September 30, 2025
Texas “Bonefish” & Hot Rods
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; Corrosion X; and, Bob’s Machine Shop
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Did you feel the heat yesterday, man the oscillation in temperatures is amazing. We hosted guests on a skeet shoot on Friday afternoon and were gunning in shorts. The day before I fished guests and was wearing about 3-4 layers and full rain gear. That’s Spring in Texas for sure and a constant theme heading into the heart of March is “Hot Rods”. Capt. James Cunningham reported working a school of Redfish about the size of a football field; with Capt. Chris Cady sweeping a back lakes pocket knee deep in mixed Black Drum and Redfish. Yes, we’re working the flats over mud/grass currently on the big pulls, strong fight, and singing drags of Texas “Bonefish”.
Trout Horizons
Trout horizons are in focus as shrimp stocks begin to strengthen in the bays. Last year from here to La. we had an absolute dearth of shrimp in the bays and Trout fishing was correspondingly weak. We’re looking for some sign that the trend is shifting and this mild Spring will certainly give us some indication as to that trend. Reports coming in from the shrimp boats are “we’re not there yet with trawls over the last two nights yielding poor results. That’s the ebb and flow of mother nature at work and we’ll find out soon enough what she’s up to.
In the mean time, we’re focusing on mud stirs and torpedo wakes, humped up water and lots of smiles.
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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.
