Brant Peacher

As some of you may know the IFA redfish tour is coming to Orange Beach Al, mid October. My redfish partner and I decided to get an early start on the competition so we chose to spend a relaxing day prefishing in beautiful Destin Florida. Destin has turned into one of the premier sightfishing areas along the Fl panhandle. We had beautiful weather, gin clear water, and lot's of fish. What a better way to spend your first day of prefishing.

We had constant action all morning, boating lots of decent flounder, several very nice trout, and about 15 small reds. We saw about 100 fish just not the ones we are looking for. Most of the fish we caught ranged from 16 to 21inches. We don't get a chance to do much prefishing together because of work so every day we can spend on the water is beneficial to our tournament success. Nothing prepairs you for high level competition like time on the water.

Fish Species: trout, redfish, flounder
Bait Used: gulp/spoons
Tackle Used: Quantum Cabo 30s/10lb ultra cast braid
Method Used: sightcasting redfish on salt n pepper bottom
Water Depth: 4ft
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: north
Wind Speed: 10mph
4lb trout
4lb trout

small red
small red


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Brant Peacher

About The Author: Captain Brant Peacher

Company: Emerald Coast Fishing Excursions

Area Reporting: Perdido, Pensacola, Navarre, Destin

Bio: Name is Captain Brant Peacher. I currently live in a small town outside of Pensacola fl. I graduated from Florida State University where I played college baseball. Go Noles! Right now I am a full time fishing guide in Pensacola Fl.

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