Just posted this over on the Arkansas board but thought some of you Texas boys would like the read.
Went on a little vacation with my son, Josh, to South Texas (Port Isabel / South Padre) to visit dad and stepmom, Jackie, and do a little fishing.
Yeah, when fishing guides go on vacation they hire other guides to take them fishing. Best spent money on unfamiliar waters - worth every penny - Russell Robinson at R & R Highway Bait Stand in Port Isabel - tell him I sent you so I can get a discount next time. We went two days and had a blast. Caught lots of speckled trout, saltwater drum, flounder, a sheephead, and a few mangral snapper. I was glad we were there to help board up all the windows in preparation for Hurricane Dolly. I now know what 100+ mph winds are like and over 20" of rain. Dad and Jackie suffered no damage to their house but are without electricity and will be for at least another week. Got lots of storm damage pictures and video too - too many to post - but here are some of the fish, etc.
Day One
38" Snook our guide caught a lifetime record for him
A fish called a Lookdown Josh caught and made him really smile
Day Two
High water of the dock
Me fishing in the eye of hurricane
