8/8/06 Charleston, SC flood tide

With a hovering storm cell and a severe thunderstorm warning, I opted for wade fishing tonight rather than putting the skiff in the water. Got to my spot a little early and had to wait for the tide to come in. Passed the time by watching a racoon feed on various foods the marsh had to offer, all while the water slowly creeped in. Just as the sun began to set I saw a red working in the grass with its tail tipped up. I waded over and got a good cast at it, but I missed the set when the fish ate. The severe weather never came and it actually turned out to be a nice evening on the water.

The redfish grounds...