Trying the inshore thing

Bill · 12-02-2008, 02:01 PM

I have been out a half a dozen time working the mud flats and marsh in east bay and all i have come home with is a few small trout. I have a 20" century CC and can get into about 15" of water no problem...I REALY want to catch some Reds on light gear. What tides, what should i be tossing, what time of day...Any help, any one

Thanks

Bay Pirate · 12-02-2008, 02:52 PM

Howdy Bill,

Even the most experienced anglers will have a difficult time chasing reds this time of year. The bite really slows for shallow water redswhen the water temp dips to and below 60d!

Add to it the fronts passing thru and it's one challenge after another.

If we get a few days wherewe get some consistent sun, and some warmer nights, the fish will likely seek out those mud flats as the water warms mid-day and doesn't cool as much at night. Tides are important, but you'll have take what you get with the water temp and just be patient.

Slow the retrieve, &if you're using gulps and 1/8jigsand you get what feel like nibbles, dead stick it for a few seconds and let the fish eat. I recently found that technique towork pretty well. There aren't many little baitfish around at these temps, so those nibbles will probably be a lazy old redfish, scoping your bait out!

If you're getting whacked by a bunch of rat reds, stick with it, they're not as wary as the slot reds because they haven't been hooked as much. There's probably a bigger slot fish nearby watching the action and laughing at the little guys! Keep trying till you get'em!

Merry Christmas!<P align=center>

Brant Peacher · 12-02-2008, 04:17 PM

Actually the fish tend to school up this time of year and it is much easier to catch them inlarge numbers. You won't catch the scattered fish, but when you find a school there will be lotsmorefish and most of them should eat. I would book a trip with Eric H and let him show you some techniques and where to find the winter reds. Winter is my favorite time to chase shallow water reds. IMO the bite is lots better. Ithasproven to be over the last few weeks.

Tex@OIP · 12-02-2008, 09:15 PM

I thought your post was very informative bay pirate! I learned more from it then the one that said pm sent. As for redfish advice Im in Destin so my spots would do you no good. I would def use gulp worked slow or a DOA shrimp 1/4 ounce because it forces you to fish slow.

John B. · 12-02-2008, 11:02 PM

DANG....

i'll throw my opinion in there... slow your retrieve wayyyy down..... if reel so slow that it takes one minute or so to get your lure back in.

braid helps alot too, the bites will be extremely light and will sometimes feel like dead weight, 10lb braid works wonders.

JoeZ · 12-02-2008, 11:21 PM

BP (I'll call you Jeff because I actually know your name),

You gotta be kidding me right?

Eric sent the dude a PM so as not to seem like he was going against what you were saying. Sounds like a little respect in my book.

You can't really be offended.

Seriously?

John B. · 12-02-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

JoeZ (12/2/2008)BP (I'll call you Jeff because I actually know your name),

You gotta be kidding me right?

Eric sent the dude a PM so as not to seem like he was going against what you were saying. Sounds like a little respect in my book.

You can't really be offended.

Seriously?

i'm with JoeZ...

BIG GIRLS DON'T CRYYY

JoeZ · 12-02-2008, 11:33 PM

Jeff,

Friendly wager?

Me and E -- and a bottle of Wild Turkey vs. you and Capt. John.

To make it fair, I won't even fish.:shedevil

JoeZ · 12-02-2008, 11:47 PM

So ... no?

John B. · 12-02-2008, 11:47 PM

like i said..... big girls don't cryyyy

12-02-2008, 02:01 PM	#1
Bill Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 72	Trying the inshore thing I have been out a half a dozen time working the mud flats and marsh in east bay and all i have come home with is a few small trout. I have a 20" century CC and can get into about 15" of water no problem...I REALY want to catch some Reds on light gear. What tides, what should i be tossing, what time of day...Any help, any one Thanks

12-02-2008, 02:52 PM	#2
Bay Pirate Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,507	RE: Trying the inshore thing Howdy Bill, Even the most experienced anglers will have a difficult time chasing reds this time of year. The bite really slows for shallow water redswhen the water temp dips to and below 60d! Add to it the fronts passing thru and it's one challenge after another. If we get a few days wherewe get some consistent sun, and some warmer nights, the fish will likely seek out those mud flats as the water warms mid-day and doesn't cool as much at night. Tides are important, but you'll have take what you get with the water temp and just be patient. Slow the retrieve, &if you're using gulps and 1/8jigsand you get what feel like nibbles, dead stick it for a few seconds and let the fish eat. I recently found that technique towork pretty well. There aren't many little baitfish around at these temps, so those nibbles will probably be a lazy old redfish, scoping your bait out! If you're getting whacked by a bunch of rat reds, stick with it, they're not as wary as the slot reds because they haven't been hooked as much. There's probably a bigger slot fish nearby watching the action and laughing at the little guys! Keep trying till you get'em! Merry Christmas!<P align=center> __________________ [SIGPIC][SIGPIC]

12-02-2008, 04:17 PM	#3
Brant Peacher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 910	RE: Trying the inshore thing Actually the fish tend to school up this time of year and it is much easier to catch them inlarge numbers. You won't catch the scattered fish, but when you find a school there will be lotsmorefish and most of them should eat. I would book a trip with Eric H and let him show you some techniques and where to find the winter reds. Winter is my favorite time to chase shallow water reds. IMO the bite is lots better. Ithasproven to be over the last few weeks.

12-02-2008, 09:15 PM	#4
Tex@OIP Senior Member Grouper $Tex@OIP's Avatar$ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Destin/ Miami Posts: 1,060	RE: Trying the inshore thing I thought your post was very informative bay pirate! I learned more from it then the one that said pm sent. As for redfish advice Im in Destin so my spots would do you no good. I would def use gulp worked slow or a DOA shrimp 1/4 ounce because it forces you to fish slow. __________________ http://www.oceanepics.com/tex/

12-02-2008, 11:02 PM	#5
John B. bluefish killer White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola, fl Posts: 3,970	RE: Trying the inshore thing DANG.... i'll throw my opinion in there... slow your retrieve wayyyy down..... if reel so slow that it takes one minute or so to get your lure back in. braid helps alot too, the bites will be extremely light and will sometimes feel like dead weight, 10lb braid works wonders. __________________ Hot Spots Bait & Tackle http://www.hotspotstackle.com/

12-02-2008, 11:21 PM	#6
JoeZ I eat Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breezin' it Posts: 4,216	RE: Trying the inshore thing BP (I'll call you Jeff because I actually know your name), You gotta be kidding me right? Eric sent the dude a PM so as not to seem like he was going against what you were saying. Sounds like a little respect in my book. You can't really be offended. Seriously?

12-02-2008, 11:33 PM	#8
JoeZ I eat Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breezin' it Posts: 4,216	RE: Trying the inshore thing Jeff, Friendly wager? Me and E -- and a bottle of Wild Turkey vs. you and Capt. John. To make it fair, I won't even fish.:shedevil

12-02-2008, 11:47 PM	#9
JoeZ I eat Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breezin' it Posts: 4,216	RE: Trying the inshore thing So ... no?

12-02-2008, 11:47 PM	#10
John B. bluefish killer White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola, fl Posts: 3,970	RE: Trying the inshore thing like i said..... big girls don't cryyyy __________________ Hot Spots Bait & Tackle http://www.hotspotstackle.com/

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