Falll has finally found us! With night time lows dipping into the upper 40's and surface temps in the shallows ranging from 65 - 72 degrees, the Redfish in the Lower Cape Fear basin are beginning to gather in much denser schools as the nutrient rich water of summer starts to clear and bait becomes a lot more scarce. We have been targeting large schools of upper to over slot fish ( 6 - 12 lbs.)on small patches of fertile mud flats adjacent to deeper channels with great success. The topwater bite has definitely slowed, with better shots occurring late in the afternoon on a falling tide. However, these fish are aggressively feeding on soft plastics , spoons, and spinners. As usual, Berkley Gulp! baits like the 5" Jerkshad have been accounting for most of the fish, along with 1/4 oz. spoons in copper color. An additional bonus to these trips are the Bluefish blitzez that are occurring daily out on the shoals as we make our way back after a productive day of Redfishing. You can literally catch blues until your arms fall off! There are still dates available for Reds on the flats, and we will be running plenty of Trout and False Albacore Trips as well. God's Blessings and Tight Lines - Capt. Todd Streeter
