3/15/2011
Hello everyone! I have been so busy on the water, that I have gotten a little behind on my fishing report. The weather has been great and the fishing has too for the most part. We have had a cold blast here and there, but I think we are beyond those and looking forward to a warm spring. Here is what we've been up to out here...
Redfish, Redfish, Redfish! This has been one of the best times for Reds in recent years. They have been everywhere! On every oyster bar around, especially when the tides are up high. I have had unbelievable days with a Red hooked up every few seconds if we are in the right position. I had a trip recently with Chuck and Chris Baur. We moved up to a mangrove shoreline, and with a south wind, were able to make long casts with our live shrimp right to the bushes. The Reds were on fire. It only took a few seconds to get one on the line. But I must stress, the tides have all been high on the most successful days. It seems like they want to eat the baits that are attracted to the oyster bars on the high water. Also, there have been plenty of Reds under the deeper docks in Clearwater, Dunedin and Palm Harbor. Make sure to skip your shrimp all the way under the docks for the best chance at a hook up.
Sheepshead have also been a great fish for me lately. The have really schooled up along the jetties and bridge pilings. Cutting the shrimp in half and using a split shot allows the bait to get down to the bottom where they like to eat. The smaller portion will ensure that they get the whole bait in their smaller mouths. These fish are very good to eat so don't overlook them for a great meal!
Trout are not as strong as we have seen the past few years. They started out well on the spoil islands in Dunedin but have begun to fall apart. I think when the sardines show up again, the fishing in that area will get better. I have had the most success either drifting the adjacent grass flats in Dunedin, pitching small tails with a 1/8 ounce jighead, or putting a live shrimp about four feet under a cork and popping it back to the boat while slowly drifting along. The bigger Trout seem to always be along an edge or in the white sandy holes.
Reports of Mackerel being caught are coming in every day. I have hooked a few on the flats and around the passes, but larger fish are being caught offshore. That means the bait we have been waiting for is very close behind. We will put away the shrimp and begin to net sardines in the morning and hopefully see the fishing really explode! I love spring in Florida!
Dates are filling up, so don't wait too long to call or e-mail for a trip. I want to take you out and have a great day on the water! And don't forget to book a Tarpon charter with me in Boca Grande, the Tarpon capitol! Mid May through June is the hot time for that exciting fish! Let's go fishing...
Capt. Brian
Capt. Brian Caudill
727-365-7560
braincandle2@yahoo.com
http://www.captbrian.com/
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