Locations — Skinny Series

After speaking with various pro-staffers, captains and guides throughout the country, we put together the top 6 Southeast Fishing Spots for local and foreign anglers alike to plan destination fishing trips, retain knowledge of local fishing areas and find guides to assist in charter services.  1. Charleston, South Carolina Capt. Tucker BlytheWebsite: www.greyghostcharters.com Tucker’s Charter Style: Inshore flats, nearshore an tarpon fishing Seasonal Fishing Fall: Impressive numbers of shallow water redfish and trout offer the best fishing of the year using lures or live bait. Tarpon will gorge on our plentiful baitfish before they make their way back south. Top Bait: Hogy Skinny...

Tips provided by Eric “Slappy” Harrison Jamaica Bay in Queens, New York is a prime kayaking spot. With good public access and a great fishery it is one of the “must fish” spots for kayakers in the Northeast.  The fishery features striped bass, weakfish, bluefish, and fluke including trophy-sized examples of all those species. The Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Classic, hosted by Captain Kayak of Sayville, NY, is a great way to get an introduction to fishing the bay.  This tournament is the largest kayak tournament in the Northeast and it includes four days of fishing and camping.  Some attend the tournament for the competition, but most attend for...