July 2010 - Headshaker Charters

A day off

Can’t argue with your son at 5 am when asked if we can go fishing.

“Regular” Success

Teaching locals how to fish Charleston waters is one of my favorite charters to run.

Charleston Fishing Lessons

Teaching locals how to fish Charleston waters is one of my favorite charters to run. Unfortunately, I rarely ever remember to take pictures when I take them fishing. Last weekend I spent the morning showing Adam, a Mt Pleasant resident, how to catch bait and where to find redfish when the weather heats up. Adam has gone on at least a dozen fishing charters or “classes” since our first trip last October and this is the first photo I’ve ever taken.

Adam redfish — How to catch big redfish in Charleston

HOT Fishing Charter

High heat, above average water temperatures and abundant bait for redfish make fishing in Charleston waters challenging during summer months.

Late July Fishing Trip with Brett

High heat, above average water temperatures and abundant bait for redfish make fishing in Charleston waters challenging during summer months. Fortunately, Brett was willing to leave the docks at Shem Creek at daybreak before the heat kicked in. The early start helped make Brett’s introduction to fishing in Charleston a success.

Redfish action — Catching his first redfish in Charleston waters

Fish fight — Pulling the fish out from under the boat

Baby redfish, big fight — Loose drag helped this little red put up a big fight

Baby redfish — Same baby red deserved a second picture

Redfish in the slot — At least this little red was in the slot

putting the "spot" in spottail bass — Another great spottail bass – 4 on each side!

early spring vs late spring

Round 2 Charleston redfishing

On their return trip the redfish treated them right. When we first met in the early spring the tide was rising and the wind was was out of the SW at 20, the conditions were tough to say the least. We worked hard and got a few. Second go around, just the opposite. Perfect, the tide was falling and wind light and variable, the bite was on.

Jenkins redfish

Redfish Dawn

Morning Redfish on the Charleston flats

Day break/sunrise can be the most spectacular time of the day for catching redfish in Charleston.

Big Summer Redfish

I wanted to let you know that Joseph and I had a great time fishing. It was the highlight of our trip. We will definitely be calling you the next time we head to Charleston.

Little Girl, Big Fish

Legare, here a picture of the 8# 30″ red that Erin caught when she and I went fishing with you. I appreciate all that you did to make sure that she had a quality experience. We both had a great time. If we get back down to Charleston, We’ll look you up.