First Redfish....finally.

flatsfever · 08-02-2008, 12:48 AM

I am new to the forum and to saltwater fishing. I moved here a few months back and have been hooked from the beginning. I have been in the bay and the pass fishing with a buddy from work and have caught everything from sharks to white and speckled trout but have been chasing my first Red. Went to Eglin AFB flats this Friday after worked and braved the rain and thunder and it paid off. Once the rain cleared the water glassed over and there were some Redfish tailing the surface. Caught a variety of fish including a small Jack, ladyfish and a few catfish. Finally got myself into some Reds the first being 16", close but no dinner, the second just under the slot at 17.5", trust me I pinched that tail together and could not get that half inch. Finally at about 7:30 pm found anotherschool and drifted my shrimp and popping cork into them and BAMM 20.5". Finally a Red for the grill after alot of time and effort. Sorry no pictures this time kind of tough when you are wade fishing...

wrightackle · 08-02-2008, 01:07 AM

A great first post. Congrats on the red I am sure there will be many to follow. I hope you try some topwaters when you get those slick conditions. If you are stoked now just wait when a slot red crashes a topwater lure. It will also get you away from those catfish that are a major pain when you are wading.

Scoutmaster · 08-02-2008, 01:12 AM

Congrats!

GatorBait · 08-02-2008, 01:42 AM

Congrats on the first redfish!! Its a fun experiencewhen you can sight fish themlike that when they are tailing!We aredefinately gonna haveto find you a way to get some pics. Perhaps adispozable water proof one

oke. Great report and hope to hear more.

Jason

flatsfever · 08-02-2008, 01:46 AM

Yes on the camera and I had planned on taking some pictures once I got home but realized the wife took the camera on a trip to Texas with her. Next time I will find a way to post some pictures.

seapro · 08-02-2008, 01:57 AM

Congrats on the red !! :clap

Murphy's Law · 08-02-2008, 06:53 AM

Good job on the reds :toast

Linda · 08-02-2008, 08:29 AM

Sounds like you've found a good spot to fish after work! Thanks for the report and congrats on your first redfish!

redfishin'JR · 08-02-2008, 10:37 AM

Congrats on the first red :clap. Heck, I'm new to saltwater fishing and I have only got one red to my name at 21". Now that I have a little boat, I plan on hitting the northern parts of the bays come this fall time and adding a lot more reds to my resume!

eric m · 08-02-2008, 10:18 PM

congratulations on the red !

08-02-2008, 12:48 AM	#1
flatsfever Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Crestview Posts: 78	First Redfish....finally. I am new to the forum and to saltwater fishing. I moved here a few months back and have been hooked from the beginning. I have been in the bay and the pass fishing with a buddy from work and have caught everything from sharks to white and speckled trout but have been chasing my first Red. Went to Eglin AFB flats this Friday after worked and braved the rain and thunder and it paid off. Once the rain cleared the water glassed over and there were some Redfish tailing the surface. Caught a variety of fish including a small Jack, ladyfish and a few catfish. Finally got myself into some Reds the first being 16", close but no dinner, the second just under the slot at 17.5", trust me I pinched that tail together and could not get that half inch. Finally at about 7:30 pm found anotherschool and drifted my shrimp and popping cork into them and BAMM 20.5". Finally a Red for the grill after alot of time and effort. Sorry no pictures this time kind of tough when you are wade fishing...

08-02-2008, 01:07 AM	#2
wrightackle Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 1005 east lee st Posts: 755	RE: First Redfish....finally. A great first post. Congrats on the red I am sure there will be many to follow. I hope you try some topwaters when you get those slick conditions. If you are stoked now just wait when a slot red crashes a topwater lure. It will also get you away from those catfish that are a major pain when you are wading.

08-02-2008, 01:12 AM	#3
Scoutmaster Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 36	RE: First Redfish....finally. Congrats!

08-02-2008, 01:42 AM	#4
GatorBait Senior Member Mingo Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 110	RE: First Redfish....finally. Congrats on the first redfish!! Its a fun experiencewhen you can sight fish themlike that when they are tailing!We aredefinately gonna haveto find you a way to get some pics. Perhaps adispozable water proof one oke. Great report and hope to hear more. Jason

08-02-2008, 01:46 AM	#5
flatsfever Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Crestview Posts: 78	RE: First Redfish....finally. Yes on the camera and I had planned on taking some pictures once I got home but realized the wife took the camera on a trip to Texas with her. Next time I will find a way to post some pictures.

08-02-2008, 01:57 AM	#6
seapro Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 145	RE: First Redfish....finally. Congrats on the red !! :clap

08-02-2008, 06:53 AM	#7
Murphy's Law Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pace, FL. Posts: 1,989	RE: First Redfish....finally. Good job on the reds :toast

08-02-2008, 08:29 AM	#8
Linda Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 1,458	RE: First Redfish....finally. Sounds like you've found a good spot to fish after work! Thanks for the report and congrats on your first redfish! __________________ www.pckfa.com www.captlinda.com

08-02-2008, 10:37 AM	#9
redfishin'JR Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 260	RE: First Redfish....finally. Congrats on the first red :clap. Heck, I'm new to saltwater fishing and I have only got one red to my name at 21". Now that I have a little boat, I plan on hitting the northern parts of the bays come this fall time and adding a lot more reds to my resume!

08-02-2008, 10:18 PM	#10
eric m Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: milton FL. (Somewhere on blackwater bay) Posts: 148	RE: First Redfish....finally. congratulations on the red !

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