Galveston Fishing Charter Company
832-917-FISH(3474)
Large black drum began appearing in pre-run numbers at the jetties over the weekend. While not in near the quantities we should see in about a month from now, the first of the “big uglies” are here.
Dennis Phillips and Charlene Peterson were among the boats at the North Jetty Sunday afternoon and were fishing for sheepshead along the rocks. During their three-hour fishing trip, two large black drum were hooked. One was brought to the side of the boat and released while the other broke off as it was approaching the stern.
Phillips estimated the fish were
in the 30- to 40-inch range, and dead shrimp on a size 8 treble hook was
the bait. There was no mention on how they fared on sheepshead.
Dusty Owen at Galveston
Fishing Pier reported good numbers of whiting, sheepshead, gafftop and
large black drum being caught by his customers last weekend.
The water temperature in
both the bays and surf still remains below 60 degrees. With the warmer
days ahead, the temperature should increase later this week. A rise of
five to 10 degrees should do wonders for fishing.
Unfortunately, closer to this weekend, another cold front is due and with, it another drop in temperatures.
The good news is that the
farther we go into the new year, the warmer the weather. The cold water
is good for flounder reproduction, and this year’s long period of water
temperatures in the 40s and 50s should help generate a good crop of
young flounder.
Before leaving the subject
of cold water, I want again to caution boaters about the shock effect of
cold water. Water readings like we are experiencing will send a person
who falls overboard into shock rather quickly.
For that reason, it is
highly recommended that a Type 1 personal flotation device be worn at
all times while the boat is underway in cold weather.
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