Just a thought ....

gail_wins · February 17, 2019, 8:07pm

whos bringing the beer:smiley:just kidding , i don’t drink anything stronger than pop !!!

George McDonald
US Navy Seabees,Retired,
MAD, Charleston Chapter
[http://www.militaryappreciationday.org

When you see “Old Glory” waving in the breeze, know that it is the dying breaths of our fallen hero’s that makes it wave.
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dparker677 · February 18, 2019, 12:04pm

DHill72 · February 18, 2019, 4:05pm

I’ll be there on the 23rd. Is there anything specific i will need besides basic gear?

papajohick · February 18, 2019, 9:30pm

just be ready to have fun and a few laughs

Although… 23rd is a no go for me unfortunately

wizard · February 19, 2019, 3:19pm

Put it on my calendar. Should be able to make it

yakgotstuck · February 21, 2019, 8:46am

I’m there

Sam Elliott
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJapLk9rt91Jop89mxRU7eg?

breeze106 · February 21, 2019, 9:44am

Maybe I missed it …but where will this be?

19 Carolina Skiff

jameswebstersc · February 21, 2019, 9:52am

quote:
Originally posted by breeze106
Maybe I missed it …but where will this be?

19 Carolina Skiff

Folly Beach

Nuzzy · February 21, 2019, 11:12am

Just seen this, guys mind if I join? Have a friend that might be interested too. Getting our kayaks soon so probably won’t be in the surf too much this year, but I’m sure I’ve seen plenty of you in passing over the last couple years.

jameswebstersc · February 21, 2019, 6:54pm

quote:
Originally posted by Nuzzy
Just seen this, guys mind if I join? Have a friend that might be interested too. Getting our kayaks soon so probably won’t be in the surf too much this year, but I’m sure I’ve seen plenty of you in passing over the last couple years.

Nuzzy,
Yes, you are welcome to come. Should be a fun meet and greet.

SossyShrimp · February 23, 2019, 4:17am

Hey fellas, great thing we’ve got going here to have so many willing to share. Beats the heck out the old days when folks were tight lipped, both in the mouth and otherwise.

I fished the surf a lot last year after finding a school of reds that would frequent a large tide pool and the bar guarding it. Would love to chat with some of you guys about the great stuff we’ve got in the surf.

We are headed out this morning to see if school is in session as I haven’t checked on them since October.

I’d love to meet some of you guys but I’ve got bigger plans on the 23rd. I’m getting hitched in Savannah.

Check out these fellas for a little teaser coming into the next season. SO.MANY. REDFISH. https://youtu.be/aerYuA8-xNg

runbabyrun · February 23, 2019, 10:57am

Great post and video Sossy. I have a question or two. I heard someone in the video say something to the context about them gathering on the outside of an inlet. Are these fish coming from the inlet or from the ocean. Does this happen when the weather turns and starts getting warmer? How do you go about knowing when to go out and find these schools staging on the outside of the inlet? Is it a specific window of water temperature or what is the red flag that “tells” you it is time to go out and find them bunched up? I hit a day in March last year where I saw allot of similarities with what I saw in the video on a smaller scale. It bordered an inlet just like your video. It was March just like in your video. The fish were thick and the species represented were the same size. They averaged about 23-25 inches. I was chunking fresh mullet. I’m assuming that it is a small window that lasts for a couple of weeks for the big schools bunched up, is that correct??? I realize we are talking about different states but I’m not so sure that S.C. doesn’t experience something similar when the area being fished looks allot like what I saw in your video. I also agree with them rolling in on the incoming tide and at a certain point as it starts going out they just know it’s time to stop coming in over the bar. Coming in they have no problem “pushing it” with backs nearly exposed knowing that the water is coming in and that they won’t get cut off from being able to leave. Going out they realize at a certain point it is over and will not risk dropping in on the trough or hole any longer and it shuts off like a light switch. They become scared knowing they will be cut off from escaping the hole or trough and not have enough water to escape back over the bar. I have found at this point it is critical to have those longer 9-11 ft rods and target the back side of the bar. I have seen many times the bite that was “shut off” from receding water; to turn back on instantly once you are either able to wade to the outer bar or cast to it wit

dparker677 · February 23, 2019, 11:11pm

Sounds like we are in for a really big crowd. Amazing what a hint of spring will do to the fishing crowd.

Low country March surfishing is hit or miss. Fortunately we had a somewhat mild winter keeping water temps up. Good you say? Maybe…Maybe not. Hopefully the Atlantic Rays have finished their spawn…probably not. They do bend a rod though and my guess is they will be thick.
The Whiting and Black Drum should begin congregating to spawn if the surf temp gets to 60 and holds. Black Drum in the 4-8 lb. range is quite possible. If the water temp 60+ expect some small Sharks.

Red Drum…Unless the weather really flips the big breeders will still be offshore and the “just matured” Reds will still be schooled up inshore. Rat Reds, maybe? But ya never know.

I did look through about 5 years of pictures from March, the theme was pretty much Atlantic Rays x100, with the occasional nice Whiting and Black Drum.

I’m looking forward to to trip. See you there.

gail_wins · February 23, 2019, 11:43pm

FOLLY ON THE 23RD ; ANY SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY AND MEETING PLACE ???

George McDonald
US Navy Seabees,Retired,
MAD, Charleston Chapter
[http://www.militaryappreciationday.org

When you see “Old Glory” waving in the breeze, know that it is the dying breaths of our fallen hero’s that makes it wave.
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Stevo291sc · February 24, 2019, 4:40pm

I would be down to meet. Gail wins I thought I was the only one who called it pop. Everyone calls it soda here. You must be from up North?

jameswebstersc · February 24, 2019, 6:29pm

quote:
Originally posted by gail wins
FOLLY ON THE 23RD ; ANY SPECIFIC TIME OF DAY AND MEETING PLACE ???

George McDonald
US Navy Seabees,Retired,
MAD, Charleston Chapter
[http://www.militaryappreciationday.org

When you see “Old Glory” waving in the breeze, know that it is the dying breaths of our fallen hero’s that makes it wave.
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should have full details within the next couple of days. Once i have the information, i will create another thread so things don’t get confused.

gail_wins · February 24, 2019, 8:59pm

quote:
Originally posted by Stevo291sc
I would be down to meet. Gail wins I thought I was the only one who called it pop. Everyone calls it soda here. You must be from up North?</font id=“red”>

NOPE ; I'M BORN AND BREAD RED NECK NC SOUTHERN BOY ; MARRIED A 1/2 YANKEE THOUGH , PROBABLY PICKED IT UP FROM HER:smiley::smiley::smiley::smiley:

George McDonald
US Navy Seabees,Retired,
MAD, Charleston Chapter
[http://www.militaryappreciationday.org

When you see “Old Glory” waving in the breeze, know that it is the dying breaths of our fallen hero’s that makes it wave.
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runbabyrun · February 25, 2019, 7:15am

Stevo James is going to teach us how to cast to China:smiley: So glad you on board, nobody knows Folly like you do and seeing how we will be on Folly I think any advice you can give us will be welcome. Look forward to meeting you.

SossyShrimp · February 25, 2019, 11:05am

runbabyrun I sent you a PM about the huge schools of surf reds, and a report from yesterday. I don’t want to muddy up this thread. But I’m with you. Incoming for this style 100%

hjohnson101 · February 25, 2019, 5:49pm

Got it on my calendar. Lighthouse end?