Fishing
It may not seem like the weather is cooling down anytime soon here in Texas (for context, on August 25th, 2023, summer is still in full swing). This won’t stop us from obsessing over the fall tides and the start of waterfowl season here on the Texas Coast. My favorite time about the upcoming season is the start of the
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Welcome to Bay Flats Lodge, where the thrill of the outdoors meets the comfort of a home away from home. Nestled in the heart of the bay, our lodge offers a unique blend of adventure and tranquility that is sure to captivate both seasoned outdoorsmen and novices alike. From the thrill of bay fishing to the serenity of fly fishing,
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Bay Flats Lodge knows quality, and Sight Cast offers some of the best when it comes to salt water fishing. Steven and Alan, two brothers who found a passion for fly fishing, decided to turn that passion into something more. That is how Sight Cast was born. Steven gives an in depth look into the backstory and how far they’ve
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The Skiff Wanderer Visits Bay Flats Lodge Bay Flats Lodge was pleased to host Peter, the man behind Skiff Wanderer, on his latest adventure chasing redfish in Seadrift, Texas. He was able to document his time there, capturing the essence of a hidden jewel in the heart of Texas. Upon arriving at the lodge, Peter was immediately struck by its
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A Father and Son Fishing Adventure to Remember at Bay Flats Lodge If you still have reservations on booking your next fishing adventure with Bay Flats, read this testimonial directly from a very satisfied customer on a previous stay with his son. These memories will last a lifetime! This is from BFL customer Parker Carroll on April 16, 2023: Captain
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March 21, 2023, marked another Bay Flats Lodge corporate customer Catch & Release fishing tournament, and it was a big success. The Ontivity telecommunications equipment company hosted 40 of their guests for a visit to the lodge for some much needed fun and recreation. Part of the festivities included ten 4-man fishing teams competing for bragging rights in their
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Bay Flats Lodge Joins The Fly Shop’s Preferred Lodge Program We couldn’t be happier to announce that Bay Flats Lodge has joined The Fly Shop’s Preferred Lodge Program! Being selected as a preferred lodge by The Fly Shop is a huge honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. For those of you who may
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Written by: Kristin ‘Krissy’ Johnson The Anticipation I’m laying in bed in our honeymoon suite. Brennan is softly snoring next to me and sleeping in the middle of the bed, but I don’t mind. We’ve opened the window to let in the cool night, and now early morning, air. I’m entirely too giddy with excitement and nerves
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Bay Flats Lodge is excited to announce that they have been selected to join the Winston Preferred Lodge Program. This program is designed to recognize destination lodges that provide exceptional fly fishing experiences, and that have Winston rods that are ideal for the available fishery. Winston is a company that is well known in the fly fishing industry for its
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Written by Capt. Kyle Hodson – BFL Fly Fishing Guide We have always heard that it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the amount of fight in the dog, that really matters when it comes to achieving a goal. That same winning sentiment is often the key to success in the sport of coastal fly-fishing,
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Written by Capt. Kyle Hodson – BFL Fly Fishing Guide When fly-fishing, I often find myself looking for the right environment. This might mean locating a very specific detail, or finding a variety of puzzle pieces that lean toward bottom structure, bait, current, clouds, shadows, wind direction, water depth, water clarity, water temperature, or even pressure. One thing’s
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What kind of wild and crazy impulse would make two senior guys jump in a car and drive nine hours, just for five hours of fishing, then retrace the route nonstop? I guess you’d just have to know the workings of a true fisherman’s mind. The only other thing that even comes close is when your wife goes scorching down the road
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It Starts in November A majestic time begins each year in November here at Bay Flats Lodge on the Texas coast. As our southern shores begin to cool, ducks look to Texas as an escape from the bitter northern winters. It’s a destination where the ducks find ample food provisions coupled with lavish marshlands and vast open warm bay waters.
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How often does someone patronize a hunting and fishing lodge specifically because of its over-the-top food, its attentive service staff, or its superb team of professional guides? You may think of a couple lodges you’d return to for one or maybe two of those features. However, you probably can’t find many that offer excellence in all three of those
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What are the top reasons to fly-fish at Bay Flats Lodge? Experience world-class accommodations and cuisine. Sight cast to schools of tailing redfish in ankle-deep, gin-clear water. Travel pristine Matagorda Island as you stalk redfish along 38 miles of uninhabited shorelines teaming with hundreds of species of birds, alligators, deer, and various other wildlife. Cast from the bow
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