Posted by scott on April 24, 2009 at 21:12 pm
Been hitting the Hilton Head and Beaufort area for some great fly fishing for reds and cobia as of late. Today we looked for cobia with perfect conditions, and found what we were looking for. This was the first cobia for me and my customers for the season and I was pumped. Firstt cast, a bit short, second a little off the third cast was on the mark, this fish was between 40 and 50 lbs and was hungry for the fly! Only problem as soon as the fish was getting ready to eat a f-18 comes booming over head and spooked the S..t out of the fish. Better luck tomorrow. On a brighter note we have had some great red fishing on the fly around Beaufort I have added a few pics hopefully some cobia pics soon.
Posted by scott on April 18, 2009 at 20:48 pm
paul range
I have to say I’m not entirley convinced with Global warming. This has had to be the coolest april I can remember and the winds have been non stop as well. Being said, the critters still have to eat and we have been tossing them a few things they seem to like. Reds at hig tide have been digging hard in the grass and low tide fishing seems to be best early before much boat traffic hits the water. The trout bite has been real good as well, not having done but one day of chasing specks we managed to find a good number ready to hit doa’s under a popping cork. Ran a day down to St. Simons for some triple tail and had a great time throwing flies and artificials. The large numbers have not made it in but still enough fish to make it fun. Soon it will be time for cobia and the big rods are ready, just waiting for the water to warm just a bit. The inshore bite from Beaufort to St. Simons is going well as long as the weather gods are in our favor. Seems you can’t plan for the perfect day just need to keep getting out there and you will find the inshore species that will make your day. Remember, don’t go out just looking for one species always have fallback plans, better to catch something instead of driving yourself crazy looking for one species.