Fishin Reports
By Captain Jazz
05/18/08
Right now finding fish hasn’t been the hard part, deciding what to fish for has. Tarpon have invaded Tampa Bay and can be found near bridges or just off the beaches early and sometimes late in the day. Fish are in the 60-120 pound range and that will only increase as more females make their way here. Peak Tarpon fishin will last until the first major moon in July. Baits of choice have been crabs, Pinfish, Threadfins or large Sardines. Tarpon fishing will last until about late October or early November. As summer comes so does the heat. Fishing at night is a great way to beat it. Water Temp is 80.
Snook : Have made their way to the beaches and passes. They spawn on the New and Full moons, from May thru August. On the quarters they roam up and down the beaches and hang in the passes. Live bait works well and so does artificial baits and flies. Fish during the time of the day that the water is moving. Snook are very active at night. Fishing at night with a strong outgoing tide has been best.
Redfish : Have been found in schools. On incoming tides, the fish move up the grass flat to the mangroves and oyster bars. Sand potholes hold fish on the lower tides. Look for schools of Mullet for places to start. Use a small Pinfish or a Sardine under a float. Don't over look docks as they will hold fish too.
Sea trout: Drift the grass flats in 2-6 feet of water throwing D.O.A. shrimp, plugs and jigs/jerk baits, flies and top waters have caught some of my largest Sea trout in the morning, that's a fun way to catch any fish in my book. Trout tend to be in deeper water as the water warms.
Others: Sharks, Bonita and Spanish Mackerel are roaming the Inshore waters and just off the beaches. Look for birds diving around the bait pods and make a few casts and see what happens. If nothing follows or don’t get bit, keep looking..
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Tight Lines,
Captain Jazz
727-409-6733
Captain Jazz
727-409-6733
http://www.fishintampabay.com/
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