4-29-10 JEKYLL & ST. SIMONS ISLANDS FISHING REPORTS
By Captain Vernon Reynolds
Weather, wind and rain specifically, have hampered spring fishing. The water is still somewhat cool for this time of the year, and wind whipped seas running four to seven feet more days than not, are not conductive to good fishing. This being the case, Sharks moved into inshore waters this past week and feed quite well. More and more Bull Reds are showing up weekly. Rain and wind don't bother these bruisers, but they make it difficult for the fisherman to get to them. More Sea Trout and Redfish moved into area sounds. Whiting are here feeding well and a few Bluefish are being taken. Offshore Sheepshead are on near shore reefs, along with Sea Bass and Flounder. Further offshore a few King Mackerel are moving through. Barracuda have also shown up. A very few Wahoo and Tuna are being found at the Gulf Stream, when you can get there.
Freshwater fishing has been OK with fair numbers of Bream and White Perch being taken. Freshwater Black Bass are preparing to go on the bed. Catfish are being taken in good numbers.
Sea Trout may be the most sought after fish in our area. They are caught inshore, they can be taken in good numbers, they are fair sized, they can be taken year round, they taste great and they can be taken via several different fishing techniques.
The favored way to catch Trout is fishing live bait under a float. Live shrimp and live mud minnows are the go to baits. There is nothing like seeing a 12 inch Trout float disappear. While fishing saltwater you never are sure what is on the other end when you set the hook. It could be a 12 ounce Whiting or a 100 pound Tarpon. Trolling is another method that produces well for Trout. Jig heads with plastic tails are used. This is an easy technique to take Trout, especially if you are not running the boat. Just slowly troll along the bank, enjoying the sun on your face, the breeze in your hair and the beautiful scenery until a Trout interrupts your daydreaming by hitting your jig. Jigs can also be cast from the boat toward shore. This takes a lot more work and effort but often produces lots of fish. You can also bottom fish for Trout. This is the most relaxing fishing technique; most folks put the rod in a rod holder so you can actually take a nap if you are not careful. And non-fisherman wonder what we anglers get out of fishing!!! These things and the looks on youngster's faces when they catch there first fish; knowing that one day not too far in the future they too will be napping and dreaming while fishing.
Coastal Expeditions Charter Fishing & Dolphin Tours is owned and operated by Captains Vernon Reynolds and Eric Moody. We offer fishing charters and Dolphin tours departing daily. Contact us at (912)265-0392 or www.coastalcharterfishing.com for further information or to book a charter.
TAKE A KID FISHING.
