October 1, 2025
Stripping Drags & Throbbing Rotators
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Castaway Rods; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
More big winds through this stretch of April and water levels have been anything but constant. Trending toward low water, the fishing over the moon cycle took a dramatic turn for the better. I’ve noticed as the Black Drum pull out of the back marshes and lakes that it seems the Redfish make a big move in. That made for a lot of drag burning and rod bending here lately and it’s all smiles for our guests.
We’ve been working schools in transitional water from good to horrid and staying on the color change. Redfish and a few Black Drum have been following this and feeding as the wind gauge pegs. We managed to find a small window to get a look at Trout with some nice fish coming to hand but numbers still don’t impress as of yet. Live Croaker are beginning to show up but as usual they are pretty immature on this stretch of the coast.
You can bet there is a lot more great fishing on the horizon and we hope you will allow Castaway Lodge to take you to it. Come see us when you get a chance.
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Capt. Kris Kelley
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Castaway Lodge during our duck hunt. Class act from the food, to the lodging & duck hunting. The entire facility was top rate & I really appreciated the effort. And thanks for supporting Serve Outdoors Texas charity by donating the hunt. Jody O.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice clean place. Everything is very nice and new looking. Very well maintained.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great father day fishing trip, we will return again! The lodge was wonderful and breakfast and dinner was great! Bill Hansen Medford Ma. Austin TxPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We did a blast and cast and had a successful day getting a few birds and a lot of bites. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable which made our adventure a great learning experience too. The accommodation and hospitality at Castaway is top notch and I look forward to returning for another experience!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great day fishing! Excellent guide and super meal! Thanks for having us. We will be back!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great time hunting! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable and made it a great time for my daughter and myself.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great group of people, lodging and food. Definitely a great experience and plan to book another trip.
