St.
Simons Fishing Charters - Coastal Georgia Fishing for Bull Redfish
Wanna
catch HUGE BULL REDFISH? WELL, WE GOT EM!!
GEORGIA
REDFISH GUIDE TJ Cheek is widely known for locating
and landing HUGE Bull Redfish in the rivers and sounds near Jekyll
Island and Cumberland Island Georgia. Capt. TJ has been redfishing
the Georgia Coast for over 20 years. Bull Redfish are plentiful
from Spring through late Fall. The Redfish in Georgia can weigh
from 20-50 pounds and are a blast to fight and catch on light
tackle! Catching Redfish
is one of Capt. TJ's personal favorites!
Why
are Bull Redfish one of his personal favorite fish to catch? it's due
to the size, fight, challenge and integrity of the Georgia Bull
Redfish..... This season, like all others will be an excellent
year for bull Redfish. Come to Georgia to beat your personal best
bull redfish record... They don't grow much bigger than the Bull
Reds here in coastal Georgia!
How
much do you know about Georgia Redfish? Find out below about their
annual rituals.
Redfish
Facts: Redfish
usually occur along coastal Georgia waters in a variety of environments.
A three year-old redfish will typically weigh six to eight pounds.
The largest redfish on record weighed just over 94 pounds. When
they are the larger fish like the one below in the photo, they
are called Bull reds or Bull Redfish and most people do not find
the large ones good to eat, and it is illegal in Georgia to keep
a redfish over 23 inches in length.
Mature Redfish spawn near shorelines and breakers along the beaches
of St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island near Brunswick Georgia..
Juvenile redfish typically inhabit bays and coastal marshes around
St. Simons and Jekyll Island until they reach maturity between
3 and 6 years of age. They will readily accept any bait but prefer
Menhaden, Shrimp, Mud Minnows and crabs. Redfish (Red Drum) are
relatives of the Black Drum and both make a croaking sound when
in trouble, and some believe the croaking sound is a mating ritual.
Get
a feel for the FUN OF CATCHING BULL REDFISH WITH CAPT. TJ Cheek. Check out the videos below... Worth every second.!
The
most distinguishing mark on the redfish is one large black spot
on the upper part of the tail base. Having multiple spots is not
uncommon for this fish but having no spots is extremely rare.
Scientists believe that the black spot near their tail helps fool
predators into attacking the redfish tail instead of their head,
allowing the redfish to escape.
The
last several seasons for Bull Reds has been STELLAR! Looking forward
to this season.
Below,
Pro-Penn former guide Richie Lott and Scott Griffin land
their 100th Redfish of the season!
GEORGIA
REDFISH during Fall Season from St. Simons Island, Jekyll
Island, Brunswick and Sea Island on the Georgia Coast is superb
for Redfish. Redfish show up in Georgia in big numbers. If catching
a trophy size Redfish is on your agenda, Georgia should be your
target. REDFISH in GEORGIA are large fish in Fall, and offer excellent
sport on light/medium tackle. The REDFISH in GEORGIA range in
size from 20 - 50 pounds and catches can exceed 10 fish on a 4
hour trip.
Book your GEORGIA REDFISH Charter for trophy sized Redfish
today. Fish with Pro Redfish Guide TJ Cheek for a Redfish Charter
you will remember. Want to see more Georgia Redfish from our charters?
Click here for more Redfish photos.
