Tybee Island Pro Inshore Fishing | Catalina

Half Day Redfish Hunt with Captain Trey

Look, if you're tired of babysitting beginners and want to get serious about putting fish in the boat, Captain Trey Wagner's got your number. This isn't some tourist photo-op – it's a legitimate 4-hour inshore assault on Tybee Island's best redfish, trout, and flounder spots. Trey knows every creek bend, oyster bar, and grass flat from the Savannah River to Wassaw Sound, and he's not interested in wasting your time in the kiddie pool. You bring the experience and fishing license, he brings everything else. Two anglers max means no crowds, no chaos, just steady action and the kind of fishing that separates the weekend warriors from the real deal.

What to Expect on the Water

Captain Trey runs a tight ship, literally and figuratively. You'll launch early from Tybee and head straight to where the fish are holding – no scenic tours or amateur hour. The Georgia coast's maze of tidal creeks and marsh channels can be intimidating, but Trey reads water like a favorite book. He's targeting structure and current breaks where redfish cruise the edges and trout stack up waiting for bait to wash by. This is sight fishing and strategic casting, not chuck-and-hope. The boat's rigged with quality tackle, but if you've got favorites, bring them. Trey appreciates anglers who know their gear and aren't afraid to work for their fish. Expect to cover water, make precise casts, and stay alert – these fish don't wait around for sloppy presentations.

Proven Tactics & Prime Spots

The magic happens in 2-6 feet of water where grass beds meet shell banks and current creates ambush points. Trey's arsenal includes everything from topwater plugs at dawn to soft plastics when the bite gets finicky. You'll work oyster bars on the falling tide, hit grass flats when the water's moving, and target creek mouths where everything funnels through. The approach changes with conditions – maybe it's throwing spoons at tailing reds in skinny water, or bouncing jigs along channel edges for doormat flounder. Trey's not stuck on one method, and he expects his anglers to adapt too. The Savannah River system offers endless structure, and Captain Trey knows which spots fire on which tides. You're not just fishing – you're getting a masterclass in reading Georgia's inshore waters.

Top Catches This Season

Redfish are the crown jewel here, and Georgia's population is absolutely world-class. These copper-colored bruisers cruise the shallows in schools, and when you find them, it's game on. Most fish run 18-27 inches – perfect slot size with serious attitude. They hit hard, fight dirty, and never give up easy. Spring and fall are prime time when they're feeding heavy before and after spawning. Sea trout add finesse to the mix, especially the bigger gator trout that lurk around deep grass edges. They're more temperamental than reds but worth the patience when a 4-pounder crushes your presentation. Summer flounder round out the slam potential – these flatfish are masters of disguise, hiding in sandy pockets and creek mouths. They might not win beauty contests, but they're phenomenal table fare and surprisingly strong fighters when hooked.

Species You'll Want to Hook

Sheepshead might not be on every angler's wish list, but Captain Trey knows where the big convicts hide. These black-and-white striped fighters gather around structure – dock pilings, bridge supports, and oyster bars – where they crush crabs and barnacles with teeth that look almost human. They're notorious bait thieves, but once you figure out their bite, sheepshead are some of the most consistent fish in Georgia waters. Best action happens in cooler months when they school up tight. The fight isn't flashy, but they're bulldogs that use every inch of structure to their advantage.

Sea trout are the technical challenge that keeps experienced anglers coming back. These spotted beauties are incredibly sensitive to water temperature, barometric pressure, and tide movement. When conditions align, they'll hammer topwater plugs at first light or crush soft plastics over grass beds. The key is finding clean water with good current flow – trout hate dirty water and won't tolerate stagnant conditions. Spring spawning runs produce the biggest fish, with gator trout over 20 inches showing up in deeper channels. They're not the strongest fighters, but their finicky nature makes each one earned.

Redfish are what dreams are made of in Georgia's marshes. These bronze-backed tanks patrol everywhere from 6-inch skinny water to 15-foot channels, and their feeding behavior changes with the tides. Flood tides push them into the marsh to hunt crabs, while falling water concentrates them along creek edges and oyster bars. Summer brings the big schools – sometimes 50-100 fish moving together like a bronze carpet. They'll eat everything from live shrimp to topwater plugs, but presentation matters. Spook them in shallow water and the whole school vanishes. Get it right, and you might hook up on every cast until your arms give out.

Time to Book Your Spot

This is fishing for anglers who know the difference between getting lucky and getting good. Captain Trey's not running a sightseeing cruise – he's putting experienced fishermen on fish that fight back. The Georgia coast's year-round fishery means there's always something biting, but the best action requires local knowledge and tactical fishing. Two-angler limit keeps things focused and productive. You'll leave with sore arms, a cooler of quality fish, and a deeper appreciation for what Georgia's inshore waters can deliver when you fish them right. Don't wait until peak season books up solid – the best guides fill their calendars with repeat customers who know quality when they see it