We swung by the bait boat to fill our well with live Cigar Minnows and headed for a near-shore reef. The current was really running when we arrived, not making the fishing any easier, keeping the baits anywhere near the wreck was a chore. But, as usual, with a little patience and perserverance, we succeeded. After putting 5 nice Red Snapper and one Mangrove Snapper in the box the wind started picking up. None of us were too into taking a beating, so we decided to head it to the Pass.
We got to the Pass and recieved poor news from a few of the other guides working the area. We tried for three drifts or so without a bite, not even a catfish. Of course, by now the wind had subsided so we made the run to the Mass in search of some Mackerel. Well...that didn't work out either. The first bait out got hammered, and we never got another bite. A half hour later I get a call from my Dad, who tells me there are a few Reds being caught in the Pass. Man, I just left there!!!
Can you guess what happens next? That's right. Back to the Pass we went! Good thing too, first drift and BAM!!! Second drift...nothing. Third drift...BAM!!! And so on for four of the biggest Redfish in recent months.
The bite slowed as the clock wound down and we returned to the ramp, ready for a little lunch and a nap.
Thanks again guys, I had a great time.
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