Galveston fishing report 2-8-15

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It has often been mentioned that we are in that time of year for trophy trout, and several readers have had questions about this.

A good example comes from Don Strange of Santa Fe who asked if there are any special techniques or baits recommended for catching one of the wall-hangers we talk about.

Wade fishing is one of the best ways to sneak up on a big sow. While finfish and even live shrimp are excellent baits, most of the big girls are caught on artificials. Corkies and Mirrolures are two of the top choices.

Most trophies caught during the late winter and early spring period in the Galveston Bay Complex are caught in shallow waters. The fish are there roaming for baitfish and spawning.

The fish did not live to grow that large without a sense of where danger lurks. Noise is likely the biggest obstacle to finding an elderly, overgrown fish. Specks, in particular, spook easily, and any foreign sound, like an outboard motor or other unusual noise, will send them running for safety.

Waders themselves have to be careful about making noise, especially sloshing through the water.  

Experienced trophy trout fishermen will tell you that late afternoon, especially if there is an incoming tide, is the best time to hit the shorelines for a chance to hook a big one.

When the afternoon sun warms the water, dark bottoms, such as mud bottoms, will absorb the heat and offer warmer water that attracts bait fish. A school of bait has an amazing ability to be detected by the big fish and that is where potential action exists.

Pages of information could be written about techniques for finding and catching that once-in-a-lifetime trophy, and between now and the peak of the season, we will be sharing some tips from the pros on where, what and when as it applies to catching your wall-hanger.