SHEEPSHEAD…”GET THEM WHILE THERE HOT”.

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

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

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The Trout Are In The Grass Flats

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

My apologies for the way over due salt water fishing report. Honestly, over the last few months we’ve had few salt water fishing inquiries, likely due to the spill, and or the economy. Fortunately, the fishing in our area was not effected by either.

We made a short re-con trip on Tuesday, 10/12, and found plenty of Trout on the grass flats just north of Yankeetown, although most of them were small. This area just off the Levy County Coast is south of Cedar Key and is well known for Sea Trout, Red Fish, Tarpon, and a wide variety of non-targeted fish.

We concentrated our efforts around “Eleven Prong”, just south of the Waccassasa River entrance, south to the “Trout Stake”. We didn’t set any records but did manage to locate the Trout, and the depth they were feeding in, shallow (between 2 and 4 feet).

I have had a few reports of huge Snook being caught offshore. I plan to check it out in the next few days.

Stay tuned for further updates!

Till next time?see you out there.
Good Luck
Captain Nick

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

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Coming Soon to The Flats Near You

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

Coming Soon a September Improvement

slick-charters-saltwater-glamour-shotRecently, lots of Reds have been caught in a variety of near shore locations up and down the Nature Coast/Big Bend Region.

From Eleven Prong, just south of Wacassasa Bay, to the Homosassa River entrance, reports of good numbers of Reds keep coming in with two things in common, tide and time of day.

The vast majority of these fish have been taken in the early a.m. hours, and just before or after high tide.

I expect that soon the water temps will be decreasing and the fishing in general will be improving.

You can also take a look at last years September Reports to see what was going on then.

A Yankee Town, Florida and Crystal River Florida Fishing Report
From Gulf Coast Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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Anticipation

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

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ANTICIPATION

Although the recent winds have all but shut down the saltwater fishing around the Big Bend, we did manage to get out on Friday, 4/17.

Yes, it was blustery, but we took the airboat and confined our fishing to the shallow, protected waters around “Eleven Prong”, just south of the Waccassasa Bay Channel entrance.

Not much luck with the Redfish, but there was a fair amount of baitfish in the area.

Hopefully the winds will subside soon, and we’ll be getting back to the Grassflats for some great fishing action.

Time to get those “Cajun Thunders” rigged and ready.
Capt. Nick

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Crystal River, Florida Yankeetown & Levy County Fishing Report

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

This Crystal River, Florida & Yankeetown Fishing Report is From Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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WHERE,WHEN and HOW

Best bet for February along the Citrus/Levy County coasts is Redfish.

From”Eleven Prong”, just south of the Waccassassa River entrance, to the spoils off of Ozello, reports of Redfish are coming in from everywhere.

That takes care of where. When, just before and after the high or incoming tide seems to work best for me, especially around the new or full moon (most extreme tides).

And finally, how.  Although Redfish will bite a large variety of bait, I prefer live or cut stuff, shrimp or mullet.

Note: Snook and Trout season re-opens on March 1st. Whoopee!

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