Long time reader and first time reporter haha. Despite the forcast calling for 20 mph sustained winds I went to the north side of folly with unrealistic optimism. It was my first time out this year. Saturdays are usually my day to fish, but the weather hasn’t been cooperating. I was itching to get on the sand. So I said to hell with the weatherman and got to the light house around low tide, 10:30am, with a half a pound of fresh shrimp and 2 whiting from crosbys. It was cold and very windy. Two guys were giving up and leaving as I was walking down. My plan was to target a big shark with the whiting since it was low tide and I knew I could easily cast to the drop off. Nothing! I was cold and it was windy. I only lasted a hour. I saw Mr Parker caught some black drum last week and decided to hit my drum spot on the way back to the car. Plan B. Plan C was the pier, but luckily B worked! Put one rod out and 15 minutes later hooked into a black drum. Put another pole out and boom double hook up. At this point I think I’m brilliant, but wanted dinner. Caught 8 drum in total in a hour and a half. They got bigger and bigger until I got my slot drum. 17 inch beauty. I didn’t have a ice, so I packed up and took off. Could have probably caught a few more slots but I’m not complaining. Great day!
YEA!!! Surf temp is still down, the Black Drum seem to be enjoying it. Will be on the beach all day tommorrow. Hope to catch a few myself.