csmith30259 Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Just got myself a Hewes 18ft Redfisher and I am ready to test it out on some fly fishing in the Panhandle. Headed down the weekend of April 22nd. Anybody have any thoughts on spots to sling a line out near the Ft. Walton Beach area? What kind of flys are the reds/specks hitting this time of year? Thanks in advance! CS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 You might try the flats between Ft. Walton and Destin on the island side. Even better, run up the sound past Hurlburt Field toward Navarre. Lots less boat traffic, and some great flats on the island side. If it's flat, run out Destin P*** and run back toward Ft. Walton. Get in close. You might sight-fish for pompano and redfish. Good Luck! I grew up there, both my bros are guides. Nice spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmith30259 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thank you! Would you happen to know any bait shops where I can go and just chat? Need to get an idea of what to throw on the fly rod. Should be an interesting trip! Thank you for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle is the only one I know, and it's in GB, not FWB. I suggest emailing my bro Capt. Baz at gbgsfishing@aol.com. He'll give you the skinny, but he's out of the country until the end of the week. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Go over to Destin and check in with Pete at the Ships Chandler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishEyez Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 What mustang said. Great bunch of folks at the Ship's Chandler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmith30259 Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Thanks Fellas! Ill be sure and stop by there and see what is going on. Thanks for the feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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