Accurate Casting Counts

FishHeadGear · 05-19-2008, 03:38 PM

Everyone loves to catch a nice fish, but there is added excitement when you can see your fish and site cast your bait right to him. My 9 year old son and I recently did a bit of site fishing for redfish in the Louisiana marsh with my father and a friend who guides. This was my son's first site fishing trip and he could not have enjoyed it more.

When site fishing for reds, we would move slowly along the shoreline with the trolling motor staying about 30-40 feet from the bank. The redfish work along the bank in very shallow water. When you see one tailing (sticking his tail out of the water) or a big dark shadow moving slowly under the water, you cast your bait just out in front of him. Accuracy counts, but you don't want to cast too close or you will spook the fish. It is much better to cast farther out in front of the fish and reel it back to him. Live baits such as shrimp or finger mullet work great as do a variety of artificials, including spoons and soft baits rigged with a small 1/8 to 1/4 ounce lead head bounced on the bottom. The fish are usually hungy, and once they are hooked up - HOLD ON- because they blast off in the 1-2 foot deep water leaving nothing but mud trail and a singing drag behind them.

It's a real thrill to see and stalk your fish before you're actually hooked up for the fight. I highly recommend it for young and old alike.

Anngler · 05-22-2008, 10:38 PM

That's awesome! It's great to see that you're sharing the magic of fishing throughout all generations of your family!

WAHOONBOX · 05-24-2008, 02:47 PM

WE NEED TO HAVE MORE STORIES AS THIS ON SFC......THIS IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT!!! AWESOME READ AND I THANK YOU FOR THE RELAXING MOMENT!

BOX

saltwaterbucks · 05-24-2008, 08:34 PM

Great story. A judge told me one time that he had never had a kid in his court with a fishing license. Lots of truth in that statement

05-19-2008, 03:38 PM	#1
FishHeadGear Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gulfport, Mississippi Posts: 22 Credits: 610.6 Boat: 20' Mako and 25' Bertram Home Port: Gulfport, MS Best Catch: 325 Blue Marlin in a 20' Mako Occupation: Fishing Apparel Manufacturer	Accurate Casting Counts Everyone loves to catch a nice fish, but there is added excitement when you can see your fish and site cast your bait right to him. My 9 year old son and I recently did a bit of site fishing for redfish in the Louisiana marsh with my father and a friend who guides. This was my son's first site fishing trip and he could not have enjoyed it more. When site fishing for reds, we would move slowly along the shoreline with the trolling motor staying about 30-40 feet from the bank. The redfish work along the bank in very shallow water. When you see one tailing (sticking his tail out of the water) or a big dark shadow moving slowly under the water, you cast your bait just out in front of him. Accuracy counts, but you don't want to cast too close or you will spook the fish. It is much better to cast farther out in front of the fish and reel it back to him. Live baits such as shrimp or finger mullet work great as do a variety of artificials, including spoons and soft baits rigged with a small 1/8 to 1/4 ounce lead head bounced on the bottom. The fish are usually hungy, and once they are hooked up - HOLD ON- because they blast off in the 1-2 foot deep water leaving nothing but mud trail and a singing drag behind them. It's a real thrill to see and stalk your fish before you're actually hooked up for the fight. I highly recommend it for young and old alike. Attached Thumbnails __________________ John Marquez FishHead Gear Made by FishHeads for FishHeads! http://www.fishheadgear.com jmarquez@fishheadgear.com (800) 519-7924 Fishing T-shirts - Fishing Hats - Tournament Fishing Shirts Click on the Banner to Join the FishHead Gear Fan Page on Facebook.

05-22-2008, 10:38 PM	#2
Anngler Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wherever the fish are! =] Posts: 815 Credits: 878.1 Boat: ModSquad Contender 25' Open Home Port: Cape May Best Catch: released 54" BFT	Two Thumbs Up! That's awesome! It's great to see that you're sharing the magic of fishing throughout all generations of your family! __________________ Team ModSquad Team Contender 25' Open As a matter of fact, I do fish like a girl! If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles. ~Doug Larson

05-24-2008, 02:47 PM	#3
WAHOONBOX I'M SPEECHLESS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557 Posts: 13,998 Credits: 16,803.7 Boat: I AM A FREELANCER Home Port: MOREHEAD CITY, NC Best Catch: PONEYTAIL Occupation: OFFSHORE MATE VIDEOGRAPHER	WE NEED TO HAVE MORE STORIES AS THIS ON SFC......THIS IS WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT!!! AWESOME READ AND I THANK YOU FOR THE RELAXING MOMENT! BOX __________________

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05-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#4
saltwaterbucks Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701 Credits: 624.3	Great story. A judge told me one time that he had never had a kid in his court with a fishing license. Lots of truth in that statement