FISHING 7/19/09
Love that west wind, the bait on the surf edge, Sails in 40', Cobia and all the river targets love it also, glad I am not looking for a Dolphin. A little bit of east wind moved some in then that west was back and the Dolphin moved out with the breeze. Dolphin have been a scattered catch even for the anglers fishing deep and the fish that I have heard about have been small. Sails from 140' to 40', pesky Sails eating every thing that seems to swim past them, Cobia from 20' on live baits and Bonita fest 09# is in full swing. Plenty of King fish not all big but excellent for the grill also start in that 20' range. Captain Joe from Out Law charters was catching Muttons in the inlet and that was just a start. Bottom fishing anglers found plenty of Mutton and Mangrove snappers form the Loran Tower to the Black Condo, if there was any sort of ledge they were there in good numbers, favored bait Sardines. Did I tell you how much the Bonita love sardines? Now if we can get this wind to change, and all we need is a gentle breeze from the east maybe the Dolphin will move in.
The west wind keeps the surf quiet, and the bait fish love it. There is so much bait you can use sabiki rigs to catch them, with that much bait why would the fish not be there. Start early, plenty of big Snook (season is closed), big Jacks (these fish will test your ability) and Tarpon a long with plenty of whiting, Croaker and Spanish Mac's on the glass minnows. The surf has been the place for constant action big, small, live bait, artificial and plenty more. Fish up close, most fish are in the trough, and it seams they are there all day. I say early because it is easier on the angler or late but the fish are there all day. If the middle of the day works for you do not start without the sun screen and glasses, it is that Florida sun that I love.
River anglers you need to be fishing before sun up because your time is limited, mid morning the fish turn off and find a shaded spot to finish their day. Big Trout in the flats with a mix of Reds and some slot Snook using top water, jerk baits and live baits of witch there is plenty. Tarpon in the North Fork, Hells Gate, Cross Roads, on north to the Power Plant, lots of fish and their menu changes from location to location. Look around what is there plenty of in that area and match the profile, but all this happens early, be there for sun up. Bridges, Sand Perch and Snappers a mixed bag on shrimp and plenty of both, looking to take home some fish, stop at the bridges and fish the shaded water, do not forget the ice.
Shore line anglers licenses are now available, please don't wait till the last minute....Henry
Snook Nook Bait & Tackle
3595 NE Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, FL
(Just South of the Jensen Causeway)
(772)-334-2145
(Since 1949)
E-Mail: henry@snooknook.net
www.snooknook.net
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