February Fishing Forecast for the Apalachicola & St. George Island area: I can tell you what I THINK is going to happen based on over 10 years of experience & fishing reports (See our website!) but don't complain to me if I get it wrong because I still haven't figured out how to control the weather. There will definitely be some warm, sunny, mild days this month - if you see them forecasted, plan to GO FISHING! It will be worth doing. Redfish will be available but you'll have to release all the speckled trout you catch, as the season is closed the entire month of February. As the weather & water warms, Spanish Mackeral normally start showing up and they are a blast to fish for. Colder weather is great for striper fishing in the Apalachicola River system, so if it's not right for trout & reds, guess where you'll be fishing? Tommy & Chris head south this month to fish the Keys for Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon & Barracuda, but all the rest of the Robinson team will be right here for your fishing pleasure.
January Recap -
January 14th Ryan Rennie & his two sons from Kalispell, MT fished with Capt. Jr. Holland. The youngest, age 4, not only caught the first fish of the day and the biggest redfish, I believe he out fished his older brother in number of fish as well. And on this bright sunny day, they didn't even think it was cold.
During the middle of January we experienced a "Full Moon Tide" low early in the day, making anglers get a later start to their trip. Inshore fishing was a bit tough but if you worked real hard with a good guide you could surely catch fish - as Howell Cullens from Greensboro GA did January 10 & 11 - also with Capt. Jr. Saturday they caught their limit of trout by working hard at it and Sunday they caught 15 monster trout and three 26"-27" Redfish. Flats Guides Capt. Travis Huckeba & Capt. David Heinke had successful trips also, just not as many to bring home!
18 lb Redfish caught January 17th, 2009 (Eric Reed fished with Capt. Chris Robinson)Capt. Chris Flats fished with Eric Reed on possibly the coldest day he's ever fished in NW Florida - however the Reds didn't seem to mind - note the pictured 18 lb-er. Yesterday, January 28th, Capt. Ken Finch guided Randall Montgomery (from Pinedale, WY and Wewa, FL) and his friend on a Bayfishing trip. The caught a 32lb redfish, a 27lb redfish and a 9lb red and 15-20 whiting. They actually caught and released about 60 trout on a silver mirrolure, hooking a fish every cast, 10 casts in a row. (They did keep their limit of trout!)
Anglers in the know are already booking their Spring Break trips. (hint-hint) If you fished with us for tarpon last season and have an interest in fishing your same days this year, please contact me immediately or your dates may be gone.
If you plan to be anywhere near the Apalachicola area the first weekend in February and you are thinking about a home purchase on the Forgotten Coast, the Realtors Assn. of Gulf & Franklin County is holding our 2nd Annual Forgotten Coast "Open House Tour". Homes will be open from 10-3 on Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th from Alligator Point to Mexico Beach, including Carrabelle, Eastpoint, St. George Island, Apalachicola and Port St. Joe. Look for signs and pick up info at any of the homes being shown or email me for more info. You can access the entire MLS on our "other" website www.RobinsonRealEstateCompany.com .
Have a good "Superbowl Weekend"!
Kathy Robinson
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
118 Commerce St.
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-8896
www.FloridaRedfish.com
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