The fishing has been great this week. Monday we got 8 reds, 12 trout, several jacks and some ladyfish. Today was really good. Dick, his son Rick and friend Jerry whacked 22 redfish. It was great! Fish with one of the most booked guides on the lagoon!BOOK NOW FOR OCTOBER! No days open in September! 407-405-0819Photos later, bedtime!God Bless America and our Troops! True Heroes!
11 Sep 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Mullet Invade Indian River! By Captain Charlie
September 13, 2007
Inshore:Another beautiful week of nice weather on the Treasure Coast has provided some great fishing opportunities on the Indian River. Tides have been running higher than normal this week, allowing anglers to fish areas that are usually too shallow for most boats. The water has remained fairly clean to the north of Fort Pierce, even with the showers we have received this week. South of Fort Pierce has been clear and the mullet have invaded the river. Fish the bait and you will find the action!
Trout has continued to be very productive in the early mornings on soft baits, top water or live shrimp. Get out early for the best action. Fish the shallow grass flats first and move to the deeper edges once the sun rises. Mike Smith and his friend, Terry, were out with me over the weekend and we got into some nice trout action in the early morning. They caught two over slot trout, but Terry had a huge gator trout explode on his top water, only to miss. I was out scouting a couple days this week and landed a 27" to top off the day. Harbor Branch and Bear Point have been good to us most days out there.
Snook fishing has been good at night along the inlet, docks and bridges. Not many slot size reported, but many shorts and some over-size snook were reported. Live bait is the first choice. Large shrimp, when available, or live mullet will do the trick. Don't forget to give the surf a try this time of year. Lots of snook will be patrolling the beaches while chasing the mullet.
Not a lot of redfish reports this week. They were on the flats the week prior, but evaded us this week. I will be after them again next week! With all the mullet filtering into the river, look for the action on the flats to continue to heat up next week!
Hoards of ladyfish and jacks are chasing bait all over the river. Some nice size jacks are out there to keep your rod bent. It's a great time of year to fish the Indian River. Still lots of snapper on the channel edges to keep you busy. Plan a trip on the water soon.....
Tip of the Week:
With all the bait in the river, it's a great time to drift the flats in the early mornings. It's always a good idea to use the tides and winds to your advantage when fishing the flats. Set yourself up to drift across your favorite fishing area to let the winds and tide move you silently across it. I always carry a small bell anchor along to drop over the side if I want to stop in any area to fish it, before drifting along again. You can use a zigzag pattern to fish flats by drifting and moving back for another drift along a different path. It works well for early mornings on the flats.
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Inshore:Another beautiful week of nice weather on the Treasure Coast has provided some great fishing opportunities on the Indian River. Tides have been running higher than normal this week, allowing anglers to fish areas that are usually too shallow for most boats. The water has remained fairly clean to the north of Fort Pierce, even with the showers we have received this week. South of Fort Pierce has been clear and the mullet have invaded the river. Fish the bait and you will find the action!
Trout has continued to be very productive in the early mornings on soft baits, top water or live shrimp. Get out early for the best action. Fish the shallow grass flats first and move to the deeper edges once the sun rises. Mike Smith and his friend, Terry, were out with me over the weekend and we got into some nice trout action in the early morning. They caught two over slot trout, but Terry had a huge gator trout explode on his top water, only to miss. I was out scouting a couple days this week and landed a 27" to top off the day. Harbor Branch and Bear Point have been good to us most days out there.
Snook fishing has been good at night along the inlet, docks and bridges. Not many slot size reported, but many shorts and some over-size snook were reported. Live bait is the first choice. Large shrimp, when available, or live mullet will do the trick. Don't forget to give the surf a try this time of year. Lots of snook will be patrolling the beaches while chasing the mullet.
Not a lot of redfish reports this week. They were on the flats the week prior, but evaded us this week. I will be after them again next week! With all the mullet filtering into the river, look for the action on the flats to continue to heat up next week!
Hoards of ladyfish and jacks are chasing bait all over the river. Some nice size jacks are out there to keep your rod bent. It's a great time of year to fish the Indian River. Still lots of snapper on the channel edges to keep you busy. Plan a trip on the water soon.....
Tip of the Week:
With all the bait in the river, it's a great time to drift the flats in the early mornings. It's always a good idea to use the tides and winds to your advantage when fishing the flats. Set yourself up to drift across your favorite fishing area to let the winds and tide move you silently across it. I always carry a small bell anchor along to drop over the side if I want to stop in any area to fish it, before drifting along again. You can use a zigzag pattern to fish flats by drifting and moving back for another drift along a different path. It works well for early mornings on the flats.
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
772-284-3852
(Captain Charlie has been fishing the Indian River Lagoon for over twenty-five years. Specializing in light tackle fishing in Fort Pierce and Port St Lucie, Florida. His weekly South Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report gives the latest information for the Treasure Coast area for the Indian River Lagoon.}
(Captain Charlie has been fishing the Indian River Lagoon for over twenty-five years. Specializing in light tackle fishing in Fort Pierce and Port St Lucie, Florida. His weekly South Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report gives the latest information for the Treasure Coast area for the Indian River Lagoon.}
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Florida Proposes Rule Changes For Red Snapper In The Gulf
September 13th, 2007
At it's meeting in St Petersburg today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), proposed changing state regulations for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. The new regulations will closely match the temporary federal rules, put in place earlier this year, aimed at reducing overfishing and rebuilding red snapper stocks in the Gulf. New federal Gulf red snapper regulations are expected to be implemented and made permanent for the 2008 fishing season. These are the proposed new state regulations being considered by the FWC. A final public hearing on the proposals will be held in Panama City at the FWC's February meeting.
* Shorten recreational fishing season in the Gulf to 107, 122, or 154 days, depending on the new federal rules.
* Reduce recreational daily bag limit from 4 fish to 2 fish.
* Establish a zero daily bag limit for captains and crews of for-hire vessels in the Gulf.
* Reduce commercial bag limit and trip limit in the Gulf from 4 fish to 2 fish per day.
* Reduce commercial minimum size limit in the Gulf from 15" to 13".
* Allow only non-stainless steel circle hooks to be used with natural bait when harvesting reef fish.
* Require that a venting tool and a de-hooking device be onboard vessels harvesting reef fish.
At it's meeting in St Petersburg today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), proposed changing state regulations for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. The new regulations will closely match the temporary federal rules, put in place earlier this year, aimed at reducing overfishing and rebuilding red snapper stocks in the Gulf. New federal Gulf red snapper regulations are expected to be implemented and made permanent for the 2008 fishing season. These are the proposed new state regulations being considered by the FWC. A final public hearing on the proposals will be held in Panama City at the FWC's February meeting.
* Shorten recreational fishing season in the Gulf to 107, 122, or 154 days, depending on the new federal rules.
* Reduce recreational daily bag limit from 4 fish to 2 fish.
* Establish a zero daily bag limit for captains and crews of for-hire vessels in the Gulf.
* Reduce commercial bag limit and trip limit in the Gulf from 4 fish to 2 fish per day.
* Reduce commercial minimum size limit in the Gulf from 15" to 13".
* Allow only non-stainless steel circle hooks to be used with natural bait when harvesting reef fish.
* Require that a venting tool and a de-hooking device be onboard vessels harvesting reef fish.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Captain Charlie's Treasure Coast Fishing For 9-6-'07
September 6, 2007
Inshore:A little cooler weather has eased up some of the heat on the Treasure Coast this week. Along with some afternoon showers, it has helped cool off the water temperatures on the flats. You can see the first signs of the mullet invading the river to begin the fall mullet run along the eastern Florida. It's a great time of year to fish the Indian River!
Most weeks, lately, it has been a trout and snapper report. I was on the water today fishing the shallow waters of the north of Fort Pierce. As I saw a flash in front of the boat, I looked out on a nice sized school of healthy redfish working their way across the flats. All were in the upper slot range and with one cast, I had on a 27" bundle of angry fish. The whole school lingered around while I fought the red and there were even several that continued to swim next to the hooked fish as it neared the boat. The redfish are back on the flats!
Trout fishing has continued to be most productive in the early mornings on top water or live bait on a float. Look for them to stay on the deeper edges of the flats for now, but they will begin to head up in the shallows once the mullet are in the river. As the water temps lower a bit, the trout will spend more time on the flats.
Snook fishing has been good for the night anglers around the bridges, jetties and docks. Most have been shorts and some nice over-slots have been taken. It's been a challenge to get in the slot so far this season for a lot of anglers. Early mornings on the flats will find snook feeding at first light and a top water lure can get a strike. Large shrimp or live bait works well around the bridges and jetties.
There are still snapper, jacks and ladyfish being caught around the river. Hit the channel edges for snapper. Jacks and ladyfish are all around the river this time of year. Look for things to heat up as the mullet continue to filter their way into the river. It's time to get out the cast net and be ready for some great fishing action!
Tip of the Week:
I fish a lot of soft baits on the flats. One thing that I do to keep my baits hopping along the grass is to hold the rod tip high while popping my baits up over the grass. Use short twitches to work the bait slowly along the bottom. I like to use CAL jigs on my soft baits and if you use short, sharp pops with your rod tip high, it will keep the bait jumping up before settling back on the bottom. If you practice, you will seldom pick up grass as you fish the flats. You can use weedless set ups also and use the same technique to work your lure.
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Inshore:A little cooler weather has eased up some of the heat on the Treasure Coast this week. Along with some afternoon showers, it has helped cool off the water temperatures on the flats. You can see the first signs of the mullet invading the river to begin the fall mullet run along the eastern Florida. It's a great time of year to fish the Indian River!
Most weeks, lately, it has been a trout and snapper report. I was on the water today fishing the shallow waters of the north of Fort Pierce. As I saw a flash in front of the boat, I looked out on a nice sized school of healthy redfish working their way across the flats. All were in the upper slot range and with one cast, I had on a 27" bundle of angry fish. The whole school lingered around while I fought the red and there were even several that continued to swim next to the hooked fish as it neared the boat. The redfish are back on the flats!
Trout fishing has continued to be most productive in the early mornings on top water or live bait on a float. Look for them to stay on the deeper edges of the flats for now, but they will begin to head up in the shallows once the mullet are in the river. As the water temps lower a bit, the trout will spend more time on the flats.
Snook fishing has been good for the night anglers around the bridges, jetties and docks. Most have been shorts and some nice over-slots have been taken. It's been a challenge to get in the slot so far this season for a lot of anglers. Early mornings on the flats will find snook feeding at first light and a top water lure can get a strike. Large shrimp or live bait works well around the bridges and jetties.
There are still snapper, jacks and ladyfish being caught around the river. Hit the channel edges for snapper. Jacks and ladyfish are all around the river this time of year. Look for things to heat up as the mullet continue to filter their way into the river. It's time to get out the cast net and be ready for some great fishing action!
Tip of the Week:
I fish a lot of soft baits on the flats. One thing that I do to keep my baits hopping along the grass is to hold the rod tip high while popping my baits up over the grass. Use short twitches to work the bait slowly along the bottom. I like to use CAL jigs on my soft baits and if you use short, sharp pops with your rod tip high, it will keep the bait jumping up before settling back on the bottom. If you practice, you will seldom pick up grass as you fish the flats. You can use weedless set ups also and use the same technique to work your lure.
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
772-284-3852
(Captain Charlie has been fishing the Indian River Lagoon for over twenty-five years. Specializing in light tackle fishing in Fort Pierce and Port St Lucie, Florida. His weekly South Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report gives the latest information for the Treasure Coast area for the Indian River Lagoon.}
2003-2007 - Captain Charlie's Fish Tales, Inc.
(Captain Charlie has been fishing the Indian River Lagoon for over twenty-five years. Specializing in light tackle fishing in Fort Pierce and Port St Lucie, Florida. His weekly South Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report gives the latest information for the Treasure Coast area for the Indian River Lagoon.}
2003-2007 - Captain Charlie's Fish Tales, Inc.
Flagler Beach Report For 9-12 From Roy's Bait House
Get Ready To Hit The Beach, Fish Are On The Move!
Here is a list of the Fish and there best Bait'sBig Bull RedFish Live Finger Mullet On A Fish Finder Rig Made Of Mono Leader Tail Hooked SIZE 18" - 27 " With A Pinch TailBluefish , Spainsh Mackeral On Got-cha Plug's , Silver Spoons , Liver Mullet Free LinedFlounder ( fluke ) get a 3 oz Alomond Sinker And A Leader # 2-4 Kakle HookCast Your Live Mullet Out , Hooked In Mouth Slowly Reel Him In On Bottom Then Hold On.Pompano Up to 7 lb's Try Roy's Catch All Rig With Sandfleas ,Clam's ,Fish BitesWhiting On the Same Rig as PompanoBig Black Drum Peeled Dead Shrimp Is Good or Blue CrabSheephead The First Cold Front Will Bring them in from OffshoreBait Clam's , Live Fiddler Crab's , SandfleasA Few Big Tarpon Big Dead Mullet , Strip Of MulletAll of The Above can Be found In Out Surf In Good Number'sFish with at Least A 10-12 ft Rod With 20Lb line And A Good Rod Holder
ROY'S BAIT HOUSE NEW HR'S 6am - Dark call 386-439-1027
Roy's Bait House
386-439-2200
105 N 2nd St
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
http://www.roysbaithouse.com/
Here is a list of the Fish and there best Bait'sBig Bull RedFish Live Finger Mullet On A Fish Finder Rig Made Of Mono Leader Tail Hooked SIZE 18" - 27 " With A Pinch TailBluefish , Spainsh Mackeral On Got-cha Plug's , Silver Spoons , Liver Mullet Free LinedFlounder ( fluke ) get a 3 oz Alomond Sinker And A Leader # 2-4 Kakle HookCast Your Live Mullet Out , Hooked In Mouth Slowly Reel Him In On Bottom Then Hold On.Pompano Up to 7 lb's Try Roy's Catch All Rig With Sandfleas ,Clam's ,Fish BitesWhiting On the Same Rig as PompanoBig Black Drum Peeled Dead Shrimp Is Good or Blue CrabSheephead The First Cold Front Will Bring them in from OffshoreBait Clam's , Live Fiddler Crab's , SandfleasA Few Big Tarpon Big Dead Mullet , Strip Of MulletAll of The Above can Be found In Out Surf In Good Number'sFish with at Least A 10-12 ft Rod With 20Lb line And A Good Rod Holder
ROY'S BAIT HOUSE NEW HR'S 6am - Dark call 386-439-1027
Roy's Bait House
386-439-2200
105 N 2nd St
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
http://www.roysbaithouse.com/
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