Galveston fishing report

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There was not much taking place on the fishing scene Wednesday as the forecast of rainy conditions kept anglers away. That will change over the next few days as many old timers on the flounder fishing scene are sensing a big run being triggered by today’s Full Moon. Many feel that the peak of the run will take place between now and December’s full moon on Dec. 6.

While we have a lull in fishing reports let’s take a look at one of the more frequent questions from readers during flounder season and that is what baits work best. John Wilson was one of those readers and his question is “while most flounder fishermen are aware that mud minnows and fingerling mullet are two of the best baits, there seems to be a difference of opinion on what artificial baits work best.” “Can you shed some light on this?”

When it comes to which artificial baits work best I think the answer has more to do with the particular angler and his or her skills in using such baits. Practically all anglers who use other than natural or live baits agree that soft plastics would be the choice, now which one or ones?

Personally, I have found three to be excellent and that is not intended to imply that they are the best choices. The ones that work well for me are Gulps, Flounder Pounders and Chicken Boys.

Two of the fishing guides I know well use tandem jigs with a different soft plastic on each and do very well with that setup. Both have no problem limiting on flatfish.

On the tournament scene, the West End Anglers Fishing Club is holding its winter trout tournament Saturday at the West End Restaurant & Sand Bar. Fishing is from 6 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with weigh-in from 3 p.m. until 4:30. For information call (713) 594-4252.