BEACH NOT FISHABLE FISH THE INTERCOASTAL !
Nice Bluefish , Redfish , Spanish Mackeral , Black Drum
Coming From Pier ( Beach Is Not Fishable to Much Sea Weed )
Intercoastal doing well
Nice Snook , Trout , Jack's , Redfish , Black Drum
Lot's of Tarpon in Palm Coast Canal's
"HOW TO CATCH SNOOK
NIL'S MASTER & HURRICANE PLUG'S "
MATANZAS INLET FISHING
BLUEFISH , REDFISH , WHITING , POMPANO'S
No Report's From North River Or Offshore
Freshwater will turn on now do to cool Weather !
Yes Roy Carry's Freshwater Live Bait's Also .
ROY'S IS OPEN 6AM - DARK
CLOSED ON MONDAY'S
Roy's Bait House
386-439-2200
105 N 2nd St
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
http://www.roysbaithouse.com/
Friday, November 02, 2007
Half Hitch Tackle Fishing Report 11-1
Report for 11-01-07Salt Water
MEXICO BEACH AND OFFSHORE
MEXICO BEACH AND OFFSHORE
Our local charter captains reported nice Grouper catches in 150’ of water and over the hard bottoms off Cape San Blas. Big cuts of Bonita or whole Northern Mackerel are working well on 80lb fluorocarbon with 10/0 size circle hooks on a Carolina rig. Jigging these areas is working also. Some decent Amberjack are around the deeper wrecks hitting jigs too. Spanish Mackerel and Bluefish schools are reported along the shoreline again this week.
ST JOSEPH BAY
ST JOSEPH BAY
Good Trout catches on the flats throughout the bay and increasing numbers reported daily in the intercostals from the “tee” to the White City Bridge. In the bay try, topwater plugs like the 5M series Mirrolure or the very shallow running Yozuri SS minnows. Berkley Gulp and live shrimp account for the most catches in the intercostals canal and beyond. Redfish are also along the deeper pockets of water. The Whiting bite continues along our beaches with the most activity off Mexico Beach. There are spotty reports of Pompano and Redfish being caught along the shore of Mexico Beach as well. In both cases, anglers are using cut bait and live shrimp.
DESTIN
DESTIN
Destin Fishing Rodeo ends with a bang! On the last and final day of the 2007 Destin Fishing 
Rodeo Kelly Winds and the Sunrise finished things off right. The Sunrise was the last boat in line Wednesday night and was to be the final weigh-in of the Rodeo. To everyone’s amazement he had two huge Amberjacks. The two Amberjacks took the lead in both the Ladies and the Overall Amberjack divisions. The ladies fish was 44lb and the overall was 76lbs.
On Tuesday the Perfect Shot took the lead in the King Mackerel division with a 42lb King. They also caught 3 Kings over 30lbs the previous Saturday.
All in all, the weather played many tricks on us during the entire month of October, but the boats and their passengers endured many rough days to make this a very successful Rodeo.
The Grouper bite stayed good the entire month and some monster Snapper were caught.
Inshore the Flounder bite has gotten really good and we finally have a good supply of Bull Minnows. Also for the Flounder the Berkley Gulp Alive minnows have been awesome on the Flounder and coming close to if not more effective than the live Bull Minnows. Reds have been good to very good on the outgoing tide most days around the pass and the bridge. Best baits are live Pinfish and spoons.
In the surf the Pompano bite has turned on good. One angler has been at the docks the last 3 days and had catches of 4, 3, and 3 all in a row. Reports of Sharks and Blues have also been coming from the surf.
Out on the pier there have been a couple Kings, a few Pompano and Reds this week. They have also gotten a few good Flounder and a couple Bonito.
Offshore there have still been Wahoo and Dolphin all week and some very good catches of Black Fin Tuna about 20 to 25 miles out. I think we still have 2 and maybe 4 more real good weeks of offshore fishing unless we have a major change in the weather.
PANAMA CITY OFFSHORE AND BAYS
Rodeo Kelly Winds and the Sunrise finished things off right. The Sunrise was the last boat in line Wednesday night and was to be the final weigh-in of the Rodeo. To everyone’s amazement he had two huge Amberjacks. The two Amberjacks took the lead in both the Ladies and the Overall Amberjack divisions. The ladies fish was 44lb and the overall was 76lbs.On Tuesday the Perfect Shot took the lead in the King Mackerel division with a 42lb King. They also caught 3 Kings over 30lbs the previous Saturday.
All in all, the weather played many tricks on us during the entire month of October, but the boats and their passengers endured many rough days to make this a very successful Rodeo.
The Grouper bite stayed good the entire month and some monster Snapper were caught.
Inshore the Flounder bite has gotten really good and we finally have a good supply of Bull Minnows. Also for the Flounder the Berkley Gulp Alive minnows have been awesome on the Flounder and coming close to if not more effective than the live Bull Minnows. Reds have been good to very good on the outgoing tide most days around the pass and the bridge. Best baits are live Pinfish and spoons.
In the surf the Pompano bite has turned on good. One angler has been at the docks the last 3 days and had catches of 4, 3, and 3 all in a row. Reports of Sharks and Blues have also been coming from the surf.
Out on the pier there have been a couple Kings, a few Pompano and Reds this week. They have also gotten a few good Flounder and a couple Bonito.
Offshore there have still been Wahoo and Dolphin all week and some very good catches of Black Fin Tuna about 20 to 25 miles out. I think we still have 2 and maybe 4 more real good weeks of offshore fishing unless we have a major change in the weather.
PANAMA CITY OFFSHORE AND BAYS
The red tide has completely vacated our area.
Snapper season is now closed. For catch and release of these fish, try to stay in 60 feet of water or less to help insure a better mortality rate.
The King Mackerel bite is still slow. Small Kings are being caught around inshore reefs. Better reports are coming from hard bottom areas well offshore. Troll Dusters and free-line live or dead bait for the most action. Try a Stretch 25 or large Drone Spoon with 4-6 oz.s of lead for bigger kings.
The Grouper bite is good well offshore over hard bottom areas. Live bait, whole Boston
Mackerel and jigs(Shimano Butterfly or Williamson) are working well. Jigs with a glow color to them are a sure bet.
Amberjacks are on many of the inshore wrecks and reefs in good numbers. Try the Bridge Spans for lots of action. The larger fish will be well offshore over hard bottom. Live Cigar Minnows or Pinfish will entice the larger fish, while jigs (Williamson Jig or AJ Jig) will trigger the most bites.
Ladyfish, Bluefish and Bar Jacks are everywhere up and down the beaches right now. Throw Pompano Jigs, Gotcha’s and Spoons on light tackle for a lot of fun.
ST ANDREWS BAY SYSTEM
Snapper season is now closed. For catch and release of these fish, try to stay in 60 feet of water or less to help insure a better mortality rate.
The King Mackerel bite is still slow. Small Kings are being caught around inshore reefs. Better reports are coming from hard bottom areas well offshore. Troll Dusters and free-line live or dead bait for the most action. Try a Stretch 25 or large Drone Spoon with 4-6 oz.s of lead for bigger kings.
The Grouper bite is good well offshore over hard bottom areas. Live bait, whole Boston
Mackerel and jigs(Shimano Butterfly or Williamson) are working well. Jigs with a glow color to them are a sure bet.Amberjacks are on many of the inshore wrecks and reefs in good numbers. Try the Bridge Spans for lots of action. The larger fish will be well offshore over hard bottom. Live Cigar Minnows or Pinfish will entice the larger fish, while jigs (Williamson Jig or AJ Jig) will trigger the most bites.
Ladyfish, Bluefish and Bar Jacks are everywhere up and down the beaches right now. Throw Pompano Jigs, Gotcha’s and Spoons on light tackle for a lot of fun.
ST ANDREWS BAY SYSTEM
Mangrove Snappers are all over the jetties right now. They are easy to catch and great to eat. Use live shrimp or Chub Minnows with light weight and small hooks for best results.
Flounder are starting to move and are still being caught on drop-offs in the bays and on the edges of grass flats. Try the deep channel leading into the Spanish Shantey in St. Andrews Bay. Use a Carolina rig with live Bull Minnows for the best results. For artificial bait fishermen, use an 1/8 oz. jig with Berkley Gulp Curl Tail Minnows in a variety of colors.
The Trout bite is very good and with the cooler weather they have been biting throughout the day. Target spotty bottom grass flats in the 1-3 foot range. Big trout can be caught early in the day on top water plugs close to the shoreline. When the sun gets up, throw a Rebel Jointed Minnow in Gold or Silver.
Bull Reds have moved into the pass in numbers. Gulp, Gold Spoons, Live Shrimp, LY’s, Bull Minnows, Pinfish and Cut Bait are working well. Reports of lots of Reds still working the flats in both the West and East Bays.
DAN RUSSEL PIER
Flounder are starting to move and are still being caught on drop-offs in the bays and on the edges of grass flats. Try the deep channel leading into the Spanish Shantey in St. Andrews Bay. Use a Carolina rig with live Bull Minnows for the best results. For artificial bait fishermen, use an 1/8 oz. jig with Berkley Gulp Curl Tail Minnows in a variety of colors.
The Trout bite is very good and with the cooler weather they have been biting throughout the day. Target spotty bottom grass flats in the 1-3 foot range. Big trout can be caught early in the day on top water plugs close to the shoreline. When the sun gets up, throw a Rebel Jointed Minnow in Gold or Silver.
Bull Reds have moved into the pass in numbers. Gulp, Gold Spoons, Live Shrimp, LY’s, Bull Minnows, Pinfish and Cut Bait are working well. Reports of lots of Reds still working the flats in both the West and East Bays.
DAN RUSSEL PIER
The pier tackle shop and snack bar is now closed. The city has opened the gate for free admission until demolition of the pier begins. Currently demolition is scheduled to begin the middle of December.
Spanish Mackerel and a few Kings are being caught every day at the pier right now. Sharks, Pompano, Whiting, Blue Fish, and Lady Fish are also being caught.
Fresh Water
Cooler temperatures are signaling Bass to move from summer patterns into winter patterns. This means that Black Bass will begin to gather into small schools and move into shallower water. Typically, they will feed on nearly anything, but the main forage fish will be Shad. Perceptive anglers will be on the water early searching for surface activity. If you hear or see the signs of Shad, flipping on the surface, you will often find schools of Bass very near by. The trick is to pay closer attention to where you hook up and pay less attention to fighting the fish. Often an angler will find a school of Bass and while fighting a fish drift away from the schools location, and not be able to relocate them. It pays to mark your position when you hook up.
Fishing Report prepared by Half Hitch Tackle Staff.
The Captains Corner Fishing Report is provided by local charter captains and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Half Hitch Tackle.
Spanish Mackerel and a few Kings are being caught every day at the pier right now. Sharks, Pompano, Whiting, Blue Fish, and Lady Fish are also being caught.
Fresh Water
Cooler temperatures are signaling Bass to move from summer patterns into winter patterns. This means that Black Bass will begin to gather into small schools and move into shallower water. Typically, they will feed on nearly anything, but the main forage fish will be Shad. Perceptive anglers will be on the water early searching for surface activity. If you hear or see the signs of Shad, flipping on the surface, you will often find schools of Bass very near by. The trick is to pay closer attention to where you hook up and pay less attention to fighting the fish. Often an angler will find a school of Bass and while fighting a fish drift away from the schools location, and not be able to relocate them. It pays to mark your position when you hook up.
Fishing Report prepared by Half Hitch Tackle Staff.
The Captains Corner Fishing Report is provided by local charter captains and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Half Hitch Tackle.
Half Hitch Tackle
850-234-2621
2206 Thomas Dr
Panama City, Fl 32408
www.halfhitch.com/
This report is dedicated to the memory of Al Hubbard. Al Hubbard was a field editor for Florida Sportsman magazine, an outdoor writer for the News Herald and a board member of the Florida Outdoor Writer's Association. Mr. Hubbard was also the owner of Al's Outdoors Outfitting Services.
Tides Are Key To Fishing Success
by Captain Jim Stoner
One of the most important factors to fishing success in the Ten Thousand Islands is the tide. The tide plays a critical role in when and where fish feed. Under certain conditions, it can also determine if you make it home.
The tide in our area is what is known as semi-diurnal, which basically means that on most days we have two tides. This is good for fishing because you have the opportunity to fish more of the tide and can schedule your trip around it.
Let’s talk about the tide as it relates to navigation. You should try to depart on a low rising tide if you are new to the area. You will be able to observe the numerous oyster bar and mud flats. The deeper channels will be more apparent and you will be able to take note of these features; not only to avoid them but to look for potential fishing spots. On your return trip you will have high water and should be able to navigate home with little trouble - having noted the shallow areas on the low tide.
Now let’s talk about the tide as it relates to fishing. Most fish feed on a moving tide. This can be incoming and outgoing depending on the spot. The fish use the tide flow as a way of traveling to and from feeding areas and to setup on a spot to ambush prey. Snook for example seem to like current and will setup on a point with a back eddy to feed. They will also lay in wait at the out flow of a creek mouth to ambush anything that passes by on the falling tide.
When I leave the dock, I always have a good idea of the day’s tides. I plan my fishing day around the tides so that I will maximize the potential for fish. I consider the tides to be one of the most important factors to catching fish in this region. Before you begin your trip pick up a copy of the local tide chart and study the tides for the day. You will not only catch more fish, you will also make it home safely.
Everglades Pro Fishing Charters
Captain Jim Stoner
Captain Doug Stoner
954-444-9995
http://www.evergladespro.com/
snook4341@yahoo.com
One of the most important factors to fishing success in the Ten Thousand Islands is the tide. The tide plays a critical role in when and where fish feed. Under certain conditions, it can also determine if you make it home.
The tide in our area is what is known as semi-diurnal, which basically means that on most days we have two tides. This is good for fishing because you have the opportunity to fish more of the tide and can schedule your trip around it.
Let’s talk about the tide as it relates to navigation. You should try to depart on a low rising tide if you are new to the area. You will be able to observe the numerous oyster bar and mud flats. The deeper channels will be more apparent and you will be able to take note of these features; not only to avoid them but to look for potential fishing spots. On your return trip you will have high water and should be able to navigate home with little trouble - having noted the shallow areas on the low tide.
Now let’s talk about the tide as it relates to fishing. Most fish feed on a moving tide. This can be incoming and outgoing depending on the spot. The fish use the tide flow as a way of traveling to and from feeding areas and to setup on a spot to ambush prey. Snook for example seem to like current and will setup on a point with a back eddy to feed. They will also lay in wait at the out flow of a creek mouth to ambush anything that passes by on the falling tide.
When I leave the dock, I always have a good idea of the day’s tides. I plan my fishing day around the tides so that I will maximize the potential for fish. I consider the tides to be one of the most important factors to catching fish in this region. Before you begin your trip pick up a copy of the local tide chart and study the tides for the day. You will not only catch more fish, you will also make it home safely.
Everglades Pro Fishing Charters
Captain Jim Stoner
Captain Doug Stoner
954-444-9995
http://www.evergladespro.com/
snook4341@yahoo.com
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Closed Season For Trout/ Red Snapper
November 1, 2007
Recreational fishing for spoted sea trout in the southern region of the state, and red snapper in the gulf region of the state are closed as of November 1st. Spoted sea trout season will reopen in the southern region on January 1st, 2008. The FWC has not decided when to reopen fishing for red snapper in the Gulf, but will most likely follow Federal regulations which are now set at April 21st. The new snapper regulations are expected to be finalized by February, 2008.
For Spoted Sea trout, the southern region is defined as a line extending from the Flagler/ Volusia County line on the Atlantic coast to Fred Howard Park, 1.17 miles south of the Pasco/ Pinellas county line in the Gulf. The Gulf region is defined as state waters from the Florida/ Alabama boarder to the Dade/ Monroe County line ( West of the Florida Keys).
Contact: Lee Schlesinger, 850-487-0554 for more details.
Stripers Start To Show In Apalachicola
David Patten caught this 9 lb redfish with Capt. Chris Robinson on 10/22/07
Hard to believe that it's the first weekend in November already. It's our Seafood Festival weekend in Apalachicola, complete with the Blessing of the Fleet, Oyster shucking & eating, a parade on Saturday, rides & Sammy Kershaw playing Saturday night. For details check out http://www.blogger.com/ This Friday night we will close Commerce St. (just in front of my office) and will be holding the 3rd annuual Oyster Roast & Seafest Street Party. Food, Drink, Music & great company! Tickets for this Chamber fundraiser are still available at the Chamber of Commerce Office 850-653-9419.
Capt. Chris & Capt David have been scouting daily for striped bass and report that they are starting to bite in the lower river. The stripers are 3 to 6 lbs and they are all striped bass, no hybrids yet. In the last 4 days they've had about 10 to the boat. They won't be fly fishing for them until they are available in larger numbers. Dave reports that the River fishing is Outstanding with clear water and it is protected from the wind that we have been having.
Flounder have been really biting well - today they were 4 for 4 and last Sunday Chris had a 13 year old girl catch 3 in 3 casts, totally outfishing the guide and the 4 adults in the boat next to them. The speckled trout are mostly all slot length (15" to 20") and very plentiful and we're seeing tons of Redfish. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that Chris has even caught a couple of largemouth bass in the 3 to 5 lb range - he claims that he hasn't caught largemouth here in several years.
JUST LISTED!!
The Bartosh Bungalow on the corner of 17th St. & Ave. G. The house is built on 2 lots in a great neighborhood (we live in the next block) Check it out! http://www.blogger.com/ For the rest of our listings please visit our real estate website http://www.blogger.com/ or call Kathy for more info.
Have a safe Halloween and a pleasant weekend.
Kathy Robinson
Hard to believe that it's the first weekend in November already. It's our Seafood Festival weekend in Apalachicola, complete with the Blessing of the Fleet, Oyster shucking & eating, a parade on Saturday, rides & Sammy Kershaw playing Saturday night. For details check out http://www.blogger.com/ This Friday night we will close Commerce St. (just in front of my office) and will be holding the 3rd annuual Oyster Roast & Seafest Street Party. Food, Drink, Music & great company! Tickets for this Chamber fundraiser are still available at the Chamber of Commerce Office 850-653-9419.
Capt. Chris & Capt David have been scouting daily for striped bass and report that they are starting to bite in the lower river. The stripers are 3 to 6 lbs and they are all striped bass, no hybrids yet. In the last 4 days they've had about 10 to the boat. They won't be fly fishing for them until they are available in larger numbers. Dave reports that the River fishing is Outstanding with clear water and it is protected from the wind that we have been having.
Flounder have been really biting well - today they were 4 for 4 and last Sunday Chris had a 13 year old girl catch 3 in 3 casts, totally outfishing the guide and the 4 adults in the boat next to them. The speckled trout are mostly all slot length (15" to 20") and very plentiful and we're seeing tons of Redfish. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that Chris has even caught a couple of largemouth bass in the 3 to 5 lb range - he claims that he hasn't caught largemouth here in several years.
JUST LISTED!!
The Bartosh Bungalow on the corner of 17th St. & Ave. G. The house is built on 2 lots in a great neighborhood (we live in the next block) Check it out! http://www.blogger.com/ For the rest of our listings please visit our real estate website http://www.blogger.com/ or call Kathy for more info.
Have a safe Halloween and a pleasant weekend.
Kathy Robinson
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
118 Commerce St.
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
850-653-8896
850-653-7196 (cell)
http://www.blogger.com/
REALTOR - Robinson Real Estate Company
REALTOR - Robinson Real Estate Company
http://www.blogger.com/ 850-653-1653
Member:Apalachicola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce http://www.apalachicolabay.org/
Member:Apalachicola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce http://www.apalachicolabay.org/
Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce http://www.carrabelle.org/
Gulf County Chamber of Commerce http://www.gulfchamber.org/
Florida Guides Assn. http://www.florida-guides.com/
Florida Realtors Assn.
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