Just get out on the water!

Somedays you just have to get out and fish! This happened to Doug Hirscg and I. We were more than 1/2 way to POC when Tom Horbey called to tell us that it was windy and probably be better to call it for another day. Since we were already 1/2 way to POC, we decided to give it a try.

Searching through the wind and chop

We arrived to the Clark's at a little after 9 am, and we promptly took off. If the weather guys were right, the wind should star slacking off after 11:00 . . . sure! We fished hard all morning, and were rewarded with at one suicidal red.

The only fish brought to hand. (Doug Hirsch in the background)

After that first fish, and the only fish, we searched and searched for others. We did see more than a handful fish, but they were some of the spookiest fish I have had to deal with in a while. With the wind blowing as it was, most of the reds seemed to be unrealistic targets. Anyways, we still kept at it! Luckily, Doug was as stubborn as I was. (and Tom very patient with us)

Doug at the ready.

All in all, the day was an excellent outing. I had a great time fishing with Doug. The fishing was tough, but I think it was a great day to practice casting into the wind. Tom got his workout for the day poling us around. 

Eagle eyed Tom looking for reds

Fishing Information: 

Guide: Captain Tom Horbey

Website: http://www.captaintomhorbey.com/

Phone Number: (361)983-2263

Location: Port O'Connor, Texas http://portoconnorchamber.org/site/

Equipment Used:

Rods: 8 weight Scott S4S, 8 weight Winston B IIIX

Reels: Hatch 5 Plus, Tibor Back Country Wide

Flies used: everything in the box (Zoodls shrimp on the only red caught)

Leaders: Umpqua 16 lb. Redfish leader (a good stiff mono leader)