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Monthly Archives: November 2014
Fog and Wind on the Flats
A few mornings back, there was both fog and wind on the flats. Unusual. The fog eliminated any chance of sight-fishing, at least in the usual sense. But reds “tail” better in a fog, so there is a trade off. … Continue reading
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Our Planet is an Amazing Place
Love this world, my friend. Our planet is an amazing place, filled day and night with both beauty and mystery. Its also the only home we have. Cherish it, always.
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7 Pound Redfish on a 6-Weight Fly Rod
Well, the bite continues. Sunday held a high tide around 10:30AM, and it promised to ebb until almost 5PM. That meant a long day of moving water. Good news. On the other hand, the wind was 10-15 southeast. An odd … Continue reading
Why do Redfish have Blue Tails?
Yesterday afternoon, I poled down the flat, once again seeking “tailing” reds. Unlike last winter, there is plenty of driftweed around this year. Its stacking up pretty thick on the flat, and that is a excellent sign. Driftweed carries food … Continue reading
Tailing Reds Can be Down-right Fussy
Sometimes “tailing” reds are aggressive; as soon as the fly lands, they nail it. Other times reds are ultra spooky; the least bit of noise, a fleeting shadow, the fly line overhead and man, they are gone. And sometimes “tailing” … Continue reading