Since before the tournament began, anglers have discussed the likelihood of slow starts during the morning high tides and then increased opportunities once the outgoing cycle concentrated fish into predictable positions.
Such has been the case for the 10 teams competing on Day 1 of the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter Boats at Winyah Bay, as more than half of the field passed the 1 p.m. mark with empty live wells.
Around 1:15, defending champs Eddie Adams and Sean O’Connell reduced that number with back-to-back keeper reds.
As the Louisiana duo quietly crept into a shallow marsh cut, Adams struck first with a 22-incher. While he was confirming length and weight, O’Connell came tight on the twin.
Tidal fisheries, especially ones with large tidal swings, often require a commitment of time and patience, but the payoff can happen quickly.
