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Welcome
to Capt. Terry's FISHING REPORT:
May 17th, 2003
Tarpon,
The time is HERE! I've been hooking up on a daily basis. Most of them in
the 60lb to 100lb range. We've finding them from the beaches to the back
country. Some more nice weather and I suspect we'll start seeing a lot
more. When the tarpon are here and conditions are ideal, an experience of
a lifetime awaits you. Flies, artificial and bait can hook these sought
after critters, but getting them to the boat is a whole other story. These
beautiful fish will range from 30lbs. to 200lbs. Average being around
100lbs. They will test your skill and your equipment when hooked with the
fly rod or light tackle. BOOK NOW!
Redfish, The weather has gotten to be more seasonal and the water
temperature is in the 80's. The redfish have come back on the bite. I have
done very well on some of the more extreme low tides for tailing redfish
with the fly rods. Bait fishing has been getting better every day. The
trick is being there when they are feeding. Try working the edges of the
sand bars and oyster reefs. Some people call it fishing for reds, I call
it hunting. When poling the flats for reds, move very slowly and watch for
wakes, tails and boils. When fishing the mangroves, fish the top end of
the high tide and get your fly, bait or jig underneath the mangroves as
far as you can. This technique will also produce a few snook. A great way
to cover a lot of water and it can be very productive. Flies, artificials
and bait all are working well for these beautiful strong fighters. Try
bait fishing them with pinfish, shrimp or cut bait. Fly fish them against
the mangroves and on the flats with a earth tone colored clouser and for
some real excitement try top water on the overcast days. Average size
about 18" to 30" with some larger ones around. Watch for those
TAILS!!!
Snook, The snook fishing has been excellent! I've been finding some very
nice fish eager to eat the fly and artificials. A few in the 15lb to 20lb
class. Some real monsters out there and when hooked you have your job cut
out for you. One mistake and they win! Large hand picked shrimp and live
bait sometimes will get the larger ones to take in the cuts, sand holes
and under the mangroves. Fishing them on the out going tide usually
produces the best results. Brightly colored flies or plastics also are
working on some of the deeper holes and against the mangroves. Keep
your eyes open and fish them on the tides that create good current.
Hungry Snook means Bait, though throwing a well placed fly will usually be
rewarded with an aerial show.
Speckled Trout, Summer time produces some large trout! Some very
respectable Trout in the 20" to 25" range being caught with
flies on or near the flats. Look for them in 3' to 5' of water near the
edges of the grass flats. Watch where the birds are feeding and give it a
try. A great top water feeder on overcast days, makes for some sure fun.
Again flies, artificials and bait will bag a few of these hard hitting
fish.
Cobia, Tripletail & Jacks: These three species can be encountered on
many of my trips. When you run into these species they are worth throwing
for! All are fantastic fighters and can be caught on the fly rod or light
tackle.
A day on the flats will always take you home with some memories and
remember fishing is fun, so have fun out there! Don't take it so serious
that you can't have a good time.
Till the next update take care and keep those lines TIGHT!
CAPT.
TERRY PITZ http://www.flyfishingswfl.com
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