Benton Parrott
Cooler temperatures mean cooler waters and fall fishing should be heating up. I like being able to cover all the water columns so I’m always ready with several rods rigged up when I hit the water. Starting off with topwaters usually being a skitterwalk or spook jr depending on the wind. Then for my mid-range in the shallows I like throwing ripstop or shad rap shad. Both do well producing reds and trout. Soft plastics and cover all ranges depending on how you rig them. I usually use a ¼ to 1/8 oz. jig head flutter bouncing them off the bottom. Bull reds should be gathering in passes and off the bar. I like using 6” curly tail on a jig head or a surface popper for some fun. These large schools of bulls make it easy to sight cast when they are swimming through.
Not to miss in November. Nov.2nd is the 7th annual Spankn the Specks in Gulfport, MS. This is a 3-speckled trout stringer tournament with honors going to the top 3 anglers. There are also awards for largest red and flounder. Its only $40 to enter and you can sign up at www.everythingkayak.com or at the store Everything Kayak 15240 Creosote RD. Gulfport, MS. We keep a running tab of all the happenings in the kayak community on our Facebook page Kayak Fishing U.
Remember while fishing from a kayak to always think safety. We are low to the water and not always easily seen. Keep a 360-degree light on at dark and low light conditions, wear a PFD, keep hydrated, and let someone know your float plan.
Benton Parrott
Hobie Regional Team / Pro Staff Fishing Guide
dbparrott@bellsouth.net