Page 160 - South Mississippi Living - June, 2016

SPORTS & OUTDOORS gulf coast getaway
An island shing experience close to home
story and photos by Kyle Johnson
ave you ever wanted to have an entire island to yourself
for a few days? The possibilities would be endless. From relaxing
and being away from normal day-to- day life, to amazing adventures such as fishing from sun up to sun down. You would have the ability to let all your worries and stress melt away
on a white sandy beach looking out over clear water. Imagine being able to go where industry-leading outdoor companies test their equipment. Sounds like something you could only find in the Caribbean, right?
Wrong. All that and more is available right here in South Mississippi on
Cat Island. Cat Island is one of the barrier islands just seven miles south
of the Mississippi Coast. The island holds some of the best inshore fishing in our area, and even better sunsets. The unique T-shape of this island allows fishing in just about any wind condition. There is always a place being blocked by the wind no matter which direction it’s blowing. From catching big Speckled Trout while wading grass beds, to picking out a fish in a school of tailing Redfish, Cat Island offers it all.
Captain Sonny Schindler of Shore Thing Fishing Charters knows this
all to well. The crew of Shore Thing Charters will cater to your every
need while you have the Cat Island Experience. When you book a stay at the luxurious Cat Island House, all you need to bring is a change of clothes and some adult beverages if you
The cat’s out of the bag on this great local getaway. One of the barrier islands, Cat Island has some of the best inshore shing on the Coast. Plan your stay through Shore Thing Charters who take care of it all.
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