Mississippi Gulf Coast Light Tackle Inshore Fishing

Spring is Here
And so are the Fish !!!!!!

April through June are amongst the best times to fish the Mississippi Gulf Coast. All species from Redfish to Trout and Flounder to Shark are on the move and we are out there wiht them in our new 24' Sea Fox Boat.



I had the priveledge of taking Gary Caputi, Field Editor for Saltwater Magazine fishing a short while ago right after a sever cold front, and here is what he had to say:

." It was a bit brisk in the morning, but not bad. Taking people fishing on a for-hire basis is so much more than just going fishing. It requires knowledge of the waters, the fish and the other wildlife that make up the total experience. It also takes a natural ability to connect with your
guests, create an almost instant rapport. The hardest parts, the ones that guys who never really make it in the business just don’t understand, it the importance of being a teacher and an entertainer, too. The ability to have a slow day of fishing and your guests still feel like they have come away from the experience pleased with the time they spent on the water with the guide. You’ve got it all working for you and you can certainly use me for a reference. "




This time of year patterns continously change for the better. Besides Redfish, Trout and Flounder and Shark, over the past few weeks we have seen an increase of white trout, puppy drum and ground mullet moving into the holes making bottom fishing  a great way to top off a day. These are some of our favorite species for eating and contray to popular belief all can be frozen successfully for grilling and smoking. Our favorite recipe, and a big hit among customers and friends alike, is a smoked fish dip made out of these tasty fish. The dip is similar to a tuna salad and can be eaten with crackers or as a sandwich. Since we began making this dip we no longer eat tuna fish. Although once my favorite tuna now taste much too fishy.You can find this recipe on my What's New Page  



Fishing at Sunrise



A Sunrise Slam




Nnow That' a Door Mat




And early in October we started our Kayak service



With Great Success

October 1, 2011



October 8, 2011









Family Edition
Fishing in late July and Early August can get pretty hot here on the coast. But when your Grand Kids come to town.....well, whatcha gunna do?

This is Jordan my 10 year old Grandson from  Texas.
He loves to fish and is definitely all boy



September - NovemberFamily EditionFishing in late July and Early August can get pretty hot here on the coast. But when your Grand Kids come to town.....well, whatcha gunna do?This is Jordan my 10 year old Grandson from  Texas. He loves to fish and is definitely all boyCatching 3 to 4 foot Atlantic Sharpnose Shark** on light tackle kept Jordan busy for several hours






For a young boy, catching an eel is always adds a little excitment to the trip



A few nice Black Drum** also provide a memorable fight



Catching fish lik these will keep even the most figity kids excited. But after catching those Shark on the first day, he wanted more.



So we got him a limit of Sharpnose and Bonnet Head Shark**





** Altlantic Sharpnose and Bonnethead Shark are Small Coastal Sharks ad are plentyful in the waters around the barrier island. The Sahrpnose average around 8 lbs and the Bonnethead around 10 lb. We focus on these species for family fisihn becasue of there relatively small size and extremely agreesive fight. They are fairly easy for the Captain to handle for safe release or, on occasion, for the freezer. These shark are  very tasty and don't have the predominent blood line, or red meat of the Large Coastals such as Blacktip. Watch for recipes on our what's new page later this month'

** Black Drum is another prolific species here on the coast. In 2003, Shallow Draft Charters led a Women angler to an IGFA world record Black Drum in the 8lb test class. These fish grow to upwards of 60 pounds with 30 and 40 pound fish fairly common. The fish pictured above are between 5 and 7 pounds, about 2 years old and are refferd to as "Puppy Drum". The smaller of these fish are also very tasty. You can find one recipe on our what's new page and I will be posting
more latter this month

My Grandbaby Girl
Kristine Mae

"Mae" as we call her is 13 yeasr old and lives in California. Mae came to visit us for a couple weeks in late July.



Brave little Girl. Mae is holding a 24 inch Redfish she caught a half mile from the house



OH NO !!!!!! IT MOVED !!!!!!

Mae and Maw Maw with Black Drum





Mae's Big Catch



Maw Maw's Big Catch and Mae's Second Red. She ain't touchin' it no more

Specializing in Light Tackle Inshore Fishing


Capt. Travis & Jason with two nice stringers of Island Specks & Reds.

1st Mate Brodie with a 35+lbs Black Drum,  Thirty minute fight on light tackle
Awsome Job Brodie!






Call Capt. John (228) 234-2401 or Capt. Travis (228) 297-0207
Email: Shallowdraft@cableone.net
Email: Capt.Travis@bellsouth.net

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Inshore Fishing
Fishing Bayou's,  Bay's and Reefs and Islands


This Red was Landed March 16 on the Flats South of the Cat Island

18 Inches of Water - 10 lb Test - 20 Min Fight - 40 Inch Fish


The Barrier islands
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is Protected by 4 Barrier Islands:
Petit Bois, Horn Island, Ship Island, and Cat Island.

These Island are part of the Gulf Island National Seashore Park Service.
These Islands provide a gorgeous setting for camping and picnics as well as very diverse and productive saltwater fishing. 

 



Some of the finest Mississippi Gulf Coast Fishing is at or near the Islands.



Bull Reds, Shark, Cobia, Pompano and Quality Speckled Trout are among the species we target at the Islands.





Wade Fishing at it's best, Speckled Trout and Redfish the day before Valentines at the Islands




Bring the Family
There is nothing we at Shallow Draft Charters enjoy more than family fishing. Taking kids fishing is especially rewarding. We cater to all, from young to old, from beginner to expert. We will teach you what you need to know to catch fish


 

We will be fishing several tournaments this year. Call now to get in on some great competitive tournament fishing!



Sunrise
The start of another beautiful day on the bayou.
Will You Be Here

 Located in heart of South Mississippi, We are in the middle of Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, Pass Christian, Bay St. Louis, and Pascagoula. Shallow Draft Charters specializes
in fishing the bayous, rivers, and the shallow coastal waters of Mississippi Sound.

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