Redfishin' Just Doesn't Get Any Better 2024

The top water lures I use are starting to draw strikes from Redfish and Snook so these lures are all I'm using such as the Skitterwalk and Spittin' Images. Seems it was all about timing and location.....Or right place at the right time!!

[@DpuckFishingandOutdoors]

Those reds are incredible! They get you panting like you just ran a marathon. That 26 incher was huge.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Dug!! One of those PM trips where the fish are stacked up in a few places.....It gets pretty lively when you find the bite at that level.....Sea Ya!!

[@fishingwithfredo2639]

That is a beautiful place to fish😮😮 looks like the magic hour towards the end👌👌🙏🙏

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Fredo!! The Refuge is quite a place to have access to and some times the fishing can be reel good during the transitions.....Enjoy your weekend!!

[@AnyaDiary]

Beautiful fishing🎣🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐟👍🏻cool, very pleasant trip, beautiful place, extraordinary, good video, I enjoyed this video, happy prosperity, success and truth always for you, Amen, thank you, my dear friend, for sharing a cool, interesting and useful video. I hope you have a happy day💝

[@WesLovelace]

Anya Diary....Thanks!! The wildlife Refuge is a wonderful area because of the unique scenery and the excellent fishing opportunities.....I never miss a chance to ride to the Refuge here on the Florida Gulf Coast!!

[@capitanharlock3780]

Very nice captures!!! Well done!!!The place Is amazing for fishing!!!👍👍👏👏

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Capitan!! In total the Wildlife Refuge is about 160 sq. miles of Gulf Coast wilderness here in Florida.....The scenery and fishing are outstanding.....Have a great week!!

[@BBQPITDOG]

Enjoyed the rides and the Big Ones Wes!👍

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Rob!! I'm an expert at running the creeks....If I screw up I've got miles of poling just to get back to civilization.....LOL....Have a great weekend!!

[@FishyAngler]

The water is skinny out there and new motor is humming…. 👍 those reds are beautiful. That 26” is gorgeous. I will be in Florida second half of May. But, I won’t be able to make it up there.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Yuri!! I'm slowly breakin' the motor....About 7 hours now....It was definitely worth the change!! It's knot everyday I anchor and catch fish in all directions....Right place, Right time!! I was expecting you roll up next month....Sorry it won't work out.....If you change your mind let me know!!

[@FishyAngler]

@@WesLovelace thanks for the offer. If anything changes, I’ll let you know.

[@nickhatzistefanou960]

Was out there yesterday in the area. Snook have moved in. Keep up the great videos.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Nick!! I've been so focused on this new motor I haven't bothered with the outside....I think that all changes this PM.....Thanks for the tip and have a great weekend!!

[@rjbassfishingtravel2041]

That looks like some skinny water you had to ride through to get there. I imagine the tide plays a big role of when you can go and not go. Nice tugs with the redfish.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks!! The tides are the only thing that stop you from taking your lower unit off down here....This skinny water is no more than a lime rock nightmare....But when you figure out the water depth the fishin' is usually pretty good....Good to here from you.....Sea Ya!!

[@vincentdonnellythemadfishe5158]

Your a lucky man. Great place to fish.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Vincent!! In more ways than I can count.....The scenery and the fishing are always a treat when I'm in the Refuge.....Enjoy your weekend!!

[@MirrOlureManiac]

Very Nice video, should be pretty good weekend to dodge rocks!

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks James!! Can't remember the last time I flipped a top water in every direction and had a spot tail chew on a Skitter Walk.....Have a great weekend!!

[@WaynJul]

Nice to get out and catch some fish. I shed rid of my walker I will soon be back fishing.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Wayn!! I'm knot sure what I'd do with myself if I couldn't get out on the salt.....Say glad you've heeled up....Now you can really enjoy your leisure time......Have a great weekend!!

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

A couple of stud redfish.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Martin!! I like calling them Beasts in the Bushes.....The Bigga....The Betta.....Have a great weekend!!

[@fishing4dinner]

Hard to beat a topwater bite like that. Love it when they chase it and hit surface a few times like that. On the right day that stringer is good enough to win a new boat! Seems like you got the hang of the new 4 stroke and haven’t missed a beat

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Marc!! I hate to miss a good surface slammer....It really helps to start off the video segment.....LOL!! I've won a few bucks from being in the right place....It's hard to believe I can catch a Redfish in all directions in such a short period of time!! The first boat test was a disaster but I've now changed out the Minn Kota extension handle to a shorter/ stronger/stiffer one....I was really trying to hurt myself the first trip but I was out yesterday and I felt like my old self again.....I especially like the push button start.....No more yankin' and crankin'.....LOL.....Enjoy your Sunday!!

[@fishing4dinner]

@@WesLovelace your back thanks you I’m sure. Elec start is like buying a first house or having your first kid….changes a man’s life forever

[@WesLovelace]

@@fishing4dinner The 4 stroker is getting about 10 mpg or about 4 trips up north on 6 gallons rather than 3.. definitely quieter....Didn't need the T&T with the tunnel but as I mentioned electric start was the icing and being able to use the small starter battery which saved me about 60 lbs.!!...I'm done with motors with both boats now equipped with 4 strokers....Best of both worlds.....Inshore and offshore!!😎

[@fishing4dinner]

@@WesLovelace I’d like to fish w ya one of these days to see the magic behind the curtain. Keep castin n reelin bud, sea ya on da next trip

[@WesLovelace]

@@fishing4dinner Marc the doors always open....I've had several Tubers on the boat so if you get this way we'll go yankin' and crankin!!😎

[@JohnAmes]

looks like you got some great looking fish

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks John!! One of those days where the Redfish were everywhere I managed to fish that day!!

[@JAllredFishing]

A banner day indeed!

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks J !! Happened into the right place at the right time in the back country!!

[@naturecoastinshorefishing4397]

Definitely had it going on that day. Good on ya.

[@WesLovelace]

NCIF....Thanks!! It's very rare where I run into this many Redfish in such a small area....I though I was at a Spot Tail convention.....LOL!!

[@naturecoastinshorefishing4397]

@@WesLovelace ya, you have to treasure those moments.

[@outandaboutoutdoorswithron4352]

Great video Wes.

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Ron!! It's knot very often I get hooked up to Redfish in all directions.....The late bite has to be my favorite.....Have a great weekend!!

[@dronemafiaproduction.]

Nice your on the reds for sure.

[@WesLovelace]

DMP....Thanks!! When I can flip a Skitterwalk in any direction and snag a spot tail I must be doing something right.....Catch you on the flip!!

[@Hemingroo]

That’s awesome

[@WesLovelace]

Hemingroo....Thanks!! Can't beat a day of snaggin' Beasts in the Bushes.....No place I'd rather be than in the Wildlife Refuge here on the Nature Coast!!

[@DaveRobb]

Would love to be out there fishing

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Dave!! I'm reel lucky to have access to a truly one of a kind area and to have the local knowledge to run around the back country!!

[@GoMidwestFishing]

That was a beautiful drive through the CHASSAHOWITZKA. Were you driving with the new Yamaha installed?

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Rande!! Being able to glide through these narrow creeks is my specialty.....This was the last trip with the 2 smoker..... I'm more fuel efficient by 25%....It's quieter.....Definitely worth the money!!

[@ifishcatfish]

how is the new engine, Wes, did u get used to it?

[@WesLovelace]

Thanks Victor!! I've got 8 hours on the motor so far and I'm really enjoying running around the Refuge!! The throttle response is quick... it's reel quiet and it looks as if I'm getting about 10 miles to the gallon.....There's quite a difference from the 2 stroke I had.....Enjoy your weekend!!

[@robp_bowfly]

Are you selling the 2 stroke?

[@WesLovelace]

I traded it in for the new motor at Gulf Coast Marine here in Weeki Wachee....Talk to the owner Dennis Ressel ...352-596-1212.😎

[@robp_bowfly]

Thanks, im in Weeki Wachee, so I’ll check it out. I’m in the process of paying my dues in the Chaz. I rebuilt an old 16’ SeaArk. Haven’t caught any fish yet, but I think I’m getting closer everyday! I really enjoy your videos! I think I need to go further back in, I’m staying to close to the main river I think.

[@WesLovelace]

@@robp_bowfly Right now the fish have moved near the outside but there is still activity in the bushes.....The big tides will start later in the PM this week and there is no tide in the AM....I'm not much into the middle of the day stuff.....High tides 1.9 or higher either early or late....It's a lot easier to learn this area with a lot of water.....I learned that a long time ago...Props and lower units are way too expensive....Got any questions feel free to give me a shout....Sea Ya!!😎

[@robp_bowfly]

@@WesLovelace thank you for your help I appreciate it !

[@WesLovelace]

@@robp_bowfly Glad I could help....If I can be of further assistance let me know.....Sea Ya!!

[@fishingcampborneo]

tetap semangat dan sukses selalu kawanku

[@WesLovelace]

FCB....Thanks!! Here lately the fish have been very active in the back country especially when I'm flipping top water lures.....Enjoy your weekend!!