Cedar Key Offshore Fishing Report
The best bet for offshore fishing is Sheep Head, they are on fire. Head out to the reefs and concrete piles, using light tackle, 1 or 2/0 sharp hooks with shrimp, fiddler crabs or oysters. They are ranging from 12 to 20 inch. Also the Sea Bass are “thick as thieves” and of course the ole faithful grunts.
April 1st is not far away and we”ll be after red grouper again but until then come on down and get the sheep’s before they move off.
Till next time, tight lines and safe boating
Capt. John blouse
Hooked up charters & Cedar Key Marina II
This Cedar Key fishing report is from Cedar Key Marina II and Cedar Key Fishing Guide Hookedup Charters.
Speckled Trout And Redfish Are On The Flats
It’s going to be interesting to see how Spring comes in this year.
As you all know, the winter has been very mild. Speckled Trout are on the flats with Gulf water temps in the 60′s. I still find the bigger Trout near a creek ditch or pothole. But remember, if you flush them, it’s over. So approach to within casting distance quietly. Cast your Saltwater Assassin 1/16 oz jighead with an Assassin 5″ shad to the far side of the pot hole or ditch and let it sink without to much slack, so you can feel the strike as it falls. If it’s windy, watch your line to detect strike.
Now I know this all sounds complicated, but when it works you will be raising your minimum keeper size to 16″ or 17″ inches. Or the luxury problem, having to move to find smaller fish to finish your limit, because everything in the hole was over 20″s !
My customers and I have caught more Redfish on the flats this winter than I can ever remember winters past. It does take the right day. By that I mean high tide 11 am or later, sunny and warm, not too windy. The reds will come out and play. I use the same bait I cast for Trout mentioned above. Again, a slow retrieve is the only way you’ll get bite.
This kind a fishing does require some recon, a GPS and polarized sun glasses but can be most rewarding.
At this writing there have been some great Sheephead catches at the Steinhatchee reef.
GOD BLESS, Good Fishing and Be Safe
Captain STEVE KROLL
This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee, Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll
Steinhatchee Redfish, This Is What you Come To Steinhatchee For.
Speckled Trout Caught In Steinhatchee, Florida. Another Reason To Visit Steinhatchee
Plenty of Redfish and Trout to be Caught
From the Suwannee to Waccasassa and all around the oyster bars, corrigan’s reef, dead mans channel, gomez and in the back creek mouths, there are plenty of redfish to be caught, the trout are also there, still around the grass flats and hard bottom areas.
There also have been good numbers of sheephead caught around the docks, as the temperature gets cooler, they will move in strong. so come on down to Cedar Key & the Big Bend, the fish are biting.
Till next time, tight lines and safe boating
Capt. John blouse
Hooked up charters & Cedar Key Marina II
This Cedar Key fishing report is from Cedar Key Marina II and Cedar Key Fishing Guide Hookedup Charters.
Captain Steve’s Steinhatchee Fishing Report: Spring At It’s Best
Hey OutdoorUpdate.com fans,
Spring 2011 has showed up in a most glorious fashion! The blooming trees and bushes are as beautiful as we’ve seen in years. The fishing has been equally great and lower than usual winds for March has contributed to nice conditions, allowing folks to get to the Steinhatchee reef for great catches of Sheephead.
Those who prefer to pursue Speckled Trout on the flats, have been rewarded with big fish and lots of them.
Redfish have shown themselves also, but are more challenging to get to bite.
With water temps continuing to rise the Red bite will get more aggressive.
The Gulf is warming ahead of schedule this year. We have already caught Spanish Mackerel this Spring.
So get out and enjoy HIS creation we are blessed to live in!
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
Now That Is A Fine Speckled Trout
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Now That Is Two Nice Redfish
Florida Saltwater Fishing Pictures
Florida Freshwater Fishing Pictures
SHEEPSHEAD…”GET THEM WHILE THERE HOT”.
One of the best all around fish to catch in the Gulf of Mexico has to be the Sheepshead. Although we typically only see them in the Big Bend Region during the winter months, these pelagics show up every year in big numbers. Not only are they plentiful, they move around in tight schools which make getting your limit a snap, once you’ve found them.
We have several spots we fish for them, but like the Grouper, they prefer hard bottom and structure.
Years ago we would go from channel marker to marker scraping the barnacles to attract them. A sure fire method to find them, as well as keep them on the spot you are fishing. These days we typically run offshore a bit and fish for them on the rocks and wrecks off the Citrus and Levy County Coasts.
With all the fishing restrictions, especially this time of year, the Sheepshead is no doubt your best bet for filling the cooler. They’re great table fare, the bag or catch limit is 15 per angler, they typically run from 5 to 10 lbs. each, and are easy to hook once you’ve mastered the art of jigging.
As I have said before, “The measure of a successful fishing trip is directly proportionate to the weight of the cooler at the days end”.
See?you on the water.
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Yankee Town Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick
