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Black drum schools still present
2008-10-23 08:06:30
Mosquito Lagoon, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Centaral / northern end of the Lagoon
Early out on the lagoon today, about a half hour before daybreak our first target was the black drum. Searching a flat in Mosquito Lagoon the first hour was not looking very good so I decided to move to redfish territory. On my way out running the trolling motor I noticed some nervous water about 150 yards out. I moved towards it and as I got closer, sure enough there they were, a school of about 100 drum!
As we approached them within litteraly 20 feet from the boat I dropped the Power-Pole and all three of us hooked up......Triple Hook Up!!!
We boated 2 and one spit the hook. Another one was hooked within 5 minutes, this one the largest going wherever he wanted screaming drag off the reel breaking off on the Power-Pole.
We ended the day with these black drum, redfish, trout, and about a 5 pound bluefish.
Book now for the coming months, the reds are really going to start to school up in BIG numbers.
- Captain Jeff (386) 478-9555
Fish Species: Redfish and black drum
Bait Used: mullet chunks
Tackle Used: spin
Method Used:
Water Depth: 2 feet
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: North east
Wind Speed: 10 knots
26 inch redfish and one of the black drum from today.
About The Author: Captain Jeff Dorobiala
Company: Reel Shallow Charters
Area Reporting: Mosquito Lagoon
Bio: Growing up on the east coast of Florida I started fishing at a very early age mostly on the inshore waters of the Indian River Lagoon. Now with the experience of learning every corner of the back waters and fish behavior patterns, I am a full time fishing guide on the Mosquito Lagoon. Besides writing monthly fishing reports for my website, Coastal Angler Magazine, and various other organizations, I also enjoy working with and am on the pro staff for Rip Tide Lures, High Roller Lures, Berkley, Pure Fishing, Daiichi Hooks, and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses. Capt. Jeff Dorobiala
386-478-9555
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