Cold Weather Fishing The past few months have been filled with much colder weather than normal. This has helped and hurt the fishing in both ways. This past month’s cold front made for extreme low temperatures which killed many snook, trout and tarpon. On the flip side the amount of redfish schools have been massive, both in the lagoon and backwaters. The redfish have been Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
What February Brings for Backwater Anglers Bringing in the new year has brought in a very hot bite — and the fish are definitely cooperating. Redfish, trout, and snook are stacked up in schools around large pods of mullet, finger mullet, and shrimp. Water clarity right now is outstanding, making for excellent sight fishing. My good friend Dave McKinnon and I have been on a Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
It’s officially winter time with some moments of spring still lingering. The weather hasn’t quite decided what it’s doing yet! One thing is for sure the bite is hotter than ever! Holiday Fishing The Holiday season is family time and that means fishing time as well! My brother Hopper is in town with his two kids and we have been having a blast taking our Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
What’s Biting This Winter Winter is closing in with a handful of cold days mixed with mostly warm ones, and the fishing has been top-notch. As the colder weather creeps in, expect much clearer water, tighter schools of fish, and bigger bait pods pushing through the backwaters. This is my favorite time of year, as visibility is at its best and artificial bait fishing really Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
REMEMBERING A LEGEND I’m dedicating this report to the late, great Flip Pallot! He was a genuine, kind-hearted, and amazing human being—not to mention one of the best anglers this planet has ever known. I had the chance to meet Flip years ago and later worked with him on various projects. I was hired by Jordan Kahn to help film Uncharted, a story about the Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
As July wrapped up and we’ve shifted into full-throttle summer mode, the bite is just as hot as the weather. The backwaters are loaded with bait and hungry fish, and the ocean is alive with bait pods and showing signs of tarpon—always a great indicator that fishing is, as usual, awesome. TOP LURES FOR BACKWATER FISHING SUCCESS In mid-July, I had a solid sight-casting session Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
If you’ve spent any time on the water around New Smyrna Beach, chances are you’ve crossed paths with locals like Roddy Rupp — people who live for fishing, sailing, and soaking up everything our coastal lifestyle offers. Catching More Than Fish: The Heart of Coastal Living “I feel most at home on or near the water,” says Rod, a graduate of the United States Merchant Read More » Continue reading Backwater Fishing Report
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of fishing, and I’ve felt that rush ever since I was young. Back then, the mere thought of an upcoming trip would fill me with such anticipation that I could hardly sleep, much like a child on Christmas Eve, wide-eyed and restless with the promise of the day to come. That same excitement washed over me as I prepared Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Goes Offshore with Poseidon Fishing Charters NSB
Report & Images by: Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt | @TheRealTupat August brought the heat – and the fish were biting just as hot! The backwaters of New Smyrna Beach and the Indian River Lagoon are teeming with bait, drawing in an array of trophy species eager to show their teeth. Redfish have been actively patrolling the creeks, while snook are sunning themselves along the banks, eagerly popping Read More » Continue reading September Fishing Report: Hot Weather and a Hot Bite!
Report & Images by: Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt | @TheRealTupat Summertime and living’s easy! It’s hard to beat the fun in the sun here in New Smyrna Beach! Surf, beach, fishing, and many other outdoor activities keep the stoke level high! The fishing has been epic both in the river and in the ocean. Red snapper season was a success, and we saw everyone and their Read More » Continue reading Summertime Fishing Report: New Smyrna Beach
