Gulf Coast Fisherman Magazine Vol. 38 - No. 2 | Page 4

Harold Wells GULF COAST FISHERMAN www.gulffishing.com GARY RALSTON Publisher/Editor DEPARTMENT EDITORS David Ayers • Pete Cooper, Jr. Jeff Herman • John Hook Patrick Lemire • Jim Martin Colby Sorrells CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Capt. Robert Brodie Chester Moore, Jr. Al Rogers • David A. Brown Capt. Nate Skinner Vernon Summerlin Capt. Mike Thompson Capt. Danno Wise with Wells Daily Fishing Forecast Vol. 38 No. 2 A P R I L - MA Y - JU N E C ONTENTS 2014 FEATURES Lake Pontchartrain Specks by John N. Felsher .. 6 This ancient estuary is home to monster trout. Gulf Beaches by David A. Brown ............................... 7 Best bets this spring for fishing the Gulf beach. Spring’s Pluggin’ Game by Nate Skinner ............... 10 It’s all about mullet imitation. Production/Design Janna Ralston Advertising/ Classified Send requests for advertising rates to: [email protected] or mail to: GCF Advertising P.O. Box 8, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979 Phone/Fax: [phone] Administration Gary Ralston • Editor Janna Ralston • Production/Design Staff • Circulation Warner/International Periodical Services • Newsstand Distribution GULF COAST FISHERMAN (ISSN 0164-3746) is published quarterly by Harold Wells Gulf Coast Fisherman, Inc., 211 Oakglen Dr., Port Lavaca, Texas 77979. Phone [phone]. Copyright 2014. Single copy at $4.50. Subscription is $15.00 for one year (4 issues); $28.00 for two years (8 issues); and, $40.00 for three years (12 issues). Periodical postage paid at Port Lavaca, Texas and at additional mailing offices. Address correspondence concerning subscription or address changes to Gulf Coast Fisherman, P.O. Box 8, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979 [phone]. Unsolicited contributions are welcomed, but will not be acknowledged or returned unless accompanied by stamped, self-addressed envelope. Articles, photos, artwork, and other material should be addressed to the Editor. We can not be responsible for unsolicited material. The contents of this magazine may not be reprinted without written permission. Advertising rates on request. Standard commissions to accredited advertising agencies. Send new product information to Gulf Coast Fisherman, P.O. Box 8, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979. Advertising Sales Office, Gulf Coast Fisherman, 211 Oakglen Dr., Port Lavaca,Texas 77979. Phone/Fax [phone]. POSTMASTER: Send P.O.D. Form 3579 to: Gulf Coast Fisherman, P. O. Box 8, Port Lavaca, TX 77979. 4 GULF COAST FISHERMAN DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Tackle Time - Bomber’s Jerk Bait .................................. 8 Rod & Reelin’ - Offshore Fish Nightmares ................... 9 Equipment Notebook - Install a Hydrofoil ............... 12 The Bay Naturalist - Mud Minnow Mania ............... 28 The Fly Guy - Offshore Specks .................................... 29 Paddling Out - Cold Days & Warm Company ........... 31 Gulf Coast Closeup - Bayou du Large ...................... 32 The Bait Hook - Should Women Fish? ........................ 34 DEPARTMENTS Editor's Notes ................................................................................................ 5 Tackle Time ..................................... Colby Sorrells ................................... 8 Rod & Reelin’ .................................. Patrick Lemire ................................... 9 Equipment Notebook ...................... David Ayers .................................... 12 The Bay Naturalist .......................... John Hook ....................................... 28 The Fly Guy ..................................... Pete Cooper, Jr. ............................... 29 Product Review ................................ Staff ................................................. 30 Paddling Out .................................... Jeff Herman ..................................... 31 Gulf Coast Closeup ......................... Pete Cooper, Jr ................................ 32 The Bait Hook .................................. Jim Martin ....................................... 34 WELLS DAILY FISHING FORECAST Astronomical Data ........................................................................................ 2 Introduction to Fishing Fo ɕ