Still fighting the cold fronts to get my clients out fishing. These fronts moving through every two to three days, has a huge effect on the fishes movement and feeding pattern.
High pressure, low pressure, wind and cold, all play a role in where the fish are and how they feed. It's not impossible to find fish, but the question this time of year is, how many.
Redfish and trout has been our targets this winter and when found, they are very lethargic and spooky. A very stealthy approach should be used at every location.
I've had good results using 1/16 oz jig heads with Cal Shad Tails in darker colors and Mister Twister Paddle tails in root beer with sparkle. The key is to retrieve very slowly and let that jig brush along the bottom and through the grass. Also let the jig stop for a few seconds before continuing. Most likely the strike will come at this moment.
Fish are not going to move very far or too quickly to feed. So slow it down and take your time.
Chris and Austin, a father and son team, joined me for an afternoon of fishing. We caught two nice upper slot size redfish. This was their first ever redfish. Both fish put up a tremendous fight on the 10 lb light tackle equipment.
A few days later, Boots and Sherry came aboard for some fishing action. They ended up with three nice trout, all around the 20 inch size. The biggest fish was 21 inches. As the fog rolled in, we called it a day.
So keep moving in your hunt for signs of hungry predators. When the water warms up, the fish will hold longer in their spring haunts. It want be long now.
Capt Gary Burch
www.allcatchcharters.com
captgary@allcatchcharters.com
727 458-6335
