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.

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

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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.

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

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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