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Jeff Brandon
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Jeff Brandon

Bolivar Peninsula, United States
10+ reviews
Capt. Jeff is located on Stingaree Canal on East Galveston Bay (Crystal Beach) where you will fish aboard a Texas Made Gulf Coast vessel. These waters are known for Redfish and Trout and he will show you how and where to catch them, whether you're popping or spinning. With 35 years of saltwater experience on Galveston Bay, he has a trick or two up his sleeve. Family, Friendly, and Fun describe the reviews from Capt Jeff's ecstatic clients and he promises to make your day on the water a memory that lasts forever.

Charter

Rating

5.0
13 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (13)

Showing 1 – 5 of 13 reviews
  • Jayme Ballard
    Jayme Ballard
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    had a great time

    5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip • 2 adults
    Response from Captain

    thanks for the 5 stars. Enjoyed getting to know you guys. Thanks again. Capt Jeff

  • Don Standrich
    Don Standrich
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jeff

    5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip • 3 adults
  • Gary Janacek
    Gary Janacek
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip • 3 adults • 1 child
  • Jack Flynn
    Jack Flynn
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    April fishing trip

    5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip

    Good find on Bolivar. I'd expect this guy to have his own fishing show with how great he was. Great gear, great boat and expert knowledge. i'll go back if I'm ever in the area again. A relaxing time and great way to spend the day.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Jack for the words expressed. I appreciate your vote of confidence and look forward to seeing you again soon.

  • Jerry Henry
    Jerry Henry
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    Fun for the Whole Family

    I had the best time fishing on the bay. We caught lots of trout and black drum! Jeff's experience is unmatched. Book a trip for the whole family, you won't regret it!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Jerry for the kind review and for the recommendation. I look forward to hitting the water again with your real soon, and getting back on the fish !

Real catches shared by our community

  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    Adult angler holding a large red drum on a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Surface water temperature is 75 degrees. We once again started out fishing shoreline shell beds for Trout and Redfish before daylight. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/8 oz heads, as well as under a popping cork with a 12” leader. The topwater bite has picked up for us, as well as the suspending jerkbait bite, so if you like those techniques, now is the time to get on the water and make it happen. We have had some good success fishing rocks in the intracoastal, as well as grass lines with drains, and windblown points when the conditions line up. We have also had some good days catching specks, sand trout, and some huge Reds on open water reefs, when the wind has worked in our favor throwing Deadly Dudley Tails with ¼ oz heads. We have also found a some slot and Bull Reds pushing shrimp down the grass lines, with the recent high tides and good tidal movement of late. The crowds have thinned and the weather is getting right, so now is the time to book your fall and winter trips and get out and enjoy all the upper Texas Coast has to offer. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round artificial lure, Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jayme B.
    Jayme B.
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    Group of anglers posing beside multiple freshly caught fish arranged on an iced fillet table at a coastal marina in Crystal Beach, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. As in previous weeks, the water clarity is still stirred up in the majority of East Galveston Bay, with clearer water as you get closer to the western portion of the Bay, with a distinct line as you venture closer over to Galveston. We are finding a few trout & reds in the intracoastal around structure. This past week we have burned a good deal of gas and time taking the 40 min ride over to the Jettys to find clear water and a solid trout bite. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/8 oz heads in light colors. Our clients are still enjoying excellent success using Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1-to-2-foot leader above shrimp imitation lures, as well as Salt & Pepper Tails by WacAttack. The Topwater bite has still been good when utilized on our early morning and late afternoon trips, so if you like throwing walking baits, now is a great time to get on the water and make it happen. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round artificial lure, Fishing Guide
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    A family poses proudly by their catch of several Speckled Trout displayed on a board at a fishing dock.
    Surface water temperature 75 degrees. Water clarity Good for East Galveston Bay. We battled the typical Springtime winds again this week, so it once again limited where we were able to fish effectively. We found good numbers of solid trout on the Shorelines over shell pockets and within proximity to drains where we had good current movement. If you see bait flipping on the surface the fish are close by, if not, you are best to move on to another spot, after making a few casts. The lighter the jig head the better (1/16 to 1/4), determined by the wind and current, and tails without paddles, are still performing the best, as we were utilizing Anahuac based, Wac Assassin’s in Pearly White & Chartreuse, depending upon clarity and light conditions. This week Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1-to-2-foot leader above a Marker 54 Glide Shrimp has been the top performer for our fishing friends. with a hard pop and about a 5 second pause gathering the most strikes. The new 1/8 oz Shrimplets are coming on strong as well, catching some of our larger trout. The Topwater bite has also been good of late, so if you like throwing walking baits, now is the time. Spring is here and fishing will continue to heat up as the water warms up, so grab your family and friends and beat the crowds on East Galveston Bay.
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    Family group with a young angler standing beside multiple fish neatly arranged on a dockside fillet table at Crystal Beach, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Surface water temperature 76 degrees. Water clarity is normal for East Galveston Bay, with the further East you travel the more stirred up the water is. With the high tides and strong South/Southeast winds we battled this week we were limited to fishing close to the shoreline over scattered shell and back in the back lakes to hide from the wind the best we could. As in previous weeks, if you see active bait the fish are close by. Anchor or PowerPole down and fan cast the entire area, as this week we were able to catch multiple limits of trout from just a couple of small areas. If you get into an area and do not see bait activity, make a few casts, and move on, as our experience has been, if you find good amounts of bait the fish are close by. This week we have thrown ¼ oz jig heads with Wac Attack straight tails in Monkey Milk, Top Waters, as well as marker 54 Glide Shrimp, under a 1’ – 2’ leader and a Fish Smack Popping Cork. The popping cork/shrimp setup was the top performer for our fishing clients this week resulting in some of the most aggressive bites of the year. We also managed to catch several over the slot Redfish this week in the same areas, as well as some nice flounder. Spring is finally here, and fishing is continuing to heat up as the water warms and the fronts blowing thru become less disruptive. If you are looking to get out on the water and beat the crowds, now is the perfect time to make it happen, and as always, we will design a trip around your expectations, and guarantee you will have a great time fishing East Galveston Bay. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    Solo angler holding a spotted flatfish aboard a boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    This week’s report: Surface water temperature 78 degrees. Water clarity good for the majority of East Galveston Bay, especially on the South shoreline, with stained water East of Marsh point. This week we fished shell beds in the 2′ – 3’ depth range and found good numbers of Trout and a few reds, and flounder. As in previous weeks, if you catch a fish, power pole down and fan cast the entire area, as we have been picking up several fish in close proximity. If you get into an area and do not see bait activity, make a few casts, and move on, as our experience has been, if you find good amounts of bait the fish are close by. This week we have thrown various size jig heads, depending upon the wind with Wac Attack straight tails in Rollover Moon, as well as marker 54 Glide Shrimp, and the new 1/8 oz Shrimplets, under a 1’ – 2’ leader and a Fish Smack Popping Cork. If you fish late afternoons, the Bulls are chasing bait going down the South shoreline right before dark and will stretch your line if you are looking to battle one for a while. This week the early AM and late PM bite were both strong for us on our charters, and the Topwater bite was stellar. We did not see as much active bait this week, as in previous weeks, but when we found bait we caught fish.
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    An angler displays a catch of several fish on a board at a dock in Crystal Beach, TX, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Surface water temperature up to 64 degrees, water clarity still stained for the most part in East Galveston Bay, with a few areas with better clarity well in the back of the marsh and back lakes. The fish are becoming more active as we continue to get more salinity back in East Galveston Bay. We had some excellent Speckled Trout catching action once again this week, with Rollover Moon & Chartreuse color tails performing the best for us. Our best catches were fishing ¼ oz jig heads and Wac Attack Assassins in Rollover Moon and Chartreuse, with the fish staged in depths up to 7 feet, with most bites coming out of the 5 foot deep areas. As in previous weeks, we just need the winds to cease a little to allow us to fish more of our wintertime, early Spring areas that continue to be blown out, with the continual fronts pushing through. Fishing will continue to get more consistent as we push into Spring and water temperatures continue to rise, so now is the time to book your trips and get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Surface water temperature 54 degrees, water clarity = average for this time of year. This week we have concentrated back in the marsh areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action, as well as find some pockets/areas with adequate water depth and slight temperature increases. The Oversize Redfish and Speckled Trout bite has been consistent in deeper cuts in 5 to 7 feet of water utilizing ¼ oz jig heads with Blue Moon / Chartreuse paddle tails. The presentation preferred after the cold front and water temperature drop, was very slow movement of the lure and dragging across the bottom, sometimes even dead sticking it, triggering the most strikes for our anglers. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout and Redfish on a cleaning table at a dock in Crystal Beach.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Surface water temperature back up to 60 degrees, overall water clarity = Good. North Winds and Low Outgoing Tides have forced us to adjust our tactics, so we have concentrated back in the marsh/bayou areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action, as well as find enough water to fish effectively. This Redfish bite has been good around areas where good current flow has bait up against the shorelines/grass lines in 1 to 2 feet of water on shrimp imitation lures under Fish Smack popping corks with an 18” leader, as well as 1/8” jig heads with Glow/Chartreuse Deadly Dudley Rat Tails. Our best solid trout bite this week has been fishing deeper pockets with shell, close to mud flats, triggering the most strikes. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide
  • Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx
    Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach TxBolivar Peninsula, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Surface water temperature 57 degrees, water clarity = Good. Northeast winds have once again forced us to adjust our tactics, so we have concentrated back in the marsh areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action. This week the Redfish bite has been good around areas where good current flow has bait up against the shorelines/grass lines in 2 to 3 feet of water on shrimp imitation lures under Fish Smack popping corks with an 18” leader. Our best solid trout bite this week has been on ¼ oz jig heads with the Deadly Dudley 5” Rat Tail in Blue Moon / Chartreuse, fishing deeper pockets with shell, close to mud flats, triggering the most strikes. As in previous weeks if we don’t see any nervous bait activity, we move on rather quickly and cover more water finding the zones where the fish are active.

What's biting with Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx in Bolivar Peninsula

Redfish and Flounder are the best choice for your trip. There's not a lot of action in the Gulf, so staying in the bay is your best option.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Adult angler holding a large red drum on a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.

Nov 2,2026 Report - East Galveston Bay

Nov 1, 2026 • Bolivar Peninsula
Surface water temperature is 75 degrees. We once again started out fishing shoreline shell beds for Trout and Redfish before daylight. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/8 oz heads, as well as under a popping cork with a 12” leader. The topwater bite has picked up for us, as well as the suspending jerkbait bite, so if you like those techniques, now is the time to get on the water and make it happen. We have had some good success fishing rocks in the intracoastal, as well as grass lines with drains, and windblown points when the conditions line up. We have also had some good days catching specks, sand trout, and some huge Reds on open water reefs, when the wind has worked in our favor throwing Deadly Dudley Tails with ¼ oz heads. We have also found a some slot and Bull Reds pushing shrimp down the grass lines, with the recent high tides and good tidal movement of late. The crowds have thinned and the weather is getting right, so now is the time to book your fall and winter trips and get out and enjoy all the upper Texas Coast has to offer. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round artificial lure, Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas
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Group of anglers posing beside multiple freshly caught fish arranged on an iced fillet table at a coastal marina in Crystal Beach, Texas.

Galveston Bay 7/21/2024

Jul 20, 2024 • Bolivar Peninsula
Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. As in previous weeks, the water clarity is still stirred up in the majority of East Galveston Bay, with clearer water as you get closer to the western portion of the Bay, with a distinct line as you venture closer over to Galveston. We are finding a few trout & reds in the intracoastal around structure. This past week we have burned a good deal of gas and time taking the 40 min ride over to the Jettys to find clear water and a solid trout bite. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/8 oz heads in light colors. Our clients are still enjoying excellent success using Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1-to-2-foot leader above shrimp imitation lures, as well as Salt & Pepper Tails by WacAttack. The Topwater bite has still been good when utilized on our early morning and late afternoon trips, so if you like throwing walking baits, now is a great time to get on the water and make it happen. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round artificial lure, Fishing Guide
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A family poses proudly by their catch of several Speckled Trout displayed on a board at a fishing dock.

East Galveston Bay 5/4/2024

May 4, 2024 • Bolivar Peninsula
Surface water temperature 75 degrees. Water clarity Good for East Galveston Bay. We battled the typical Springtime winds again this week, so it once again limited where we were able to fish effectively. We found good numbers of solid trout on the Shorelines over shell pockets and within proximity to drains where we had good current movement. If you see bait flipping on the surface the fish are close by, if not, you are best to move on to another spot, after making a few casts. The lighter the jig head the better (1/16 to 1/4), determined by the wind and current, and tails without paddles, are still performing the best, as we were utilizing Anahuac based, Wac Assassin’s in Pearly White & Chartreuse, depending upon clarity and light conditions. This week Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1-to-2-foot leader above a Marker 54 Glide Shrimp has been the top performer for our fishing friends. with a hard pop and about a 5 second pause gathering the most strikes. The new 1/8 oz Shrimplets are coming on strong as well, catching some of our larger trout. The Topwater bite has also been good of late, so if you like throwing walking baits, now is the time. Spring is here and fishing will continue to heat up as the water warms up, so grab your family and friends and beat the crowds on East Galveston Bay.
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Family group with a young angler standing beside multiple fish neatly arranged on a dockside fillet table at Crystal Beach, Texas.

East Galveston Bay 4/30/2024

Apr 30, 2024 • Bolivar Peninsula
Surface water temperature 76 degrees. Water clarity is normal for East Galveston Bay, with the further East you travel the more stirred up the water is. With the high tides and strong South/Southeast winds we battled this week we were limited to fishing close to the shoreline over scattered shell and back in the back lakes to hide from the wind the best we could. As in previous weeks, if you see active bait the fish are close by. Anchor or PowerPole down and fan cast the entire area, as this week we were able to catch multiple limits of trout from just a couple of small areas. If you get into an area and do not see bait activity, make a few casts, and move on, as our experience has been, if you find good amounts of bait the fish are close by. This week we have thrown ¼ oz jig heads with Wac Attack straight tails in Monkey Milk, Top Waters, as well as marker 54 Glide Shrimp, under a 1’ – 2’ leader and a Fish Smack Popping Cork. The popping cork/shrimp setup was the top performer for our fishing clients this week resulting in some of the most aggressive bites of the year. We also managed to catch several over the slot Redfish this week in the same areas, as well as some nice flounder. Spring is finally here, and fishing is continuing to heat up as the water warms and the fronts blowing thru become less disruptive. If you are looking to get out on the water and beat the crowds, now is the perfect time to make it happen, and as always, we will design a trip around your expectations, and guarantee you will have a great time fishing East Galveston Bay. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
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Solo angler holding a spotted flatfish aboard a boat in calm coastal waters.

East Galveston Bay 4/20/2024

Apr 20, 2024 • Bolivar Peninsula
This week’s report: Surface water temperature 78 degrees. Water clarity good for the majority of East Galveston Bay, especially on the South shoreline, with stained water East of Marsh point. This week we fished shell beds in the 2′ – 3’ depth range and found good numbers of Trout and a few reds, and flounder. As in previous weeks, if you catch a fish, power pole down and fan cast the entire area, as we have been picking up several fish in close proximity. If you get into an area and do not see bait activity, make a few casts, and move on, as our experience has been, if you find good amounts of bait the fish are close by. This week we have thrown various size jig heads, depending upon the wind with Wac Attack straight tails in Rollover Moon, as well as marker 54 Glide Shrimp, and the new 1/8 oz Shrimplets, under a 1’ – 2’ leader and a Fish Smack Popping Cork. If you fish late afternoons, the Bulls are chasing bait going down the South shoreline right before dark and will stretch your line if you are looking to battle one for a while. This week the early AM and late PM bite were both strong for us on our charters, and the Topwater bite was stellar. We did not see as much active bait this week, as in previous weeks, but when we found bait we caught fish.
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An angler displays a catch of several fish on a board at a dock in Crystal Beach, TX, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

East Galveston Bay 2/24/2024

Feb 24, 2024 • Bolivar Peninsula
Surface water temperature up to 64 degrees, water clarity still stained for the most part in East Galveston Bay, with a few areas with better clarity well in the back of the marsh and back lakes. The fish are becoming more active as we continue to get more salinity back in East Galveston Bay. We had some excellent Speckled Trout catching action once again this week, with Rollover Moon & Chartreuse color tails performing the best for us. Our best catches were fishing ¼ oz jig heads and Wac Attack Assassins in Rollover Moon and Chartreuse, with the fish staged in depths up to 7 feet, with most bites coming out of the 5 foot deep areas. As in previous weeks, we just need the winds to cease a little to allow us to fish more of our wintertime, early Spring areas that continue to be blown out, with the continual fronts pushing through. Fishing will continue to get more consistent as we push into Spring and water temperatures continue to rise, so now is the time to book your trips and get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
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