Sand trout decked in large numbers - California Fishing

PlatinumHooks · 01-08-2006, 06:07 PM

Sand Trout decked in large numbers

By Vince Stiglich Jr. / Gavleston County Daily News

Galveston, TX - January 7, 2006. Huge numbers of sand trout, a handful of whiting and a terrific offshore catch of wahoo highlight Friday’s much improved fishing report.

Mainland angler Jim Carner called to say that he ventured to West Bay with the intention of boxing speckled trout, but his plan turned out to be something of a miss.

Instead, Carner fished a deep hole at an undisclosed West Bay location, where he reeled in “45 to 50” sand trout and an exceptional 17 inches in length. The mainland angler said that he was reeling in fish “one after the other.”

The action was on live shrimp.

In beachfront action, Richard Belleau of the 61st Street Pier said that anglers had a good time reeling in whiting, and most of that action was on fresh dead shrimp.

In an earlier report, staffer Lloyd Sanders of the 61st Street Pier said that a few bull redfish were caught in addition to the standard fare whiting. Most of that action was on cut bait or fresh dead shrimp.

In offshore news, Bert Blume said that he and Jack Beal, Bill Roberts and ventured offshore to the Flower Gardens, where the three decked 15 wahoo to a nice 70 pounds in weight.

The anglers fished during a short three-hour span, and Blume said that the action was “nonstop.”

No mention of bait was offered.

In other news, the Houston International Boat, Sport, & Travel Show kicked off Friday, and included in the event was a demonstration for all anglers wishing to learn the art of fly fishing.

Whether you’re a novice or avid angler, this offers an opportunity to practice and learn something new. Expert fishermen from Orvis and Bass Pro Shops will conduct workshops throughout the Boat Show.

The 80-foot demonstration area will be located in Hall A, Booth No. 9100 and the instructors will teach casting techniques, essential knots, choosing gear/tackle and answer questions.

The Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show is housed in The Reliant Center through Jan. 15, and the fees are $7 for adults and $3 for children under age 12.

Show hours are as follows:

Today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

Monday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Jan. 15, noon to 6 p.m.

BeachBear · 01-09-2006, 09:00 PM

DAMN, bring that bite over here. I have two days off in two weeks and I want the bite to be good.

PlatinumHooks · 01-09-2006, 10:06 PM

Exactly!

.....At least a couple people read the News I post!

Cuban_Fish · 01-10-2006, 06:29 PM

sand trout??

Wahoo! · 01-10-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuban_Fish

sand trout??

Sand trout are similar to speckled trout. They are all over the place out here.

PlatinumHooks · 01-10-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuban_Fish

sand trout??

Sand trout are similar to speckled trout. They are all over the place out here.

Hey, I've heard this somewhere before?

But seriously, what Jon said.

They're prominent in the bays and the flats and the estuaries in the Gulf region states. they're a pretty fish. I'll post a pic if I find one.

umoa · 01-10-2006, 06:43 PM

Santa Cruz Sand Trout

As the last Ice Age ended and the climate of Southern Arizona warmed and dried out, the flows of the Santa Cruz River near Tucson became erratic and then vanished completely by the mid-1950s due to the construction of a series of cheap hotels on its banks. The native fish of that stretch of the river became extinct, with the exception of the Santa Cruz Sand Trout, which evolved a capability to live in an environment completely devoid of water.

The Santa Cruz Sand Trout ranges in size from approximately 5 centimeters to over 100 centimeters, and is characterized by a rubbery skin. It is difficult to tell whether a Santa Cruz Sand Trout is dead or alive due to its extremely low metabolism rate.

The Santa Cruz Sand Trout has been commercially harvested and sold in Tucson toy stores for many years, delighting several generations of local children. There are many reports of Santa Cruz Sand Trout escaping Tucson homes and establishing residence in backyard sand boxes and local washes.

The Santa Cruz Sand Trout is one of Baja Arizona's most highly prized sport fish, requiring the use of a 4x4 to troll the riverbed. Beer cans are reportedly the most effective artificial lure to catch Sand Trout.

Efforts to restore the flow of the Santa Cruz River with treated sewage effluent have some environmentalists concerned, as this may cause the destruction of the prime Santa Cruz Sand Trout habitat and lead to their extinction. The Santa Cruz Sand Trout can only survive short periods of wetness, such as occur during the infrequent storm flows in the river. A petition to have the Santa Cruz Sand Trout declared an endangered species is being prepared by the Baja Arizona Ministry of Commercial Fisheries.

The Santa Cruz Sand Trout has also been nominated for an award for water conservation efficiency as it is the only known Arizona species of fish which requires zero gallons per capita of water to survive.

umoa · 01-10-2006, 06:46 PM

jk

Sand Trout

The Sand Seatrout (Cynoscion arenarius) and Silver Seatrout (Cynoscion nothus) are distinguished from the Spotted Seatrout or "Speck" by the absence of spots. The Sand Trout has a pinkish sheen on the upper sides while the Silver Seatrout is grayer and grows much larger than the Sand Trout.

Sand Trout are found in deeper bay areas, channels, and in the shallow Gulf. Silver Seatrout are primarily found in the Gulf in 3 to 10 fathoms of water. Both species feed on small fish and crustaceans. The best baits for both species is cut fish and shrimp fished near the bottom. They are attracted to light and many fishermen catch them using jigs under lights or around gas flares form oil and gas production rigs.

These trout make excellent table fair, but should be put on ice immediately to retain the firmness of the flesh.
http://www.texasgulfcoastfishing.com/sand.htm

PlatinumHooks · 01-10-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by umoa

Santa Cruz Sand Trout

As the last Ice Age ended and the climate of Southern Arizona warmed and dried out, the flows of the Santa Cruz River near Tucson became erratic and then vanished completely by the mid-1950s due to the construction of a series of cheap hotels on its banks. The native fish of that stretch of the river became extinct, with the exception of the Santa Cruz Sand Trout, which evolved a capability to live in an environment completely devoid of water.

The Santa Cruz Sand Trout ranges in size from approximately 5 centimeters to over 100 centimeters, and is characterized by a rubbery skin. It is difficult to tell whether a Santa Cruz Sand Trout is dead or alive due to its extremely low metabolism rate.

The Santa Cruz Sand Trout has been commercially harvested and sold in Tucson toy stores for many years, delighting several generations of local children. There are many reports of Santa Cruz Sand Trout escaping Tucson homes and establishing residence in backyard sand boxes and local washes.

The Santa Cruz Sand Trout is one of Baja Arizona's most highly prized sport fish, requiring the use of a 4x4 to troll the riverbed. Beer cans are reportedly the most effective artificial lure to catch Sand Trout.

Efforts to restore the flow of the Santa Cruz River with treated sewage effluent have some environmentalists concerned, as this may cause the destruction of the prime Santa Cruz Sand Trout habitat and lead to their extinction. The Santa Cruz Sand Trout can only survive short periods of wetness, such as occur during the infrequent storm flows in the river. A petition to have the Santa Cruz Sand Trout declared an endangered species is being prepared by the Baja Arizona Ministry of Commercial Fisheries.

The Santa Cruz Sand Trout has also been nominated for an award for water conservation efficiency as it is the only known Arizona species of fish which requires zero gallons per capita of water to survive.

umoa · 01-10-2006, 06:48 PM

at first i thought that was like the desert pup fish, but then it ended up being a joke.

PlatinumHooks · 01-10-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by umoa

at first i thought that was like the desert pup fish, but then it ended up being a joke.

Pretty cute! Caught me off guard

PlatinumHooks · 01-10-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by umoa

jk

Sand Trout

The Sand Seatrout (Cynoscion arenarius) and Silver Seatrout (Cynoscion nothus) are distinguished from the Spotted Seatrout or "Speck" by the absence of spots. The Sand Trout has a pinkish sheen on the upper sides while the Silver Seatrout is grayer and grows much larger than the Sand Trout.

Sand Trout are found in deeper bay areas, channels, and in the shallow Gulf. Silver Seatrout are primarily found in the Gulf in 3 to 10 fathoms of water. Both species feed on small fish and crustaceans. The best baits for both species is cut fish and shrimp fished near the bottom. They are attracted to light and many fishermen catch them using jigs under lights or around gas flares form oil and gas production rigs.

These trout make excellent table fair, but should be put on ice immediately to retain the firmness of the flesh.
http://www.texasgulfcoastfishing.com/sand.htm

thanks for posting this.