I'm surprised the guide was unaware that this was a former Air force Base. I was actually out there twice in the early 60s with my dad, who was AF, and did some great fishing both on the gulf and bay sides of the island. After the base closed, the TX Parks and Wildlife took it over and ran a ferry from Port O to the side where they were walking around trying to figure out what this place was. Some of those old buildings were barracks. That's where we got to stay. An incredible time, long since past.
Booked with David! Looking forward to the outing for sure! Man, sad to see the old park in that condition. When it was run by the TPWD before the ferry burned, I made three trips a year there to fish and duck hunt.
Was out that direction last week.. 2 short of limits with a 1 bull pushing 40"... started slow in the am... but fishing heated up with the day! Keep em tight!
Love it,,, just makes me more confident that my john boat, " 1448 G3" will be perfect down there, just put a brand new Yamaha 25 hp on it, got new trolling motor to install then here I come..... fished POC for the last 6 years but always in a bigger boat out by jetties, always wanted to prowl around the back areas... looks like it will work.... thanks.
I love your videos Nick. But I was wondering if you can make a short video comparing personal fishing watercraft for a beginner. Like a canoe vs modified John boat versus solo skiffs. I know each of them has its advantage but I was wondering which one is the most all-around for marsh fishing as well as bay fishing. Thank you so much.
POC is booming right now, new homes going up everywhere,, ,knew this place was too good to keep secret forever, part of me hates it,,, I liked the laid back sleepy place it was,, but I am glad that people that have lived there and stuck it out through tough times may be able to profit from its new found popularity....
I'm surprised the guide was unaware that this was a former Air force Base. I was actually out there twice in the early 60s with my dad, who was AF, and did some great fishing both on the gulf and bay sides of the island. After the base closed, the TX Parks and Wildlife took it over and ran a ferry from Port O to the side where they were walking around trying to figure out what this place was. Some of those old buildings were barracks. That's where we got to stay. An incredible time, long since past.
Great stuff Nick. I'm looking forward to the next video in your igloo/jonskiff series. 😎
That's the old Matagorda Island Air Force Base. Established in 1942 during WW2 and closed for good in 1975.
My family is from port o connor , always used to hangout there.
Niiiice!!! I'm headed to POC tomorrow!
Such a dope boat he built!
Booked with David! Looking forward to the outing for sure! Man, sad to see the old park in that condition. When it was run by the TPWD before the ferry burned, I made three trips a year there to fish and duck hunt.
Was out that direction last week.. 2 short of limits with a 1 bull pushing 40"... started slow in the am... but fishing heated up with the day! Keep em tight!
Love it,,, just makes me more confident that my john boat, " 1448 G3" will be perfect down there, just put a brand new Yamaha 25 hp on it, got new trolling motor to install then here I come..... fished POC for the last 6 years but always in a bigger boat out by jetties, always wanted to prowl around the back areas... looks like it will work.... thanks.
That is a sick boat skiff jon thing!
Definitely some cool areas always dig the vids bro
Are you at the Freeport jetties right now?
We use a little bit bigger Jon boat in my videos, I think a tracker 1648 and we call it Das Boat 👀
Y'all went deep down espiritu santo
Started watching the cooking of your fish. Great to see the Mexican Korean fusion!
I love your videos Nick. But I was wondering if you can make a short video comparing personal fishing watercraft for a beginner. Like a canoe vs modified John boat versus solo skiffs. I know each of them has its advantage but I was wondering which one is the most all-around for marsh fishing as well as bay fishing. Thank you so much.
Old air base... madagorda island used to a bombing range.
That’s what I heard too! So cool…so much history.
Hey!!! Get outa my spots!!! That’s exactly where I fish at.
You’re videos come out so high quality, any suggestions or what you use ? My video uploads come out little blurry , I need videos like yours!
What’s the specs on that boat?
Isn't port O'Connor next to port a
Near port lavaca
Y'all gotta come down to my secret spot in palacios!!
Won’t be secret for long if he does😂😂😂
Man do I miss POC, I'd do just about anything to go back and fish there lol
POC is booming right now, new homes going up everywhere,, ,knew this place was too good to keep secret forever, part of me hates it,,, I liked the laid back sleepy place it was,, but I am glad that people that have lived there and stuck it out through tough times may be able to profit from its new found popularity....