Miss Judy Charters
Captain Judy Helmey
"Kicking Fish Tail Since 1956!"
124 Palmetto Drive
Savannah, Georgia 31410
912 897 4921 or 912 897 3460 fax
www.missjudycharters.com
September 17, 2007
Captain Judy's Saltwater Fishing Report
Which includes:
Inshore report, Offshore Report, Freshies Suggestions, and "Little Miss Judy's Believe It or Not!" (Story)
Artificial Reefs holding the attentions of Large Spanish Mackerel!
Captain Ken Kennickell of Miss Judy Charters put Spanish mackerel trolling to the test this past week. While deep trolling with #3 planers Captain Ken fished the artificial reef "KC" with some great catching results. According to the report there were a few feeding seabirds, but no actual surfacing schooling baits or fish. After looking the bird-feeding situation over it was ascertained that oils and fish pieces from the underwater feeding frenzy were floating to the surface.
The bottom line to this report is the fact that if you don't see fish it certainly doesn't mean that they are not there! Captain Ken's trip plan was to head to the Savannah Snapper banks. However, due to rough sea conditions he made the best of what he had to deal with, which was a closer in fishing opportunity. He trolled the area making notes of hits, misses, and hook ups. After all was said and done the fishing catching total turned out good. The title of this report probably gave it away. His party caught 30 Spanish mackerel, which is a good thing, but there is even better news to report. Most all Spanish landed were over 5 to 7 pounds.
During this time most all fish are either making a move or thinking about it. This is due to the fact that it's once again the migration time! I am always calling this season the "the migrating season!" However, it should be called "Bulk Up Seasons!" Natural instincts send the message that when they move they need extra fuel. So therefore the feeding patterns are more aggressive during these time. With that being said, "The Fall and Winter Bite is Bigger!" I think you get the point that I am trying to make.