Mid January observations

by | Jan 17, 2021 | Fishing Reports, Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout

We’ve been going through what I’d consider an extended period of cool weather here in Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island but the fishing has not been bad. Typical for this time of year, We’ve been spending most of our time in the back country of Pine Island Sound. The water has been clean and many of our turtle grass flats look healthy. Low tides have been dominating the landscape and they’ve been particularly extreme around the strong moons. Not surprisingly, the bite has also been best around these moons with the spotted sea trout bite being real strong. They’re definitely our cold water fish as we haven’t seen the water temperature rise much above 60 degrees on any given day. However, it looks like we’ve got a warming trend coming our way towards the end of next week. We are seeing decent numbers of redfish providing a more technical fishery than the more accommodating spotted sea trout. By technical, I mean the reds are either moving slowly or are laid up in a shallow water situation and are providing sight fishing opportunities. It’s technical as a quick precise cast is necessary and the fish are very wary and a tough target. However, when it comes together, it’s the apex of our sport. Come with us and let us show you the back country of the real Florida.

Red Fish Tailing in the Grass

Spring Fishing Report and Special Announcement

Fly Fishing Film Festival is coming to Brunswick on April 12

A full day of fly-fishing goodness is planned on April 12.  Special fly tying with Blane Choclett, Vendor Tents and a skiff show with the Film Festival starting at 6:00.  This is the major fundraiser for the Georgia Saltwater Anglers Association.  This is one of the few organizations pushing for red fish and general fisheries conservation.  Make plans today to attend.

We are in the Spring pattern for fishing.  The big winter schools of reds seem to have broken up.  On good wind days, we can find these fish on the flats or at the backs of creeks.  However, they are not everywhere, and it is necessary to actively seek them out.  As the Spring progresses, the weather will become more stable, with light Southerly winds in the morning changing to the sea breeze in the afternoon

Trout are coming back shallow and are being found on Oyster bars and at creek mouths.  You must move around during this season.  We find them one here and one there.

The Triple Tail are back.  This is a unique fishery where these fish free float in front of Jekyll Island.  It is also a spotty fishery.  Sometimes they pop up and other times they don’t.  Look at my blog on Triple Tail fishing on my Captain’s Musings Page. You must have light, westerly winds to hunt these fish in the ocean.  At this time of year, if the conditions are right, I like to combine shallow water sight fishing for reds with sight fishing for Triple Tail.  Catching your first Triple Tail on the fly is an exhilarating experience.

At the water approaches 70 degrees, the May flood tide fishing should be excellent.  We have good tides for tailing reds on the evenings of May 23-25 and June 14, then June 21-23.  Call if you are interested in booking one of these days.

I have lots of availability for the flood tides of September and October.  There are some excellent tide dates still available.  Call, text or email to enjoy this Classic Southern Fly Fishing to tailing redfish in the flooded marsh.

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