Captain Judy Helmey
Miss Judy Charters
"Kicking Fish Tail Since 1956!"
124 Palmetto Drive
Savannah, Georgia 31410
912 897 4921 or 912 897 3460 fax
www.missjudycharters.com
September 8, 2008
Happy Fish Day!
Saltwater inshore, offshore, blue water fishing report, Freshies Suggestions, and "Little Miss Judy's story! Thanks for reading! Captain Judy
Blue Water Report
Blue Water Tips That Can also Be Used in Green Water!
Dolphin Deal
When dolphin come to your boat it's best to be ready beforehand. The reason being right before the fish charges the area, in this case your boat, they are looking to eat. So therefore the sooner that you can get something out there that they might eat the better. However, I have seen some cases where the fish visiting doesn't want anything that you throw out. Here are some quick options:
I suggest always going with a single hook rig. Large "J" hooks work well if the dolphin is real hungry, but don't count on that. Go with a small hook such as a 3/0 or 4/0 "J" hook, which can be tied directly on to the main line. If you have live bait such as cigar minnow or Spanish sardines, quickly ascertain whether or not the fish in question can eat it whole or not! If it's whole just put it on the hook so that it can swim and toss it out. If the fish isn't very large, immediately cut the bait in half, throw one end over, and hook up the other piece. You will know right off whether this is this is this bait of choice.
If the live bait or fresh cut live bait doesn't work put something else on your hook. Just to name a few…cut squid, small piece of fillet fish, cut up ballyhoo or anything that you have on your bait board… You should focus on getting more than one type of bait offering out in the feeding perimeter. I also suggest not throw too much at one time and also limiting the different types thrown at one time. This way you can see what the fish will eat "quick fashion."
Cut Up Ballyhoo
I don't throw my damaged ballyhoo overboard! I just throw parts and pieces right into my bait cooler. I don't plan on using it again for trolling, but I do intend on using it for bottom fishing or chumming for dolphin. It's shinny and it stinks with that great smell that fish for some reason love! Call it what you want, but when I have to purchase bait I want to get the most out of it that I can.
Size of Bait Used
Dolphin fish are probably the most size conscious feeders that I know. This boils down to the prefect size that fits in their mouth does matter. This is one fish that can touch bait and determine quick fashion whether or not it's "got metal!" With that being said, "hide your hooks well!"