Hello Steinhatchee Fishing Friends

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters

Steinhatchee Fishing GuideWell what do I say? This is the second winter in a row that fishing has been a real challenge. We’ve had a great time with small Redfish, a occasional keeper, and some outstanding Trout catching. The problem has been the weather, cold, wind and rain. Speckled Trout is closed for February, and frankly, I’m glad they are getting a well deserved break from those who abuse the fishery during the fishes most vulnerable time.

I am taking time to do some equipment maintenance. I painted the bottom of the boat, cleaned out and reorganized boat compartments and tackle tubs. Inventory and check safety items, fire extinguishers, signal flares, PFD’s (life jackets). Clean, lube and restring rods and reels will save heartache later.

As soon as we have a couple of nice warmer days, we’ll go Redfishing or run out to 30 foot of water and catch a bucket full of Sea Bass.

In the meantime, Ann (my bride) and I are going on a cruise south in search of a winter tan.

Hang in there! Spring is not far away. The cypress trees on my pond have buds, as well as Maples. Come over to Steinhatchee Feb 19 & 20 for the Annunal Fiddler Crab Festival. Good food, music, river tours, something for everyone.

For more info visit steinhatcheeriverchamber.org.

Come see us in Steinhatchee
GOD Bless and Good Fishing,
Captain, STEVE KROLL

This Steinhatchee Fishing Report

is from Steinhatchee, Florida?Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

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The Wind and Seas Weren’t the Best at Cedar Key But We Still Got Results

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Captain John of Cedar Key Marina II

cedar key fishing guideI had a party of 3 go for some grouper fishing, the wind and seas weren’t the best, we went to 45 ft and worked our way back to 25 ft.

We were using menhadden, sardines, and cut bait. we ended up with 5 nice gags, 1 red grouper, about 30 sea bass and some grunts, with a good amount of 1/2 inch shorts.

The red grouper are still alittle deeper, but plenty of gag grouper and sea bass. the bite was good all day and all were happy with plenty of fish. we didnt have live bait today, and I believe at 25 to 35 ft, live bait is best., so till next time, tight lines and good luck

Till Next Time, Good Luck and Tight Lines
Captain John Blouse

This Cedar Key Fishing Report Is From Cedar Key Fishing Guide and Cedar Key Charter Captain John of Hookedup Charters

Cedar key, Florida Grouper Make The Trip Worth While
Cedar key, Florida Grouper Make The Trip Worth While
Cedar Key Grouper, Ain't they pretty?

Cedar Key Grouper, Ain't they pretty?

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Mid November Cedar Key Fishing Report, 10 miles offshore

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Captain John of Cedar Key Marina II

cedar key fishing guideWe had a charter of 4, on a half day trip, headed to 25-28 ft of water.

It was kinda rough and “one didn’t fish”, but the other three had fun with plenty of keeper sea bass, grunts and 2 nice keeper grouper, with a few shorts that were released unharmed.

The bite was good and steady, we didnt have any live bait and I bet we would have done better with pin’s. All were happy, and I look for the keeper gags to be in 28–40 ft here from now on, but the reds will be in deeper water.

Till Next Time, Good Luck, Tight Lines and Safe Boating
Captain John Blouse

This Cedar Key Fishing Report Is From Cedar Key Fishing Guide and Cedar Key Charter Captain John of Hookedup Charters

Two nice Cedar Key Grouper

Two nice Cedar Key Grouper

Cedar Key Grouper

 

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Mid October Cedar Key Fishing Report

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Captain John of Cedar Key Marina II

cedar key fishing guideOn an half day trip we fished from the edge of Sea Horse reef to out as far as 50 ft in depth. Out past marker 1 on the southeast side of sea horse, in 12-15 ft dept, the mackerel are as thick as thieves.

We just used a chum block, also had 1 or 2 lines on a Cajun Thunder cork, 100# leader, #5 circle hook and 1 or 2 lines using 1/4 oz sinker and the same leader & hook, and we had all the fun you can stand, we caught about 125 lbs of Mack’s, some lady fish, lost a king but had loads of fun.

On our next half day trip trip we headed out for some snapper and grouper, seas were about 4-5ft, so we stopped at 50 ft, we manged to keep 5 Gags and 3 Red Grouper, Sea Bass and the famous Cedar Key Snapper(grunt). The bait was, live pins, cut mackerel, sardines and all of them worked well.

On another half day?trip , tried for some inshore Grouper in 26 ft water, no one home, just a few shorts, but plenty of Cedar Key Snapper and Sea Bass, well till next time.

Good luck and tight lines
Captain John

This Cedar Key Fishing Report Is From Cedar Key Fishing Guide Captain John of Hookedup Charters

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Early October Shallow Water Grouper Fishing

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Captain John of Cedar Key Marina II

Took a party of 5 out Saturday morning, for a?half day of fishing. Half?day trips are always in close, we pulled pin fish traps, had about 6 dozen, plus sardines, threadfin’s and cut grunt’s for bait.

Our?1st drop was in 26feet, on some rocks & live bottom, bite was good and picked up 3 keepers, some shorts and a couple nice sea bass.

The next drop, 3 more keepers, and the same. last drop , 4 keeepers and some more sea bass, all gag’s, no red grouper.

The water temp was 75-79 deg. obviously the red grouper are still deeper, but nice it’s?to catch keeper gags within 10 miles of the shore.

The fishin is only gonna get better and the sea bass should be turning on some as well. That’s todays report, till next time.

Good luck and tight lines
Captain John

This Cedar Key Fishing Report Is From Cedar Key Fishing Guide Captain John of Hookedup Charters

A Close Up of Whats For Dinner

A close up of whats for dinner, caught in early October at about 10 miles from shore

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