Spring Heating Up: Reds Schooling, Stripers Migrating on the Savannah River

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Savannah River fishing guide, comin' at ya live on April 29, 2026, 'round 3 AM Eastern. Dawn's breakin' soon at 6:52 AM, sunset's 8:12 PM, givin' us a solid 13+ hours of light to chase 'em.Tides today? Low slack at 4:15 AM risin' to high at 10:30 AM, then fallin' out 'til 5 PM low—prime movin' water for biters, per the local NOAA charts. Weather's mild: cloudy skies, low near 50°F overnight, highs pushin' 72°F daytime, SSE winds 10-20 mph keepin' it fishable but watch for chop on the main channel.Fish activity's heatin' up this spring—redfish schoolin' tight in the shallows, stripers pushin' north on the migration wave like we seen up the coast last week, with reports of 40-inch cows mixin' in from nearby sounds. Recent catches around Savannah: limits of slot reds (20-28 inches) hittin' 5-10 per angler, speckled trout up to 4 pounds on the flats, a few fat stripers 30-40 inches near bridges, and catfish haulin' bottom rigs. Sheepshead clingin' to pilings, black drum bulkin' up too.Best lures? chartreuse paddle tails on 1/4-oz jigheads for reds and trout—work the grass edges slow. Topwater plugs like Zara Spooks at dawn/dusk for explosive strikes. Crankbaits divin' 5-8 feet for stripers in current seams. Live bait? Fresh shrimp threaded on circle hooks rules for everything, or mullet chunks for drum and cats.Hot spots: Hit the back creeks off Lady's Island for reds on the flood tide—wadeable flats with oyster bars. Or drop lines near the Highway 17 bridge pilings for sheepshead and stripers; structure's loaded.Get out there safe, check regs, and tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.