(February 7, 2010) Now is the time to book your fishing trip to catch big black drum like this one! From now through the middle of March, big black drum and reds will be plentiful around the jetties and many other spots in the bay. Every angler, from kids and inexperienced fishermen to the most seasoned angler, can have a blast pulling in these large fish.

On the few days that weather allowed, I have been fishing around the marsh areas of East Bay like Yates Bayou and Elm Grove. I have caught lots of small reds with a few good keeper size fish mixed in. On scouting trips for black drum, it did not take long to hook up with a freight train pulling on the end of my line. I also have reports of some reds and whiting being taken in the surf in Bolivar.

This winter seems to have been colder and windier than usual and it has been sticking around too long into the first part of February. The wind has limited the time on the water lately but as we get some warmer days fishing will start picking up quickly. The weather looks bad for a few more days so I am going to take some time off for a few days and plan to get back on the water after next weekend. If the weather will cooperate, I am going to take a few days at the end of this month to go after some red snapper in Texas waters out of Freeport.

Spring break will be here before you know it. Days in March are already getting busy, so now is the time to book your spring break fishing trip before the best days fill up

Check www.GalvestonGuidefishing.com for prices and more information, or call 409-256-1265. You can also E-mail for updated fishing conditions and trip availability. Trips near offshore and jetties in are available on a limited basis, also. Call or e-mail for price and availability.

Now, we have 2 good boat ramps and several bait camps open for business on the Peninsula. Stingaree Marina and Restaurant is open with a new dock and bait camp. Blue Water Bait Camp 409-684-bait (the most reliable) and Hornbeck's bait camp are open and running most days, too.