Monday, December 27, 2010

Monster Mosquito Lagoon Drum

Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, December 26, 2010
By Captain Tom Van Horn

 Upcoming Seminars and Events


Shad and Crappie Derby registration materials should be available at sign-up locations by Wednesday, December 29th, visit http:www.cfshadderby.com for details on the nearest sign-up location. Also, be sure to sign up for the free 2 months of Sea Tow, courtesy of Sea Tow Central Florida Lakes.

 January 1, 2011 Derby starts at safe light. (Both shad and crappie derbies)

 January 22, 2011 Crappie Rally 11:00 - 2 PM at Boat Tree Marina at the Port of Sanford, "Free Seminar" Fishing with the Pros instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers and Charlie McCullough, Basic fishing open forum, followed by "Preparing for the Shad Run & Crappie Season". Event also features sponsor displays, giveaways, boat displays and demos, food, and a raffle to support the Hook Kids on Fishing Program.


This Week's Fishing Report

 With hopes that  your Christmas was as blessed as my, God Bless everyone.


 As always the case with fishing during the winter on the Space Coast of Florida, catching is either very good or poor, depending on the weather.  I my case this past week, we hit it right on several trips, and provided my anglers with the trip of a lifetime.  Typically the first day or two after the frontal assault passes and the wind slows down, the fish are warmer and hungry, which was the case this past week.


IRL Redfish
Bob's IRL Redfish

 Hefty IRL Redfish
Mary Lynne's Hefty IRL Redfish

 No-Motor Zone Black Drum
Eric's No-Motor Zone Black Drum

First Redfish of the Day
Eric's First Redfish of the Day

Eric's 10th Redfish of the Day<br>
Eric's 10th Redfish of the Day

Redfish Release
Redfish Release

Currently, the weather outside is nasty and another cold front moves into Central Florida, but in a few days, conditions will improve.  So spend some time with family and friends, and plan a trip to the lagoon as soon as the weather lets up.

Also, good reports of American shad have been coming from anglers fishing out of Mullet Lake Park, so we may be in for a good shad run this year.

As always, if you need information or have any questions, please contact me.

Good luck and good fishing,

Captain Tom Van Horn
Mosquito Coast fishing Charters
(407) 416-1187 on the water
http://www.irl-fishing.com

For all of your holiday shopping needs, visit Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka, Florida.  For more details, visit http://www.mosquitocreek.com.

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