Earl
It’s been a productive winter!!!
The Biloxi Ms. Charter Boat Whipasnapa has been mostly catching sheepshead, red fish with some nice flounder and a few Specks and black drum!!!
But it’s very close to our spring transition. The spring equinox is just around the corner.. Sheepshead will start moving offshore to the barrier islands. Trout will start coming out the rivers and marshes… Cobia, sharks, white trout ground mullet are slowly making their way from wherever the spend the winter.. Guest are starting to get on the books so come on down to Biloxi Ms. we would love to fish with you!!! See you soon!!
Getting ready for a great fishing season! 2019
Well as spring break wraps up, the Biloxi, Mississippi Charter boat WhipaSnapa has a little time to reflect, regroup and gear up for the oncoming red snapper season…
For the most part the weather is starting to cooperate, the salinity has been running a little on the fresh side a 6 ppt or less for months now. Very few live shrimp to fish with, but the fresh dead are deadly! We were able to get out to the barrier islands in search of cobia a couple times with no luck, not even a sighting. However, the large black drum and red drum have been pretty plentiful around some of the wrecks offshore with a few sharks mixed in.
The inshore bite, despite all of the freshwater, has been pretty strong lots of reds which a large percentage of them have been under sized. The 16-17 inch reds are really fun to catch and we have been getting 4 or 5 keepers on most trips the bull reds have been showing up as well. The 4 to 6 lbs black drums have been biting pretty good and have given the clients a few fish to take home if they desire. It’s been a great variety of fish on most trips all this year actually. Along with all of that we have been getting a few real nice specs and flounders flipped up in the boat. White trout and ground mullet bite have been strong also, these fish are good for smaller kids that come aboard. Most of the adults like a little harder fighting fish, although myself and a few others enjoy the fast pace and hit of the trout and ground mullet bite. And Lord knows they make a great fish sandwich with some coleslaw!!! Yum Yum good..
If we get decent weather the 2019 Red Snapper (June1-Aug 1 2019) season should be phenomenal. So ya’ll come on down jump aboard the WhipaSnapa and let’s go play tug of war with one of the hardest fighting fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Don’t be late waiting on the pictures to see what was caught cuz that’s a guarantee those fish you will not catch. Only a few days left open actually so call today or go to www.whipasnapacharters.com and simply click the day you want
Thanks
Peace and Reel Grease
Capt Earl
March Madness! Inshore fishing! Biloxi, Ms
Thousands of legal migrants have evaded the shores of the Mississippi Gulf Coast….Just in time for spring break let the fun begin!!!
The rather small but scrappy and great eating white trout and ground mullet have showed up…Swarming in large schools hungry for most any bait that hits the water….The water temperatures have reached the mid-60s a little early but all the migratory fish are starting to show up…These fish are fairly small most in the poundish range but can really tussle on light tackle…You can make quick work of them in an hour or so, good fast action and they are really tasty…One of the better fresh frying fish along the Gulf Coast… Great for some of the younger kids…I still love catching them myself…
White trout hit like a freight train….Ground mullet shaped like a red just have amazing power for a smaller fish… I know a lot of people are looking for the big fish and of course the reds and black drums are still here and biting as they are year-round…
The first few trips of March we’re producing some nice speckled trout, flounder and now with the addition of the ground mullet and white trout we should really start heating up.. I’m adventuring out to the Barrier Islands few days next week… I’m predicting cobia, sharks and mackeral by end of March..
Still quite a few release trips.,..Which I must say that 1 mess of white trout and ground was delish so thank you… Most any of the oyster reefs in the bay or just offshore will be stacking up with ground mullet and white trout. Any piece of cut bait, squid, shrimp or most anything will do once you get them in a frenzy then the fight is on….
SO COME ON DOWN AND JUMP ABOARD THE WHIPASNAPA AND LET’S GO HOOKEM UP!!!
PEACE AND REEL GREASE
Capt Earl
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February Fishing, Happy Valentines!!!
We have welcomed guest mostly from the middle part of the country, Michigan, Chicago, and Arkansas lately… Still mostly all catch-and-release trips… Which I cannot lie Captain likes… Gives me and the wife a few fresh fish and also some happy Pier & Bridge fisherman as we give some of the catch to them as well…
The two Bridges have been hot!!! One or the other or both (I110 or the 90 Bridge) have been producing regularly for the last month or so!!! It’s mostly the black drum schooled up in the deeper water and just a fresh dead shrimp on bottom works best!!! Either a lead head or a drop shot rig!!! They seem to be in large schools but in a very small area, you may fish three quarters of the bridge support and not find them and then just one sweet spot and you’re on and you’ll catch them every cast…
As with most any saltwater fish once you start catching a fish or two you will start catching more and more just dropping in the same spot.. most all saltwater fish empty when they eat which is automatic Chum to call their friends over.. anytime you catch a fish in saltwater you really want to drop back in the same spot with another bait just as fast as you can it helps create a Feeding Frenzy… They really are a lot of fun as they fight real hard especially in stronger current… Most have been averaging in that 3 to 6 or 8 lb range which is perfect for fighting and eating size…
There have been a few flounder and sheepshead and even some speckled trout.. there has been a slow day or two with all the rain and the cold fronts changing all the time… But three out of four trips have been very successful… The others we still caught fish just 5 to 8 kind of slow but not bad… The few trout have been real nice the couple flounders have been fairly small but we all know smaller flounder or any smaller fish eats better anyway…
It’s been fairly mild lot of fog Misty Rain but the winds have been fairly calm… It’s still a pleasure to get out and fish with older friends and meet new people and enjoy a day on the water aboard the Whipasnapa so keep a tight clean line and hope to see you soon…
God Bless Capt Earl
Why Taking a Fishing Trip Is Good for Your Mental Health
ANDREA ROMANO JANUARY 11, 2019 from Travel and Leisure.com
If you’re feeling down or burnt out, it might be time to get back into nature.
According to Niels Eék, psychologist and co-founder of mental wellbeing and self-development platform Remente, spending time in nature may be the key to good mental health.
“Several researchers have looked into the health benefits connected to spending time out in nature. One study specifically, which was recently published in BioScience Journal, found that daily exposure to nature can, among other things, help reduce feelings of stress and even improve your self-esteem, for up to seven hours. Reconnecting with nature can also help you become more mindful and present in the moment,” Eék said in a statement.
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Moreover, a study from the University of Michigan suggests that being in nature not only improves your mood for the time, but also has positive long-term effects when it comes to depression and memory, as well as decreasing the risk of certain cancers and high blood pressure.Drinking Coffee and Alcohol Every Day Could Actually Help You Live Longer. You may want to rethink your New Year’s resolutions. A new study suggests that drinking alcohol and coffee may help you live longer.
So what should you do to boost your mental health effectively in nature? Well, there is always camping, biking and hiking, but some experts believe the best way to take care of your mind is to go on a fishing trip.
An Australian survey funded by the Recreational Fishing Initiatives Scheme reports relaxation and stress relief are the main benefits people get from recreational fishing, according to reps for Fishbrain, a mobile app and social network for people who love to fish.
The free app has attracted millions of users who have discovered fishing as their newfound self-care hobby. The app uses an interactive map to allow users to find the best places to fish, as well as record their catches, plan trips, share tips and techniques, and purchase the latest gear.
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“Fishing is one of the most popular sports in the world and one of only a few truly global hobbies,” Johan Attby, CEO and founder of Fishbrain, said in a statement “With data and sophisticated technology at its core, and an engaged community as its heart, Fishbrain has become a social network that both inspires and equips users across the globe to have more fun by fishing smarter, not harder.”
So it’s easier than ever to go fishing, even if you’re a newbie, without the added stress of not catching anything.
Fishbrain’s users can attest to the mental health benefits of fishing. “Fishing has become critical to my mental health. My job as a sales/production manager can be quite stressful at times, and nothing relieves stress and centers me like fishing,” said Gabe Beaudry of Central Oregon.
“Going fishing outdoors increases your vitamin D, which helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body, keeping your bones and teeth healthy. It boosts your immune system and has been linked to fighting depression,” added Chasten Whitfield of Cortez, Florida.
Fishing in January on the Biloxi Back Bay
We would like to take the time to thank everybody for a very productive (loads of fish and friends)..and safe 2018. (Except for the captains shark bite….) And we would like to wish everyone a Happy and safe New Year! Hope you had a joyful Christmas…Ours was GREAT spent time with family and friends.
The Biloxi Mississippi charter boat “WhipaSnapa”, finally had decent enough weather to jump off the 2019 fishing season…As predicted the fishing was little slow….as we have had an enormous amount of rain the last couple of weeks…Even the bait shops are hurting they did not have any live shrimp, but we always keep a large supply of fresh dead!!
On this day we started out couple miles west of the I-110 bridge and fished a few consistent spots..action was slow but we were able to get few nice reds in the 14 to 17 inch range in maybe an 1 1/2 hours!!
Then ran down east of the I-110 bridge where the fishing picked up quite a bit but still the smaller Reds..won’t mention the nice flounder that flopped out trying to get it in the boat.
So to make a long story short….once we found the trick and the sweet spot we boated a large number of really nice black drum and red fish. Fishing on the front side of the highway 90 bridge with a 3/8 oz lead head along with a dead shrimp drifting with the tide on bottom…good stuff
Anchored in front of the large columns with a rising tide, letting the bait fall dead in the middle of the bridge, about 10 feet under the front side would get a strike most every time! Felt really good to see the smiles and the rods bent with the drags ripping…
So load up and come on down and knock the rust off with me
LET’S GO FISHING
God Bless
Capt Earl WhipaSnapa Charters
Let’s Go Fishing!! Biloxi, Ms 1-1-2019
Well mother nature sure has been giving us heck here along the Biloxi Gulf Coast this last month or so. Lets hope it get straightened out here real soon. I’m ready to get my hook in the water how about ya’ll? Cabin fever getting to you? Lets go fishing!!! Fishing is heating up with trout, flounder, drums, reds, and they going to be hungry. So get your trip booked today!
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A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words!
They say you can tell a lot about a picture lets see if its true enjoy these pictures from 2018….Think these folks had a great time!!!!
Finding the RIGHT Charter Fishing Service
Guide Tо Booking A Quality Inshore Mississippi Fishing Charter
Hаvе уоu wanted tо book аn inshore charter recently but felt overwhelmed bу thе number оf captains оut there? Wеll thаt’ѕ honestly nоt a bad problem tо have! In Mississippi thеrе’ѕ a plethora оf talented аnd fun captains whо wоuld love tо tаkе уоu оn thе adventure оf a lifetime. I аm gоing tо cover thе important questions tо аѕk уоurѕеlf bеfоrе deciding whiсh charter tо choose.
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Thе firѕt thing I wаnt tо cover iѕ thе timing оf уоur charter. Inshore charters аrе FAR mоrе dependent оn thе weather, lunar activity аnd atmospheric conditions thаn offshore/deep sea charters. Yоu’rе gоing tо wаnt tо trу аnd avoid dates thаt coincide with large storm fronts. Thеѕе fronts alter atmospheric pressures put оn thе fish thаt саn саuѕе thеm tо hаvе lock jaw fоr thе day. Yоu аlѕо dоn’t wаnt tо spend уоur day gеtting rained оn ѕо bе ѕurе tо kеер аn eye оn thе forecast fоr thе days уоu’d likе tо dо ѕоmе fishing.
Anоthеr important nugget оf information tо remember iѕ thаt inshore charters аrе uѕuаllу run whеn thе tidal movements аrе strongest fоr thе bеѕt chances оf catching fish. Offshore charter captains uѕuаllу care lеѕѕ аbоut thе tides bесаuѕе thеу’rе fishing deep waters whеrе tides hаvе vеrу littlе influence оvеr thе bite. Depending оn whаt day уоu wаnt tо gо fishing, thе timеѕ thе captain will wаnt tо run thе charter will depend оn thе tides rаthеr thаn whеn iѕ convenient fоr you. Make ѕurе thаt уоu schedule iѕ open оn thе day уоu wаnt tо run аn inshore charter.
Mоѕt days hаvе twо tide cycles with ѕоmе оnlу hаving one. Uѕuаllу a strong moving tide оnlу lasts a fеw hours. Thе bеѕt bite оf thе day uѕuаllу оnlу lasts whilе thе tide iѕ ripping likе this. Whаt thiѕ means tо уоu iѕ mоѕt inshore captains асtuаllу prefer tо оnlу run half day оr ¾ day charters. Bесаuѕе travel timе tо thе fishing location оn аn inshore charter iѕ minimal аnd a good tide оnlу lasts a couple hours, thеrе’ѕ rarely a nееd tо fish mоrе thаn 4-6 hours tо gеt уоur fill оf fun. Paying fоr a full day fishing charter iѕn’t nесеѕѕаrу with a quality inshore fishing charter captain.
Thе number оf people уоu wаnt tо tаkе fishing iѕ аlѕо аnоthеr important consideration. Mоѕt inshore fishing guides will tаkе a max оf 4 people fishing with оthеrѕ taking lеѕѕ bесаuѕе stealthy inshore fishing boats typically аrе lеѕѕ thаn 20ft in length. Whilе thе charter boat might bе rated fоr mоrе passengers, hаving tоо mаnу people fishing аt thе ѕаmе timе takes аwау frоm thе experience fоr еvеrуоnе оn board аnd limits thе amount оf fish еасh person саn catch аѕ wеll аѕ thе attention thе captain саn givе еасh angler. Bе ѕurе tо check thе max capacity оf thе boat уоu’rе trуing tо charter ѕо thаt уоu dоn’t run intо аnу issues whеn уоu show uр tо gо fishing.
Nоt аll Mississippi fishing charter captains аrе thе same!!! Bе ѕurе tо choose frоm оnеѕ whо аrе reputable аnd established in thе area. Mаnу оf thе bеѕt captains аrе vеrу active оn social mеdiа аnd post a lot оf fishing reports/pictures оf thеir daily catches. Dоn’t bе afraid tо pick uр thе phone аnd call thеm either. Thеу ѕhоuld bе mоrе thаn happy tо speak with уоu аnd tеll уоu еvеrуthing уоu’d likе tо knоw аbоut thе accommodations thеу offer. If аrеn’t personable оn thе phone, chances аrе thеу wоn’t bе muсh fun оn a boat either.
Nеvеr book a charter frоm ads оn sites likе Craigslist!! Likе mаnу things in life, уоu gеt whаt уоu pay for. Mаnу оf “no name” captains offering bargains fоr charters оn random classified sites аrе uninsured аnd unlicensed tо run charters, nоt tо mention novice in thе fishing industry аnd a burden tо thоѕе whо аrе legitimate. Yоu саn easily verify аnу captains insurance bу calling thеir insurance company аnd аѕking fоr thеm tо 
verify thе captain iѕ insured. Mоѕt Mississippi fishing guides аrе insured with a company called Charter Lakes, whilе a minority оf captains uѕе оthеr miscellaneous companies. Bе ѕurе tо report fraudulent charter captains tо thе US Coast Guard.
Finally, dоn’t bе discouraged bу fishing charter prices. Sоmе оf thе bеѕt inshore fishing charter captains thаt I knоw offer thеir fishing charters fоr close tо $100/person fоr a half day charter! Whеn lооking аt charter prices, check thе max anglers allowed аnd divide thе price оf thе charter bу thаt number. On a nеw site divideandcharter.com, уоu саn browse hundreds оf thе bеѕt Mississippi fishing charter captains аnd request individual seats оn thеir charters ѕо thаt уоu аrе оnlу responsible fоr paying fоr уоur portion оf thе fishing trip. I hоре thiѕ information helps уоu choose thе ideal fishing charter fоr you, уоur friends оr уоur family in thе nеаr future. Tight lines!!