Hey Big Bend Fish and Scallop Friends

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters

First I want to tell you what I think about the Oil spill threat.

It doesn’t look like it’s going to impact our coast on it’s own. But, if a big storm or hurricane developed in the Gulf, all bets are off. Having said all that, personally, I’m hoping and praying that we are not impacted by the oil and preparing for the worst. I think that is what our State, as well our County officials are doing.

As an individual there is a lot of info to sort through. Taylor county emergency services seems to be as good as any.

Fishing the last couple of weeks has been typical summer time (warm water) patterns. Fish shallow for Trout and Reds early in the day. Deeper flats will produce Trout in the heat of day. Slow presentation and some days a GULP is what works. The bonus catch is worth the effort even when the trout bite is slow.

Flounder, Sea bass, Mackerel and a shot at a keeper Cobia make the 6-12 foot flats productive and fun because of the variety. I recommend at least a 20 lb leader to keep offs to a minimum. Steel leader will reduce your Trout strikes.

Offshore fishing has been very productive now that Red Snapper are boxable. Offshore Captains have had a good week.

We have Scallops on our flats and no oil. Requests are being submitted to open the season early. I do not have word yet. Give us call or watch the news for an announcement.

Thanks For Checking In, Pray For Our Coast If You Will.
God Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL

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

Courtney With a 24" Troutshe helped her POPPY, Dr. Anderson Reel In

Courtney With A Steinhatchee Red She Helped Captain Steve Reel In

Courtney With A Steinhatchee Red She Helped Captain Steve Reel In

A Bucket Full Of Redfish And Trout

A Bucket Full Of Redfish And Trout

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Skinny Water…Fat Fish

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

Skinny Water…Fat Fish

 

I finally had the opportunity to get out to the Grass Flats off the Levy County Coast this week for some Trout fishing.

ypically this part of the Big Bend is well known for great Trout action, and Thursday, 11/6, was no exception.

We departed the Yankeetown Public Boat Ramp about 11 A.M. and arrived at our spot just in time to fish the last of the falling tide.

We caught 30 Trout or so, on pink and white jigs fished under rattling floats, “Cajun Thunders”. Several of these fat Trout were over 20 inches in length!

Water temps in the region have fallen to 67 degrees, which tends to push these fish into shallow, “skinny water”. After fishing several different depths, we found that the best bite was in 3 feet of water or less. Another advantage of fishing this shallow water is that if your boat sinks, just Stand Up!

This Fishing Report is from

Yankee Town and Levy County Fishing Guide, Captain Nick Bozman

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Yankeetown, saltwater flats water temps are way up…..

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters
slick-charters-saltwater-glamour-shotSaltwater Nearshore/Inshore:
Water temps inside are way up this time of year, shortening up the window of opportunity to catch fish. On Sunday, we fished the spoil islands just south of the Florida Barge Canal, and the bite was very slow. Blame it on the week tide, late start, or the 86 degree water temp. Good news, the water and air temps should be decreasing soon, now if I can manage to leave the dock by 6 A.M., we will have it made.
Saltwater Offshore:
On a recent trip out to one of the shipwrecks, several small Grouper (just under the 22″ limit) were caught on pinfish. Also, a pod of small Cobia showed up and were taken on free-lined cut bait. Schools of
Spanish Mackerel and Jack Cravelles circled throughout the day and were easily picked off with shrimp, free-lined on light action tackle.
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