Inshore, Backwater and Bay Fishing
REDFISH:
These fish are known for
their strength. Small or large they are one of my favorites. Reds can be
caught on shallow flats with live and artificial baits. I encourage
clients to release their redfish catch, but they taste so good it is hard not
to keep one. Fried, grilled, broiled and blackened.
SPECKLED TROUT:
The speckled trout is very
common in the area. They are not the most aggressive fighters, but
they will take artificial and live baits. Mainly found in the grass
flats, canals, bays and river systems across the area. Using top water
plugs for trout can be great as you get
to see that top water hit. I
encourage clients to release their Speckled Trout also, but they too are
mighty fine eating.
FLOUNDER: 
Year round fishing We use jigs mostly, but also use finger Mullet and
Shrimp. Pretty much fishing the bottom. I love a fried Flounder,
especially stuffed with fresh crabmeat. Although we don't offer gigging,
it is exceptionally good in this area in the winter months.
JACK CREVALLE :
Jacks are pound for pound
the strongest fighting inshore fish. They travel in small to large
schools in the summer months. You
can find them almost anywhere. They can be caught on live and artificial
baits. Not too good to eat.
BLUEFISH :
Blue fish are mainly
caught in the winter months. Pretty strong for their size, and have
sharp teeth, and a good fighting fish. These fish are usually caught in
our passes or close to beach on the Gulf side.
Lot’s of people eat Blue Fish, but it is a little too oily tasting
for me.
LADYFISH :
The ladyfish jumps more
than any fish I know of. It is not a fish that we try for, but when one gets on, look out for a lot of jumps and a good
fight. They will hit almost
anything you put in front of them and all year round.
No good to eat but a lot of fun to catch.
SPANISH MACKEREL:
Spanish Mackerel
are seasonal, Spring and Fall are the best runs although you can catch them
all Summer. We catch them on live
bait or artificial bait. They are an aggressive fish and a lot of fun to
catch, especially their initial run. Pretty tasty grilled, fried, or
broiled.
Sheephead are caught mainly around pilings and structure. We mainly use live Shrimp or pieces of Shrimp. Got to be quick to catch these guys. They are known for stealing the bait! Some good eating also, fried, grilled or broiled.
POMPANO :
The pompano are mainly caught off the beaches and in passes here.
We use small jigs, sometimes shrimp, but the sand flea is probably the
best bait. It also is an
excellent eating fish.
Fly Fishing
Ok I have been asked to put a few things out on the Fly Fishing here. If you like to fly fish there are plenty of fish here to catch using your fly rod. Take your pick. Although I do not supply fly fishing gear, I do take numerous people fly fishing here. Most fly fisherman prefer to use their own fly rod and gear anyhow.
If you are coming down and not hiring a guide and want to know what to use, just email me or give me a call and I will try to help you.
Some of the best flies to use are listed below. I have included a website for you to visit for all of your flies when coming to this area.
Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle in Gulf Breeze (850) 932-6789 http://www.gbtackle.com/ has everything you need in Pensacola Beach area.
Grays Tackle and Guide Service in Perdido area 850-492-2666
Poppers
Lots of speckled trout, redfish, bluefish, you name it, they will hit a popper.
Clouser Minnow
The bigger sizes for trout, redfish, mackerel, bonito, and flounder-size
Glass Minnow
These are very effective patterns in our area and are attractive to virtually everything
These are flies that I use but all of the above info comes from Travis Akins website "Beach Flies" at: http://www.freewebs.com/beachflies/index.htm
Specializing in light tackle fishing.
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheephead, Bluefish, Drum, Lady Fish, Spanish, Bonita
All bait, tackle, ice and fishing licenses are provided
For additional information on trips, prices, available times, or just fishing info:
Cell..(850) 380-4101
Phone..(850) 457-4106
email: bsjones11@bellsouth.net
Located in Pensacola, Florida serving Pensacola, Perdido Key, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores
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