Another week of cold water temps and wind. Soon it will abate and the fishing will improve. Having said that bass fishing is excellent right now along with cuda's and tarpon. There is allways fish to found somewhere.
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Permit and bonefishing is slow right now compared to warmer times. Watch the water temps they tell the story. Angle for fish that are not effected as much by the cold like trout, ladyfish, macks etc.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
tarpon an bass
Today we have a west wind as another front approaches. Bass are on in the glades with catches of 100 fish possible. Throw poppers on the edges and if that doesnt work try a sinking fly.
Last week my clients went 3 for 25 (or more) on fly for tarpon in two trips. On friday the wind was "gale force" with rain but we had to go and it was excellent tarpon fishing. I wanted to go since I knew I would have the water to myself and I did. The biggest problem I have on the water is cloud cover, wind and rain can be dealt with but no sun kills my sight fishing.
For tarpon pick a good tide early morning with wind in your favor and your in.
I took my wife Cindy to the glades yesterday, she hammered the bass and then I took her to a super secret tarpon spot as the sun set. She had double digit sized fish rolling all around the boat. As these huge female fish rolled she noted that it would be near impossible to land one! Some went 120lb's or bigger. I was happy she had the rod in her hand and not in mine!
Last week my clients went 3 for 25 (or more) on fly for tarpon in two trips. On friday the wind was "gale force" with rain but we had to go and it was excellent tarpon fishing. I wanted to go since I knew I would have the water to myself and I did. The biggest problem I have on the water is cloud cover, wind and rain can be dealt with but no sun kills my sight fishing.
For tarpon pick a good tide early morning with wind in your favor and your in.
I took my wife Cindy to the glades yesterday, she hammered the bass and then I took her to a super secret tarpon spot as the sun set. She had double digit sized fish rolling all around the boat. As these huge female fish rolled she noted that it would be near impossible to land one! Some went 120lb's or bigger. I was happy she had the rod in her hand and not in mine!
Friday, February 12, 2010
cold and more cold
Its mid feb and its still cold. We had a serious snook kill in the park and lost lots of small tarpon. This spring will be the barometer of the snook kill as they emerge on to the flats.
Water temps have been in the sixties most areas, however if you check out a sat photo of water temps you will see that the gulf stream has temps in the seventies which helps keep the bay warmer which it has.
Tarpon fishing there has been excellent and will continue into April, also baracudas, sharks and bonefish are still on the flats and are a good bet.
Pick you tides/days. Water temps in the seventies will add the odds in your favor.
My tip: Believe what you see and 10% of the dock talk that you hear. Slant and outright untruths about catches by fisherman are as common as saltwater. Create a plan and STICK TO IT. Never let dock talk sway a plan or you will be sorry.......... I personally dont care what others are doing on forums or elsewhere, rely on your experience and judgement and you cant go wrong.
Water temps have been in the sixties most areas, however if you check out a sat photo of water temps you will see that the gulf stream has temps in the seventies which helps keep the bay warmer which it has.
Tarpon fishing there has been excellent and will continue into April, also baracudas, sharks and bonefish are still on the flats and are a good bet.
Pick you tides/days. Water temps in the seventies will add the odds in your favor.
My tip: Believe what you see and 10% of the dock talk that you hear. Slant and outright untruths about catches by fisherman are as common as saltwater. Create a plan and STICK TO IT. Never let dock talk sway a plan or you will be sorry.......... I personally dont care what others are doing on forums or elsewhere, rely on your experience and judgement and you cant go wrong.
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