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I'm directionally challenged: I'm always facing the shoreline, working the reeds for reds; while others alnost always cast out to open water. I must confess doing the same for bass in lakes; and, yes, my last keeper was tailing next to reeds, but I feel I'm missing something in my inexperience. Maybe others are targeting a dropoff or hole or structure I don't know. But I wonder why they aren't working reeds. What am I missing?
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No , you have the right idea . Reds are more likely to be grubbing around at the grassline . Wade parallel to the shore casting just off the edge . Trout usually pull off the grassline as the sun gets higher , but not always . I've seen good trout pulled off a grassline while fishing for flounder and reds in the middle of the day . Also fish drain mouth washouts on a falling tide . Buy Pat MURRY'S book NO NONSENSE GUIDE TO COASTAL FISHING . Best one book to make you a good fisherman ever written . Lots of knowledge there to shave off years of hit or miss experience .GEORGE A. BRANARD, COLOR SERGEANT, CO. L, 1 ST TEXAS INFANTRY, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE, C.S.A. : S.C.V. -
Due to this recommendation, I just bought the Pat Murray book on Amazon Prime ( I am a member) $11.99 no shipping. I'll have it in two days. thanks, richComment
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I fish both. I either start deep and fish my way to shallow, or fish shallow an work deep. This way you'll find what depth there at. Lord Bless.
robertAnd all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, BELIEVING, YE shall receive. Mathew 21:22.Comment
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Smart move . You won't regret it . I'll buy it from you if you don't think it's more than $12 worth of information inside . I think my money is safe . Let me know what you think about the book .GEORGE A. BRANARD, COLOR SERGEANT, CO. L, 1 ST TEXAS INFANTRY, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE, C.S.A. : S.C.V.Comment
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Off topic: I fished with Pat once while he was still guiding. Great day grinding out trout and listening to stories. Great guy."Shut up and jerk your croaker" - James FoxComment
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Nice personal touch . I recommend that book to everyone .GEORGE A. BRANARD, COLOR SERGEANT, CO. L, 1 ST TEXAS INFANTRY, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE, C.S.A. : S.C.V.Comment
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A selfless member of this forum actually mailed me his copy. (You know who you are and I won't steal your reward that awaits such a magnanimous gesture of hospitality in Heaven.)Comment
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There's a lot more structure for reds than just the marsh grass edge. A grass flat (sea grass) with a little drain, mud holes, sand pockets, the whole flat can have reds on it.
Trout, look for where the grass edge drops off into deeper water or in the deeper sand pockets and reef edges.
Structure is one element, but not the only element.
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