Stubborn Reds' and Solunar Calendar

[font=Lucida Console][font=Century Gothic][font=Andale Mono]I launch out of PR Sound somewhere between Fort Fremont and Bay Point. Last year I found a little spot back in the marsh that’s absolutely slap-full of redfish, trout, and flounder. I was sure that this newfound spot would be extremely productive, however, after a year its only produced a few fish in total. Being a semi-landlocked “lagoon” of sorts, I can see the spots’ tailing and swirling all over, but they ignore any live OR artificial bait I throw at em’. It’s become fairly evident that I simply cannot compete with the thick schools of menhaden, mullet, and shrimp in the area…so I was looking for some advice/pointers on enticing such STUBBORN redfish. I’ve tried artificial shrimp, cajun thunder paddle tails, blue crabs, mullet, and even spinnerbaits. The water’s fairly shallow, probably no more than 6 or 7 feet at the deepest point.
My second question is this: does anybody pay any heed to the Solunar Calendar when it comes to inshore and/or offshore fishing? It works great for hunting and freshwater fishing but I haven’t tested it in saltwater yet. Just wondering if it is useful.

Any help would be appreciated!

Get yourself a pair of chest waders. Take some used aluminum co2 cartridges like for a bb gun and drill the end out fill them with black powder. Insert a cannon fuse and seal around the end with wax. Light and toss it in to the “lagoon”. Kaboom… This is where the chest waders come into play. Wade on out there scoop up what floats up! Hope this helps!

2007 Scout 221 150 Yamaha 4 stroke

I would try using fresh cut bait. Mullet or menhaden should work and the fresher the better. Throw a few hands full out as chum in the area you will be fishing. You should be able to get them to eat this way.

I never really considered chumming the creeks till’ now, but it sounds like a good idea so I’ll give it a shot. Much appreciated Corks.

charlie houston

My method is a lot easier LOL!

2007 Scout 221 150 Yamaha 4 stroke

Haha somehow I think your method would be slightly less legal Madfire. But perhaps if all else fails…

charlie houston