Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report 7/3/10
By Capt. Mike Hakala

Redfish remained on the flats this week from Tiger Shoals to Turtle Mound. Two of the schools had reds well over the slot limit of 27 inches. The water level is very low and dirty in places. I was able to catch reds in the dirty water on the chartreuse 3/8 oz Aqua Dream spoon. The chartreuse spoon shows up very well in dirty water. Work your spoon as slow as possible so the fish have an easier time finding it. The ADL spoon sinks very slow, slower than any other spoon, so you can work it slower even in a foot of water. Another perk, if you let it fall to the bottom it always falls hook up, eliminating snags.
Wednesday I went Tarpon fishing with my friend and fellow guide Patrick Rood. We found tarpon in four spots in the backwaters from Edgewater to New Smyrna Beach. Patrick jumped a hundred pounder under the south bridge on a mirro lure. After a five minute fight the Tarpon won by cutting us off under an anchored sailboat. Oh well, tarpon one, guides nothing. We’ll get him next time.
I hope everyone has a happy 4th of July and until next time see you on the water.