Wednesday August 13th, 2008
Redfish Revival!
For the past month, redfish seemed to have been acting like typical backsliders. They would be out of sorts for 3-5 charters and then every once in a while they would show up to be redeemed for their sins. The sin, of course, is that of not being easily caught. However, this past week we've seen the burgeoning promise of a full blown redfish revival in the Tampa Bay area.
It happens every fall that these fish will group up in large schools and eat like there's no tomorrow. And usually about his time of year we get semi-frequent previews to this autumn redfish gathering.
Late last week fishing charters in Tarpon Springs got a few glimpses of some very hot, but rather short, redfish bites. Mixed in with this were catches of spanish mackerel, small grouper, trout, and a snook or two. Bait in that area has begun to really come on strong and it has gotten larger. The bait hatchlings from the summer are growing up and they are everywhere around Anclote Key.
In St. Pete, where the "revival" has first sprung up, the bait is still very small. But the redfish, eager to regain favor with us fisherman, are willing consumers of the tiny offering. Over the last two days we've landed nearly 100 fish and they have ranged in size from 24" to 30". Fishing the small baits under a cork near mangrove islands has been the ticket.
Look for more redfish to join the revival as fall approaches. If everything shapes up nicely, we could have a full blown awakening.
Captain Clay Eavenson
813-300-2147
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