

I've launched out of Bird Island and pretty much straight to cabin. Have cruised to Marker 37, but have not ventured south of Bird Island/Cabin. Pretty much scared to wonder off the ICW until I get to know the area. Have a GPS system and marking spots and paths is why I'd like to have someone (pref guide) help me in my own boat. Its a 21ft Kenner with 60 gal gas tank, so I shouldn't have a problem there. Thanks for the help.

kingtender · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 436

Google earth has taught me a lot. Highly reccomend this.

2salty4U · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

texmike · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject:

What size and kind of motor do you have on your Kenner? I have one with same tank, gets from Cove Harbor out to PA jetties and back with running around out there on about 1/2 a tank. Little less.
_________________
Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.
Will Rogers

killer · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 1:14 pm Post subject:

I have a 200 Merc Optimax on it. It's not a tunnel and I don't have a Jackplate, but it still runs pretty shallow. Gas mileage is fai, although I'm still just breaking it in. Sounds like Singleterry is a good choice. Thanks.

islander05 · Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 6

Call Capt. Joey Farah--361-442-8145--knows the water as well as anyone; plus he also runs a Kenner.

Mansfield Mauler · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject:

ccraver · Finger Mullet Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 27

Give Capt. Tim Duncan a call @ 834-6305 or go to his website @ lagunamadrecharters.com, he is a great guy and knows the area real well. I'm not sure what he would charge you for a trip like that but give him a call and see what he says.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:31 pm Post subject:

Ditto on the Google Earth. If what you are REALLY interested in is channels, flats, holes etc, [navigational items] you can see what you need to know and put the coordinates into you GPS. If what you want it fishing spots while carrying a GPS with a guide, make sure that you get one with a sunny disposition: he just might leave you out there on one of the many stranded boats!!!!!! Shocked

_________________
Dave

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits". Albert Einstein

ironmanstan · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:

Capt.Mike Singleterry. nuff said.
_________________
I LIKE MINE FRIED.

landlocked beachbum · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject:

I second that, and am also drinking to it!!!! Cool

_________________
Dave

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits". Albert Einstein

texmike · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:42 am Post subject:

No body better then Capt Mike in my book. If your going to get a guide get the best.
_________________
Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock.
Will Rogers