Warm "Winter" Weather Helps the Bite!!

Posted By: Capt. Tom | 2012-02-13

This winter has been very warm to say the least.  So warm I had to cut my grass this week!  Well, the strange weather conditions are keeping the water temps up around 64 degrees.  This means a fish's metabolism is faster and they're moving around and eating more than usual.  I'm used to seeing a pretty sluggish demeanor in January and February, but this year is definitely an exception.  The reds are bunched up on the flats and we're still seeing lots of tails early in the morning.  So, the reds are presenting themselves in a fly fishing friendly manner right now.  Also, the fishing on the beach has been stellar!  Super flat conditions out in the Gulf this week offered up some fantastic bonito fishing!  We also saw schools of bull reds swimming over the sandbars as well.  Overall, this has been some of the best mid-winter fishing I've ever experienced.  Let's hope it warms back up to keep the good times rolling!

The Best Time of the Year to Fish the Flats is Right NOW!!

Posted By: Capt. Tom | 2011-10-23

Now is the best time of the year to fish for tailing redfish on the flats. The fishing over the past few weeks has been incredible! Redfish tails everywhere! During October, November, and December is the very best time to hook up in skinny water with a big red on fly. Lots of fun productive trips recently. The bonito blitz is on as well out in the Gulf. Bonito are blast to catch, and will take you into your backing before you can count to 2! Take advantage of the very best time of the year to fish the flats!