Jax Fla. - Playing the Drum(s) EPIC BITES.

EVERYDAY...the Black Drum are so think, I believe this is definately the year of the DRUM. {%image_id=18688%} My customers have caught so many I'm about tired of them. I need to get back to the ole Trout Fishing. {%image_id=18687%} Dec. 29, 30, 31st was crisp cool morning, with warm sunny afternoons. {%image_id=18686%} As the rest of the country (east coast) is digging out of the blizzard. Here we are whackin and stackin the Drum. {%image_id=18685%} Just like a Redfish, just not as attractive. These fish are straight up and down pullers on light tackle. {%image_id=18684%} No matter what age my crews have been. They all loved the YANK and CRANK, on a light Ugly Stik and small Low Profile Shimano reel. {%image_id=18683%} {%image_id=18682%} But, given the chance I will be Trout fishing here this week. Fisrt of the New year, because of the rising tide in the morning. {%image_id=18681%} YOUR CHARTER is based on the tides. {%image_id=18680%} Booking in advance and consulting me about what days and what times of month are best is a smart thing to do. {%image_id=18679%} But...not many do that. So when the fishing gets tough because of weather and winds. That's when the bite will be off. {%image_id=18678%} CALLS are always better than am email. {%image_id=18677%} Nothing but dead shrimp is all bait we'll need for St. Johns River Inet bottom fishing. For Trout I use loads of live shrimp only. {%image_id=18676%} This is the best inshore fishing time of the year. Oct thru May. With November still being my #1 month of all. {%image_id=18675%} Get in on this NOW...because this is not the same in July's heat. {%image_id=18674%} -Want more info on fishing charters that do not cost more to fish the best? Go to: www.captdaves.com - for reports, videos, photos, and rates.