With the rather mild winter we are having this year, the water temperatures have not had a great effect on the fish or their habits. Most mornings we are able to find tailing redfish on the flats and good numbers of seatrout mixed in. Black Drum have been mixed in with several smaller schools of redfish and are also eagerly eating a live shrimp or a well cast fly. These fish have been very weary and will typically run for several hundred yards before sitting down again for a second shot. Slot sized fish in the 5-7lb class are forming groups of 15-40 fish and can be found feeding agressively around most of the common bars.

The trophy redfish are feeding as much as they need to {season/temp/10 year old fish} and on average days we are picking up fish to 30 lbs, however most are in the 15-20 lb class. Most days have been limited to 2-3 fish as they are not looking for a big meal. Dark shrimp and crab patterns have been the best fly to use the past month, although a pinfish (hi tie) worked will entice a strike when the conditions allow.

This time of year is the time you want to be here at the right time......everyday has the potential to be a trip of a lifetime !!

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