Redfish Romance: A Day Date to Remember
May 08, 2025 New Smyrna Beach 3 photos

Trip Summary

I recently had the pleasure of taking a couple out for a little “day date,” but this wasn’t your typical lunch and mimosas kind of outing. They wanted redfish and redfish they got. Conditions weren’t ideal; the water clarity was less than perfect, making the hunt in the flats a bit trickier. But the fish didn’t seem to mind. The bite was on, and it wasn’t long before drag was peeling and hearts were pounding. After a few close calls and missed shots, they each locked into overslot redfish, one after the other. Heavy runs, blistering fights, and big smiles as both landed their personal bests. There’s just something electric about watching a couple share that kind of adrenaline-fueled moment together on the water. Flats fishing may be unpredictable, but when it all comes together those are the days you don’t forget.
Brian Nichols
New-smyrna-beach, Florida, United States
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