Fishing Sabine Lake

Archive for November, 2009

As the water begins to cool down more and more on Sabine Lake, fishing  patterns will alternate also. Instead of expecting bird action each time out fish will be relating more and more to water temps,salinity, and baitfish. Big trout will start showing up on the shallow flats of the lake. Tide and water temps will dictate what time of day these sow trout will feed. Key on big mullet concentrated in an area and also peaks of tide changes. What to throw the same old consistent winter baits. Corky devils,corkies, catch 2000’s and soft plastics rigged on 1/8 th jigheads retrieved slowly. Where to fish, well I would tell  you ,but thats no fun! Challenge yourself  just like every other guide had to do and you will become a better fishermen. It will make you appreciate a bite and you will have  a sense of satisfaction figuring out winter trout on your own. Keep chunking and fish hard! By the way starting on the North end of the lake is a good choice! OOPS!!

We have finally reached the peek of the flounder run. Right now you have that perfect chance to catch one of those doormat flounder, you always here about! Just recently, I had a chance to fish with my brother, Justin Trahan and Blandon Badon. These guys have figured out  how to catch doormats. The number one lure of choice has been the Flounder Pounder!! These baits can be purchase from Phill and Joe Ortiz at flounderpounder.net or locally in Sulphur, Louisiana at the Tackle Box located on maplewood drive.  These lures are designed to increase hook up ration 3:1. Also there is no other bait out there that can be presented like theirs! I would highly recommend purchasing some now! The flounder bite should remain strong untill December!! So get on that Calcasieu/Sabine Ship Channel and catch you some!!

Fished with George Dearbornne and his crew out of Texas. We started out in the Lake first and caught trout under the birds!! The fish were real skittish and it was a soft bite. The water on the north end of the lake looked like chocolate milk. We still managed to catch fish there. The better bite was down South with a little bit of better water clarity. After putting 20 trout in the box, we decided to go catch the redfish!  Believe me, we did! Caught our twenty five reds in an hour and released just as many! REDFISH BITE IS ON!!   Its been a long time since I have seen that many reds in the marsh! It is so much fun to watch clients rods bend and lines breaking! Just another awesome day on Sabine Lake!!  I hope Taylor, Perry,Tom and George will  remember this trip and be able to come back and do it again!! Great fishing guys!

Fished an afternoon trip with Glen Grantham,Wade Vincent, and John Foster. Limited out on redfish in about an hour!! The redfish are stacked in the marshes and eating shad and mullet like crazy. It wasn’t uncommon to have four rods bent at one time!! These redfish are going to be there awhile. Book now if you would like to catch lots of reds!!

Fished with David O’quinn and family Sunday and had a beautiful box of trout and redfish. Limited out on trout. Ended up with 60 trout and two nice reds! Lost a couple of good redfish also (line breakers!) Right now is prime time to catch anything that swims in Sabine Lake!  Trout, Redfish,Flounder,Sand trout, and big golden croakers! If you have kids that would like to catch fish book your trip now! Zach and Collin wore them out yesterday. Good job boys!!  Fishing should remain hot untill December. Book now for some fantastic fall fishing!!