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Yes this is
my 32#
black
drum.
Murky
water
makes
them
blanch out.
my 32#
black
drum.
Murky
water
makes
them
blanch out.
Sept. 28 Christina Enriques of New York came down to fish for big black drum. As usual the wind was up and the
water so we started with spinning tackle. The hard head catfish were eating everything and there were some very nice
specks landed, but the big drum had vacated the flats. The water started falling and she picked up the flyrod and we
went to chase some reds. While she had a few shots the fish were not cooperative, but with 5 minutes left on the clock
she landed a black drum on fly.
water so we started with spinning tackle. The hard head catfish were eating everything and there were some very nice
specks landed, but the big drum had vacated the flats. The water started falling and she picked up the flyrod and we
went to chase some reds. While she had a few shots the fish were not cooperative, but with 5 minutes left on the clock
she landed a black drum on fly.
Oct. 17 Jim & Tina of Oregon managed to boat about 7 reds on their first redfish trip. Conditions were tough with 20
mph winds, but the sun was out and the water was low.
mph winds, but the sun was out and the water was low.
Oct. 19 & 20- Dana and Andrew Holt, the father and son fishing machines came down from Memphis with aspirations
of catching reds any way possible, but usually fish spinning tackle. Well the reds were not cooperating on "commie"
tackle, and since they know how to flyfish, they managed to land over 30 reds in 2 days, most of them in the 5-9# range.
See pics on photo album page
of catching reds any way possible, but usually fish spinning tackle. Well the reds were not cooperating on "commie"
tackle, and since they know how to flyfish, they managed to land over 30 reds in 2 days, most of them in the 5-9# range.
See pics on photo album page
Oct. 21,22,23 Jim Honch of CA/MT returned to try to apprehend the big red that got away last year. Well, the winds and
low light made it virtually impossible to hunt big fish effectively. However, Jim did have a few shots at big fish, but really
got his sight fishing game down on day 2 & 3. He managed to boat some real nice fall bruisers and had big fun.
low light made it virtually impossible to hunt big fish effectively. However, Jim did have a few shots at big fish, but really
got his sight fishing game down on day 2 & 3. He managed to boat some real nice fall bruisers and had big fun.
Oct. 27,28,29,30 Bob Guy returned to try to bag a few more big reds. Folks let me tell you, while the big reds are out
there, conditions are currently about as tough as they can get to hunt big fish. Partly cloudy, with high water or sunny
with muddy water and heavy winds. However, with that being said, we can stay inside the marsh a fish for the 5-10#
reds all day long. Bob was happy with his efforts boating some nice fish. See the pics left.
there, conditions are currently about as tough as they can get to hunt big fish. Partly cloudy, with high water or sunny
with muddy water and heavy winds. However, with that being said, we can stay inside the marsh a fish for the 5-10#
reds all day long. Bob was happy with his efforts boating some nice fish. See the pics left.
Bob Guy with 2 of his many October reds
Nov. 2,3,4 Neil Peters of Long Beach, CA returned with big plans and big dreams of catching big reds like last year.
Hell, Neil had his own section on the trophy page. Last year light winds, low water, and bright sun (perfect
conditions) gave Neil the trip of a lifetime. However, this year strong winds, high water, and partly cloudy skies gave
us three of the toughest days I had all year. We saw some big reds, but they were spooky. Neil did manage to land
two nice black drum pictured on the trophy page and left, as well as plenty of schoolie reds.
Hell, Neil had his own section on the trophy page. Last year light winds, low water, and bright sun (perfect
conditions) gave Neil the trip of a lifetime. However, this year strong winds, high water, and partly cloudy skies gave
us three of the toughest days I had all year. We saw some big reds, but they were spooky. Neil did manage to land
two nice black drum pictured on the trophy page and left, as well as plenty of schoolie reds.
Neil Peters
and a 15#
black drum
and a 15#
black drum
Nov. 5 & 6 Bob Shook of Houston, a great friend and wonderful angler had hopes of catching a few big reds and he
managed to catch a 22.5# red, his biggest to date. Bob and his guest, boated a fair number of reds, missed a few big
ones, but Bob is always a pleasure to have on board. Check out Bob and his big red on the Trophy Page!
managed to catch a 22.5# red, his biggest to date. Bob and his guest, boated a fair number of reds, missed a few big
ones, but Bob is always a pleasure to have on board. Check out Bob and his big red on the Trophy Page!
Nov. 12 & 13 David Diaz of Birmingham said he wanted to see how tough it was. He had heard my horror stories and
continual complaints of high wind and tides, but still wanted to see it for himself. Day 1- Wind 25mph, sunny, tide
high and falling, fish for school reds way back in the marsh and boated around a dozen from 4-13#'s. Pretty Good!
Day 2- winds 15mph, low water, bright skies. Boated 9 fish before 11am, then a 12#, 13#, 14#, 16# and finished with
a 21# red.
David wanted to know what the fuss was all about. In the words of the fly to the redfish, "BITE ME".
continual complaints of high wind and tides, but still wanted to see it for himself. Day 1- Wind 25mph, sunny, tide
high and falling, fish for school reds way back in the marsh and boated around a dozen from 4-13#'s. Pretty Good!
Day 2- winds 15mph, low water, bright skies. Boated 9 fish before 11am, then a 12#, 13#, 14#, 16# and finished with
a 21# red.
David wanted to know what the fuss was all about. In the words of the fly to the redfish, "BITE ME".
David Diaz
with his
biggest red
of day 2
with his
biggest red
of day 2
Nov. 14, 15 Tom Cawthorn and his son fished with us and while the fishing conditions were not bad, the fish were a
little spooky and just a touch off. However, the Cawthorn's worked hard and boated some nice reds and Tom landed a
BIG black drum(left).
little spooky and just a touch off. However, the Cawthorn's worked hard and boated some nice reds and Tom landed a
BIG black drum(left).
Nov. 23,24,25 Ken Spint wanted big fish on fly. Day one, had one hooked up deep into the backing and he came
unbuttoned. Caught a few smaller fish, but overall rugged. Day two, Strong winds, and clouds made it like fishing in a
closet with the ceiling fan on high and the lights out. A few small fish boated, but real rugged. Day three, Wind around
15-20, but nice sun. Most of the typical big fish water was muddy, so we moved into some back areas near the gulf and
found some clean water and plenty of fish. 5 reds over 10#'s and at least 6 more under.
unbuttoned. Caught a few smaller fish, but overall rugged. Day two, Strong winds, and clouds made it like fishing in a
closet with the ceiling fan on high and the lights out. A few small fish boated, but real rugged. Day three, Wind around
15-20, but nice sun. Most of the typical big fish water was muddy, so we moved into some back areas near the gulf and
found some clean water and plenty of fish. 5 reds over 10#'s and at least 6 more under.
Nov. 27,28,29,30 Mark Markmann returns!! Even Mark could not bring bright skies, light winds, and low water. But he
did bring his ability to see fish. Since, he had not fished for a few months he opted to fish with heavy leader, 8# test.
Mark managed to boat big reds and big drum on each of the first 3 days. His biggest red at 27#'s. The last day found
us within 5 minutes of the marina, because it was going to get BAD weatherwise, but the schoolie reds were happy to
please and he boated about a dozen before going in at noon. Check out the 19# red left and the rest on the Trophy Page
did bring his ability to see fish. Since, he had not fished for a few months he opted to fish with heavy leader, 8# test.
Mark managed to boat big reds and big drum on each of the first 3 days. His biggest red at 27#'s. The last day found
us within 5 minutes of the marina, because it was going to get BAD weatherwise, but the schoolie reds were happy to
please and he boated about a dozen before going in at noon. Check out the 19# red left and the rest on the Trophy Page
Dec. 9 Philip Mauter was hoping to fish 2 days, but the weather would not let it happen. So he settled for one and we
went for big reds and drum. The water was murky, wind around 15-20, but there were a few big fish moving around
cautiously. Black drum in the over 20# size were tailing and Philip managed to boat one of them. He says he wants to
pursue more of the big black beast this summer, so we will see.
went for big reds and drum. The water was murky, wind around 15-20, but there were a few big fish moving around
cautiously. Black drum in the over 20# size were tailing and Philip managed to boat one of them. He says he wants to
pursue more of the big black beast this summer, so we will see.
Philip M.
with his
bruiser
black
drum
with his
bruiser
black
drum
Dec. 11th David McCray...Memphis, TN. Conditions, bleak at best. Total cloud cover, misty
rain, wind at 20-25mph. I told David the night before it would be ROUGH, but he insisted on
going. HE had a new fly rod to break in. Well he broke it in all right. While the fish were not
monsters, it was one after the other for over 6 hours. It was not sight fishing, just casting
repeatedly into a small area with my best fly this time of year, a #2 Clouser Minnow. If I kept
track correctly (and I usually undercount) Mr. McCray boated 71 redfish. The only thing he kept
saying was thank you and this is unbelievable. It was!!!
rain, wind at 20-25mph. I told David the night before it would be ROUGH, but he insisted on
going. HE had a new fly rod to break in. Well he broke it in all right. While the fish were not
monsters, it was one after the other for over 6 hours. It was not sight fishing, just casting
repeatedly into a small area with my best fly this time of year, a #2 Clouser Minnow. If I kept
track correctly (and I usually undercount) Mr. McCray boated 71 redfish. The only thing he kept
saying was thank you and this is unbelievable. It was!!!
David
McCray
with 1 of
his reds
on an epic
day.
McCray
with 1 of
his reds
on an epic
day.
Dec. 22, Arliss and friend came from Colorado to try there fly fishing prowess for reds. Guess what? They did not
have good conditions for sight fishing. We had some fish moving in some broken marsh but they were spooky, so
when the wind came up and sun left I returned to the scene of a former amazement. The ladies took turns and
boated between 30-40 reds in about 5 hours. These ladies came to fish and it was great!
have good conditions for sight fishing. We had some fish moving in some broken marsh but they were spooky, so
when the wind came up and sun left I returned to the scene of a former amazement. The ladies took turns and
boated between 30-40 reds in about 5 hours. These ladies came to fish and it was great!
Dec. 27,28,29 Mark Markmann came back to try and beat the 4# tippet world record for redfish. Conditions were no
different for him than anyone else. The wind never got below 20mph each day and while we saw some big fish, they
were spooky and not in a real eating mood. The high temp each day was in the low 50's and with the wind it was
COLD! Between the occasional spotting of a big red or drum, Mark did land some school reds and a 20# black drum,
21# red, 16# red and a few more in the 12-13# class. Look on the Trophy page for Mark's bigger fish.
different for him than anyone else. The wind never got below 20mph each day and while we saw some big fish, they
were spooky and not in a real eating mood. The high temp each day was in the low 50's and with the wind it was
COLD! Between the occasional spotting of a big red or drum, Mark did land some school reds and a 20# black drum,
21# red, 16# red and a few more in the 12-13# class. Look on the Trophy page for Mark's bigger fish.
Oct. 31 I got to go fishing with two great friends. They are also my brother-in-laws. Robert Lazarine and Paul
Messina invited me to go along and fish/guide somewhat and have fun like we did before we had kids and used to
hunt and fish together. Fishing was tough, but Robert and Paul caught about 18 reds. I caught 3, one at 12# and Paul
got his biggest red to date, 16#. To finish the day we hit a spot and boated about 15 nice white trout. We did not
bring many fish home, but it was a great day. Check out Paul's red on the trophy page!
Messina invited me to go along and fish/guide somewhat and have fun like we did before we had kids and used to
hunt and fish together. Fishing was tough, but Robert and Paul caught about 18 reds. I caught 3, one at 12# and Paul
got his biggest red to date, 16#. To finish the day we hit a spot and boated about 15 nice white trout. We did not
bring many fish home, but it was a great day. Check out Paul's red on the trophy page!
2009 was a great year and a tough year. Fishing conditions throughout the year have
been rugged. Those of you that have read these reports are tired of hearing me moan
about it, and those of you that have fished with me have experienced it. I apologize for
not keeping the reports up to date at the end of the year, but if you read below, I think I
have everyone listed that wanted to be put on the site.
I thank all of you that have braved the conditions and supported me this year and
every year. It has made me a better guide and I look forward to next year.
2010 I hope will be much kinder.
Please, check out the website for rate changes and information you may need for
future bookings and if you want to fish the fall of 2010, it is NOT too early to book your
days now! Much of October and November are already filled.
been rugged. Those of you that have read these reports are tired of hearing me moan
about it, and those of you that have fished with me have experienced it. I apologize for
not keeping the reports up to date at the end of the year, but if you read below, I think I
have everyone listed that wanted to be put on the site.
I thank all of you that have braved the conditions and supported me this year and
every year. It has made me a better guide and I look forward to next year.
2010 I hope will be much kinder.
Please, check out the website for rate changes and information you may need for
future bookings and if you want to fish the fall of 2010, it is NOT too early to book your
days now! Much of October and November are already filled.
Jim of Oregon
wih his first
red
wih his first
red
Jim
Honch
with his
first black
drum
Honch
with his
first black
drum
Tom Cawthorn
and his son
with Tom's big
black drum
and his son
with Tom's big
black drum
Mark
Markmann
with a 19#
red
Markmann
with a 19#
red
Beautiful fall sunset of 2009
Jan. 6 Took Professor Capowski of PA, out for a quick afternoon of fly fishing for reds and we
saw a good number of them and some even ate the fly. It had been a few years since John
had fly fished for reds, so it took him a little while to get back on track but he did.
saw a good number of them and some even ate the fly. It had been a few years since John
had fly fished for reds, so it took him a little while to get back on track but he did.
We have been fishing only about 2-3 days a week because that is all Mother Nature will allow
us to fish. When the weather is in perfect alignment with the moon and stars we are having
great days. Clouser Minnows are still the number one fly and Chicken on a Chain, Morning
Glory, & Berkley Gold Flash minnow plastics have been working best on reds.
us to fish. When the weather is in perfect alignment with the moon and stars we are having
great days. Clouser Minnows are still the number one fly and Chicken on a Chain, Morning
Glory, & Berkley Gold Flash minnow plastics have been working best on reds.
John
Capowski
with his
#10 red
Capowski
with his
#10 red
Jan. 26,27,28 David Shatto from Chicago enjoyed 3 pretty good weather days to fly fish. His
first day he landed around 6 fish with his first being an 8# red (left). The second day he
landed his biggest red a 20# fish (see trophy page) and totaled over 10 fish landed. The third
day, found me scrambling due to low murky water, and cloudy skies, but still managed to land
4-5 reds.
first day he landed around 6 fish with his first being an 8# red (left). The second day he
landed his biggest red a 20# fish (see trophy page) and totaled over 10 fish landed. The third
day, found me scrambling due to low murky water, and cloudy skies, but still managed to land
4-5 reds.
Jan. 14,15 The Larson Klan came to fly fish. Both days proved to be rough, tough and
perplexing. Fletcher and Bill (brothers) fished with me the first day and Bill managed to
catch his first red (left) and Fletcher landed one almost identical. There were a lot of reds,
but were tight mouthed and spooky.
perplexing. Fletcher and Bill (brothers) fished with me the first day and Bill managed to
catch his first red (left) and Fletcher landed one almost identical. There were a lot of reds,
but were tight mouthed and spooky.
Andrew &
Dana Holt
with one of
their doubles
an 8# & 7#
Dana Holt
with one of
their doubles
an 8# & 7#
The Brother's Larson with a pair of 8"s
David Shatto
with his first red
an 8#
with his first red
an 8#
Jan. 30, 31 Robert Wells and guests came down to fish for reds and whatever else would bite
in cloudy, windy, COLD conditions. It was tough, but Robert managed to bag a #25 red and
Nathan and James each pulled out some reds of their own. The second day was just a mirror
image of the first weather wise, but Kevin, Jack, and Greg were able to put 8 reds in the box
with the average weight around 6 pounds. See the Trophy page for Robert's big boy and look
forward to more pics of this trip soon
in cloudy, windy, COLD conditions. It was tough, but Robert managed to bag a #25 red and
Nathan and James each pulled out some reds of their own. The second day was just a mirror
image of the first weather wise, but Kevin, Jack, and Greg were able to put 8 reds in the box
with the average weight around 6 pounds. See the Trophy page for Robert's big boy and look
forward to more pics of this trip soon