Another quiet day on the Texas City Dike. A cool front passed through late last night. With it came winds from the north a little stronger than the day before. The water color didn’t get too muddy, but until the wind changes back to the southeast, sandy conditions should remain.
I did find a few folks fishing, but it looked like the fish were not cooperating. But better times are coming soon….trust me. 
I didn’t have much to video, but I hate to leave the dike and not have something to show for the trip. Here’s a few minutes from today. It’s always good to get out to the waterfront.
Hello Truong. It was great to meet you and hope to see you again sometime soon. Hector was using what we call “finger mullet”. That is live mullet that is only several inches long. They are hooked just above the tail and they will stay alive for a good while. Mullet that size are difficult to find this time of year, but in a month they will be in good numbers.
You asked about fishing at night. I would suggest you fish with a friend. It can be dangerous fishing on those rocks. If you have an accident and are alone, it could be very bad for you. It’s always better to have a fishing partner at night, especially when you are unfamiliar with the area. I do fish on the dike at night, and sometimes the results are good. Be careful.
Hi Dave,
How are you, and do you remember me? I met you today at the Texas Dike, and you did give me good tips for fishing at the Texas Dike. Thanks for sharing, and I hope to see you sometime there.
Thank you,
Truong
Hi Garmond. The bull reds will be somewhat scarce around the dike until late spring. I’m not saying that they won’t be caught on occasion during the winter months, but not in good numbers. But don’t let that deter you. The big black drum are about to make their run and they are equally fun to catch in my opinion. Fresh blue crab is the black drum’s favorite bait. Most fishermen remove the top shell and split the crab in half.
It takes a fairly stiff rod and a strong leader to catch those brutes. And it’s also important to be able to cast at least thirty yards or so from the granite rocks to get past the snags under the water.
If it’s bull reds you are after specifically, I suggest you fish the surf on Galveston Island on the west end, or Bolivar Peninsula around Crystal Beach or even further east. The bull reds remain in the surf year round.
Good luck and thanks for posting.
Hi Dave:
My son and I are pretty new to fishing on the dike and have had limited success so far. He is 12 and very anxious to catch a “big red” so I was hoping you could tell when the good days are coming to fish there. We ususally just pick a spot off the road like everyone else and use live shrimp. We did divert to Skyline ( I think that’s the name of the street) once and fished off the rocks and caught a nice trout. Your advise is very welcome.
Thank you,
Garmond