Large schools of redfish are now active at many of Amelia Island tidal rivers and bays during the last of the falling and the first of the flooding tides. We have had great success both casting "Clouser Minnow" flies and surface plugs, while we always have a livewell full of live shirmp as a…
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running the Tides
One reason I enjoy red fishing is that it can be so challenging and on some days, large schools of redfish seem to be everywhere. Yesterday was a challenge, including a high flood tide when my charter guest Gary Boecenkamp and I departed from the Fernandina Harbor Marina. After running up several small creeks we…
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The Redfish Lure
“The Lure of Redfish” By Terry Lacoss Cold northeast winds, muddy water conditions and the wrong tide greeted my backcountry charter Pete Douma of Wycoff, New Jersey this past Sunday. Also keep in mind that this same cold front had staked out Northeast Florida for the past week, adding to today’s fishing challenge. “Terry I…
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Trout Making a Splash!
“Trout Making a Big Splash” By Terry Lacoss Ultra clean waters produced by the current full moon and super high tides have put the local stock of sea trout on a big feed. During this past weekend conditions were ideal for targeting spotted sea trout during the early morning flood tide where good numbers…
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