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Paddled out about 4:00 this afternoon. After about an hour of paddling found the birds starting to work a school of redfish. Caught 2 reds to 27" and 2 skipjack. I saw another set of birds working about 2 miles away. You never think about how far away the groups of birds are in a boat. Anyway, during my epic sprint in the kayak that made me question whether I really wanted to catch these fish, I passed 2 tailing reds on a shell point and decided to come back for them later. Made it to the birds and caught 4 more reds out of that group. Then I headed back to the tailing reds that I promised I would be back, Caught one of them. About 6:30 the action died off, but I think you could have waded that area and done just as well without the birds.
Earlier in the middle of the bay I paddled over to waht I thought was a dead black drum. Turned out to be a triple tail. I quietly paddled up to him, but as I reached out of the kayak to try and grab him he bolted. It was fun to get that close though. Does anyybody know if they will take a lure? I don't think grabbing him would have worked. Kind of an oddly shaped fella.
All together, 7 reds all keepers but one and 2 skipjack. Saved one for diner. Caught all on 1/4 ounce "Ricky Schroeder". Beautiful day on the water.
Earlier in the middle of the bay I paddled over to waht I thought was a dead black drum. Turned out to be a triple tail. I quietly paddled up to him, but as I reached out of the kayak to try and grab him he bolted. It was fun to get that close though. Does anyybody know if they will take a lure? I don't think grabbing him would have worked. Kind of an oddly shaped fella.
All together, 7 reds all keepers but one and 2 skipjack. Saved one for diner. Caught all on 1/4 ounce "Ricky Schroeder". Beautiful day on the water.
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