Got everything rigged up and met up with a buddy. We launched his Hewes redfisher 18 out of IOP marina around 07:30 with no wind, 65• weather and a light rain. The water was muddy And looked like chocolate milk. We quickly made a call to run to a spot we previously had found a school of redfish. As we pulled up we quickly found that they were extremely spooky today since the entire school of redfish erupted into frenzy. We quickly cut the motor and he jumped up on the poling platform, we then began to work the bank until we finally spotted their 20’ wide wake. Quickly we dropped the minn Kota talon and I pitched my Z-man paddle tail on a trout eye jig head past the school and slowly worked it to them, as I reeled it past the out side of the school I got hammered but somehow was unable to button up with the fish! The school got nervous again and moved. Up cane the talon and we poled further down until once again we saw that distinct wake. I put pitched my bait back in and an BAM! I hooked up and the fish started jumping out the water several feet, to my surprise it was a redfish that was just in slot. I unhooked her and her released her quickly. Once the school settled again it was my friends turn, he cast past the school and a redfish made a beeline strait for his paddle tail and crushed it! Drag started screaming and the school erupted once again. We got her boat side and I pulled her into the boat. When was gorgeous and I could resist getting some quick shots with her before he released her. We decided to call it a day after that. We saw hundreds of fish but worked hard to catch a few but it was well worth it! Attached is the link to the photos since the files are too large to post on here.
https://www.facebook.com/371084316686314/posts/574075216387222/
Some great lookin photos
Anything that pulls drag, right?
Beautiful fish great pic!
Those are the best catch photos I’ve ever seen on here. Nice job.
Sweet catch and pics
J Ford
Nice report and great pics!
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Really appreciate it!
Awesome write up and even better fish. Nice job sir
Excellent post and outstanding photos! Question for you; Is the IOP Marina the one you have to pay to put in at? If so, what’s the process to use the place, pay up, etc? Thanks
Chuck D
2018 Pathfinder 2300 HPS
Yamaha 250 SHO
You do pay- at the convenience store or at the gas dock. I used one time before they were open and there was an envelope on the windshield of car and paid inside store. Not sure what the rates are now?
01 Scout 177 w/ 150 hpdi