 |
Mixed bite on Lowcountry Reefs
Capt. Rick Percy
August 1, 2013
Beaufort - Saltwater Fishing Report
Finally have had some decent weather the past two weeks and have made several trips to artificial reefs out of Port Royal Sound. Our reefs nearshore are in fairly shallow water, and my favorite averages from 12 foot on low water to 18 foot deep on the high. Clean water is a must for the reef to produce at its full potential. The species available is really mixed, and it is not unusual to catch the following: Speckled Seatrout, Weakfish, Black Sea Bass, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, Bluefish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, and Sheepshead. Black Drum are also available. My technique is very simple. A 3/4 ounce white bucktail (trimmed to the back of the hook), tipped with either a live mud minnow, finger mullet, live shrimp, or a dead shrimp all work. And if bait is not available, I tip with a 3 inch Gulp swimming mullet, in chartruese or white. If the seas are calm I use my trolling motor to keep clients on top of the structure, which I usually throw a marker on once I find where the fish are holding. Or I drift the drop. Either technique will produce fish. I like to move around the structure rather than anchor. Give it a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the numbers of fish that are on these nearshore structures.
More Fishing Reports:
|
|
 |
 |
|
 Reel Chance Charters is owned and operated by Captain Rick Percy, and located in beautiful Beaufort, SC. Fishing for Redfish, Sea Trout, Cobia, and Tarpon with light tackle is our specialty. Nearshore wrecks for Black Drum, Spanish Mackerel, and other wreck fish is available. The Reel Chance is a 22 ft Pathfinder, equipped with trolling motor, Talon, and custom T-top to make your trip productive and enjoyable. Capt Rick has been fishing these waters over twenty years. Come see for yourself!
Contact Info:
Reel Chance Charters
103 Stuart Town Rd
Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 803-535-6166
Email the Captain
Visit his Web Site
Display Find-a-Guide Listing
|
|
|
|
|
|
