This morning I spoke with Henry at Snook-Nook Discount Bait & Tackie in Jensen Beach. He tells me that they have experienced strong east to south east winds all month creating rough seas with 3ft-7ft swells. Those anglers able to get out when the winds calm somewhat are being rewarded with lots of 20lb,30lb,or even 40lb dolphin. Lots of sailfish are also being taken on the edge, where the waves start to break near the beach. Live bait is hard to come by, so trolled rigged ballyhoo is the best bait. On the beach, bluefish are every where, a few pompano are being caught, whiting can be caught if you do not throw past the first wave. In the Indian river, speckled trout fishing is very good, large redfish are showing up and snook are out of control after dark! Fish out of the wind on the east side of the river for the best action. Large live shrimp and greenbacks are the best bait. Henry asked me to pass on this bit of advice to snook fishermen. Fish the bridges at night with a Red Tail Hawk jig. One out of every eight snook caught will be in the slot limit. The others will be over the slot! Big snook require big tackle, wimpy rods and reels will be broken or spooled. Please, use a basket to raise and lower your fish from the bridge so you do not harm it. And last of all hold your breath and bring a camera!!!! For more information contact;
Snook-Nook Discount Bait & Tackle
772-334-2145
3595 Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
www.snooknook.net
