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Redfish University invades Destin again-Sept. 9, 2009

Guided Mr. Kevin Stillworth this morning in Destin’s Hogtown Bayou and some nearly banks east of there. As always, Hogtown provided lots of action and lots of redfish. The schools of mullet were in full flight and the redfish were positioned within these massive schools. Went to the old faithful in Hogtown, the Johnson 1/4oz. Gold Spoon, and went to work. We banged redfish after redfish!! Some were 24″, some were 19″ and some were 26-28″. Worked there for a few hours and then buzzed to a school of consistent fish about 2 miles east of Hogtown. Mostly mid-sized (23-24″) with a few studlies mixed in. Quite honestly, I can count how many fish we caught but 45 would be a safe guess. Sore arms...

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The End of an Up and Down Year- September 1, 2009

Well, the 2009 Redfish Cup season had come to a close. After starting the year in fine fashion, placing 16th and receiving a nice check in Punta Gorda, we started an uncharacteristic free-fall. Kemah was a big disappointment(should have fished the jetties, obviously, and entered the “fishing lotto”, and Chalmette still haunts us today. At the regular season ending event in Biloxi, we took a whole new approach. We prefished for 6 hours!! Yes, we knew where some very nice 28-30″ were in the Biloxi Marsh. A little pond on the outside that was full of oysters was the promised-land. Went there on Wednesday afternoon during a low tide and tails and wakes were everywhere. Jetted straight there on tournament morning, got a 10# and a 9.5# and slow cruised back arriving at 11:30am and took a nap. Ended up in 7th place after Day 1 with 19.45#. Great start and knew we could do the same on Saturday. Day 2-jetted back to the same oyster pond, stuck two great fish- both over 9.5#! We’re feeling pretty good but still looking for a 10# fish to secure the Top 5. Had a few chances and a few that were 9.5# but it was also a great idea to visit a few other areas nearby just in case we would be returning on Sunday to clean-house. Back at the weigh in, it was a little nerve-racking. Finally, it was our turn to weigh in and we secured 5th place with 19.38# with only 10 teams left to weigh in. With only 3 teams left, my fears came true as we were only worried about what the Watts Brothers would bring to the scales. We heard the weigh, but it took a few minutes for them to officially announce what position that weight would put them in. Crap!! They bested us by .19 of a pound!! We were happy for the Bryan and Greg who are awesome fellas but felt pretty shocked after what a disappointing 2009 season we had. No complaints with a 6th place!! We had a great two days of fishing and secured our exemption into the 2010 Redfish Cup where I assure you, we’ll do much, much...

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Redfish U. Fall/Winter special $299!!!!!

  The pinnacle of shallow water angling with Redfish University and Eric Holstman for $299.99!!! If you catch nothing, you pay nothing. Guaranteed.   Beginning September 1, Redfish University www.redfishuniversity.com will again offer the absolute best in shallow water redfishing trips for $299.99. Guided trips will be 5-6 hours, for 1-2 anglers and each angler will receive a free bag of Berkley Gulp as well as other great items from Yamaha, Hewes, Patagonia, Oakley and Berkley. With the tremendous response from last fall and winter, Redfish U. has increased its rate from $250 to $299 in hopes of not being so busy but what an incredible and unparalleled value nonetheless!  Don’t just catch fish, learn how to catch fish! Participate in intense instruction and techniques as well as an enlightening morning of angling conversation with an experienced, accomplished and  much sought-after angler in the world of saltwater fishing. Go to www.redfishuniversity.com or www.ericholstman.com to read testimonials from some of the hundreds of local, industry, celebrity, PFF and knowledge-thirty anglers that have experienced Redfish University and see why we are the BEST of the Best!!   In the event of overbooking, schedule conflicts and your professor being out of town, our very capable and accomplished friends at Emerald Coast Fishing Excursions www.fishtheemeraldcoast.com, Capt. Brant Peacher, will cover my guide trips (for one penny more!)   ericholstman@hotmail.com or 8507484368 Book now!! Don’t miss out. *No pass fishing, jetty fishing, bull redfish, sheepshead inquiries please.   See you soon, Eric C. Holstman    ...

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Solid Slams and some Tripletail at Redfish University- July 19, 2009

Guided Mr. Rajiv Rajah and his girlfriend Stacy on a short trip in Escambia and Blackwater Bays this morning. Both had never fished inshore before with artificials and I think I made true believers out of them! Started out early with some very nice flounder and then moved to some very productive tripletail areas. We quickly stuck  two beautiful tripletail on a very shallow bank. Focused on some sand flats that were loaded with bait which produced some quality trout. Finally, we ran north and found some redfish on a very shallow bar connected to some thick grass flats. All fish caught on Gulp! Jerkshads in camo. All redfish and trout were released. Tripletail and flounder went home with Rajiv and Stacy for the grill. Please CLICK on image to...

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Lots 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...

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