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Rio Grande Spring Bite: Reds, Trout, and Drum Going Off
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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha live from the banks of the Rio Grande down here in South Texas on April 22, 2026, 'round 3 AM local time. Winds are pickin' up outta the southeast at 10-15 mph under cloudy skies, with a slight chance of showers and temps hoverin' in the low 40s overnight—perfect for keepin' those fish cozy and active. Sunrise hits at 6:50 AM, sunset 'round 7:50 PM, givin' us a solid 13 hours of light to chase 'em.
Tides are runnin' strong today thanks to that new moon push—high incoming through the morning floodin' the cuts with baitfish, then a solid outgoing afternoon that'll stir up the reds and trout. Fish activity's hot right now; spring migration's in full swing with stripers post-spawn racin' outta the rivers up north, but down here in the Rio Grande estuary, we're seein' the same frenzy. Recent reports from local boys show limits of **redfish** up to 30 inches, **speckled trout** slammin' 3-5 pounders, and slot-sized **black drum** mixin' in, plus a few **flounder** gigged flat on the flats. One crew pulled 15 trout and 8 reds yesterday on live shrimp alone.
Best baits? Go **live shrimp** under a popping cork or free-lined for trout and reds—can't beat 'em. **Mullet chunks** or **crab** for drum and flounder. Lures-wise, **gold spoons** like Johnson's Sprite for twitchin' in the shallows, or **soft plastics** on 1/4 oz jigheads—chartreuse or glow paddle tails are killin' it. Rat-L-Traps in chrome for stripers if they push in.
Hit these hot spots: **Brazos Island jetties** for drum and reds on the incoming, and **South Bay flats** near the cuts—wade or skiff it for trout ambushing bait schools.
Y'all stay safe out there, check regs, and wear your PFDs.
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Tides are runnin' strong today thanks to that new moon push—high incoming through the morning floodin' the cuts with baitfish, then a solid outgoing afternoon that'll stir up the reds and trout. Fish activity's hot right now; spring migration's in full swing with stripers post-spawn racin' outta the rivers up north, but down here in the Rio Grande estuary, we're seein' the same frenzy. Recent reports from local boys show limits of **redfish** up to 30 inches, **speckled trout** slammin' 3-5 pounders, and slot-sized **black drum** mixin' in, plus a few **flounder** gigged flat on the flats. One crew pulled 15 trout and 8 reds yesterday on live shrimp alone.
Best baits? Go **live shrimp** under a popping cork or free-lined for trout and reds—can't beat 'em. **Mullet chunks** or **crab** for drum and flounder. Lures-wise, **gold spoons** like Johnson's Sprite for twitchin' in the shallows, or **soft plastics** on 1/4 oz jigheads—chartreuse or glow paddle tails are killin' it. Rat-L-Traps in chrome for stripers if they push in.
Hit these hot spots: **Brazos Island jetties** for drum and reds on the incoming, and **South Bay flats** near the cuts—wade or skiff it for trout ambushing bait schools.
Y'all stay safe out there, check regs, and wear your PFDs.
Thanks for tunin' in, and don't forget to subscribe! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI