[dropcap]I[/dropcap]love this footage, but maybe it’s because I’ve seen the starring role guy (or someone who looks like him) in Everglades National Park. This guy’s rigging of a kayak and his ability to catch red after red and stay dry while on top of what appears a cooler suggests he’s a gymnast or a product of Ringling Bros. Circus parents. His balance amazing.
Although a died-in-wool South Floridian (and flats boat predilected), I’m on a sabbatical of sorts here in Midway, Georgia (about 26 miles due south of Savannah) for the next three months. The reds are hot to trot and I’m boat-less so it’s off to the big box store, internet and local paper to get a kayak. I’m hoping for used and cheap.
Capt. Scott Owen. Owen photo.
The rapidly rising and draining diurnal tidal marshes, and their endless creeks slicing and snaking through them are miles and miles from their Atlantic source. These tiny finger creeks and bigger rivers hold huge numbers of reds. The number of creeks and major rivers nearby offers more than a few accesses to wilderness opportunities. These reds home in really brown water – no sight fishing (so far).
They feed on shrimp and crab patterns, I’m told and as generally advertised, but thus far grander achievements have come from typical white / chartreuse Deciever patterns. No need, so far, to change.
The source of this Vimeo is Skinny Water Culture . . .
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