Texas City Dike Fishing: They were all MASSIVE (S6 E68)

[@j.d.9648]

Nice trout Mark! Who needs a kayak with days like that?! LOL!! Anyone else remember the Texas City Dike, lighted pier? I have a lot of memories of great fishing from that pier but more than that, I remember those GREAT cheeseburgers and fries that were made to order as well! Nice trip down memory lane!

[@MDLRFishing]

My buddy Tim was telling me about those days.

[@Bobbylee1963]

Beautiful specs, I lived on the end of the dike and the lighted pier back in the eighties, Dave had a great setup, many great trips and huge trout caught off the TC dike!

[@esaydouglas9455]

Hit or miss on the dike, but nice, I saw a couple of fish sandwiches getting thrown back in the water 😂

[@MDLRFishing]

😂😂😂🙌

[@zlm2032]

Nice Trout! 👍🏻

[@MikeWeezer-e6e]

Thank you for sharing I am going tomorrow and excited just to enjoy fishing I hope we catch at least one of those Monsters you caught LoL

[@MDLRFishing]

👍 Good luck!

[@ReelAffliction]

Man bro! That was awsome! You make it look so easy. 😅👍🐟

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks brother, I got super lucky!

[@toddhannes8748]

Wow, right place, right time, outstanding session Mark.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Todd!

[@brucebroussard1809]

Can't help but remember my early days in Freeport again. Working mirror lures at Surfside jetties and just slamming them. Thanks for taking me back to them days Marc! Your video's are fantastic!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Bruce!

[@ETuss713]

Great to see the conservation. Thanks for sharing the videos

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks man!

[@morenoanglers9800]

Gotta love thick spring Trout 🔥 awesome video 🤙

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks brother 🤙

[@txaquatics3065]

Never forest days like these😂, the best.

[@MDLRFishing]

You just never know until you’re out there 😂.

[@johnjosfishing2538]

Crazy action! I've seen a ton of fat trout moving in lately!!

[@MDLRFishing]

They're all over the place right now. Getting ready to spawn.

[@christinerogers5331]

Mark, that was some amazing action. Those were some huge trout, WOW! Take care and be safe.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thank you Christine!

[@nealhagood6792]

Nice adjustment to your fishing day! You can't beat that success! Those were some super healthy, thick trout! The wind gave you lemons and you made lemon cream pie!😄

[@MDLRFishing]

😂 it was a great day for sure!

[@ronsmith4510]

Nice trout, thanks Mark

[@MDLRFishing]

Thank you

[@mikeb3514]

Those trout were unbelievable 👏

[@MDLRFishing]

Especially for the catching them at the Texas City Dike.

[@4SEKAWANFISHING]

Very nice friend, fishing on the beach, greetings friend

[@MDLRFishing]

Thank you 🤙

[@RudyGarza-ii5rc]

Great job for a gamble on a rough looking day too fish.👍

[@MDLRFishing]

I got super lucky!

[@AlanSloan88]

There's nothing more satisfying than catching several trout fatties on lures. You've got bragging rights.

[@MDLRFishing]

I love the feel when setting that hook into all that weight.

[@daviddura1172]

Outstanding!!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

Setting the hook and instantly feeling so much weight at the end of the line was amazing!

[@tiberiuswade8789]

Mark fellow marine, I remember fishing the Dike with my grandpa at the end the was a bait shop and pier we fished for the Big Uglies...aka Big black drum when they run, it was our tradition when he was alive. Big bait Big Fish.... catch one to cook now

[@MDLRFishing]

Sounds like great times 🙌

[@kevinw-fishwhisperer]

Great job Mark, you really put in the work.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Kevin!

[@Mithum52]

Good fishing, Mark! And just so you know, Texas City Dike is actually 5 miles long. The Longest Man-made fishing pier in The World.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks for looking out 👍.

[@andreitatchin1265]

Great job Mark, thanks

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks brother! I really appreciate your support!!!

[@1969LILJOE]

Great outing. Tight Lines

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks!

[@trevornorsworthy4547]

Good to see you guys out catching, if you see this I'm Tim's son. Great videos man

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Trevor 🤙 appreciate your support brother. Just fished with your dad today.

[@geraldmarsh4520]

Appears that Lure used is best for Speck's instead of shrimp. Need to locate it or one similar.

[@user-wx3nq7fe1t]

Great catch…enjoyed the video…

[@MDLRFishing]

thank you

[@wdinarte]

that was one good trip, holy smoke.

[@MDLRFishing]

It was a great day!

[@mikevega541]

Dam it brother Hell yea it good time brother 💯 💪

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks!

[@OscarGarcia-bu8nv]

Thank you

[@MDLRFishing]

🤙

[@NikP-e8w]

Sweet Brother , Heading Out Now ...

[@MDLRFishing]

Crush em!

[@jasonsanchez822]

Awesome day brother

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Jason

[@raymondescobar1702]

ALWAYS GREAT VIDEO😊😊

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Raymond!

[@marcelinorodriguez9315]

Spec....taclar day 😂

[@MDLRFishing]

😂🤙

[@randomguysview]

5 stars as always.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🤙

[@donalddillon9258]

I can’t believe you just throw away a good ass dinner!🧐🤔

[@MDLRFishing]

Not all the time, thanks for watching 👍.

[@kweeks10045]

When the State changed the number and size limit because of the freeze, it seems to have really helped increase the numbers of large trout. There have been days on South Padre that I've caught 50+ trout on artificials and the bulk of the fish were in the 16" range.

[@MDLRFishing]

They were seriously large this year.

[@dalemoehnke4526]

Great catch

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Dale!

[@rvotbeats]

I'm super overdue for a trip to TCD and buddies have been going there hooking up! 😎👍🎣 🪨 🌊 🌞

[@MDLRFishing]

Go get you some!

[@royvaldez3973]

you are catching some huge trout, wow, 24' and above are good fights, ill only keep 18,20". wouldn't you think with all the money the dike brings in, they could cement that first area to get up on the rocks. very hard and dangerous to try, if like me am limited with walking, bad knees, and no left ankle, but I try every time out there. we need a concerted effort to get that done. been fishing the dike since they had the pier there and the bait camps on the dike. best burgers came from that bait shop at the end.

[@MDLRFishing]

Would be nice but I bet a lot of money goes into cleaning the filth that trashy people leave behind after they’re done with the Dike.

[@Cruzgarza-u1j]

Great video

[@MDLRFishing]

Thank you!

[@nikkij9745]

Epic

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@marvincruz9543]

Good amigo buenas cacturas saludos desde aquí Houston

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Marvin!

[@jaymendoza2811]

Good job bro 🤟🤟🤟😱😱😱

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Jay!

[@faded_shadee]

I Dont Have Much Luck When It Comes To Galveston Fishing. But I Do In Flordia. Questions : What Are Most Common Lures , Baits Are Best? What Are Some Good Areas If U Dont Mind Me Asking?

[@lpz6564]

Dude your the gator trout whisperer!

[@MDLRFishing]

Naw, just super lucky 😂.

[@JoseBautista-lt5qh]

Great video / I’ll have to try the big bait shrimp - but like you I’m a bit skeptical - looking to hear if it caused any issues 😬

[@MDLRFishing]

We’re 3 for 3 with no issues 😂

[@somefishingguynamemarco5384]

I have hogees! I’m going to try them out there.

[@MDLRFishing]

Don't sleep on them!

[@TexasSlamFishing]

What an amazing day

[@MDLRFishing]

🙌

[@dubperry5981]

Mark, thanks for the informative and entertaining videos. 2 quick questions; why the yellow line as opposed to a more neutral green? Secondly, what soft sided tackle pack are you using? Thanks in advance.

[@MDLRFishing]

I like to see my line. Simms Sling Pack.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hey dude, love your channel. I have a question for you in regards to leaders and the lure. I’ve never used lures before and want to start. Can you utilize a swivel top metal leader with the “hook clip” base and attach the jig/lure to it without issue? Or do you need to have your lead be fishing line attached to swivel + 18” line (instead of metal, and tie the hook) on instead of clipping? Sorry if this a dumb question. Learning!

[@MDLRFishing]

Not a dumb question, yes you can do that but I doubt you’ll get many bites from the fish. I would personally recommend tying straight to your lure without any clips.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

@@MDLRFishing thank you. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. Can you tie the lure directly to the line or do I need to buy a double swivel and create my own lead then attach. Thanks again, hoping to crush it Friday.

[@MDLRFishing]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter I only use a fluoro leader and then tie straight to it.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

@@MDLRFishing So your "leader" as a whole is just the line you are using in your reel. No swivel or anything. Got it. Sorry for the Mr.Slow Mo here. I have always been weight, metal leader with live bait or poppin cork so I am learning as I go. Your channel has helped me so much and I am going to become a Patreon, especially since you took the time out of your day to answer my Noob questions!

[@MDLRFishing]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter check out this playlist Texas Marsh Fishing 101 | Ep.1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bl62fpJ8jNV6Z9k

[@alducks1]

new to your channel. enjoy seeing someone catch fish at the places I never had any luck. question about TCD-- what's your concern level about someone breaking into your truck over there?

[@MDLRFishing]

Don’t really think about it much.

[@patricksilver978]

Nice bro

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks!

[@efraimgarciajr9374]

Trophies!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@KingLu-]

Need more catch & cook

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@Guzman8011]

What was that lure you were throwing

[@MDLRFishing]

Hogie’s Super Shad 5”

[@johnathancarroll2419]

Your lower you were using is a Hoagies super Shad swimbait or just super Shad I go to the dykes all the time bro let me know😊

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks, yes it’s the Hogie’s Super Shad 5”

[@johnathancarroll2419]

@@MDLRFishing thanks Mark hope to see you fishing sometime

[@5.7hemi.713]

Do u know if lb test of mono is equal to braid or its double? Like 30lb mono its more like 60lb braid

[@MDLRFishing]

30 lb test mono is the same rating as 30 lb test braid or 30 lb test fluorocarbon.

[@Illumius]

Hey brother quick question! I want to go fishing on the dike but I wanted to know if I need a fishing license in order to fish there or can I just enter and pay the $10 fee ?

[@MDLRFishing]

A fishing license is required.

[@Illumius]

@@MDLRFishing thank you!

[@jessehouston1636]

What size jig are you using

[@MDLRFishing]

3/8 oz

[@jessehouston1636]

@@MDLRFishing thank you !

[@JLTFishing]

Nice vid. This might be a weird question. Is it safe to eat the fish out of there?

[@MDLRFishing]

At this point everything humans touch is almost never safe to eat. I don’t rely on a government entity to tell me what is and isn’t safe. I’ll take my chances with a young fish over a fast food meal. Too bad there’s no health consumption advisory lists on those places. To answer your question, there’s a reason why I only like to harvest barley legal fish. They haven’t spent much of their lives in our polluted waters. Plus the younger flesh is a whole lot tastier. 🤙

[@JLTFishing]

@@MDLRFishing thanks for the information.

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Hey Mark, where we can get Hobie super shad. I am seeing link for it

[@MDLRFishing]

Go to the Hogie’s website 👍

[@sarwatahmed3850]

I meant i DIDNT c the link

[@MDLRFishing]

@@sarwatahmed3850 i haven’t linked them yet. Just google Hogie’s fishing lures and it’ll pop up.

[@sarwatahmed3850]

@@MDLRFishing fyi, got hold of rusty i believe we gona place order thru him. I mentioned to him that shad you were using at the texas city dikes recently..

[@MDLRFishing]

@@sarwatahmed3850 thank you, I hope you catch some big fish with them!

[@nolimithoncho2949]

What lb you using

[@MDLRFishing]

20 lb

[@milaolsen4122]

Stop talking about me Mark, big fat mama, ha ha ha ha

[@MDLRFishing]

😂

[@back2backfishin615]

Mark what’s is your PB trout cuz those trout are big

[@MDLRFishing]

26.25"

[@jnlnsa]

What time of year is this ?

[@MDLRFishing]

May

[@sknejones4559]

Caught a trout out towards the floodgates she was 28 3/4 and a fatty !

[@MDLRFishing]

DANG! that would be a PB for me.

[@williamk3796]

Polluted water

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Smoking them 25" to 31" at Surfside on Corky Fatboy TX Chicken Plastic

[@MDLRFishing]

Those are some monsters 🤙

[@hipsterbm5134]

they charge you to access the dike?

[@MDLRFishing]

On weekends

[@saltwaterborracho1632]

Nice trout, but not 26 or 27 inches!

[@MDLRFishing]

😂🙌 when I'm excited everything's an over slot!

[@raywombat]

Howdy Frens

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@earltheiss1927]

Mark. I understand completely why you are throwing them back………………..but, my wife wants to come find you and have a talk. Ex-Marine or not she says. Lol. I guess I better get her fishing pretty quick.

[@MDLRFishing]

😂😂😂😂

[@back2backfishin615]

1st

[@MDLRFishing]

🙌

[@raywombat]

Thirsty comment . Lol

[@CharlesMantia]

[@MDLRFishing]

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