NEAR SHORE
Well, its migration season again and fish are heading south. This
time of year can be amazing when it comes to fish like King and
Spanish Mackerel. Drone spoons fished throughout the water
column will produce if you find the school of fish. Cobia can also
be found as they head south. One day you may catch and the
next day nothing. These fish are on the move chasing bait so you
need to do the same. Bottom fishing is picking up as the water
temperature drops and the Black Sea Bass move back in. The Bull
Redfish will be all over the reefs, as well as eating everything that
they can fit in their mouth.
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | NOV 2017 17
THE
Fish
Captain
Nick Shreves
Whisperer
Nov. Fishing Forecast
TYBEE PIER FISHING
The pier action will continue this month, but as the water
temperature drops, the fishing will slow down. Whiting and
Bull Redfish should be around the pier most days till the water
hits about 60 degrees. You may also have a chance at catching
Bluefish, Speckled Sea Trout, or Black Drum using live Shrimp.
Just remember - you don’t know if you don’t go.
INSHORE
The bite really started to pick up in October and the Speckled Sea
Trout should be on fire for most of this month. Most of the Flounder
will be finding their way offshore. The Redfish will still be holding
up in the shallow water to avoid predators like the Dolphins. For all
these fish live mud Minnows and Shrimp work great, and plenty of
action can be had on artifices. Sheepshead will be holding around
docks, bridges and any other type of structure where they can find
less current. Fiddler crabs on a Carolina rig with a small sharp
hook is my favorite way to get these sneaky fish. Make sure you
have lots of Fiddler Crabs. I never go without a hundred per person
for the day.
OFF SHORE
The water is still warm out here and the fishing is great. Bottom
bite will produce fish every time you drop your bait down on the
ledges and structures. Make sure you have lots of bait, such as
Squid, Mackerel, or Sardines. Don’t be afraid to drop a big Grouper
bait down; only a couple months before it closes. Just like the
nearshore, the Cobia, Kings, and Wahoo are all on the move and
chasing bait, so find a school of bait and you never know what you
can catch trolling right now.
Give Big Fish Charters a call at 912-230-4625 and we will get
you out on your own adventure.