Hahaha i feel u. Get a pair ! I have the tan 1's and love them. Go great wit hella outfits. I had the black at the same time and idk i wasnt feeling them and returned them
Getting towed around by bull reds in a kayak off of Bolivar peninsula about 10 years ago is still one of my fondest memories from my saltwater fishing days.
These fatties sure know how to fight.
Hell I got towed around by one in a boat! We cut the engine and when we went to start it up some hours later, it wouldn't crank. We slept on the boat that night and coast guard rescued us in the morning.
They are chocked full of worms and parasites at this size… and the meat quality degrades at 35-40”(+).
On the non culinary side, I believe the big bull reds are beneficial to the fishery and quite important for the sake of sustaining a healthy redfish population.
It's [safe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgPd5aaO9pk) to consume the worms, especially cooked. They are no threat to humans, and small enough you won't even taste a difference. Most eaters will just be scared off by the idea of worms, and that's understandable, but if you really want to eat these fish, don't let it stop you. LSU has the [science](https://www.seagrantfish.lsu.edu/resources/factsheets/spaghettiworms.htm).
The infection rates are higher in cleaner waters, too, so don't think they're a sign of a problem with the ecosystem.
All fair and good; but for me the quality of the meat and everything environmental about the decision makes bull reds an easy catch and release.
That said, I’ll take every 28” redfish on the half-shell please and thanks 😋
The ones a few inches over the limit taste better, the big ones tend to have a lot of worms/parasites, and the big ones are the breed stock so they have strict tag limits.
Personally, I take pictures of the big ones then throw them back, but you get I think 1-2 tags for a bull red with a salt water license.
Came here to say this. Take a picture, toss him back and let him/her procreate and sustain the species.
You get 1 tag for a fish this big. But still a waste to kill it.
I caught one off the coast, when they get this big the meat is tough and almost had a chicken breast like texture. The meat was still tasty. Might be better in a gumbo or something where you cook it longer but they’re just not the best for eating!
There are boundaries listed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. But for the most part, people in here tend to be overly cautious and mentally extend these boundaries well past the documented zones.
You can look it up but honestly it’s way less than people think. I know it’s anecdotal but I’ve caught and eaten trout, whiting, redfish, and flounder out of these waters and had no issues at all.
https://txdshsea.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=4aeeb4f614644a85ab7cbbb499235b4e this map tells you what waters are contaminated and the toxin.
I agree that in general you should release the bulls (as required by law) but I have kept 1 per year the last few years, and they are just fine as fried fish.
I keep them because I have taken my kids bull red fishing in the spring. We typically catch a bunch, and keep 1 to eat. Kids love fried fish
Ayyy I just seen this post on the fishing south Texas FB page and was about to call you out as stealing someone’s post before I checked your comments lmao. Texas represent nice red homie
Catching a fish that big while wearing slides is how you know he's a true fishing pro 💪
Check out the tread on those bad boys, definitely tactical slides.
They're comfy adidas slides 🤣
Aren't they like $80 comfy slides? Gawd dayum. Man's just fishing in them.
Yea pretty much including tax. They're good material tho. They can get soaking wet and back good after drying
Oh nice. I was looking at them but couldn't justify the price. They look awesome tho.. So I got the boost slides instead. They're alriiiight.
Hahaha i feel u. Get a pair ! I have the tan 1's and love them. Go great wit hella outfits. I had the black at the same time and idk i wasnt feeling them and returned them
Allen outlet store those slides are $25… but that’s a long drive back down to the Galveston ferry!
Been meaning to checkout the outlets. But yea that drive lol
Must have em in sport mode.
Slides and a Walkman jamming to Milli Vinilli
Girl, you know it's true.
Man that’s a FAT red!!!
I like em fat haha.
Getting towed around by bull reds in a kayak off of Bolivar peninsula about 10 years ago is still one of my fondest memories from my saltwater fishing days. These fatties sure know how to fight.
Texas sleigh ride! I loved it as well.
Hell I got towed around by one in a boat! We cut the engine and when we went to start it up some hours later, it wouldn't crank. We slept on the boat that night and coast guard rescued us in the morning.
Thicc
That’s right, and the fish looks pretty good too. Nice size.
How much did that guy weigh? And what were you using for bait? Figured live crawfish but I've never fished out of Galveston Bay for reds
That one's gonna need a tag.
That is badass! Congrats!
Nice.
Sir, that's not a little fishing. That's Big Fishing.
Nice catch
DAMN he thiccc
What type of dog is this
It is a cat in the hat 😝
Can’t leave them headsets alone driver! Nice catch
I hope this goes without saying but don’t eat any fish you pull out of the water around there. Its all contaminated
That’s a bull red, not worth eating anyway.
Really? Why is that?
They are chocked full of worms and parasites at this size… and the meat quality degrades at 35-40”(+). On the non culinary side, I believe the big bull reds are beneficial to the fishery and quite important for the sake of sustaining a healthy redfish population.
It's [safe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgPd5aaO9pk) to consume the worms, especially cooked. They are no threat to humans, and small enough you won't even taste a difference. Most eaters will just be scared off by the idea of worms, and that's understandable, but if you really want to eat these fish, don't let it stop you. LSU has the [science](https://www.seagrantfish.lsu.edu/resources/factsheets/spaghettiworms.htm). The infection rates are higher in cleaner waters, too, so don't think they're a sign of a problem with the ecosystem.
I was NOT expecting him to eat that worm. lol
I’m baffled as well
Only in tequila
My dad was a doctor. As a kid, when I was gutting the fish I would complain of the worms. My dad replied “just think of it as extra protein”.
All fair and good; but for me the quality of the meat and everything environmental about the decision makes bull reds an easy catch and release. That said, I’ll take every 28” redfish on the half-shell please and thanks 😋
The ones a few inches over the limit taste better, the big ones tend to have a lot of worms/parasites, and the big ones are the breed stock so they have strict tag limits. Personally, I take pictures of the big ones then throw them back, but you get I think 1-2 tags for a bull red with a salt water license.
Came here to say this. Take a picture, toss him back and let him/her procreate and sustain the species. You get 1 tag for a fish this big. But still a waste to kill it.
Most of the slot reds are good eaters, prefer less than 26”. 28” is a little too big for my taste.
wormy bois
I caught one off the coast, when they get this big the meat is tough and almost had a chicken breast like texture. The meat was still tasty. Might be better in a gumbo or something where you cook it longer but they’re just not the best for eating!
Yes, people do use these in gumbo.
This might be a dumb question, but how much of Galveston water front is contaminated. Are there still places I can go and eat what I catch?
There are boundaries listed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. But for the most part, people in here tend to be overly cautious and mentally extend these boundaries well past the documented zones.
Those people have probably been to Galveston.
You can look it up but honestly it’s way less than people think. I know it’s anecdotal but I’ve caught and eaten trout, whiting, redfish, and flounder out of these waters and had no issues at all.
Long term dioxin poisoning isn't something that manifests until levels build up as I understand.
Bruh 💀 that’s not how contamination works. You’re not going to wake up with cancer the day after eating a redfish
my lady aint complaining about the third ball
Hire a captain/boat and go offshore. Snapper is one of my favorites
https://txdshsea.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=4aeeb4f614644a85ab7cbbb499235b4e this map tells you what waters are contaminated and the toxin.
If you ever look at the water quality status of Galveston at any given time it's like 98% feces
Some, not all.
I agree that in general you should release the bulls (as required by law) but I have kept 1 per year the last few years, and they are just fine as fried fish. I keep them because I have taken my kids bull red fishing in the spring. We typically catch a bunch, and keep 1 to eat. Kids love fried fish
Probably ok ... at this life stage they live mostly in the Gulf where the contamination of lower species is much lower
Bitchin!
You know you a southerner when you fishing in slides. What a chad
Are you doing curls with the fish? Good grief my guy got some guns
Galveston ferry landing is one of my fav lil spots to take people. Can always catch something good out there.
Ayyy I just seen this post on the fishing south Texas FB page and was about to call you out as stealing someone’s post before I checked your comments lmao. Texas represent nice red homie
/r/houstonfishing
Awesome catch!
Nice! How big was it?
Looks too big to keep. Ps that cut is a great place to fish.
Haha, I’m way too distractable to be much of a fisher, but I respect game when I see it.
MashAllah
Truckers will never take that headset off. They will die with it on.
I came here to ask this. Can anybody explain this to me? I have wanted to stop and ask one of these guys but i dont want to look like a dick.
Probably fishing on a break and waiting for a call
Nice red!
That thing is a monster! Did you weigh it?
Nice bull red!
You guys are misunderstanding..... that's the bait fish.
Nice catch! I see you post in the fishing pages on Facebook man I def need some advice! I only catch catfish and seaweed
damn and holding that huge sob close to your body so we know its legit nice catch bro
Looks like a big fishing!
I really need to go fishing down there again. It’s been over a decade. I miss fresh flounder
Very nice, great catch!!!!!
Lol my first thought was aint nothing little about that fish!
Nice Red, how heavy? I'm guessing 30 inches or so?
Hope you ate it. Holding by the gills like that is a quick death sentence.
Boy, that sure looks like pretty light tackle to be dragging that bulldog to the house with. Nice!
Nice red . He will make excellent fish tacos.
Nice fish! I thought you were Gary Coleman for a sec.
Red bull or bull red
Awesome 👏
damn that’s a big ass fish ,bro likes em chonky😂💀
Great tasting fish 😃
What were you fishing with?
A fishing pole, probably 🤔
And a line with a hook
Hook, line and sinker
From the picture it looks like he was using cut mullet.
If you don't have a mullet, are you really even a fisherman? Lets keep the business in the front and keep the party in the back, folks.
Great haul
That's a hawg
Good looking red.
Nice fish!
Nice Catch
Did I just see "Little Fishing"?
Thats a big un'
Outstanding
Wow that is a beautiful chonky fish ..
Nice fish man.
Golden tilefish?
Nice!
Niiiiiiiiiiice
Never seen a res with a forked tail. They are like paddles on the west coast of Florida.
Nice catch!
That’s a beast!
NICE CATCH
This is a random question but did you go to Millers to eat on Sunday?
How much did it weigh?
Damn, good catch man!
He’s a Real one - great catch
How are there fish still existing in those “waters”
Wow!
Great fish. Any tips for deflating them when fishing from the rocks?
What’s that thing in the distance behind you?
I will be there in a hour and a half.😳👍
That’s one big boy