Steady trips at Redfish University this week although there small concentrations of redfish in very few areas. Good news is, I expect the redfishing to improve dramatically in the coming weeks and especially next month. Guided Mr. Barry James and his wife Cheryl this morning. Barry is an avid local kayak angler and I was able to cover lots of water with him and introduce him to some excellent kayak fishing areas and some clever tricks with artificial baits. Started out with some quality trout and lower slot redfish as we waited for the water to drop in the upper bay areas. At 730am, we blasted to some very productive area and a found the fish to be very difficult(local Labor Day traffic?) Whatever the cause, we managed to product an decent range of quality redfish. Ended the day trying to scrape up a few flounder which proved to be predictably grim on slow water movement. All in all, a below average day according to Redfish University standards but hopefully much knowledge was gained and a fantastic redfish dinner was had. Thanks again for the wonderful bottles of wine, James and Cheryl!! Please click on photos to...
Read MoreGreat Morning at Redfish U.-Sept. 4, 2009
Well, time to throw up a few reports from many of the recent Redfish University trips. Busy, busy, busy. Guided Mr. Mark Leong and his wife Lauren this morning. It was their first Pensacola guide experience here with artificial baits. Started with several very good-sized trout and some small redfish first thing while we waiting for the redfish areas to get right. Moved north around 8:0o am found some nice redfish mixed with schools of mullet and small menhaden in shallow water. Moved to Escambia Bay and struck some nice 25-26.5″ fish on uneven bottom and even had a big flounder to the boat which dropped the hook. Mark and Lauren were a pleasure to guide and even took their great catch to Aegean Breeze for Starvos to prepare. The fishing continues to improve with cooler weather and will be outstanding in the coming weeks. Photos to...
Read MoreLots of Slams and Tripletail! July 9, 2009
Guided Mr. Randy Hamilton this morning in Escambia and East Bay. Multiple Grand Slams of redfish, trout and flounder with some tripletail mixed in. We found the redfish a little difficult at first but figured it out and found some fish concentrated in 6-8 ft. of water. The new Hewes 21 Redfisher proved to be a fish catching machine like the last one as we boated a ridiculous amount of fish in a 3.5 hour period. The fishing is difficult in the upper bays but knowing where they are on the various tides is the key. Lots of fish in very few places. All fish caught on Gulp! 5″ Jerkshads in camo and Gulp 3″ Shrimp in lime tiger. No rattles were needed today as the water was pretty clear. Oh, saw one 15# tarpon which charged the boat and bounced off us in a hurry. We’ll get him next time. All fish released except 7 Flounder and 1 Tripletail. Don’t forget, September 1 marks the $250.00 shallow water redfish trips in East, Escambia and Blackwater Bays. Book now as I will be EXTREMELY busy. Please CLICK on an image to...
Read MoreThe New 2009 Hewes 21 Redfisher
Wanna see the best flats boat in the world? Well, here you go. The new Hewes is here and being broken in. Just when I thought my equipment couldn’t possibly get any better, Maverick Boat Company sends me this absolute masterpiece. The Yamaha F225 Sport is the perfect power match and I must say, this boat is jaw-dropping. Redfish University prides itself on providing its clients with the best-of-the-best in saltwater fishing. It just got a little better with this beauty. Looking forward to fishing with all of you and see you soon. Eric Please CLICK on image to enlarge. ...
Read MoreSea trial and a few redfish-June 19, 2009
Sea trialed my 2008 Redfisher on Friday morning in Destin. After showing the potential buyer the boat’s unparalleled capabilities, we stuck 3-4 decent redfish with the youngest of our fishing team fighting them to the boat. We had a great time and it was very hot. Can’t wait for my 2009 21 Redfisher to be rigged and ready. It’s the absolute best of the...
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