Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 7/11/2010
By Capt. Mike Hakala

The sea trout bite has been slow but red fishing has been hot. I’ve been fishing four schools of reds on the north end of the Lagoon. They range from one school of about 100 to another of about a dozen. They’ve been mostly upper slot to oversize. 27 inches being the largest red we can keep. Gold and chartreuse ADL weedless spoons, gulp 6 inch jerk baits and pinfish have all been producing good numbers of red fish. A long cast is important as these fish tend to be spooky and will not allow you to get too close. I’m using seven foot CastAway rods that allow me the longest cast possible. If you’ve never used a CastAway rod you owe yourself a chance to try one.
Tarpon continue to roll from New Smyrna to Edgewater along the old channel. I haven’t had a chance to fish for them this week but they’re there for anyone willing to give them a try.
Until next time see you on the water.