Well the weather is keeping us off of the water today. The fishing should be decent around Jekyll Island but between the wind, rain, and big tides, I figured it was best to wait for better weather so that we could really whack the fish.
Yesterday we did pretty good despite the big tides and we got some nice Trout in the cooler for my young anglers.
The upcoming week should bring some excellent conditions for fishing at Jekyll Island and the surrounding area. Sharpen your hooks and oil your reels, this season is going to be outstanding!
For information about fishing at Jekyll Island, shore fishing, or fishing charters, give me a call at 912-617-5577 or email tj@gahoozle.com
Tight lines!
Capt. TJ Cheek
http://www.stsimonsfishing.com/
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Jekyll Island Fishing Report
Fishing at Jekyll Island in October and November is simply excellent. Whether you are fishing for Bull Redfish from the beach, slot Redfish at Clam Creek, catching Trout from the Jekyll Pier, or taking a boat out for charter, you are sure to find something that will bend a rod for you.
The Bull Redfish are biting in the surf and these are easy targets for those that want to fish on their own from shore. Use cut mullet or crabs on the bottom with a short leader roughly 8 to 12 inches long. 9/0 to 12/0 circle hooks are best as they will increase your hook ups as well as improve the survival rate of the fish after they are released. Please be sure to handle these fish with care. Many of them are 20 years old or better and are responsible for a considerable percentage of the breeding pool. This picture is from a recent fishing charter. My clients came all the way from Long Island, New York to catch some giant Georgia Redfish.
Trout fishing has been incredible as well. We have had our best luck fishing with live shrimp under a popping cork but we have also done just fine with Gulp Shrimp, DOA Shrimp, and top water hard baits. Popping corks work great in water that is shallower than 7 feet. Use a leader that is between 18 and 24 inches with a 2/0 khale hook. I prefer the Bomber Paradise Popper cork by far. You can see the proof below in this picture from a recent fishing charter. Both of my clients were able to catch their limits of Trout and Redfish as well as getting some nice Bull Redfish.
The fishing will continue to be outstanding as long as the water temperature stays in the sixties. If you want to really go load a cooler, give me a call and we'll go get it done.
Tight lines!
Capt. TJ Cheek
Costa Del Mar Pro Guide
http://www.charterfish.com/
The Bull Redfish are biting in the surf and these are easy targets for those that want to fish on their own from shore. Use cut mullet or crabs on the bottom with a short leader roughly 8 to 12 inches long. 9/0 to 12/0 circle hooks are best as they will increase your hook ups as well as improve the survival rate of the fish after they are released. Please be sure to handle these fish with care. Many of them are 20 years old or better and are responsible for a considerable percentage of the breeding pool. This picture is from a recent fishing charter. My clients came all the way from Long Island, New York to catch some giant Georgia Redfish.
Trout fishing has been incredible as well. We have had our best luck fishing with live shrimp under a popping cork but we have also done just fine with Gulp Shrimp, DOA Shrimp, and top water hard baits. Popping corks work great in water that is shallower than 7 feet. Use a leader that is between 18 and 24 inches with a 2/0 khale hook. I prefer the Bomber Paradise Popper cork by far. You can see the proof below in this picture from a recent fishing charter. Both of my clients were able to catch their limits of Trout and Redfish as well as getting some nice Bull Redfish.
The fishing will continue to be outstanding as long as the water temperature stays in the sixties. If you want to really go load a cooler, give me a call and we'll go get it done.
Tight lines!
Capt. TJ Cheek
Costa Del Mar Pro Guide
http://www.charterfish.com/
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