Best Summer Fishing in Years at St. Simons Island!

June 7, 2017 2:17 pm | TJ Cheek | Fishing Reports, Flounder, Sea Bass, Sharks, Tarpon, Tripletail, Trout, Whiting | No comments yet

It’s way more fun to write fishing reports when there are so many things going on at the same time. This year we are seeing some of the best fishing we’ve seen in years. Inshore Fishing Report We’ve been catching loads of Trout and that has remained our main target. Cumberland Beach has been hot although the average size of the fish has been 13 inches or so. It’s hard to beat catching 100 or more fish in just a half day even if there are only 10 keepers in the mix. When quality is more important than quantity we..

Cumberland Beach Trout, Sharks, Tripletail, Tarpon, and More!

May 10, 2017 11:28 am | TJ Cheek | Fishing Reports, Flounder, Jacks, Redfish, Sea Bass, Sharks, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Tripletail, Trout | No comments yet

One of the best things about the job that we get to do is knowing that no two days will be the same. At the same time, that is the one thing that can make this job tough! The bite changes, the clients change, and the weather changes. We have to constantly remain fluid and be willing to adapt to all of these changes. I recently had a customer that really put my ability to adapt to the test. We had an inshore trip scheduled to fish for Trout, Redfish, etc. and I had an arsenal of light tackle in..

March 2017 Fishing Report

March 4, 2017 3:01 pm | Tim Cheek | Fishing Reports, Redfish, Sea Bass, Sharks, Sheepshead, Tarpon, Tripletail, Trout, Whiting | No comments yet

The past few months of leisure fishing and unseasonably warm weather have been very enjoyable. We have been able to fish several times a month at a slower pace. December through February is generally our down time. It gives us a chance to catch our breath from the non-stop summer and fall fishing season. It is a chance to catch up on family time. Our bodies also appreciate the break from 4:30 AM wake up calls, daily boat washings, and the sun-up to sundown go-go-go. However, when March comes in like a lion and begins its exit as a lamb..

What to Book For Guide by Month

February 20, 2017 6:42 pm | TJ Cheek | Captain's Ramblings, Fishing Reports | 3 comments

So I’ve been getting a lot of calls from folks looking to book trips for this year. A common questions is “What will be biting for the time I’m here?” This isn’t always easy to answer as the fish do their own thing a lot of times and all we can do is base a guess off of what we have seen in years past. I’ll do my best to give you a guide for the best fish to target this year while you are staying at St. Simons Island or Jekyll Island. Since January is almost over, I’ll start..

October 2016 Fishing Report

October 30, 2016 8:22 pm | Tim Cheek | Fishing Reports, Flounder, Redfish, Sharks, Tarpon, Trout | No comments yet

October was a phenomenal month for both inshore fishing and Bull Reds. Hurricane Matthew slowed us down just before kissing the shores of the Golden Isles at the beginning of the month. After it passed through, we had to wait for the marina to restore power and obtain bait before we were able to get back on the water. Although Matthew caused significant damage to the marina and St. Simons Island, the fish were laughing and thumbing their fins in his face. The Bull Red’s had our clients excited, happy and quickly worn out as they provided that addictive..

July 2016 Fishing Report

August 2, 2016 6:45 pm | Tim Cheek | Fishing Reports, Sharks, Tarpon | No comments yet

July was an incredibly busy and productive month. The weather was very cooperative for which we are thankful. The inshore bite remained steady in spite of flood tides and extreme heat. As previously reported, the Shark bite was crazy good and the Tarpon are offering just as much adventure. August will be prime for Shark/Tarpon so call soon to reserve your trip. When reserving your Tarpon trip, remember you will need a minimum of 6 hours. This will give you adequate time to find and catch the live bait, then move on to the Tarpon hunt. We received a..

June 2016 Fishing Report

June 30, 2016 8:38 am | Tim Cheek | Fishing Reports, Flounder, Sharks, Trout, Whiting | No comments yet

June was a CRAZY good month for Shark and expect July to be the same if not better. The Shark bite offered big adventures for families and adrenaline junkies alike. Grown men were begging for mercy as the big boys put some drag on the reels they won’t soon forget. Tarpon have been spotted and should be here in full force by mid-July. Some have already been hooked and gone airborne in their pre-season show of acrobatics. Trout have been steady and during the first part of June we had to cull through some shorts. But by the end of..

May 2016 Fishing Report

May 31, 2016 10:33 am | Tim Cheek | Fishing Reports, Redfish, Trout | No comments yet

FULL MOONS, MEMORIES, AND FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING We fish over 200 days a year and ultimately there will be full moons during that time. Some people want to know if we will fish during a full moon. The lunar phases do present changes and challenges in the fishing environment, but not enough to keep us away. Whereas some people may be discouraged by a full moon, we are not deterred. And, this time of year its fullness brings good news; Trout off the beach of Cumberland Island. My grandfather always said the Trout would show up off the beach..

April Fishing Report

April 28, 2016 12:33 pm | Tim Cheek | Fishing Reports, Redfish, Trout | 2 comments

After the winter transition the inshore bite has picked-up and the fish have stabilized in a more consistent pattern. Trout are moving into the shallow waters around rips, jetties, oyster beds and grass points. Live shrimp are their meal of choice and we are fishing through some short Trout to find the new 14” keeper size. A few Bull Reds have been caught out on the bars adjacent to the channels using cut Mullet. Triple Tail were sighted earlier in April. The weather shifted and brought in cooler temps and high winds. The few that were here moved on. We..

The Fish Are On Notice – Bring On 2016!

February 2, 2016 8:46 am | TJ Cheek | Captain's Ramblings, Fishing Reports | 7 comments

Lately I’ve had several people ask me if I have stopped guiding. Let’s get that answer out of the way right off the bat. No. I’m still guiding, will continue to guide, and likely will stop guiding when I stop breathing. There is a story behind why some folks might think that I walked away from the business. For years I struggled with one major focus; being at the top of the heap in the fishing guide business here in Georgia. I worked like a maniac to get there and for the last few years I’ve enjoyed the fruits of..