Hilton Head Island Lagoon Fishing--Ohio Angler gets owned TWICE!

I love this place. Hilton Head Island offers great fishing opportunities as well as an amazing abundance of wildlife to view. I rented a kayak and decided to go see if I can catch some fish in Palmetto Lagoon. Here is a tip come prepared. I should have brought a net and maybe even had heavier duty fishing gear to tangle with these beasts. They made me look like a brand new angler. If anything I did catch one redfish and seen some beautiful wildlife! If you ever come here to fish bring some jerkbaits for some reason these fish in South Carolina love them!

[@jhallfishing7125]

Hey that’s me on the doc lol...good meeting you yesterday! Great vid keep up the good work!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks man I need to upgrade my gear and go back for revenge!

[@fishingharry5285]

Just now finding you channel. I fish great and little Miami rivers and I’m going to Hilton head in a week. Your videos are really helping me prepare.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Heck yea man Hilton Head is my jam!!

[@jasejjohnson5386]

You should try using them socks as bait.it looks bright and loud enough to catch there eye.or maybe they will hit them out of potty for the rest of mankind,so that there never seen again!!!!. LMAO.

[@thecreekcrawler]

I could try next time lol

[@thecreekcrawler]

through some respect on Aquaman though okay..he is the only dude who can talk to fish lol

[@williamhoxworth9084]

I love Hilton head, it's a beautiful place. I live in Ohio now but grew up in Louisiana redfishing

[@thecreekcrawler]

I can’t wait to figure these redfish out! I can catch some every now and then. I want to be able to consistently catch them during the day. I have great luck at night for some reason

[@williamhoxworth9084]

@@thecreekcrawler my main success comes from a popping cork with shrimp on it but it just depends on where you are fishing and time of year and many other factors

[@thecreekcrawler]

@@williamhoxworth9084 gulp shrimp or cut pieces? The canal is pretty productive and I had some success today with mud minnows on bottom! I got a couple guys on their first red fish and flounder

[@williamhoxworth9084]

@@thecreekcrawler both would work but mostly used whole live shrimp in LA. I miss it very much

[@michaelwilson5346]

Next time, go grab a bucket full of fiddler crabs at low tide and put a drop shot rig on your rod and reel and catch yourself some monster Sheepshead under those bridges around the pilings. They are all over the place under there. Plus, you'll also catch redfish and other species. Everything pretty much eats fiddler crab. Many people say that Sheepshead taste like lobster. It is definitely one of the best tasting fish you can catch on the East Coast. plus, pound-for-pound, they are one of the toughest fighting fish

[@thecreekcrawler]

I have a few spots where I can collect a ton of those fiddler crabs. I will for sure do it next time I get a chance to visit

[@o-y-ofishing1222]

What time of year was this video made? Heading down with kayaks in early June.

[@thecreekcrawler]

The time stamp on these videos would be within a week of me putting it on KZbin! Hope this helps tight lines!

[@o-y-ofishing1222]

@@thecreekcrawler , thanks Heading down in early June. Bringing our kayaks with us. My brother inlaw and I are planning to fish several days.

[@thecreekcrawler]

@@o-y-ofishing1222 goodluck man that place is awesome

[@edwarddthicke7365]

might be the best fishing uniform ever!

[@thecreekcrawler]

might get beat but at least I look good huh lol

[@thecreekcrawler]

gotta have the Aquaman socks to catch fish lol

[@georgeajay8739]

Does this 11 mile lagoon have access to Broad Creek...On the map it looks like it goes right into it.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Honestly I wouldn’t know. I do know that there are these gate/valves that push water in and out of the lagoon. Fishing near those were great!

[@brandonquillen8681]

I live in Cincinnati. East Fork Little Miami runs through my property. Fish it all the time. I’m down here in HHI this week. Tried some cranks in the Seaside lagoons...not even a bite. Was wondering what lures work down here. I might give the XRap a go since it seems to work for you. Thanks!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Xraps, twitchbaits, popping corks with shrimp or mudminnows is very effective too. Also mudminnows on the bottom kills the reds and flounder

[@thecreekcrawler]

goodluck down there

[@brandonquillen8681]

catchNrelease thanks!

[@michaelgallipoli9920]

There’s tarpon in that lagoon but there in a weird spot! Awesome vid love it

[@thecreekcrawler]

I found the Tarpon and tons of them! They just wasnt having anything I offered. I seen a few that looked to be easily over 30 pounds

[@Alex-nl9lv]

Nice video 🎣😁🤙🏼

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thank You!

[@zacharyadamets8550]

Do you know the name of the kayak rental place.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Hilton Head Outfitters good luck and tight lines!

[@mldstl13]

Are there largemouth bass in there

[@thecreekcrawler]

I don't believe so but some ponds on the island have them.. there is too much salt in this specific lagoon

[@abrahamutecht7779]

What canal is this called I’m down now and looking to fish it?

[@thecreekcrawler]

Palmetto dunes

[@michaelwilson5346]

If your drag is set properly, you're knots are all tied properly, and you don't have any weak spots or kinks in your line , then you should be able to catch any fish that is in those waters, with the possible exception of a Bluefish that could possibly cut you off with its teeth.

[@thecreekcrawler]

I think it was a big bull red..I wish I would have gotten to land it. The tarpon are getting big in there I seen some probably in the 40-50lb range

[@johnbeilhartiv1042]

Run that 10lb mono to a light wire leader and youll be fine. Have plenty of stretch to fight the fish and not break off from and any toothy critters wont cut you off.

[@thecreekcrawler]

Yea I have upgraded now! lesson learned.. I dont know what I was thinking I had braid and mono leader last time

[@johnbeilhartiv1042]

@@thecreekcrawler lol ya mono/floro are ok for fresh water leaders but not good in saltwater.

[@thecreekcrawler]

@@johnbeilhartiv1042 I got a really nice flounder today using a wire leader! excited to show the video

[@johnbeilhartiv1042]

@@thecreekcrawler Good deal, them wire leaders are the way to go.

[@thecreekcrawler]

@@johnbeilhartiv1042 The one I got I think was too much it was a 45lb wire..I might need like a 20-30lb

[@yo_donny]

My advice for a good inshore setup would be a 2500 reel ( I use the diawa legalis LT), and a medium power rod. I would spool it with 20lb braid with 20lb leader! Hope this helps you. I do a ton of saltwater fishing so if you need any advice hmu on ig my tag is the same as my yt name!

[@thecreekcrawler]

Thanks for the advice man!! I actually ended up getting a 3000 Daiwa back bay. And I did get some 20lb braid on 20lb leader!! Have a great day man!!

[@yo_donny]

@@thecreekcrawler np man! Glad I could help!