11/19 follow up

Went back out today for round two of the weekend. Had similar conditions as yesterday, but a little more wind. Lots of boats on the water today, seemed to all be fishing the same water, so I tried to find a spot to myself. Went to a good flat that is usually productive, only to find another boat already there. As I was leaving the area I noticed the other boat coming out as well, so I turned around and poled to the back side of the flat as the tide came in and covered the exposed mud. Water was clear, and saw just a few fish. Fed two from the poling platform, but pulled the hook out on the first one. Second fish made a long run and finally came into the boat at 30" and 11 lbs.

P.S. - How many times have you been poling a mud flat searching for redfish and come across a golf bag in the water ? Me neither. But if anyone losta set of Callaway irons and woods, I know where they are.

11/18 low water

Today was a great day, spent scouting out a new area during the low tide at mid day. I have been out quite a few times since my last report, but have had nothing worth mentioning. Been struggling with weather and muddy water. Today was different. Had a front come through a couple of days ago, cooling things down and leaving this morning glassy calm. I put in at mid morning and began scouting this new area during the last hour or so of the outgoing. It was super slick and good overhead light. I poled all around numerous oyster beds for a while before seeing my first fish, a lone crusing red - above the slot. Shortly after, I came upon a good mud flat with consistent depth and clear water. I noticed a dark area a little ahead of me and realized it was a pod of 12-15 big reds. I made a cast from the platform and got an eat as the group of fish moved by. After a bunch of good runs I had this large red at the boat, measured out to 32" and 13 lbs.

During the fight, the fish ran up on another group of fish on the other side of the flat, but I couldnt find them again after the release. I poled around or a while longer, but the wind picked up and limited my ability to see into the water. Took it in early to watch the Auburn/Alabama game with some friends, complete with oysters and bbq.