It may be windy, but the Trout, Redfish and Flounder are plentiful

Thanks to all attendees of the fishing class on Saturday. I appreciate your time and support of the Lucy Boyle Memorial Fund. After class, the youngest attendee (my neighbor Luke) joined me for a quick fishing trip. The weather was warm (almost hot) but a strong breeze against the tide made for rough conditions in the Wando.

Over the past week or so, Trout have moved out of their winter homes (deep channels and ledges) into shallow water areas. When shallow, the Trout tend to congregate in creek mouths on the falling tide. So this is where Luke and I began fishing (after a rough ride up river). Upon our arrival, Luke selected a rod rigged with a Trout Trick on a Trout Eye jig. His first cast was perfectly placed (in the current seam formed by water draining out of the creek). Almost immediately, a Trout inhaled his lure. After a quick picture, Luke carefully released the fish. It did not take long for him to catch another (and another). Luke has become a very good angler!

The large winter schools of Redfish are beginning to break up. More and more, I am seeing pods of 10 to 15 fish (verses schools of 50 to 100 in the winter). While more difficult to locate, the fish in smaller schools are easier to catch. These fish seem to be much less wary (and hungry). While the large schools of winter are dissipating, there are still lots of Redfish in the shallows. This week, I will be targeting them with top water lures. My new favorite is a Lucky Craft Sammy 100. I have a much better hook up ratio (especially with Redfish) when using this lure.

It may be windy, but the Trout, Redfish and Flounder are plentiful and hungry.

Contact Capt. Greg at: captgregp@gmail.com and (843) 224-0099.