I don\u2019t know about you, but when I think of February, I don\u2019t typically think of outdoor activities like fishing.<\/p>\n
Really the only outdoor activity that comes to mind in this chilly time of the year is Mardi Gras. But for one couple on the coast, fishing is exactly what they’re thinking about currently\u2014due to a New Year’s Resolution.<\/p>\n
According to a study\u00a0by CBS News<\/a>, only about 29% of Americans make a new year\u2019s resolution and even less than keep those resolutions. Gulfport natives Davy and Tracy McCarty are in the small percentage actually holding strong.<\/p>\n
According to the couple, they are is still learning about best practices for catching saltwater species but want to share a couple of resources that have benefited them.<\/p>\n
The McCartys did a lot of their own research for reel setup and bait initially but eventually ended up at Wicked Bait Shop in Gulfport. Soon, they found the staff to be knowledgeable and helpful. They answered questions and pointed them in the right direction for bait. They have since become regular customers.<\/p>\n
I took a trip to the shop to get some more tips from the staff. According to staff member Tom Terwilliger, this obviously isn\u2019t the most fished time of the year. Most fishermen are spending time river trolling not saltwater fishing. Despite this, he does say that this is a great time to land some Sheepshead by fishing of rock jetties or piers. He recommends using shrimp or fiddler crabs, both pf which can be found at Wicked Bait Shop.<\/p>\n
For whatever stage of fishing you find yourself at, the McCartys have a single recommendation: just have fun! It might be a little chilly or you might not catch anything, but you will undoubtedly make memories with your loved ones. So grab a pole, go see the folks at Wicked Bait Shop, and enjoy our Mississippi Gulf Coast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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