Man, it’s been windy - seems like its been blowing for 2 weeks straight. Enough! Fish are biting though. 
Pics and report here
http://ralphphillipsinshore.com/reports/
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.ralphphillipsinshore.com
Just out of curiosity, how do you retrieve jig head lures like you have in the pics? I do a bump, hop, etc routine along the bottom.
Bowtech Allegiance
Ruger M77 .270
I do a slow retrieve with small flicks of the rod tip to give it some action. Paddle tails create a lot of drag and if you reel them too fast they will rise in the water column. I’m guilty of that sometimes, and usually when I remind myself to slow it down my results improve. I like to keep it moving though because keeping in contact will allow the hook point to stay pointed up causing less hang ups and break offs.
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.ralphphillipsinshore.com
Awesome fishing Report Optiker. And great tip. I like the slow retrieve also and for me it is a mental thing because you think you want that paddle tail move/swim a lot so you have to retrieve fast. I like keeping the lure deep with a slow retrieve and almost stopping every couple of turns so the lure drops down and then comes back up.
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Grand Slam…What!!! Do you mean at Denny’s! Man do I love pancakes!
that’s a nice read. I Marvel at all the things you are able to do and do well
If I had to pick a single color… I don’t always use white or one of it’s variants, and it isn’t always the most productive but sure is consistent.
Thank you for this post…good information.
Capt. Jim
26’ Ranger CC (Offshore)
Twin 200 Yamis
Thanks Optiker for another great report and pictures.
I am going to take a pass this weekend, due to the 10-20 NE winds predicted, but I WILL see you out there next weekend, for sure.
2006 17’ Sea Hunt Triton w/ 90 Yamaha, formerly a 1991 15’ Key West Explorer w/ 60 Johnson.
Nice slam Dave!
“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?
Nice optiker, thanks for the report/ advice. Looks like a nice flounder, I take it you caught it on the same bait. That’s something I want to try more. I have always caught flats on mud minnows other than an occasional on an old stingray grub. I’d like to learn to fish artificial more.
2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”
Great post, your insight makes me hopeful. I worked the Ashley hard on Monday and found many places that I should probably not try again. Thx.
Great post, your insight makes me hopeful. I worked the Ashley hard on Monday and found many places that I should probably not try again. Thx.
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Originally posted by Head EastNice optiker, thanks for the report/ advice. Looks like a nice flounder, I take it you caught it on the same bait. That’s something I want to try more. I have always caught flats on mud minnows other than an occasional on an old stingray grub. I’d like to learn to fish artificial more.
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Yes if you look at the flatty’s mouth you will see the bait there. Flatty’s like white lures, in my experience. Spinners work well, and my two biggest flatty’s have come on the original TT. They hit an artificial lure with a solid thump, so none of the wait 10 sec etc stuff applies. Most big ones though, feel like you’re reeling in a branch or oyster cluster till it gets near the boat and starts shaking
A couple years ago I decided to fish only arties, knowing that my catches would go down in the short term. I have not fished bait now for over 3 years. I get more enjoyment tricking them into striking than waiting for a fish to eat.
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.ralphphillipsinshore.com
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Originally posted by Optikerquote:
Originally posted by Head EastNice optiker, thanks for the report/ advice. Looks like a nice flounder, I take it you caught it on the same bait. That’s something I want to try more. I have always caught flats on mud minnows other than an occasional on an old stingray grub. I’d like to learn to fish artificial more.
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Yes if you look at the flatty’s mouth you will see the bait there. Flatty’s like white lures, in my experience. Spinners work well, and my two biggest flatty’s have come on the original TT. They hit an artificial lure with a solid thump, so none of the wait 10 sec etc stuff applies. Most big ones though, feel like you’re reeling in a branch or oyster cluster till it gets near the boat and starts shaking
A couple years ago I decided to fish only arties, knowing that my catches would go down in the short term. I have not fished bait now for over 3 years. I get more enjoyment tricking them into striking than waiting for a fish to eat.</font id=“red”>
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.ralphphillipsinshore.com
Preach it, brother!!! Amen!!!
In the future, where every stranger poses a potential threat, knowing the predator mindset is the only safe haven.
Xpress H20B Bay Series
Yamaha 115 SHO
I’m going to be trying more artificials but think the key word is “learn” for me and if it’s the same as everything else I’ve got to fish em to learn. Thanks for the replys and help.
2005 Sea Hunt 212 Triton
“Head East”
Fish are hungry in April with not as much food. Good time for plastics.
nice report, thanks!
