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Redfish, Tarpon in Port Royal Sound
Capt. Rick Percy
July 28, 2011
Beaufort - Saltwater Fishing Report
The last couple of weeks have been fairly consistent for the Redfish bite off the main flats in Port Royal Sound. The fish are really looking for shrimp and finger mullet, as the estuary is loaded right now with bait. We've done well with live shrimp under popping corks in shallow water, 1 to 3 feet. The Tarpon are also in full numbers now in the sound, and out on the channel sandbars. They are moving in and out with the schools of Menhaden, and diving Pelicans are the key to locating these fish. Live, or fresh dead, Menhaden are the bait of choice. I like fishing them either freelined or under a cork, moving with the bait. It is not uncommon to see a dozen or more rolling and feeding with a bait pod. These fish are in the 70 to 140 pound range average, and can also be caught off the rocks in the deeper parts of the Sound.
Beaufort Fishing Forecast:
August should continue to be a good Tarpon bite, along with Redfish and Flounder.
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 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!
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Reel Chance Charters
103 Stuart Town Rd
Beaufort, SC 29902
Phone: 803-535-6166
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