It has been a busy week here in Charleston, SC. Monday, 5/19 was so windy that I postponed both of the trips scheduled for that day. Tuesday, 5/20 was another windy day but the trout fishing was excellent. We had 30 or 40 bites and caught 20 or 25 trout in the 1-4 lb range. Wednesday the 21st was another windy day but it started out nice. I picked up Freddy Myers and his friend Billy at Dahoo Landing in Edisto. We ventured out to the North Edisto River in search of big roe trout. We caught a few just north of Wadmalaw Sound but the water was extremely muddy. I think the wind has had a serious effect on the water color and temperature. The trout we did catch there were small. We did however catch a nice 2.5 lb, 19 inch trout on the west bank by Botany Island. We caught a few more on the east point. It seems as though the trend is 1 or 2 fish in each spot. The is very indicative of a transition period. The bigger fish will be leaving the large schools in the creeks and heading out to deeper and cooler water near the river mouths. Today, was another rough day of fishing. The whether was great but the bite was very sporadic. Same as yesterday, 1 or 2 trout in every spot. Tomorrow, whether permitting, will be the first day at the jetties this year. Keep checking back for details, this is the beginning of the season for giant reds!!!! Until next time, hang on tight and don't forget to breath.
Capt. Jamie Hough