Got out on the water for just a few minutes today. I could see the redfish again today, but can not figure out what they are eating. Headed to another spot and snagged a little rat red. I really don't think he bit the lure because I had him foul hooked underneath his mouth. A few trout started to bite once the wind switched to SW later today. Even a little 10" flounder got aggressive today. Another slam! But the big story of the day was seeing Ole Nessy show up. She seems to show up about this time each year. We saw her a few years ago in our canal on Wilmington St. She has gotten a bit bigger now. Enjoy the video clip! See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
"Full Green Moon!!" | Tiberias - 22' | 02/08/12
Started out looking around at high tide today. The full moon had the water very high and the flats were easy to explore this morning. Lots of redfish and even a large school of black drum were sunning themselves along the oyster beds this morning. I could not get them to cooperate and was forced to leave as the tide started to fall extremely fast. I started to work the outer edges of oyster bars and deep holes hoping the warm water rushing off the flats would get the fish bite'n. The first pocket of trout were on the small side, but aggressive. The second pocket had a few keepers in the 15" to 16" range. The third pocket of trout had some solid keepers and this is what you would expect on a full moon tide. The best color again was green moon. I am really gaining confidence in this color, especially on clear crisp days and crystal clear water conditions. See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
"Where are the fish?" | Tiberias - 22' | 02/04/12
This is a question I often get while working here at the store. I sent a youngman named Larry Spainhour in the direction that I had spotted several redfish earlier this week. I told him that I knew the fish were there, but getting them to bite was another story. I shared a few tips with Mr. Spainhour that might encourage them to bite, but you never know. Being quiet, using light gear and working a bait slowly is a great recipe for success this time of year. Mr. Spainhour sent me a text messege at 11am that clearly showed that the fish were cooperating today! Thank you Mr. Spainhour for reporting back to us! I believe Mr. Spainhour caught 6 red drum and 1 black drum in just a few hours. All fish were released to be reckoned with on another day! An absolute true sportsman! See ya on the water!
Recent Action" | Get Busy | 02/02/12
Capt. Brandon "Bonecrusher" Sauls and his daughter, Sloane took a backwater adventure on January 29th and look at some of the results. The weather her is great. Come enjoy it.
Headed out Wednesday morning as the winds were slight and right for searching the flats for fish. I struggled to get over a few sandbars as tide was extremely low. About the time I was ready to throw in the towel, I noticed movement to my left. Several reds were moving along an oyster bar about 30 feet away. I made a cast about 10 feet ahead hoping to intercept. Bam! A 23" red slammed it in full stride and the fight was on! Absolutely awesome to see it all unfold in 2 feet of water. The rest of the group scattered and headed to an unknown location. I moved on, spotting a small group of five reds, but they were not interested. I moved a little further and a couple of 10 inch flounder slipped out of the mud. A few more yards and a few nice size trout spooked to my right. The flat was alive! Unfortunately, I could not get anymore fish to bite, but it was great to see them. See ya on the water!
- Capt. Jacob Frick
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