We ran down the Inter-Coastal Waterway and to some spots we both knew about and started looking for fish. Our first stop met us with a break from the little bit of wind that was up and as Capt. Fred and Austin got ready on the front of the boat I climbed up on the poling platform to help scout for fish and start taking some photos. Capt. Fred’s Egret has a trolling motor and a Power Pole anchor so moving around and stopping is not only easy but is all done from the bow and a remote control. I was enjoying the higher vantage point of the poling platform and as Capt. Fred guided us around this first spot we only saw a few small fish.
We worked around a bit and decided to hit up some other spots in search of the big schools. We ran to a couple of new spots, no fish. Hit up another, no fish. We tried a couple of my spots, no fish. We had been out on the water for a while and haven’t had a shot at any fish when Capt. Fred looks at us with a grin and a glint in his eye and says “ I know where they are…” we buttoned up and made the run. As we ran to the new spot we talked about different tactics and where else they may be. Talking over the sound of the 175horse-power outboard behind us was easy and within a few minutes we were throttling down and getting ready to look for fish. Capt. Fred headed to the bow with Austin and I climbed back on the poling platform with my fly rod in hand. Within two minutes we spooked a good sized school of redfish. Capt. Fred and Austin looked at me and we all were thinking the same thing, GAME ON! We were all amped up and we started working these schools over. Capt. Fred was first to hook up with a Gulp shrimp on a jig head. A nice big redfish was on the line and rolling around and head shaking and managed to spit out the hook. We continued to work the fish over and Austin hooked up on a big red too, but the same thing happened, a big head shake and the hook came loose. I am watching this and taking pictures and decide it’s time to show these boys how to catch a fish!
YES! My first salt water fish of the year and it was a Redfish on the fly. Goal one for the year, check. After some photos I released the fish to fight another day and we continued to work the bank over. Time was getting short and I had school so we called it a day and headed in. Capt. Fred has only been a guide since December, but his knowledge of these Low Country waters goes back years and it shows. His boat handling skills are incredible and he also offers boating safety instruction though his charter service. If you are looking for a comfortable day on the water chasing fish or a want to take the family for a beach pic-nic give Capt. Fred a call and book him for a trip. All the information you’ll need is at: http://fishingcharterscharleston.com/
We had an outstand day and met a new fishing buddy and friend for life. Meeting someone who has the same passion for chasing these redfish and for the conservation of these beautiful gamefish is always a treat. Thank you again Capt. Fred for a great day on the water and puttin us on the fish!!!
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