Michael Toler caught this redfish fishing waters around Beaufort.
As Mike explained it: “I only had a hour and a half to get out, I hit the water with no time to change out of my jeans and boots. When I hit the landing I tossed my boots in the back of the kayak and peddled in socks to the battle ground. When you get a chance you have to hit It! I have been having trouble locating fish since I moved from southern California, but a fella at Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply told me the fish are where the dolphins can’t get them. So I went into the trenches of oyster beds searching, the weather was garbage 20 plus mile per hour winds, rain, but no lighting. It’s been driving me crazy I haven’t caught a solid red and this was war…..trench warfare. I was scanning the area and saw a deep V moving in the water between beds, I held my breath and flicked out my swim bait and with every crank of the handle I was wondering if I missed my chance. Out of no where the water blew up and drag screamed, game on. Finally a solid red. Released after a quick photo”
Congratulations on your catch Michael and welcome back to the Lowcountry!
Mike used a Zman paddle tail soaked in scent by Bait Pro he was on his Hobie Pro Angler Kayak.
