West Coast Florida - Cleawater Fishing Reports

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West Coast Florida - Cleawater Fishing Reports

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After our recent cold front, water temperatures have dropped from 86 to 78 degrees. Fish are on the move and the chew. King Mackerel have just made their presence known in the clearwater area. Live Shad, Ladyfish, and Spanish Mackerel are just a few baits to catch one of the speedsters, also known as a smoker. If you are a fly enthusiast, now is the time. If you are looking to have a chance at breaking a world record on Spanish Mackerel or King Mackerel, I am your guy. I have spent countless hours and years to make it happen for me. As an IGFA world record holder and IGFA captain, I have the experience to put you on these 35 MPH speedsters. I hold the IGFA 6lb tippet for King Mackerel at 25lbs. Also redfish are in big nubmers. Cut Ladyfish can't be turned down by these bruisers of the flats. Other baits such as Pinfish and Scaled Sardines will get the job done. So start to book your trip wether you are a pro or a novice on fly, spin, or artificial. There are many different species to target right now off the Clearwater beaches and back water flats.

Thanks,
Capt. Craig Posted on 20 Oct 2009 by Captain Craig

fishing at it finest
Fishing has been awesome lately. There has been plenty of Mangrove
Snapper from 2 to 4 Lbs. on the reefs and off our beaches. Catching the limit
of these tasty fish has been fairly easy. Also, Grey Snapper, Cobia,
and Spanish Mackerel have been all over these areas.

Flounder fishing has been some of the best I've seen in 15
years. We have been averaging fish from 14" to 26", and catching
from 3 to 15 of these flat fish.

Redfishing is starting to pick up as we move through September.
October will really pick up, with the Reds getting into bigger schools.

Snook season is now open. They have finished spawning, and should
be more apt to feed. They are still on the beaches, but most fish have
moved to the passes. Outgoing tide at dusk and into dark has been prime time.
Bait of choice is pinfish, pigfish, and shad.

The Tarpon are still around, but it is a challenge to get them to eat off the beaches.
Tampa Bay is producing fish from 60 to 120 Lbs.

Shark fishing is still great. If you want a shot at these bad boys, there is still plenty of time.

Posted on 03 Sep 2009 by Captain Craig