November In the 10,000 Islands

The Redfish certainly showed up in October. We have been steadily catching good Reds. This should continue into November, and the bite should stay strong all month. The trick to catching a good bite has been the incoming tide. About 2 hours into the incoming tide, and the water is up enough to fish shorelines without the fish being back in the roots, is a good time to try. Cold fronts can become a problem and can shut the bite down. Strong SW winds can also be a problem. These can stir up the water so bad it will be impossible to fish the outside. But, as long as things hold out and the weather is mild, the Reds should continue to cooperate. As the month progresses, these fish should move up the rivers and into the backcountry. This means we should catch fish all winter long back there.