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Halifax - Red - 6-22-17

Discussion in 'Inshore Fishing Report (R)' started by compressro, Jun 25, 2017.

  1. compressro

    compressro Blackbeard
    Fishing Report By

    She pulled in another 22" red south of dunlawton. Again, only decent bites were on cut pinfish. We probably saw at least 20 of them cruising at low tide back in the creek. Refused live pigfish and live shrimp only produced a few mangos for us. We caught a good sized pin on shrimp and cut it up for chunk bait. Great day out on the water.

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    compressro, Jun 25, 2017
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    Goggle Eye, paleoman, The Nasty Hooker and 1 other person like this.
  2. Alps

    Alps Swashbuckler

    Glad you got into some action! Was this the only red? [Not a live bait guy]: Why do you think they passed up the pigs? Size?
     
    Alps, Jun 25, 2017
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  3. compressro

    compressro Blackbeard
    Fishing Report By

    This was the only red. I'm really not sure why they passed up the pigs. We're pretty new to fishing altogether. Could be anything from their size, the way we hooked them (tried through the tail vs. through the mouth), or just flat out our presentation. Really looking to figure it out though! I haven't used artificials before. Recently purchased a small pack of gulp shrimp in new penny color. Hoping to give them a try sometime in this spot and see how they react. We usually free line cut bait and that consistently will pull at least one in the boat.
     
    compressro, Jun 25, 2017
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  4. Nocatfish

    Nocatfish Seaworthy

    Nice red. Good luck figuring fish out. I havn't in 50 years of attempting to do so.
    Still, it sounds like you're on the right track. Pigfish are a great trout bait. Cut mullet, pinfish, ladyfish or just about any other cut bait is a great way to attract redfish. They depend on sense of smell more so than alot of other species, so cut bait is a great way to get em.
    Were you fishing the 10 mile creek area again? Thanks for the great report.
     
    Nocatfish, Jun 25, 2017
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  5. Alps

    Alps Swashbuckler

    Thanks for the thoughts on the bait effectiveness.

    I CAN give an opinion on arts, and your Gulp shrimp...Thumbsup1:::1 Good 1st choice...probably ought to be in everyone's kit, even nearshore, etc. It's just a good, convenient back-up plan, when you don't get the right live bait, aerator breaks, etc. etc. And you can catch more than just reds with 'em (trout, snook, flounder, mangroves, etc.) You can cast around with them and slow-twitch em along the bottom...or, you can cast and let it sit. I do both... I slide one of those Gulps over the hook (wide gap worm hook, usually weightless, unless I'm working in stronger current...rig it weedless, so less likely to get hung up). I've always thought the Gulps in the jar are more productive than the ones in the small packs, but that's anecdotal.

    I'll leave it at that, for now. I'm sure you'll get some more opinions on artificials soon.

    If you want to get a jump on arties, you can thumb-through my and the Nasty Hooker's threads. We fish strictly artificials (look in the kayak section). Pick out what you think you can blend into your own desired style, and give it a go!

    Tight lines.
     
    Alps, Jun 25, 2017
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  6. The Nasty Hooker

    The Nasty Hooker Swabbie

    Nice redfish, it really seems like they are really starting to push into the river finally.
     
    The Nasty Hooker, Jun 25, 2017
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  7. Alps

    Alps Swashbuckler

    Yeah...now that you mention it, I think I've heard that.
     
    Alps, Jun 25, 2017
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  8. paleoman

    paleoman Petty Officer

    Stick with what works. A+ for trying multiple angles until you found what worked. Always change it up!
     
    paleoman, Jun 26, 2017
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  9. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    Sweet nice going

    ;;Nice Red 1;;
     
    Nautical Gator, Jun 26, 2017
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  10. Goggle Eye

    Goggle Eye Seaman Recruit

    Nice catch and post you guys. Thanks and enjoy!....
    ;;Nice Red3;;
     
    Goggle Eye, Jun 26, 2017
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  11. aharp61

    aharp61 Deckhand

    Nice catch thanks for the report!
     
    aharp61, Jun 26, 2017
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  12. Shamrock

    Shamrock Pirate

    Sounds like a great day on the water. Nice Red!!!
     
    Shamrock, Jun 27, 2017
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  13. lobsterman

    lobsterman Seaman Recruit

    Nice looking red! Great day.
     
    lobsterman, Jun 27, 2017
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  14. Bossman

    Bossman Moderator on Deck Staff Member

    Looks like another good day on the water.

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    Bossman, Jun 27, 2017
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