Redfish Lodge, Texas - Day Two

Setting out with Captain Terry Coufal of T.C. Charters from Cove Harbor marina we were to fish near Traylor Island in Arnasas Bay. The bait of choice in the Gulf is a 3-inch croaker and the baitwell was full of them. We used American Rodsmiths rods which are made in Houston and Quantum Boca spinning reels rigged with 12-pound Trilene Big Game line. May and June are the best months to trout fish in Texas and despite the windy and overcast conditions we were able to dredge up a dozen trout, and even a catfish or two. To check out our fishing report for May 17 on Capt. Coufla's website click here. After a morning of fishing CCA's leadership conducted afternoon meetings to raise awareness about how they promote fish habitat in the 17 states where they have members. Ideas and opinions were exchanged after guest speakers like Matt Connolly, CEO of the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust spoke.

To view the Day One blog entry from the Redfish Lodge click here.

To read my feature story in the Charleston Mercury click here.

PhotosByJeffDennis: Just another solid 18-inch Texas Trout; we took advantage of the bragging board at the marina to display our catch; we were told we would eat our catch for dinner and they sure do know how to cook it; CCA, Kenny Chesney and Costa have teamed up for some limited edition sunglasses that benefit the conservation group with $10 for each pair sold.