While some of us associate fishing with a lazy summer day, true
lovers of the sport know that the unique network of ocean reefs and
costal estuary waters around the Golden Isles makes the area a fishing
paradise year round, whether your idea of paradise is a quiet float on
an inland creek or a brisk bout with a feisty fish in 20-knot winds in
open water.
Mitzi of St. Simons' Golden Isles Marina, home of the Golden Isles
fishing guru Captain Mark Noble, notes that fishermen of all skill
levels can enjoy a satisfying day of fishing in November (See "Know
Your Opponent" below for details). For beginners, or those who are
looking for a more relaxing day, the estuaries and creeks around St.
Simons offers excellent trout and red drum fishing this time of year. "These are also nice opportunities to observe some of our local
wildlife," she reports. Bird enthusiasts can look forward to a wide
variety of local costal species, including osprey, loons and bald
eagles. In fact, Noble's and a few other outfitters offer wildlife
tours for those who'd rather just look at the local fauna.
More seasoned fishermen with a taste for a challenge prefer the trips
to the costal reefs in search of king mackerel or black sea bass.
Outfitters like Golden Isles Marina generally provide everything you
need for all their inland and costal adventures, including all your
gear and necessary licenses. What's more, they provide decades' worth
of fishing expertise. "One of the things people enjoy most,
particularly experienced fishermen, is that they often learn new
fishing techniques," says Mitzi.
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