Tournament Game Plan

Tournament Game Plan: 5th Annual BPOA Kidz Fish

Date: 2026-04-25
Start–End: 00:00–15:00
Targets:
Location: South Padre
Tide Station:
Confidence: 10/10
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Tide: β€”
Solunar: β€”
Today’s Quick Call
Start in: Airport Cove / Airport Flats
Avoid: Moderate wind: leeward banks will fish best
Switch at: 10:00
πŸ“Œ Conditions Snapshot
πŸ“Œ Wind Impact
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🌊 Tide Movement
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πŸŒ™ Solunar Windows
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⏱ Best Time Windows
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Tide:
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Best Wind:
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🏁 Top Spots Today (Ranked)

#1
Airport Cove / Airport Flats
Structure: Shoreline, Channel, Flats Best Tide: incoming Species: Redfish, Trout 16.4 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (16.4 mi) β€’ Best tide: incoming β€’ Structure: shoreline β€’ Structure: channel β€’ Structure: flats β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
53.6
Score
#2
South Bay – Mangroves & Flats
Structure: Drain, Shoreline, Flats Best Tide: incoming Species: Redfish, Trout, Other 18.4 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (18.4 mi) β€’ Best tide: incoming β€’ Structure: drain β€’ Structure: shoreline β€’ Structure: flats β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
53.6
Score
#3
Holly Beach Shorelines
Structure: Shoreline, Flats Best Tide: incoming Species: Redfish, Trout, Flounder 15 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (15 mi) β€’ Best tide: incoming β€’ Structure: shoreline β€’ Structure: flats β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
53
Score
#4
Three Islands Grass Flats
Structure: Shoreline, Flats, Other Best Tide: either Species: Redfish, Trout 15.9 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (15.9 mi) β€’ Best tide: either β€’ Structure: shoreline β€’ Structure: flats β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
52.1
Score
#5
Gas Well Flats
Structure: Shoreline, Flats Best Tide: either Species: Redfish, Trout 16.2 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (16.2 mi) β€’ Best tide: either β€’ Structure: shoreline β€’ Structure: flats β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
51.8
Score
#6
Mexiquita Flats
Structure: Shoreline, Flats Best Tide: either Species: Redfish, Trout, Flounder 17.4 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (17.4 mi) β€’ Best tide: either β€’ Structure: shoreline β€’ Structure: flats β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
50.6
Score
#7
Tompkins Channel Edge
Structure: Channel Best Tide: either Species: Redfish, Trout 16.1 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (16.1 mi) β€’ Best tide: either β€’ Structure: channel β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
49.9
Score
#8
Brazos Santiago Pass – Channel Edges
Structure: Channel, Reef Best Tide: either Species: Redfish, Trout, Other 19.8 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (19.8 mi) β€’ Best tide: either β€’ Structure: channel β€’ Structure: reef β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
48.2
Score
#9
Convention Center Flats
Structure: Shoreline, Flats Best Tide: either Species: Redfish, Trout 21 mi
Wind: Favorable
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (21 mi) β€’ Best tide: either β€’ Structure: shoreline β€’ Structure: flats β€’ Wind match: SE (favored here) β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
47
Score
#10
South Padre Jetties (Gulf Side)
Structure: Channel, Reef Best Tide: either Species: Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Other 20.8 mi
Wind: Neutral
Why it ranks: Near tournament area (20.8 mi) β€’ Best tide: either β€’ Structure: channel β€’ Structure: reef β€’ Wind not ideal: SE β€’ Moderate wind (17): protected bonus
28.2
Score
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7-Day Solunar + Tide Summary
Date High Low Moonrise Moonset Overhead Underfoot Sunrise Sunset Rating

πŸ—Ί Rotation Plan

Route (Suggested Order)
  1. Airport Cove / Airport Flats β€” score 53.6
  2. South Bay – Mangroves & Flats β€” score 53.6
  3. Holly Beach Shorelines β€” score 53
  4. Three Islands Grass Flats β€” score 52.1
  5. Gas Well Flats β€” score 51.8
Interactive Map

🎣 Gear Checklist (Condition-Based)

Z-Man MinnowZ Soft Plastics
Auto-matched using species / structure / tide.
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Berkley Gulp! 3" Shrimp
Auto-matched using species / structure / tide.
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1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail
Auto-matched using species / structure / tide.
Amazon
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Current Weather Models For: 5th Annual BPOA Kidz Fish

lat: 25.9575   lon: β€”   tide_station: β€”   buoy: β€”
Gulf Seas Forecast
  • Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
  • starting on Mon. Seas across the basin will be at a mostly
  • .TONIGHT...SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
  • .SUN...SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
  • .SUN NIGHT...SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
  • .MON...SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
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