July 2019

by | Oct 13, 2020 | Fishing Reports

Right now, we’ll fish early and be looking for rolling tarpon. We’ll load out of Punta Gorda and spend our time in the deeper holes, around the bridges, and canal mouths of the upper harbor. The mouth of the Peace River also provides an excellent opportunity. A typical day begins at dawn and is over before lunch. We could find baby tarpon from five to ten pounds all the way up to full grown adults that are triple digit size. As a result, we’ll carry nine, ten, and twelve weight rods all rigged with weight-forward floating lines.

Capt David with red fish

Winter Time red fishing in the Golden Isles

Winter time fly fishing red fish means big schools of fish, clear water and great fishing.  In the winter the water cools and as the plankton and algae die, the water clears.  On neap tides you can see 8 feet down.  So unusual for South Georgia flats fishing.  On good weather days it is possible to have shots at schools of 25-50 fish.  Sometimes more.  Fishing success is highly dependent on the weather in the Winter.  I am not heavily booked at this time of year.  Try to be flexible with the days you can get on the water so we can be on the water on the best weather days.

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Capt. David Edens
flycastcharters.com
St. SImons Island, GA