Just got back from the Charleston Angler surf fishing seminar and found it very informative. I hope to do some surf fishing next weekend and all thought the fall for some big bull redfish. The problem is I am very unfamiliar with what beaches are the best. I went into the seminar thinking that Sullivan’s island was my best bet considering I’ve caught some of my biggest redfish at the grillage but the instructor did not say it was too great (flounder is a different story). Could you experienced surf fishermen point me in the direction of which beaches/ inlets are best for the big bulls. Thanks!
Connor Malark
Bulls is pretty well depicted as one of the best around. Any big sandbars along the inlets can be good. Folly had a great year last year but this year may be different after the replenishment.
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Originally posted by surfwrangler
Bulls is pretty well depicted as one of the best around. Any big sandbars along the inlets can be good. Folly had a great year last year but this year may be different after the replenishment.
When you say sand bars, are you on the surf or inland side? Rising or fallng? Are you targeting trought with moving water, or just staying in the breakers?
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Most all low country beaches are good for bull reds. Folly probably better. A lot of reds will move out of the harbor then south right onto folly beach. Hit the beach at low tide and find a good trough, fish the incoming tide as it fills in. Chunk bait, blue crab.
Outer bar in front of MI lighthouse can be epic in October, but be very careful accessing it even from boat. Like mentioned, folly can be a whole different animal after beach renourishment. Edisto was awesome back in the day, but they may have renourished it as well now, which changes up the natural beach material or sand and can in turn effect the available forage.
Look for structure such as troughs, and exposed mud if you can find it, near inlets. Try to get there at low tide to read the beach and fish the incoming tide. If you can find mud, put on a shrimp for black drum. I always use a double hook rig with a shrimp and a piece of cut bait. The redfish will hit both but the drum will hit mostly shrimp.
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