by Chris Pounder
November’s cool nights and mild days are some of the most popular and productive for inshore angling in the Low country. The redfish and sea trout bite will be in full swing as fish gorge themselves on plentiful schools of finger mullet and shrimp. The large flat to the north of the pier will continue to hold large schools of 5- to 10-pound redfish and schooling trout. Live finger mullet fished on a basic Carolina rig will be the best bet for trophy-sized reds. The cool water temperatures of autumn result in an aggressive sea trout bite. Live shrimp fished under a cork is a simple, but deadly-effective method for catching these trout.
November 2012 was one of the best months last year for flounder fishing at the pier, with several of them weighing from 4 to 6 pounds. If recent trends continue, the flounder will still be around and should hit on finger mullet or mud minnows. Basic lead-head grub jigs will produce trout and an occasional flounder, with yellow and chartreuse being the most popular colors. DOA shrimp fished with a popping cork is another effective artificial presentation during the fall. The rock pilings surrounding the pier will continue to hold sheepshead and black drum with fresh clams and barnacle scrapings being most effective.
Chris Pounder Mount Pleasant Pier
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(843) 762-9946
