For the week of
March21, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of March 21. Although the red
fishing has been “off of the chart” I think that the upcoming
weekend and early next week will kick the speckled trout into a
full transition. The water temps are very near the 62 degree
mark and a few days of warm weather coupled with next
Wednesday’s full moon should do it. There are also nice sized
trout very near the mouth of the creeks and bayous. We stumbled
across some nice ones like this last week while catching reds in
very shallow water. Live shrimp are always good, but try top
waters early- especially if there is active bait on the surface-
to help you locate them
For the week of
November 8, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of November 8. Using top water plugs
is a very exciting way to catch any species of fish. The also
function very well in helping locate inshore species like
redfish and speckled trout. Often, even when the fish aren’t
biting, the action of the noisy plugs entices reaction bites.
That gives the where about of the fish away. Once the location
is determined, a fine-tuned presentation can usually capitalize
on the opportunity to catch some fine fish.
For the week of
October 18, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of October 18. As we move further
into the fall and the redfish seem to become more active. Look
for schools of big bulls like this near the mouth of the Bay and
Sound. Live bait will work, but try a GULP! on a jig head and
you may end up with a stud like this one. Remember that these
are the breeders and offer little food value. Take a picture,
revive and release them.
For the week of
October 4, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of October 4. Poppin’ Power- there
isn’t anything I know of that does a better job of stimulating
speckled trout o bite than a popping cork. Something about the
sound just drives them crazy. I like the popping corks with the
cup shaped top because they catch the top of the water when
popped. That sounds so much like a trout strike that I often
find myself looking around for a fish when someone pops it. Be
sure to really make some noise by popping hard and give the fish
about 3 or 4 seconds to find the bait after you pop the cork.
For the week of
September 27, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of September 27. As the bull reds
make their way back in to the inshore waters after a spawning
period, they gather in huge schools and do they ever eat! Look
for large schools gathered on the surface or under diving
pelicans especially near the passes from the Gulf to the Bay.
They will eat just about anything that you throw, but will also
spook if you get too close. Be sure to fish them from up wind
make long casts and you’ll enjoy some incredible action!
For the week of
September 20, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of September 20. “The Mighty Whity”.
One neat part of the fall transition is the arrival of some big
white trout in our Bay system. These fish must come from the
Gulf when it cools off in the early fall. They gather over any
areas in the deeper parts of the Bay and Sound over any hard
bottom- like the rocks that are on some of the gas rigs. I like
to use GULP! once if find them and you can literally catch them
every cast. Remember that they don’t freeze well. Even though
there is no size or creel limits on them, try just keeping what
you’ll eat fresh. They’ll be around until it gets really cold,
so you can always go back and catch more.
For the week of
September 13, 2012 Here
is the tip of the week for the week of September 13. The first
cool weather of the fall blew through early this week. That is
usually enough to get the fish moving towards a transition. Keep
in mind though, that it takes a long stretch of cool weather to
drop the water temperatures. That’s what really gets the fish on
the move, so keep an eye on the water temps- it’ll need to get-
and stay- below 75 degrees to really change things to a fall
pattern.
For the week of
September 6, 2012 Here
is the tip of the week for the week of September 6. The first
real storm of the past few years- Isaac- blew through last week.
My scouting trips after revealed that the fish were pretty much
where I had been catching them prior to the storm. I did notice
though that they really seemed to bite better than they had been
biting. Could be due to the cooler, more oxygenated water, the
fact that they may have not been able to eat overt he previous
several days, or the full moon period. Whatever the reason,
though, the good news is that the only real effects on the fish
seemed to be positive. By the way, the water was very clear all
the way from the Bay to near the Mississippi line. At that point
I ran into some of the tannic water that was draining from the
flooded Pascagoula River.
For the week of
August 16, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of August 16. Following up on last
week’s tip, another way to keep fish coming in to the boat after
the summer’s pressure on trout is to target other species such
as redfish. They also tend to stay on the move like shallow
water trout and often are tide sensitive. That means that
certain water levels affect the bite. All that means is that the
fish are usually not as pressured because they are harder to
catch, so when you can find them by doing a little work- they
will bite like crazy!
For the week of
August 9, 2012 Here
is the tip of the week for the week of August 9. By late in the
summer all of the visible structure in the Bay and the Sound as
well as any “community” submerged structure has been worked over
pretty well. It’s noticeable in the way the fish bite- or don’t
bite- that the numbers have been thinned out. During the late
summer I try to focus on areas that don’t get that amount of
pressure. Finding groups of fish over oyster or grass that
aren’t necessarily relating to structure allows for very good
bites during this period. Of course, that also means having to
do more than just tossing out the anchor and casting. Look for
signs of feeding fish- like slicks- and set up drifts. If the
signs aren’t obvious, focus on drop-offs near deep water-
especially if those areas have the aforementioned features of
oyster or grass. Much like structure fishing, these groups of
fish tend to stay in the same general areas, so by fishing them
smartly, you can often have several good trips out of the same
school. It often means a little more work, but the rewards are
fabulous!
For the week of
June 7, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of June 7. Forrest Gump’s buddy
Bubba couldn’t even think of all of the ways to use a live
shrimp. It doesn’t matter what time of the year you are fishing,
if you are not sure what to use for bait, use live shrimp.
Everything in the Bay and Gulf eats them- so you know you have
the right bait on the hook. The key then is presentation-and
there are oh so many ways that work- to keep it simple, though
remember that shrimp are bottom dwellers- they look most natural
on or close to the bottom. Also remember that they can’t swim
against a current- so keep them in the lower third of the water
column when fishing under a cork and let them drift freely with
the current. They’ll look most natural and you’ll have a chance
to catch nice trout like this one.
For the week of
May 31, 2012 Hot
weather, big crowds- no problem if you like catching redfish.
Redfish aren’t affected by the temperature extremes here in the
Mobile Bay system- it just doesn’t seem to get hot or cold
enough to keep them from eating. Another thing that I like about
redfish is that they tend to stay mobile- therefore aren’t
pressured like summer speckled trout- which tend to stay around
the same areas. That means that even on busy fishing days, like
weekend or holidays, you can always find an out of the way place
to have to yourself and land a few reds.
For the week of
May 10, 2012 On a recent
trip, I noticed that while fishing a larger than normal tide
range, we weren’t being as effective in deep water as we were
shallow. I know that the fish wee on some deep structure, but I
couldn’t get them to consistently bite. In the shallower water
the bite stayed very good. The tip is, from what I learned. Pay
attention to your depths as you fish. Factors such current water
clarity all play a part on the fish bite and by varying your
depth based on those conditions, you can stay on the fish.
For the week of
March 22, 2012 This
year’s crop of redfish appears to be a very good one. No one can
argue with the positive effective of catch and release, and the
redfish is certainly a poster child for the practice. In order
to keep the growth of the stock going, we as anglers need to
keep both practicing and preaching catch and release- especially
of breeding sized fish of all species.
For the week of
March 8, 2012 The
one fishing constant in the ever-changing spring weather pattern
are redfish. Nothing in terms of water temperatures seem to
affect hem- they just keep eating and eating and eating. If the
trout get finicky due to cold fronts, blue-bird skies, etc. try
chasing some reds. They’re usually willing to eat and are a
heckuva a lot of fun to catch.
For the week of
February 16, 2012 Here
is tip of the week for week of February 16. The best things in
life are free! Yes, it’s out- the 2012 Alabama Marine
Information Calendar. This is far and away the best planning and
information tool that you can have for the Mobile Bay system- it
has tides, reef locations, size and creel limits, state record
fish and more. And it is free. They are at all of the area bait
and tackle shops- pick up one or two and start planning your
2102 fishing trips.
For the week of
February 2, 2012
Here are some
of the best new products I have seen for 2012.
The
“Battle” reel from Penn has 9 ball bearings, an all aluminum
frame and a rubber spool grommet for using super lines with no
backing. Retail is about $99.00
GULP
is without a doubt the best soft bait ever introduced to the
world of saltwater fishing. Now the 3” shrimp shapes- the
most popular shape- comes with he chartreuse tail. This will
better imitate the color of a shrimp and added with the GULP
scent release property will make a good bait even better.
Hodgman
waders offer a variety of different weight waders-
everything from a 3 mm neoprene for cold weather to a
lightweight breathable wader with light boots for spring and
fall wading. They also offer a line of light and medium
weight wading boots.
Zeko
shoes look to be great lightweight boat shoes. They also
have extra cushion that is not available in regular boat
shoes so they should be comfortable to fish in all day.
This
may be one of the coolest products that I have seen for cold
weather outdoors activity. The heated insoles for Thermacell
can be remotely controlled to set the temperature at any
level that is conformable. They say that the ion batteries
which power the inner soles will last for 4 years of heavy
use.
Here
is another neat new product that is very simple. Tour Star
products offer a line of replaceable rod grips. This will be
awesome fop those worn rubber or cork grips. Available at
www.tourstarproducts.com
Berkley’s
new Nanofil line is specifically made for spinning reels.
The low diameter Dyeema fibers will allow for long casts and
solid hookups with out the problem of wind knots that plague
some of the traditional super lines.
One
of my favorite products are my Ono polarized readers. Ono’s
now offers the polarized readers in a number of new frame
style called the Hemingway Collection. I have a pair and
absolutely love them. Available at
www.onotradingcompany.com
December 15, 2011 Here
is tip of the week for week of December 15. Slow is the way to
go! We are definitely in a true winter pattern right now with
water temps being in the upper 50 degree range. Focus on the
deeper sections of the area that you plan to fish and really
slow down. The bait, the fish and even the people are all cold
and moving slower.
For the week of
November 25, 2011
Here is the
almost famous Captain Bobby’s Christmas list for 2011.
The
Conquer reel from Penn. Designed with the Inshore saltwater
fisherman in Mind. It has an easy access door to allow for
cleaning. Also has a super line spool so you won’t need backing
in order to use braided line- a must for spinning reels.
Available at Penn dealers and at
www.pennreels.com
Catch
and release is the way to go now days. Digital cameras allow
you to document your catch and so you can release the big
trout and reds you catch and still have bragging rights. I
use a relatively inexpensive camera that is about 5 years
old and ahs been dropped and rained on I don’t know how many
times.
This
gift idea has made the list almost every year because I
can’t think of a better clothing gift to give someone than a
rain suit. Frogg Toggs makes a light one that can be stored
in a Ziploc bag and left on the boat. I love my Frogg Toggs.
Available at most outdoor retailers and
www.froggtoggs.com.
This
another returner to the list. A stocking stuffed with tackle
and lures will make any fisherperson happy. The folks at
McCoy Outdoors can help stuff a stocking with the stuff that
works.
Ono’s
Polarized readers are yet another regular on the list. The
glasses have great polarization and can be bough tin a
number of different shades, frames and reader power. McCoy
Outdoors stocks them and they are also available at
www.onostradingcompany.com
The
Power Pole is far and away the most effective tool for the
inshore fisherman that has come out since the trolling
motor. These devices stop the boat in shallow water,
eliminating the need for noisy and cumbersome anchors. They
come in 2 different lengths and offer options such as remote
controls and high speed pumps. Bluewater Boat Sales and
Fox’s Trolling Motors are local dealers. They are also
available at
www.power-pole.com.
The
new Legion Inshore rods from Penn are very light, durable
and good-looking. They offer a variety of lengths and
actions in both spinning ands casting versions. I had the
chance to see them at the IFA Championship and have already
order several of them. Information is at www.pennreels.com
November 17, 2011 Here
is tip of the week for week of November 17. Fishing has been
awesome so far this fall. When the weather warms for a few day,
try fishing flats adjacent to deep water. Until we get into some
very cold weather, trout will move back and forth between deep
and shallow water as the air temps change. Of course, popping
corks and top water baits work very well to locate fish in the
shallows, so be sure to one or two tied on.
November 10, 2011 Brrr!
It’s getting cold! The air temps are really dropping, but
remember the water temperatures don’t drop nearly as quickly. As
long as the water is over 62 degrees, speckled trout will stay
active in shallow water. A good shallow water lure is a top
water plug- they often trigger reaction bites which allow you to
locate trout on shallow featureless flats. Oh yea, it’s also a
pretty neat way to catch them too!
September 1, 2011 Here
is tip of the week for week of September 1- Time flies when
you're having fun! It's hard to believe that it is already
September. September usually brings with it, wind as both storms
pass through and the seasons begin to transition. You can't turn
off the wind, so if you are going to fish, you'll have to learn
to deal with it. Try focusing on shallow water when it gets
windy. The narrower water column allows for better light
penetration and the wind-generated wave action keeps the water
oxygenated- that means that the fish stay active- even when it's
still hot. Lastly be sure to make some noise- top water plugs
and popping corks are my favorite when fishing in the wind.
August 11, 2011 Here
is tip of the week for week of August 11- The spawn is on! There
are some huge schools of bull redfish in and around Mobile Bay
right now. As the reds begin their late summer spawn, they
gather in schools of hundreds or even thousands. They are easy
and oh so fun to catch. Let's remember that these big reds are
baby-makers and offer very little food quality. Handle them
properly and release them- that way we'll all be able to enjoy
catching them and their offspring in the future.
August 4, 2011 The
fishing is as hot as the weather- Try to get out and do some
fishing, because it has been good!- focus on areas where water
movement is exaggerated when we get weak tides like this
weekend- the fish still eat on the weak tide days, but water
movement will allow better bait presentation. Some nice trout
like this make the temperatures a little more bearable!
June 23, 2011 Here
is tip of the week for week of June 23. Speckled trout are sight
feeding fish. That means that they need to be able to see their
prey to attack it. Unless you are fishing under lights, the very
best period- no matter what time of the year- to catch speckled
trout is at first light. They will try to feed as soon as they
have enough light to see. We make every effort to be fishing-
not leaving the dock at first light- that gives us the very best
chance to put some nice trout in the boat early- which is a
great way to start the day!
June 16, 2011 Here
is tip of the week for week of June 16. With the big tides of
the full moon and the windy early morning weather that we have
been experiencing, one way to stay on big trout is to go
shallow. It sounds crazy for the hot months, but big tides and
wind generated wave action, keep the shallows oxygenated- thus
the trout stay active. Also, by fishing shallow, you can stay in
protected water that is often plenty clear enough to catch fish.
May 26, 2011 Here
is tip of the week for week of May 26. With water temps rising
to the summer levels, trout will get less active in shallow
water. If you enjoy being in the shallows or the weather forces
you, remember that reds aren't affected nearly as much as trout-
thus will stay active in shallow water no matter how hot or cold
the water gets. By the way, they are pretty much fun to catch
too!
April 7, 2011 As
speckled trout get older-and bigger, their diet begins to
include larger finfish- like mullet and croakers. You can always
entice a trout to eat a shrimp, but when conditions are right,
try using a fin fish imitation like a top water or sub surface
plug. You weed out the smaller fish and probably get lucky
enough to catch a nice trout like this one!
March 10, 2011 As
speckled trout begin to transition into a spring pattern
changing weather can make it confusing- both for the trout and
us anglers. One constant in the spring is redfish. Typically,
once you've found a group of reds, they will stay in the same
general area as long as the bait stays. Arty's of course will
work, but don't ever underestimate the power of live shrimp.
That of course is always the best way to start- you can always
fine tune your presentation once you have them pinpointed.
March 3, 2011
Here
is tip of the week for week of march 3. It's amazing how
effective a popping cork can be when used properly. The most
important thing to remember about using one is to make some
noise. That's what attracts the fish- I tell my charters to try
to break the line when they pop it- really give it a good pop!
Give yourself about 3 or 4 seconds between pops and be sure to
let the bait drift naturally with the tide if there is any and
you'll never know what you might attract to the business end of
the rig!
February 10, 2011
Here
is tip of the week for week of February 10. Late winter triggers
the sheepshead spawn in our area and when the sheeps start
spawning, they hit more like a redfish. Try some fresh dead
shrimp, hermit crabs or cracked blue crab near anything that has
oysters on it near the mouth of the Bay (i.e. gas rigs, the
lighthouse, submerged rocks). Be sure to cover the entire water
column, but don't spend a lot of time if you don't get a bite.
The fish will be schooled and eating, so it won't take long to
find out if they are there.
For the week of
February 3, 2011
Here are just a few of the neat new
products that I was able to see at a
recent tackle show.
From
Ono's the Sun Mag polarized reader- an
inexpensive pair of
polarized readers
New line of saltwater crank baits from Bandit lure company-
O.K. so I am a crank bait nut- it almost spring after all!
Floating, sinking and suspending twitch baits from Mirro-Lure-
should be killer in the summer when the trout are on pogies.
the
FXE storm suit from Frabill- money is well spent on a
quality a rain suit and this one is designed for fishermen.
Cablz
eye wear straps- they stay off of your neck and don't get
sweaty.
Corrosion
protectant for your tackle from Ardent- not just for
reels, but lures as well- less hook changing!
The
Conquer spinning reel from Penn- the best saltwater
spinning reel that I have ever seen.
E-Z
Cast combos from Shakespeare with anti-backlash technology-
awesome product to teach young people how to throw a casting
reel.
From
Saltwater Assassin- Electric Chicken?, Drunk Monkey? Not
even close- this new color is... well, just look at the
picture!
The
Verdict rod from Abu-Garcia- high tech has
come to fishing rods- how about an adjustable rod to suit
any fishing
application?
January 27, 2011
Here
is tip of the week for week of January 27. A little warming
trend maybe all that the inshore fish need to push up into the
shallows. Boy a top water bite would be a nice change- keep your
eyes open for active bait in the shallows especially near any
deep channels. With a little cloud cover or early morning low
light a top water plug may just get mauled!
January 20, 2010
Here
is tip of the week for week of January 20. As the inshore
species get tougher and tougher to catch due to rain and extreme
cold, near shore fishing seems to stay fairly productive. The
warmer Gulf waters let the fish stay active and poor moon/tide
phases don't have much of a negative effect either. A great
place to spend a calm winter day fishing is near the mouth of
the island passes. All of the structure and bar systems have
fish of some sort- white trout, ground mullet and sheepshead.
There are even bigger species like these reds. It's not
complicated fishing- fresh dead bait or scented soft baits like
GULP! work just fine.
January 13, 2011
Here
is tip of the week for week of January 13- the next couple of
months are about as tough of fishing weather as there is for
inshore saltwater anglers. Upstate rains will keep the northern
sections of the Bay muddy and where there is clean water, the
fish are very lethargic. The best bet for this time of the year
is to focus on the best conditions that you can find-i.e. tides,
moon phase, weather. It really takes a bunch of things coming
together in order to have a good trip this time of the year- so
don't give up, it does happen!
For the week of
December 16, 2010
Here is the
long-awaited for (and probably, not much cared
about) 2010 Capt. Bobby's Christmas list. All
items are available at McCoy Outdoors Springhill
Ave. just west of I-65.
Click here for directions.
Always
good is a stocking stuffer of tackle and lures- Capt. Chip
or any of the gang will fix you up with the hottest
equipment.
A top of the line wading belt- this is an incredibly handy
gift if your angler enjoys wade fishing.
TEC
Tools from Berkley offers a line burner- this make clean,
easy cuts in mono, flouro or even braided line- beats the
heck out of a dullpair of scissors
Under
Amour has produced the ultimate in thermal undergarments-
these are the rave of anyone that has worn them while
spending time outdoors in the cold weather
Ono's
polarized reader sunglasses have made the list every year-
simply because I find mine to be one of the most useful
tools that I own. An awesome gift for anyone that has found
the need for an extra pair of readers to tie a fishing knot.
Of
course a fisherman's list wouldn't be complete without at
least one rod and reel. This Penn Sargus combo combines
quality with affordability- it comes in variety of reel and
rod sizes with a Sargus reel and a Penn Slammer rod.
My
pick of the year- the book Wild Abundance offers a
combination of a cookbook and some personal memories form
southern hunting camps and lodges throughout the south. It
has some beautiful pictures, intriguing stories and
delicious recipes- an outdoors person will love it!
December 9, 2010
Brrrr!
Now that is some cold weather. Fortunately for us inshore
anglers, the Mobile Bay system has plenty of deep water to
protect the species of fish that we pursue. The ambient temps-
even when it is as cold as it is right now won't change the
water temperatures in the deep holes of the tidal river systems-
at least enough to affect speckled trout. Trout must
instinctively know where to go and this is where you'll find
them then we get these extremely cold air temperatures. They
still eat too- so bundle up, be careful and be ready for some
surprisingly good wintertime action!
October 2, 2010
When
the water temps slip and stay below 62 degrees, speckled trout
really seem to relate to the deepest water near them. That means
that they will move up to feed in shallow water, but will never
be very far away for the safety and comfort of the deep water.
Keep that in mind as we get into the winter pattern- also, being
cold blooded they will not be as active, thus feed less- most
importantly- the things that they feed on, move slower- tip:
fish near deepwater and sloooow doooown!
October 29, 2010
Trick
or Treat! It's that time- not only for Halloween, but for
artificial bait fishing. That's right, if you are good enough to
trick them, your treat will be nice fish like this one. Be sure
that if you are using a shrimp imitation, like a grub, to
present it like a shrimp. Shrimp move with the tide rather than
against it,so the most natural presentation is from up current
to down current. Also remember that shrimp can't swim very fast
unless they are spooked, in which case they move very quickly
vertically. Try to mimic this motion and you'll do some trick or
treating Mobile Bay style!
October 14, 2010
Cool
or hot! Okay, it is confusing as to which way to fish, but the
fish know. Try not to out think the fish - if you hit on a
pattern by catching a few fish, don't force a change. Take what
the fish give and enjoy the day!
October 7, 2010
Here
is tip of the week for week of October 7. "Red October"- This
cooler weather gets me thinking reds- especially shallow water
reds. Look for slot reds like this near the mouths of creaks and
over grass and oyster flats. They can usually be found very
easily as they splash, wake or tail while in search of food.
GULP! is my favorite, but try a spinner bait or even a crankbait
if your really needing to cover some ground.
September 16, 2010
It
sure is nice to see the smile on a young person's face when they
catch a nice fish. Keep in mind that the bigger trout are almost
always females- that means that they are the baby-makers. If you
like to eat trout, too, the smaller- 14"-18"- fish actually eat
better. Let the bigger trout go after a quick picture and both
young and young at heart can enjoy catching them.
September 9, 2010
Here
is tip of the week for week of September 9. It is September
believe it or not. The weather will start to cool as we
transition to fall, but the water is still warm. One of the best
bets for trout this time of the year is early on shallow oyster
flats. Top waters work well- and be sure to look for signs of
feeding trout like slicks, diving gulls and nervous mullet.
September 2, 2010
Good
full tides at first light, slightly cooler, windy weather and a
good moon phase- sounds like a great weekend to start the day
using top water plugs. The actual water temperatures still warm,
but early especially, trout will move up in shallow water to
feed. I love to throw top water plugs at them during that
period. Look for jumping mullet, or at least nervous mullet. Be
sure to remain stealthy and make long casts and you should be
able to start your weekend fishing trip with some killer top
water action!
August 26, 2010
Runnin'
with bulls- Mobile Bay style. Redfish go into their annual spawn
during the months of August and early September. During the
period they gather in huge schools and eat everything that gets
in their way. I always keep a couple of jigs tied on incase I
run into a spawning school- you won't need live bait for them.
Keep your eyes open for "nervous" water, diving gulls and/or
pelicans. Get upwind and make long casts. If you fish them
right, it can be some of the wildest action of your life.
Remember that these are spawners so be sure to practice CPR
(Catch, Photograph and Release) on them.
June 17, 2010
It
isn't very difficult to get down when I read and hear the news
regarding the oil leak. The bad news is everywhere and you have
to dig deep to find a shred of good news. One thing that has
helped me is to go out and enjoy the fishing that we love. It
truly gets my mind off of the problem- even if only for a short
while. That's this week's tip- take the time to get out
and do some fishing. We're pre-full moon this weekend and the
weather looks great- so the fishing should be biting. Remember
that we are all fishing about 1/2 of our fishery, so be
courteous to the others that are out enjoying themselves as
well.
June 17, 2010
A
couple of organizations will hold benefit tourneys this weekend.
What a great way to enjoy some fishing while helping raise money
for a good cause. The weather looks like it is going to be
great and we'll be in a killer tide cycle. Give it a try this
weekend and good luck! Here are the contacts on both for more
information.
The Mystic
Striper Fishing Rodeo contact Mike Crismon at (251)
422-2534 .
Here
is tip of the week for week of May 19. During the transition for
spring to summer fishing, trout can be caught using both shallow
water and deep water techniques. The real cool part about this
is that if you get stuck inside due to weather- or just enjoy
shallow water fishing like myself,- you can still have a great
day. Of course, if the day is calm or sunny, you can be equally
as productive fishing deep water structure. Shrimp as always are
the best bet for live bait- both deep and shallow- and mullet
imitations like top water plugs works well in the shallows.
March 11, 2010
Keep
an eye on the water temperatures. Although it has been a
brutally long and cold winter, eventually the longer days and
warmer air temps will bring the water temps into the low 60
degree range. At that point, trout will begin transition from
their winter locales to the adjacent shallow bays. The heck with
a robin- that's the sure sign of spring to me!
February 18, 2010
Believe
it or not, we may actually get a little decent weather this
weekend. With the weaker tide cycle that we'll be in, it may be
a good time to try the structure at the mouth of Mobile Bay.
Some good fresh dead shrimp or cut bait fished on the bottom
while casting GULP! on a jig head should get all sorts of
saltwater species from redfish and white trout, to ground mullet
and even an occasional red snapper- that is if there are still
any left out there!
February 11, 2010
Watch Captain Bobby Abruscato and Jason
Smith catch some nice redfish despite the recent cold weather.
For the week of
February 04, 2010
Here are some neat
products that are available in 2010.
The
Penn "Conquer" spinning reel. This reel if great for using
braided line as it has a rubber layer on the spool so you
don't have to user backing. The real cool part is that you
can open the case in order to clean the working parts of the
reel. This would be way handy for a kayak fisherman or wader
who tends to get the reel wet. Available at all Penn
dealers, like McCoy Outdoors Springhill Ave. just west of
I-65.
Click here for directions.
Mirro-Lure
has introduced the 10MR series top water twitch bait. As you
can see it has props of the front and back- I think that
this lure is going to be killer on trout and redfish as they
feed on pogies- especially where there are small strikes
zones, like points and structure.
Legendary
jig manufacturer Stanley Jigs had introduced this new
product called the Ribbit Double Take. It offers a dual hook
which will help get more hookups on the top water plug. I
can see even using this for redfish over grass. See at
www.fishstanley.com.
GULP!
Is without a doubt the most revolutionary product to come
around in the area of soft baits. The problem that I have
always had is storage. Check this out. It is a storage
system deigned especially for GULP! It has several
leak-free containers housed in box that fits where any Plano
3700 box will go. No more leaky GULP! containers and an easy
way to store it. Check it out at
www.berkley.com
Talk
about a way to enhance the action of a soft plastic bait.
This jig-spinner is available form Swarming Hornet Lure
company. The added action created by the spinner blade and
lip will be awesome in triggering lethargic fish to bite.
Check them out at
www.fishheadspin.com
CoverAlls
Inc. of Texas has introduced the best line of products that
I have ever see to protect your boat and gear. They are
called BoatSkinz. They protect the boat, engine cowling and
electronics form UV rays, moisture and all of the other
stuff that is harmful to your rig. One of the best parts is
that they are very inexpensive compared to custom made
covers- which don't last very well anyway. This is the
cowling cover on my 150Hp Yamaha. See the entire product
line at
www.coveralls.biz
The
large console cover- they have a small and short model as
well.
The
electronics cover- again, they have different sizes based on
the model that you have.
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