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The Common Word For Fishing Reports is Adapt!

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 by Steve Jones No Comments »

By now everyone’s heard about the huge “fish kill” the recent record cold weather has left us with.

Although the short term saltwater forecast for our region looks pretty grim, I have no doubt that in the future fishing in the Gulf of Mexico will be as good as it ever was. It may take awhile, but everything happens for a reason, and I believe it’s all just a part of the “master plan”.

Meanwhile we need to adapt to these adverse conditions. Best bet for the near future is to target Redfish or Trout in the skinny water. Recently I had a report of a huge school of Reds near “Eleven Prong” in about 12” of water.

Unfortunately, they would not bite.

Areas like these are going to be the place to be, but your gonna need an airboat or kayak to get there.

Several of my saltwater clients are now going Bass fishing. That’s one way of adapting and fortunately the Bass have been on.

Trout season re-opened on March 1, and hopefully the weather will turn around. The first day of spring is just around the corner.

Remember God Loves A Fishman
Good Luck
Captain Nick

This Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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2010 … A ROCKY START

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters No Comments »


Every so often we have what I refer to as “one of those years”.  So far it looks like 2010 is gonna be a doozy!!

It all started with new fishing restrictions for bottom or reef fishing from the North Carolina Coast to Key West.  Fortunately this didn’t affect our business, but it makes me think, who’s next.

Then we get sustained record low temperatures not seen in over 30 years.  Water temps 50 miles off shore dropped to 50 degrees.  Several species of fish could be seen floating, including Grouper!  This can’t be good. 

Next, fish kills prompt officials to institute restrictions on Bonefish, and Tarpon that run until April, and Snook until September.  I have no doubt that the Snook and Tarpon populations we’ve enjoyed over the past 10 years or so are going to be negatively affected, restrictions or not.

To top it off we’ve had front, after front, after front move through, which spells wind.  There’s only been a few days this year that we could have gotten out, and it’s tough to predict when the next trip is gonna be.  Soon I hope!   The Hot Water Discharge Canal should be the place to be.

Yes, it’s looks like it’s gonna be one of those years, but the bad ones just make the good ones that much better.

Oh, by the way, don’t forget about the Trout and Grouper closed season coming up in February.  Due to the unusual amount of new fishing restrictions for the Gulf of Mexico, I would recommend you visit: www.myfwc.com for the latest updates.

Thank goodness for freshwater fishing!

Remember God Loves A Fishman
Good Luck
Captain Nick

This Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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The Trout Are Seeking Warm Water, Fish Accordingly!

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 by Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters 1 Comment »

After our record consecutive days of cold, trout are attempting to survive by doing the only thing they can, and that’s to seek warm water.

Seeking warm water, or at least the warmest they can find, will be the fishes key to getting through the cold spell. As the water temp drops in the Gulf, and the cold water pushes further up creeks and rivers here on the Big Bend of Florida, fish will move up these creeks and rivers too. Also, I have mentioned in previous reports, fish will seek and hold in holes, where the depth provides more stable water temperate.

Once located, Trout will bite, but only with a very slow presentation. A 1/16 oz Assassin jig head and a 4″ or 5″ tail will do the job, but it does require you to allow it to sink, feeling for the bottom as well as the strike. It will be very soft or subtle. Keeping your rod tip high and no slack in your line, will help you feel the tick/strike.

52m series Mirror lure will work very well also, SLOW. Let it sink. Color is not as big a factor as finding fish is to be successful.

I cannot write this report without saying please, be responsible, take your limit if you like. If you continue to catch fish, handle and release them gently and quickly.

I am counting on these fish surviving the winter and returning to the flats for the Big Bend community, myself and my customers to catch this spring, not to mention for reproduction.

Thanks for checking in.
GOD Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL

This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

 
 
 
 
 
 

A Winter Steinhatchee Trout

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Mixed Results In Cold Steinhatchee

Monday, January 4th, 2010 by Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters No Comments »

I’m sure everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year, may God Bless it for you and your family.

Again, I have to have a weather conversation. I sitting in the house watching the wind howl out of the north-stiff. It’s 52 degrees and sunny now. The rain ended this morning about 8. Today is one of those days that I’m glad to be in the house keeping the wood stove stoked. The clothes you would have to wear to be comfortable in todays kind of wind chill make it difficult to fish.

I have been able to go a couple days this week and last. The results were mixed.

I have said it many times about Steinhatchee winter fishing, “it’s going to be real good or real bad”.

The fish are bunched up and success depends on finding them. Three out of four days I found them. Speckled Trout, keeper size, including some big trout we had to release on our way to a limit, is what we were catching one day. The reds we’ve caught have been small. I believe slot size reds move to more inaccessible locales like creek and river holes. We need a few days of warm weather to bring them out and stimulate a bite.

Offshore reports have been good for grouper and snapper when weather permitted.

Thanks for checking in.
GOD Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL

 This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

Steinhatchee Florida Trout
A Classic Photo Of A Steinhatchee Trout

A Cold Weather Steinhatchee Trout

A Cold Weather Steinhatchee Trout

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THIS TIME OF YEAR…HOT WATER DISCHARGE CANAL

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters No Comments »

A Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

slick-charters-saltwater-glamour-shotSorry its been so long since we’ve posted a the salt water fishing report. Honestly, there’s only been a few days that we could have possibly gotten out due to the weather, and the Largemouths have started their pre spawn feeding frenzy which has kept us very busy.

I have had several reports that the Redfish, Trout, and several other species have moved well inside, especially in the early morning hours. This time of year I would recommend trying the Hot Water Discharge Canal at the Progress Energy Plant near Crystal River.

Also, if you like Grass Flats fishing, try the deepest potholes and ledges you can find. They have been known to produce some of the best catches this time of year.

Like always, for best results, try to plan your trip as near to the new or full moon as possible. The extreme tide days are absolutely the best days to fish. I plan on going over to the Gulf Coast in the very near future for a recon trip, that is as soon as the Largemouth bite slows.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.

Capt. Nick

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