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It has been very
busy for the last month, with some of the best Tarpon fishing of the
season. The backcountry fishing required a little more hunting for the
fish, but when I found them they were in numbers I haven't seen all
season. In some of the holes that usually hold a few fish to a dozen,
there would be fifty fish. The next two holes, no fish. Obviously
these fish were getting ready to move, most likely up into Charlotte
Harbor. The redfish have also made an appearance, showing up thick. On
several of my favorite flats, seeing over 100 fish has been quite
common, with several flats having 4 times that. The reds, even though
they are here in big numbers still present a challenge to the fly
angler. On an early morning incoming the fish have been moving in
waves across the flats. On the flats that I have patterned the
movement of the fish, I know with in 100 yards where the fish will
enter it. I will get in line with our imaginary fish trail and stake
the boat up. If I have two anglers, one will wade. Generally when the
fish are moving in the manner they have been, it is best to wait for
the fish to come to you. This also keeps us quite and lets up prepare
for our shot on the fish, since we can see them a long way off.
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Sarah and I will
be leaving on the 28th. for Colorado for 8 weeks for some trout
fishing and elk hunting. This is a tough time of the year to leave
with the fishing being so good, but from the reports that I am
getting from CO the fishing is excellent. My fishing reports will
still be updated with reports from CO. I will be able to be
reached by email or by phone, and I will return your message with
in a day or two.
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Tight lines,
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Scott
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