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Hello AU members,
As promised, here is my first post to educate members about the science behind fishing. Feel free to ask any questions!
Fishery Science Content - Sea Lice
During winter, fish decrease their activity as the water temperature drops, making them vulnerable to ectoparasites. Common parasitic copepods such as Caligus spp., commonly known as sea lice, are often observed by anglers on spotted seatrout, red drum, black drum, and southern flounder. As the fish rest on the bottom, these parasites attach themselves to their abdomen to feed on their blood and mucus, causing skin lesions (red sores) that increase the risk of infection.
As anglers, these observations highlight the diminished activity levels of fish when water temperatures are cold. By working lures slowly on the bottom, you improve your chance of catching fish by giving them the opportunity to get a quick meal without having to expend a lot of energy.
Question about running redfish bay in Port A. I know you cannot uproot the grass so how do you jump up on plane while in a grassy area? Do you just drift or troll to a deeper spot? Headed for a few days next months for the first time and don’t want to make any mistakes. Any tips for navigating that area are welcome. Thanks
After the webinar with Capt Clint Barghi, I have been inspired to get a shadow box of lures and items given to me from fishing.
Good day on the water yesterday after the fishing show. Had to rely on instincts and visuals because my genius self forgot the Garmin, so we didn’t have a good read on water temp. From what we could gather, temps were upper 50s, low 60s… major was from 2-5pm. Once we located bait over a warmer bottom, it was on. 30 reds and 20+ trout. Shut off like a light switch like clock work after the major. All on slim groovy jerks. Not much on corkys or soft dines. Few on top. They wanted a light jig head! Tight lines! Of course I caught more than nashonjennings
Gotta question on hooks. I've been replacing some rusted hooks and began searching different hook styles. Can anyone explain the difference between O'SHAUGHNESSY hooks vs say rapala? Is there an advantage of one vs the other?
anybody know the differences between the bates reels mainly salty and hundo
I would love to see some fly fishing content. Whether that’s general tips or even fly tying
FINS Braid - anyone here use it? If so, do you like it for both casting and spinning reels?
I’ve been throwing Suffix 832 for years but I’m interested in other brands if people have good things to say.
Tight lines, everyone
