What to Expect
Tackle - rods, reels, bait & rigs
The tackle we fish most often for redfish and sea trout are 7ft. medium action Shimano teremar rods with 3000 Penn battle reels loaded with 20 or 30lb. Power Pro super braid. We fish primarily adjustable popping corks, jigs and Carolina rigs (bottom rigs). The tackle used for bottom fishing is primarily Shakespeare spinning rods and Penn spinning reels. The tackle used for tarpon, shark and jacks are a combination of heavier Penn and Shimano conventional and spinning tackle. For the fly enthusiast Temple Fork rods (8 or 10wt) matched with a Ross fly reel.
On all fishing adventures:
- No fishing licenses are needed.
- Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring sunglasses and a cap or hat. There is no overhead cover (this allows for easier casting, but we are exposed to the elements).
- No hard sole shoes.
- Please no trash in water or boat.
- Catch and release is encouraged. That said, keeping some fish is fine. Keep what you want to eat and release the rest.
- I’ll be glad to clean your catch.
- I’ll provide rods, reels, bait and tackle.
- I’ll have ice and bottles of spring on board. Bringing a small cooler is ok. Please no large coolers.
- I’m sorry there is no rest facility on board. We can plan our fishing to accommodate a stop at a nearby marina if needed.
- Kids 13 and under will have to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket while on board.
- Please arrive about 15 minuets before your trip.
I hope you have a fun time on your fishing adventure and come back to Savannah many times!
Thank you very much!
Fish On!
The boat
Fishing – What’s Biting
Spring means life is returning to the salt marsh. The marsh grass in the winter has turned a dull brown color. Springtime life is returning with bright green starting to show on bottom of the grass. Sea trout are starting to move and getting hungry! Redfish action can be good. Mud minnows are a great year round bait particularly when conditions are cooler. Around St. Patrick’s day (March 17th) it’s not uncommon to see large sea trout showing up in deep water creeks in search of a meal. Sea trout have been relatively dormant during the winter are coming up for something to eat. A mud minnow slowly fished on a jig on the bottom might produce a a large “mud belly” trout as these trout come from deeper water. One of my favorite fishing expressions is when whiting start to run everything else will start to bite. Whiting are relatively small good eating fish that begins running along the sandbars during the Spring. Whiting are great fun to catch, good table fare, a great bait fish as well and a good indicator that everything else will soon be biting!
Summer can mean tarpon, sharks, jacks, whiting, flounder and more! During the summer months we try to start early and finished by mid day. One legendary sea trout fisherman has said – if you haven’t caught your sea trout by mid day you missed your opportunity. We’ll plan our fishing trip with the tides, weather and your schedule in mind. Remember during the summer it’s usually best to start early and fish before nature gets too hot. Most summer trips are 4 hour half day adventures.
The sounds of Georgia/South Carolina are renown for the number and size of sharks. At times one could wonder how another fish could survive but sharks that were everywhere one day can vanish the next. Electrical storms and abrupt changes in salinity can send these fish miles offshore in search of better conditions. Whatever fish we’re after remember it’s nature and fishing could be good or not so good. It’s about the adventure.
Fall is the time of the year that many associate with inshore fishing. The heat of summer has finally broken. Usually this happens around mid September but with globally warming conditions the break in weather patterns could be weeks later. Bait is plentiful and fishing is good! During late summer the redfish bite is the first to kick off with schools of this year’s crop of redfish found along oyster bars. As conditions continue to cool down on the coast the sea trout bite is heating up! Some year’s the best inshore fishing could be late in the year all the way up to New Year’s. The striper fishery in the Savannah River has gone from excellent to non existent. At present striper appear to be making a come back but stripers are still pretty much a bycatch when fishing upriver for some reds.
Winter
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My goal is that you have a great time on the water! Young inexperienced as well experienced master anglers can have an enjoyable outing! Fly fishermen are welcome although fly fishing is not my primary focus. Most fly fishing will be for redfish and stripers.Thank you for your interest!
