Extremely tough week in the backwaters and inshore creeks. Very few Trout and BlackDrum, and only several "rat" Reds to our credit. Small craft advisery wind conditions and some of the most elevated tides of the year were two huge obstacles in our way of success. As tides and winds come back to normal next week, hopefully, the October fishing scene will rebound. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

While sharks of various sizes still dominate our area waters, we have gotten a few surprises over the past couple of weeks. Between storm and rain events this month, we've managed to keep the rods bending, and the smiles continue.

Lot's of action last week consisting of all species and sizes of Sharks ranging from 2- 7ft, along with a few Bull Redfish that somehow managed to get through the gauntlet of teeth, to snag our baits. Some very nice size Spanish Mackerel that were caught during the high tide were an added tasty bonus. Pretty much more of the same to come. As always, take a kid fishing. But maybe this week, take a father fishing as well.