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Pensacola's Own Running of the Bulls!!!!


  • October 13, 2022
  • /   Capt Miles Howell
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Its that time of year again here on the Gulf Coast.  The annual running of the bulls.  

Now before you start getting out your red handkerchief and your running shoes.  Let's back up.  The bays and beaches in Pensacola, Perdido Key, and Orange Beach are taken over by huge schools of Giant Redfish.  In the state of Florida the size limit on Redfish is a slot limit.  What that means is the fish have to be between 18" and 27".  So anything bigger than 27" has to be released. These are the big breeder fish that produce the most eggs.  Most of the Redfish we find this time of year are between 36" and 45"!!!!!  Thus the term BULL.

Some days we are able to find the fish quickly and sometimes we may spent a good portion of the trip running around looking for the schools of fish.  The reason we spend so much time covering ground instead of actively fishing is simple.  Once we find them, it is non stop action.  Cast after cast with light spinning gear your almost guaranteed a hook up with one these bruisers.  

If your interested in battling trophy fish on light tackle.  Then this would be the time to book.  They normally show up in mid to late October, with the peak being the entire month of November.  They are still around into December but as it gets colder and colder and the bait moves offshore.  The schools of Redfish seem to move on as well.  Thanks for reading!!!
 
Until Next Time
 
Tight Lines,
Capt Miles


About Tradition Fishing Charters
Tradition Fishing Charters was started out of a lifelong passion for deep sea and in shore fishing by Captain Miles Howell. Capt. Miles started fishing with his Dad at a very young age, competing and winning in local tournaments. Miles then started working as a deck hand in the local charter boat fleet while in high school. Capt. Miles quickly learned that he had a knack for showing people a good time on the water and enjoyed helping them catch fish. This was the beginning of what is now an expanding family charter fishing business. If you are in or around the Perdido Key, Pensacola, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Gulf Breeze or Navarre locations, give us a call.