Miss Judy Charters
Captain Judy Helmey
Kicking Fish Tail Since 1956!
124 Palmetto Drive
Savannah, Georgia 31410
912 897 4921 or 912 897 3460 fax
www.missjudycharters.com
October 15, 2007
Captain Judy's Saltwater Fishing Report
Which includes:
Inshore report, Offshore Report, Freshies Suggestions, and 'Little Miss Judy's Believe It or Not!' (Story)
Red Fish
Stealthy is a great word that describes these fish especially during this time of the year. The red fish are known best for 'not seemly being there' even when they are. I have seen a just under the surface school explode right before my eyes even though I never saw them until they 'bolted!' There reasons for such action gets easier to explain as the baits that migrate takes a hike out of this area.
Red fish even thought they seem bulky and strong have their problems when it comes to predators. The first and the easiest to evade is the shark, which is no shock to us. Then, there's those pesky birds that obviously can't pick up a red fish, but sure can peck a hole in their head 'quick fashion.' The last listed is the most feared and that's the porpoises. These mammals work together herding up and feeding on the poor red fish. I know I need to add us fishermen into this equation! The fact the matter is the later it gets in the year the more the red fish move in to the 'stealth mode!'
This past week quite a few red fish were caught and released by our inshore fishermen. Most red fish were caught while fishing in less than 6 feet of water while using popping corks and live shrimp. These fish are 'stagers' especially during mid tide incoming. Their main goal at this particular 'tide time' is to get to the marsh for protection as well as to forage for food.