Flyfishing for Redfish - Fall/Winter - Nov 20, 2006

So far this November has been the best ever for Redfish and Trout fishing of any November that we can remember. When Capt. Nathan Donahoe has an angler catch 20 redfish on a fly rod in an hour and a half, and Capt. Chris Robinson tells me that Brad Juneau caught his biggest trout ever, a 5lb trout on a Mirrorlure Catch 2000, you can be sure that the flats fishing is slightly better than good.

Bayfishing guides have had a fantastic first half of the month. Capt. Jr. Holland says "We literally killed em" one day after his 2 anglers reeled in over 100 "head" of speckled trout in the 3 to 5 pound range and Jr's son Tommy Holland tells me he's been doing good every single day he fishes. The best was Capt. Chad's comment "They on Fire, Complete Fire!" after catching trout literally every single cast (3-4 lbs) including oversized Reds up to 30lbs. He said if we kept all the fish we caught we couldn't fit them all in the cooler. Note, they are also catching plenty of Sheepshead, Flounder and Black drum. Also, just a reminder that the number of fish caught and the number of fish kept are going to vary widely, as Florida limits are adhered to.

December fishing forecast:

Cold fronts will only improve the fishing here, as the fish tend to bunch up a bit. Warm sunny days are golden on our bay, flats & river system. Inshore trips will be most productive but you will find some days that just beg you to go offshore. If you come to fish, be sure to dress in layers, as it can be in the low 40s in the morning & sometimes up into the mid to upper 70's by afternoon.

Flats guides swear by November & December for sightfishing tailing Redfish with a fly rod. Even with low tides and weather they can get his little Hells Bay their skiffs into some of the skinniest water imaginable. If you can make a quick short accurate cast (evidently Redfish can't see very far) you can hook up pretty regularly. They also tell me that brushing up on your Fall & Winter Redfishing techniques can only help improve your tarpon fishing in the summer - something to do with low light conditions being similar and fishing close to the boat. A benefit to fishing this time of year is the flexibility we have to hook you up with a guide based on a decent weather forecast. You know you'll get at least a 3 or 4 hour stretch of good fishing nearly every day, which is why we are able to offer half day flats fishing trips this time of year.

Don't forget - anglers who fish with our guides in Apalachicola are invited to join them in the Keys this spring. Some dates are still available.

Other Activities in Apalachicola for the Holiday Season

November 24th (the day after Thanksgiving) the Downtown Merchants hold their annual Christmas Celebration. Shops will be open until 8:00pm with a visit from Santa who arrives at 4:00pm on a Shrimp boat, a luminaria display and lots of tempting Holiday surprises. Come see our new office at 118 Commerce St.!

December 1st is Island Lights on St. George Island from 6 - 8pm. Santa will be there for the Lighting of the Palms.

December 2nd - Holiday Fresh Market at the Dixie Theater. - Hand made items displayed for sale and live entertainment all day long. (10-6)

December 9 - Holiday on the Harbor in Carrabelle - A festive Boat Parade along Carrabelle's City Wharf. 7:00 pm.

Happy Holidays from the entire Robinson Brothers Family!!

Kathy Robinson Robinson Brothers Guide Service Apalachicola, Florida 850-653-8896 www.FloridaRedfish.com Robinson@Flaredfish.com

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