Captain Deidra is holding Walter “shark catching man” Holzman’s just caught red porgy also known as a silver snapper and Charleston Snapper
Big Blue Fin Tuna Giants Have Arrived!
They are close too!
On Sunday February, 2015 I received a second hand report from Captain Tommy Williams. It went like this…On Saturday January 31, 2015 at around 2:00 PM Captain Troy Salco while running gambling boat “Escapade” got a real good look at a blue fin as it made a jump 30 feet in front of the boat. The fish at jumped most likely was in the 450 to 500 pound range! According to this report Captain Troy saw more than one blue fin tuna jump. He watched as a large school of them were all making way in strong fashion towards the south. They were spotted in 60 feet of water between the Hilton Head Artificial Reef and The Eagles Nest!
Just to give a little past tuna sighting information: Over the years Georgia and South Carolina has hosted a blue fin tuna migration. They normally take place between the months of December and April. Fishermen, boaters, and shipping traffic making way through these areas during these months have reported many sightings over the last 20 years. The fact of the matter is some reports sent in were crazy at first, but after getting so many reports from different fishermen it was time to realize that we actually did have at least during some years a blue fin tuna run.
Many, Many years ago a fisherman caught a blue fin tuna while bottom fishing at the Hilton Head Reef. I interviewed this fisherman and from all that he said this information stood out the most. The fisherman said, “A fish jumped out of the water right by my boat and its eye looked to be the size of a Volkswagen hub cap!” And then there was this charter boat captain that came home early, because she had no line left on her reels. Here’s what happened when Captain Kelly O’Brien stopped to pull four baits, which were all on 6/0 reels loaded with plenty of line. Her customers hooked up four fish at one time. While trying to adjust all reel drags at one time the so-called hooked up sea monsters just never stopped!
Go here: https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/permitlist.asp to find out information on rules and regulations in regards to tunas
It’s time to ask for a cold water red fish catching adventure!
Captain Kevin Rose and Doug Kellogg! Showing us the cold water red fish catching way!
It’s time to ask for a Cold Water Hero or Zero Red Fish Fishing Trip!
And here is why….
On Saturday January 31, 2015 I received this fishing report from Captain Kevin Rose of Miss Judy Charters and it went something like this…while fishing with Doug Kellogg..
Straight from the helm of Captain Kevin Rose…
Since I’m going to be talking about redfish at the inshore seminar on Saturday February 21, 20015 and on the boats on Sunday February 22, 2015, it seemed like a good idea to put my money where my mouth is and take a look at what’s out there. The wind was blowing from the NE at about 15 knots and my fishing partner Doug Kellogg and I decided we’d try to find some protected water, some over slot length redfish, and enjoy some sun on a cold day.
We left the dock at 10:00 am after a hearty breakfast and went in search of low temperature, low water winter redfish. These winter days can mean Hero or Zero, but when you locate them the fish are yours for life, which makes it worth the effort. We found a flat that looked promising and pulled up the big motor just upstream of where we’d like to give it a try. The wind and current were batting, but the tide finally brought us to a small creek mouth with scattered shell and soon to be heated mud on either side.
For the first 30 minutes we missed a few fish, they were biting like a pinfish nibbling in the 48 degree water, but once the tide slowed, the water heated up 4 degrees and the catching was on. We fished paddle tails, fluke and gulp swimming mullet until we dialed in the bait they wanted. For 2 hours we had 22 fish eat and we landed 15+ on super light tackle and tough conditions. Overall it was an amazing day and we only saw one boat all day. It just goes to show that you never know unless you go.
Artificial Reef Fishing Flounder Power
Captain Kathy Brown is holding up a nice flounder that was caught while doing a little drifting and jigging.
This is that time of the year where a short boat ride to the fish is so possible! During these cold water times the artificial reef bite can be pretty awesome! And here’s why..
There isn’t much bait available. Fish that rely on smaller baits that seek the safety of the reefs aren’t as plentiful as they are in the warmer water months. The larger fish are all trying to feed on small baits that are not so much available. So when it comes to feeding a larger fish’s options are pretty narrowed down. So therefore fishermen can make a choice to go either real deal or artificial baits. Baits that fall into the real deal are cut squid, dead shrimp, or any small live fish that you mistakenly catch. Now when artificial baits are used at this time of the year they are so good at imitating the real thing that I believe they work better than the real deal stuff. The reason being is artificial bait actually does look like a swimming fish and since there is not much for a fish to compare it with especially at this time, well this is the bait that really does work!
When the fish catching plan is to drift and jig…I suggest dropping to the bottom, bouncing a bit, reel in a few feet, drop back to the bottom, and repeat.
When anchoring is your plan I suggest if anchoring directly on to the structure that you cast out and fish the out skirts. Flounder don’t usually feed while in the wreck. I believe that they are resting up for their next feeding affair. Best ways to attack this style of fishing is to cast as far as you can away from the structure, let fall to the bottom, let your bait settle as well the sand storm that is most likely made, and reel a bit. Please remember flounder when staging outside the perimeter of the wreck area are normally burrowed down in the sand. So therefore your bait has to catch their rim of sight before strikes happen. If you move your jig slow your soft bait should offer the live effects that you are going to need to get this flat fish’s attention. Please remember most hits received are triggered hits not figured ones!
Whoop Ass Tackle Company offers all kinds of different weight jigs as well as soft bait for this cold water winter jigging time! I suggest ordering some today! Go to http://www.nutsandboltsfishing.com/c...tackle-company
Here’s what I call my cobia candy jig proven many times over! Captain Cefus’s has an array of different kinds soft bait prefect for this flounder jigging job! I suggest 2 to 3 ounce hair jigs tipped with some sort of paddle or screw tail soft bait. Or my standard eel soft bait works just fine!!
Savannah Snapper Banks Report!
January 29, 2015 Thursday
Fishing team : Brett Burris, Andrew Coley, Walter Holzman, Charlie Sanders, Captain Deidra Jeffcoat, and Captain Judy
While plain old bottom fishing with squid and cut fish we caught quite a few nice fish. We caught trigger fish, red porgy also known as a silver snapper or Charleston Snapper, black sea bass, rock bass, sand perch, ruby red lips also known as fire mouth, football size vermilion snapper (and they were not deflated one bit), and Atlantic Sharpnose sharks.
Big fish catch and release smack down!!
While using small live rock bass and sand perch as bait we caught about twelve genuine red snapper in assorted sizes from juveniles to large sows! All of the genuine red snapper were quickly vented and released back to the wild!
Colonel Sanders holding a nice genuine red snapper@
Colonel Charlie Sanders and Captain Judy
Brett scored big time while using a small live rock bass as bait!
Walter “Shark Catching Man” Holzman holding a nice Atlantic sharpnose shark!
Gulf Stream Report! It’s time to go and please let me know!
As the Propeller Turns…
Captain Buddy shows you how to operate your boat and Miss Judy Charters shows you how to catch fish! A winning combination!
If you want to get your best chance at learning serious and safe boating skills, this is a great place to start! Give Captain Buddy Lee a call!
Freshies Report!
It’s time to wet a line.
Bill Vanderford is “Lake Lanier’s Legend!”
Lake Lanier Fishing Secrets Revealed [Kindle Edition]
Bill Vanderford (Author, Photographer)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IOW2A18
http://www.georgiafishing.com/
If you want to go, it’s time to make your spring time plans!
For more about my long time friend Bill Vanderford as well as his accomplishments, his freshwater charter trips or wildlife tours, books written and his special line up of tackle offered, please visit his site http://www.fishinglanier.com/contact.html for all the details! For more details go http://stores.ebay.com/Fishy-Racer http://www.youtube.com/fishyracer
Inshore and offshore information about Captain Judy schools
It’s time to sign up for Captain Judy’s 2015 inshore and offshore fishing schools!
Mini clinics are taught by Captains with many years of fishing experiences!
Our newly revised inshore handout material is going to be considered “priceless!” We are going to give you the best times to fish for what, when, and where for the entire year of 2015.
Place to stay
Ocean Plaza Beach Resort located at Beautiful Savannah Beach, Georgia is offering a great deal on Captain Judy’s fishing school dates. The inland rooms are $69.00 per night and the rooms facing the ocean are $89.00 per night. For more details: Please call Ocean Plaza Beach Resort at 912-786-7777 ext 521. Be sure to speak to an In-House reservations agent and mention that you are part of Captain Judy’s Fishing Schools!
2015 Inshore and Offshore Fishing Clinics
Inshore Fishing Clinics
February 21, 2015 Saturday in classroom
$90.00 per person Continental breakfast and lunch included
Place: Tubby’s Tank House 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt, Georgia 31404
Time: 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM
February 22, 2015 Sunday on inshore boats in the water
$125.00 per person
Time: 8:00AM till12:00 NOON
Snacks and drinks provided by Captain Judy
Place: Miss Judy Charters dock
202 Wilmington Island Road Savannah, Georgia 31410
Offshore Fishing Clinic
On the boats only
March 7, 2015 Saturday
March 8, 2015 Sunday
$125.00 per person
Time: 8 AM till 12:00 NOON
Place: Miss Judy Charter dock
202 Wilmington Island Road
Savannah, Georgia 31410
Snacks and drinks provided by Captain Judy
To make reservations please contact Captain Judy Helmey
912 897 4921 office
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