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Rio Grande Reds and Specks: Perfect Post-Front Bite on April 19
Published 1 week, 4 days ago
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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide down here on the Rio Grande in South Texas. It's early mornin' on April 19, 2026, and the border waters are callin'—tides are risin' slow with a high around 1.2 feet at 8 AM droppin' to low at 2 PM, perfect for workin' the outgoing current where reds and specks stack up.
Weather's mild, 72°F startin' with light southerlies at 10 mph, clearin' to sunny highs near 85°F—sunrise was 7:02 AM, sunset 7:52 PM, givin' ya a solid 13 hours of prime light. Fish are active post-front; recent reports from local anglers show limits of redfish up to 28 inches, slot trout hittin' 20-24", black drum to 15 lbs, and solid flounder giggin' runs. Catfish are boomin' too, with channels pullin' 5-10 pounders nightly.
Best lures right now? Toss **chartreuse or motor oil paddle tails** on 1/4-oz jigheads for reds and trout—they're tearin' it up in 3-6 feet. Topwaters like **chrome/blue mirrolures** at dawn/dusk for explosive strikes. Live bait? **Fresh shrimp** or **mullet chunks** under a poppin' cork can't be beat—free-line 'em near grass edges.
Hit these hot spots: the **Brownsville Ship Channel** bends for reds drummin' deep, and **Boca Chica Bay** shallows where trout are schooled on flats. Launch early, watch for winds pickin' up.
Stay safe, wet a line, and measure 'em twice!
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Weather's mild, 72°F startin' with light southerlies at 10 mph, clearin' to sunny highs near 85°F—sunrise was 7:02 AM, sunset 7:52 PM, givin' ya a solid 13 hours of prime light. Fish are active post-front; recent reports from local anglers show limits of redfish up to 28 inches, slot trout hittin' 20-24", black drum to 15 lbs, and solid flounder giggin' runs. Catfish are boomin' too, with channels pullin' 5-10 pounders nightly.
Best lures right now? Toss **chartreuse or motor oil paddle tails** on 1/4-oz jigheads for reds and trout—they're tearin' it up in 3-6 feet. Topwaters like **chrome/blue mirrolures** at dawn/dusk for explosive strikes. Live bait? **Fresh shrimp** or **mullet chunks** under a poppin' cork can't be beat—free-line 'em near grass edges.
Hit these hot spots: the **Brownsville Ship Channel** bends for reds drummin' deep, and **Boca Chica Bay** shallows where trout are schooled on flats. Launch early, watch for winds pickin' up.
Stay safe, wet a line, and measure 'em twice!
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more Rio Grande updates!
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI