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The cold
weather may be keeping people off the water, but it hasn't done
anything except get the fish excited. Fishing throughout the
region picked up this week, as the cold fronts not only dropped the
water temperatures, but the the water levels as well. In
addition, much of the algae, that clouds the water, has died off and
left clear, clean water. This makes finding the fish a lot
easier and makes sight fishing spectacular. Just remember, it
also makes it easier for the fish to see you, the boat, and any
movements that you create. Lower water levels also make the
fish a little more nervous. Still, if you use a stealthy
approach (which doesn't include bumping shorelines), you can catch
plenty of fish.
If you don't
like the cold weather, but still want to enjoy fishing, then check
out our line of cold
weather clothing. It is designed to make even the coldest,
windiest days of the year enjoyable for fishing. This is the
year that the pros use to stay warm and make sure that they don't
have to miss a day of fishing.
Captain John Tarr,
Tailhunter Guide Service, reports that the
redfish are all over the
flats in Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach. Captain John stated
that early morning starts are not necessary, as the fish have not
been active until the sun warms the shallow waters up a little.
Captain John added that he has been using crab flies (EP
Palometa) and shrimp flies (Borski
Butterfly, EP
Spawning Shrimp) for the best results; his only exception is
when he finds schools and the he uses the
Dupre Spoonfly in orange or
black-cherry.
Captain Scott
MacCalla, Backcast Charters, has been doing really well in
Mosquito Lagoon. Captain MacCalla reported that since the
water levels have dropped, he has been finding plenty of
redfish along the
shorelines. Captain MacCalla also emphasized that early
morning starts were not necessary, as the fish are very sluggish
until at least mid-morning. Captain MacCalla has found the
EP Blue Crab to be very
effective on the shoreline redfish. Captain MacCalla added
that some very large seatrout
are being found over the grass, but wanted to make sure that
everyone remembers that trout season is closed for the remainder of
the year.
RENZETTI's 2nd FLY
FISHING & ROD BUILDING FAIR (December 5 and 6, 2008)
Don't Miss
Hell's Bay Boatworks Day in January 2009 (click or details)
Fly Fisherman Redfish Tournament, to Benefit Animal Rescue, January
2009.
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