02-22-10:  All the conditions came together this past weekend and the redfish were out in good numbers and were actually biting.  I had good luck using a black clouser with gold flash.  I tried a grey and with with gold flash but they really didn't want that color.  Darker colors have been working better in the gin clear water.  Lets hope that the winds will stay down so that we can have more good fishing days here in February and March for the reds.  These reds all were in the 22 to 30 inch range and there were literally thousands in this one school.  They were in 3 ft. or less of water and were stacked 3 or 4 deep.

Fish Finder Charters  Capt. Joe Shute has been a fishing guide for 18 years in the local area of  Cape Lookout, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Bogue Sound.  For his near shore fishing (albacore, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, and amberjack, etc.) he can easily carry 3 passengers on his 23ft. center console "Parker" .  For his inside charters (red drum especially), Capt. Joe has a new "17' Mitzi skiff "with a Suzuki four stroke 50hp.  This shallow water skiff will get back into all the shallow water and grassy areas needed to successfully fish for schooling and tailing redfish. This skiff is limited to a maximum of 2 anglers due it's size.
     Capt. Joe will run either 1/2 day, 3/4 day, or full day trips and he does supply everything except what the client may want to eat or drink.  Please call the above phone numbers for date availability and prices. He is  United States Coast Guard Licensed and insured.