Ten times the fun when it's Topwater Time!
It is rare this time of year to not have charter on a Friday. Even rarer still that two Wilmington based Fishaholic guides would both have the same day off. So what did Capt. Lee Parsons of Gottafly Guide Service say when I asked him if he wanted to go fishing with me this morning? "Does a fish Fart Bubbles?" he said. If any of you are confused we went fishing or did "research" I like to say.
In all seriousness I could not have asked for a more fun loving or patient charter captain than Lee, we always catch fish together and we have had some remarkable trips over the years of fishing together. Today was no exception. When I say that Lee is a fisherman I mean it. First thing this morning he raised five sleepy topwater redfish bites before the first fish actually commited to the plug. Being a generous angler and friend I photographed his catch and he quickly lent me the rod and took the push pole from me so I could catch one. Mine was bigger:) and as soon as Lee sends me the pictures I will prove it. It's fair though because he caught his first...
I wanted to scout another place so we left these fish alone and a little wiser and we relocated to a new piece of water I have had my eye on. Upon arrival it was nothing special as the 15 kts of wind has started to stir things up pretty good making visibility and topwater fishing very challenging too. Nonetheless Capt. Lee hooked up quickly and I followed his lead with the rod I had stuck in my belt free and the push pole gripped between my nees I cast right behind Capt. Lee's fish and was immediately rewarded with a handsome redfish. That was our first double of the morning! Two handsome 6 pounders came to the boat and we did a few high fives and some photos.
The fun wasn't over as we continued our day moving and fishing what was to us virgin water and we ended up with 10 topwater redfish several more visual bites, one shake off and some awesome fly fishing takes but no landings. As always it was a great day on the water with my good friend Capt. Lee Parsons. Stay tuned to sportfisherman.com for the video on our topwater bites.
Call me if you would like a charter for some amazing redfish action this summer! 910-233-4520
Good Luck & Good Fishing,
Captain Seth Vernon
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