On Feb 2nd the Apalachicola groundhog, (aka Capt. Tommy Robinson) poked his head outside and failing to see his shadow declared an early spring and promptly headed down to the Keys to start fishing for Permit. For those of us left behind here in Apalach, we have been blessed for the past two weeks with a good dose of spring conditions. Clear skies, zero percent chance of rain, warmish days 60-70 degrees with mild winds and cool evenings 40-50 degrees. Note: Tommy has 1 or 2 weekend trips still open in the Keys.
Capt. David Heinke has reported large schools of bull redfish that have assembled along the beaches of our barrier islands, with daily catches of reds in the 15-30lbs class. "The fish are on top in fairly shallow water, so we are able to sight cast to the fish. The reds are readily taking flies and of course any jig thrown their way. As long as this pattern holds--and the long range forecast says it will--these fish should be around and catchable for awhile".
And if you don't care about the fishing, but still would like to see our area by water, we offer sight-seeing & shelling trips, sunset cruises and river tours based out of Apalachicola.
Stop by & see us if you come to Apalachicola during your spring break!
Kathy & Valerie
Serving St. George Island, Carrabelle, Apalachicola, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe and the rest of the Forgotten Coast...
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
118 Commerce St.
Apalachicola, Florida
877-6Redfish or 850-653-8896
www.FloridaRedfish.com
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