Archive for September 29, 2011
Learn to Fish with a Pro
I have been fishing for well over 50 years. Yes, and I can say with confidence that I think I know most when it comes to fishing. Or so I thought. In a previous blog, I shared with you pictures of one of my fishing experiences. This trip turned out to be second to none. It turned out to be one of those trips of a lifetime.
The first mate and I hooked up with Capt. CA Richardson, the host on the popular Flats Class TV and a professional fishing guide. We fished out of O’Neill’s Marina, on the north end of the Skyway Bridge near St. Petersburg, Florida.
We used 7’ Falcon medium gulf spin rods, Daiwa coastal reels, Ohero 10# braid and top water artificial lures. We fished both incoming and rising tides. This gear allowed for the longest casts and accurate presentation. We tried several types of retrieves and presentations. We changed methods as conditions changed. It seemed Capt. CA knew how to track the fish and what worked and how to use it once we located our prey. The day was a unbelievable experience.
One tip I got from the trip was the longest cast catches more fish. Keep the lure or bait the furthest you can cast from the boat provides enough stealth that fish are not spooked. Baits and artificial appear more natural. Thus more hook ups.
If you want a fantastic trip for trophy redfish, trout or snook, hook up with Capt. CA.
His TV show web site is http://www.flatsclass.com/ . You can also contact Capt. CA on his web site at http://www.captaincarichardson.com/
You won’t be disappointed.
Until next time, Tightlines
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