Capt Brant Charters 2/5 & 2/7

Brant Peacher · 02-07-2012, 09:37 PM

Below are the last few trips I have ran...

On 2/5/12 I guided a group of four guys from Jay, Florida. I was a little worried prior to the trip because the conditions were less than favorable to say the least. We had a stiff 25 MPH south east wind, which made things very tough. The only thing in our favor was a big, incoming, spring tide. Those of you that frequent Pensacola bay, know that a good tide makes all the difference in your fishing success. Pensacola bay is a very deep water bay system. Unlike our neighbor, choctawhatchee bay, most of our big fish are caught in 55 to 60 foot of water. The tide is crucial when deep water fishing. It is not as important when fishing the shallow flats for redfish or
trout, although, it shouldn’t be ignored.

We started the trip off by making the 6 mile run accross Pensacola Bay. After enduring the wrath that the bay had to offer, we arrived at our fishing destination, wet and tired, but eager to catch some fish. The incomming tide, once again, was the back bone of our fishing success. An assortment of fish were stacked up on the ledges, waiting to ambush baitfish the tide flushed in from the gulf. I used my sonar to locate exactly where the fish were sitting and then I would allow the tide to push me over the spot. We had a number of double and tripple hookups using this teqnique. We ended the trip with 15 big redfish, several nice black drum, and some red snapper. It was a very quick but eventful fishing trip.

On 2/7/12 I guided Sarah and her Husband from Minnesota. They are both avid fisherman and it was a pleasure fishing with experienced anglers. Despite having lots of fishing knowledge and experience, this was their first time fishing salt water. I watched the tides closely prior to the trip and decided it would be best to leave around 11:00am so that we could fish a strong incomming tide all afternoon. Similar to my last trip, the action was constant from start to finish. We caught 15 to 20 reds, lots of sheepshead, several black drum, red snapper, black sea bass, and hooked into several sharks. Sharks, were in fact a problem on this trip eating half of our sheepshead we brought to the boat. Sarah and her husband found that very exciting

My clients first experience in Pensacola was very enjoyable for them. I suggested they dine at the Fish House tonight, so they will be feasting on shrimp and grits

Regards,
Capt Brant
www.captainbrant.com

Captain Mickey O'Reilly · 02-07-2012, 11:07 PM

Brant the couple that you had today when my dad and I got back to shoreline were ear to ear smiles! That speaks volumnes of the quality trip they had! Smart move to push there trip later, because this morning was a bear with the wind! Great report!

oxbeast1210 · 02-07-2012, 11:24 PM

Great job as always, look forward to fishing with you again sooner then later!

jjam · 02-08-2012, 01:54 AM

Excellent job introducing Mn folks to salt water fishing Brant!

I have Mn cousins I would love to intro to salt water fishing as they are fresh water only in their neck of the woods.

Jimmy

Lance Powers · 02-08-2012, 08:20 AM

Awesome job Capt. Brant!!!! Just leave me some fish to catch lol

Brant Peacher · 02-09-2012, 08:28 PM

Thanks Guys!

Capt Mickey, great job on all of the BIG snapper and triggers! I am going to try and get offshore soon!

Ox, I am looking forward to our next trip.....

Lance, I don't think you will have any trouble catching fish

Brant Peacher · 02-09-2012, 08:54 PM

Lots of Big sharks in the pass! We had them eat 5 or 6 reds.We also lost 12 sheepshead that we know of to dolphin. Looks like the same thing happend to Matt yesterday. I hope this doesnt last long.

Callmeklaus · 02-09-2012, 08:59 PM

Those photos make me wish summer was here today! Can't wait for sumer

02-07-2012, 09:37 PM	#1
Brant Peacher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 979	Capt Brant Charters 2/5 & 2/7 Below are the last few trips I have ran... On 2/5/12 I guided a group of four guys from Jay, Florida. I was a little worried prior to the trip because the conditions were less than favorable to say the least. We had a stiff 25 MPH south east wind, which made things very tough. The only thing in our favor was a big, incoming, spring tide. Those of you that frequent Pensacola bay, know that a good tide makes all the difference in your fishing success. Pensacola bay is a very deep water bay system. Unlike our neighbor, choctawhatchee bay, most of our big fish are caught in 55 to 60 foot of water. The tide is crucial when deep water fishing. It is not as important when fishing the shallow flats for redfish or trout, although, it shouldn’t be ignored. We started the trip off by making the 6 mile run accross Pensacola Bay. After enduring the wrath that the bay had to offer, we arrived at our fishing destination, wet and tired, but eager to catch some fish. The incomming tide, once again, was the back bone of our fishing success. An assortment of fish were stacked up on the ledges, waiting to ambush baitfish the tide flushed in from the gulf. I used my sonar to locate exactly where the fish were sitting and then I would allow the tide to push me over the spot. We had a number of double and tripple hookups using this teqnique. We ended the trip with 15 big redfish, several nice black drum, and some red snapper. It was a very quick but eventful fishing trip. On 2/7/12 I guided Sarah and her Husband from Minnesota. They are both avid fisherman and it was a pleasure fishing with experienced anglers. Despite having lots of fishing knowledge and experience, this was their first time fishing salt water. I watched the tides closely prior to the trip and decided it would be best to leave around 11:00am so that we could fish a strong incomming tide all afternoon. Similar to my last trip, the action was constant from start to finish. We caught 15 to 20 reds, lots of sheepshead, several black drum, red snapper, black sea bass, and hooked into several sharks. Sharks, were in fact a problem on this trip eating half of our sheepshead we brought to the boat. Sarah and her husband found that very exciting My clients first experience in Pensacola was very enjoyable for them. I suggested they dine at the Fish House tonight, so they will be feasting on shrimp and grits Regards, Capt Brant www.captainbrant.com Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Brant Peacher; 02-07-2012 at 09:44 PM.

02-07-2012, 11:07 PM	#2
Captain Mickey O'Reilly Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 407	Brant the couple that you had today when my dad and I got back to shoreline were ear to ear smiles! That speaks volumnes of the quality trip they had! Smart move to push there trip later, because this morning was a bear with the wind! Great report! __________________ http://www.angrybirdfishingcharters.com/ Captain Mickey O'Reilly Angry Bird Fishing Charters LLC 850-723-1274 Captainmickeyo@yahoo.com

02-08-2012, 08:20 AM	#5
Lance Powers Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 60	Awesome job Capt. Brant!!!! Just leave me some fish to catch lol __________________ Captain Lance Powers Myle's Away Charters www.mylesawaycharters.com mylesawaycharters@yahoo.com

02-09-2012, 08:54 PM	#7
Brant Peacher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 979	Lots of Big sharks in the pass! We had them eat 5 or 6 reds.We also lost 12 sheepshead that we know of to dolphin. Looks like the same thing happend to Matt yesterday. I hope this doesnt last long. Attached Thumbnails

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02-07-2012, 11:24 PM	#3
oxbeast1210 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: milton Posts: 3,543	Great job as always, look forward to fishing with you again sooner then later!

02-08-2012, 01:54 AM	#4
jjam Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,448	Excellent job introducing Mn folks to salt water fishing Brant! I have Mn cousins I would love to intro to salt water fishing as they are fresh water only in their neck of the woods. Jimmy

02-09-2012, 08:28 PM	#6
Brant Peacher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 979	Thanks Guys! Capt Mickey, great job on all of the BIG snapper and triggers! I am going to try and get offshore soon! Ox, I am looking forward to our next trip..... Lance, I don't think you will have any trouble catching fish

02-09-2012, 08:59 PM	#8
Callmeklaus Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Valparaiso, Florida Posts: 16	Those photos make me wish summer was here today! Can't wait for sumer

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