March 26, 2010
INSHORE REPORT:
Looks like Spring is gonna stay around this time. After one long, cold winter, we are finally enjoying nice weather. We will still have those windy days, but at least they will be much warmer now. We have had lots of fun out there fishing in spite of dealing with the winds. It's been a good week on the water.
Keith, Cai, Turner and Frank finished off their visit on Sunday. The boys ended up catching 200 bluefish, jacks, sheephead and other species during their annual fishing adventure on the Indian River. It was fun watching them reel in fish after fish. Henry Buzy and his group joined me for another day of exciting fishing around the river. Manny Rivera and Ken finished off the week with another fun day fishing around the Indian River. Lots of sunshine made it even more enjoyable.
The docks around the river have been the most productive areas along with the inlet and turning basin. Lots and lots of jacks are just about everywhere you happen to go. You would swear those fish are following your boat around the river. Sheephead continue to hang under the docks and structure. Live shrimp has worked well on those toothy critters. We are still getting some nice sized ones to bend the rods. Bluefish and mackerel are heavy around the turning basin and inlet. Silver spoons, live shrimp or DOA grub tails can get you lots of action. The trout bite has been improving on the grass flats. It will continue to get better as the water warms up. Fish two to five feet of water with a Deadly Combo, CAL jerk bait or live shrimp to get the trout action going. Bear Point, Harbor Branch and Round Island are always good spots to check out.
Redfish action will continue to get better on the flats. There have been lots of them around the river this year already and Spring should bring a good bite. Try around the docks and flats to the south of Fort Pierce using a CAL jerk bait or TerrorEyz. The snook bite should also begin to pick up with the warmer water. Handle them carefully and release them unharmed. Bridges have held sheephead, bluefish, sand perch and black drum. The beaches have been producing whiting,bluefish, pompano and some weakfish for the surf anglers. The fish have been cold for a long time and they are getting hungry now. It should be a great Spring around the Treasure Coast.
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing and Be Safe!
Captain Charlie Conner
http://www.fishtalescharter.com/
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
Fishing Reports for Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Jensen Beach, Florida. Inshore fishing charters on the Indian River Lagoon for redfish, snook and sea trout. Go to http://fishtalescharter.com for more information.
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March 19, 2010
In spite of many windy days lately, we have had lots of success out on the Indian River. Most of our fishing has been restricted due to the conditions, but we have found lots of fish out there to keep the rods bending. It's been fun, but also a challenge to get to some of our fishing areas. It should be a great Spring....if winter ever eases out of the Treasure Coast!
Chris Elmore and his party joined us for a day of fishing docks for sheephead, jacks and lots of other species. Rani Christie and his son found lots of action on a windy day out there. Bob, Mark and Tony were back again this year to catch lots of fish around the river. Keith Mullins and sons, Frank & Turner, were back again to give the boys a day full of great fishing in spite of the winds howling. It has been a fun, but blustery week!
Fishing docks will give you lots of sheephead, jacks, bluefish and maybe even some redfish. With a strong westerly wind lately, it give you a great opportunity to get to some of the docks south of Fort Pierce and enjoy some great fishing. Everyone this week enjoyed what the docks around the river have to offer. Live shrimp is always a mainstay around docks, but DOA shrimp or TerrorEyz will also get you in on some of the action. The jetties and turning basin have been loaded with bluefish, jacks and mackerel. Shiny lures or live shrimp will keep you busy. The redfish are shallow on the flats and will eat one day and turn their noses up the next. Frank Mullins caught his redfish around the docks.
The surf has been yielding pompano, whiting, jacks and blues on shrimp and sand fleas. The bridges are still producing sand perch, black drum, sheephead and blues. Live or dead shrimp is the bait of choice there. The trout bite has picked up for those who could get to the grass flats. DOA Deadly Combos are always a number one choice for trout. One of these days the winds will slow down and we will have a fantastic spring to fish the river.
Tip of the Week:
Keep your rain gear handy on these windy days on the water. The water spray can get you soaked if you are not prepared for it. I keep extra ponchos to keep customers and equipment dry when you are up against the winds. Don't forget to keep those phones and cameras in dry storage when running. Saltwater and electronics just don't have a good relationship!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing and Be Safe!
Captain Charlie Conner
http://www.fishtalescharter.com/
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
In spite of many windy days lately, we have had lots of success out on the Indian River. Most of our fishing has been restricted due to the conditions, but we have found lots of fish out there to keep the rods bending. It's been fun, but also a challenge to get to some of our fishing areas. It should be a great Spring....if winter ever eases out of the Treasure Coast!
Chris Elmore and his party joined us for a day of fishing docks for sheephead, jacks and lots of other species. Rani Christie and his son found lots of action on a windy day out there. Bob, Mark and Tony were back again this year to catch lots of fish around the river. Keith Mullins and sons, Frank & Turner, were back again to give the boys a day full of great fishing in spite of the winds howling. It has been a fun, but blustery week!
Fishing docks will give you lots of sheephead, jacks, bluefish and maybe even some redfish. With a strong westerly wind lately, it give you a great opportunity to get to some of the docks south of Fort Pierce and enjoy some great fishing. Everyone this week enjoyed what the docks around the river have to offer. Live shrimp is always a mainstay around docks, but DOA shrimp or TerrorEyz will also get you in on some of the action. The jetties and turning basin have been loaded with bluefish, jacks and mackerel. Shiny lures or live shrimp will keep you busy. The redfish are shallow on the flats and will eat one day and turn their noses up the next. Frank Mullins caught his redfish around the docks.
The surf has been yielding pompano, whiting, jacks and blues on shrimp and sand fleas. The bridges are still producing sand perch, black drum, sheephead and blues. Live or dead shrimp is the bait of choice there. The trout bite has picked up for those who could get to the grass flats. DOA Deadly Combos are always a number one choice for trout. One of these days the winds will slow down and we will have a fantastic spring to fish the river.
Tip of the Week:
Keep your rain gear handy on these windy days on the water. The water spray can get you soaked if you are not prepared for it. I keep extra ponchos to keep customers and equipment dry when you are up against the winds. Don't forget to keep those phones and cameras in dry storage when running. Saltwater and electronics just don't have a good relationship!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing and Be Safe!
Captain Charlie Conner
http://www.fishtalescharter.com/
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
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