Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Red fish bite has been on fire!

The red fish bite has been on fire. Schools of fish can be found from Estero Bay all the way up through Charlotte Harbor. Low tide is the best time to search for these fish. You'll find them moving across the flats in schools, feeding and pushing a wake as they are cruising. You can also find them mixed in with schools of mullet along the flats and along the edges of the mangroves and oyster bars. Throwing top water lures in the early morning has been producing nice fish. As the sun gets higher, switch over to a gold spoon and soft plastics. These fish will not pass up a live bait, as long you get it in front of them. On the higher stages of the tide, fish potholes and mangroves using live chum to get the bite going. Pilchards on corks or cut pinfish will also  do the trick. Snook fishing has also been consistent. Throwing a handful of dazed pilchards at the edge of the mangroves will show if the snook are there and hungry. You will hear that signature popping sound as the snook chase you baits. Free lined pilchards or floated under a popping cork will get their attention.  Fall time is my favorite time of year to fish, as cooler temperatures in the air and water really turns the bite on. Bait has been plentiful around the bridges and off the beach so get out there and bend some rods!!



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