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Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (5/03/2008)
The Trout bite has been good on the Bannana River despite windy conditions on most days.
The Trout bite has been good on the Bannana River despite windy conditions on most days.
Trout Bite Heats Up AsTemperature Heats Up by Ron Presley (4/24/2008)
Warmer water tempertures have had a positive affect on the seatrout bite. Rip Tide plastics have been the bait of choice for Banana River Seatrout.
Warmer water tempertures have had a positive affect on the seatrout bite. Rip Tide plastics have been the bait of choice for Banana River Seatrout.
Cocoa Beach Fishing Report by Doug Blanton (4/13/2008)
We have had some interesting days on the water over the past month. The fishing was pretty good. The reds were tailing and the gator trout were on the flats. Then it rained.
We have had some interesting days on the water over the past month. The fishing was pretty good. The reds were tailing and the gator trout were on the flats. Then it rained.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (4/09/2008)
The spring time bite seems to be heating up in the Banana River. A recent trip brought one lucky angler an East Coast Slam.
The spring time bite seems to be heating up in the Banana River. A recent trip brought one lucky angler an East Coast Slam.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (2/21/2008)
Kids can have a blast catching the underrated Jack Cravalle. It is probably more important that kids catch something, as opposed to what they catch.
Kids can have a blast catching the underrated Jack Cravalle. It is probably more important that kids catch something, as opposed to what they catch.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (1/14/2008)
Cold weather is on the way and a change in fishing tactics is in order.
Cold weather is on the way and a change in fishing tactics is in order.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (12/28/2007)
A cold front slowed down the fishing but not the fun of fishing. I had the special honor to take a soldier fishing. Read more below for the program that makes it possible.
A cold front slowed down the fishing but not the fun of fishing. I had the special honor to take a soldier fishing. Read more below for the program that makes it possible.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (11/25/2007)
High Winds, Cool Temps, and Big Smiles were the issues of week on the Indian River. Fishing was tough and you had to work for everything you caught.
High Winds, Cool Temps, and Big Smiles were the issues of week on the Indian River. Fishing was tough and you had to work for everything you caught.
Mullet Run Still Going in the Indian River by Ron Presley (10/29/2007)
Weather has kept the Indian River fishing slow. The mullet run is still going and if you work at it you can still catch some fish. Try the Rip Tide 3 inch Mullet and 5 inch Flats Chub on a 1/4 ounce Pro Jig Head.
Weather has kept the Indian River fishing slow. The mullet run is still going and if you work at it you can still catch some fish. Try the Rip Tide 3 inch Mullet and 5 inch Flats Chub on a 1/4 ounce Pro Jig Head.
Some wild fishing on a road trip to the everglades produced snook, tarpon, shark by Ron Presley (10/17/2007)
Some wild fishing on a road trip to the everglades produced snook, tarpon, sharks, and goliath grouper.
Some wild fishing on a road trip to the everglades produced snook, tarpon, sharks, and goliath grouper.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (10/03/2007)
This is the second of a two peice report on a road trip to Homosassa for the Florida Outdoor Writers Annual Meeting.
This is the second of a two peice report on a road trip to Homosassa for the Florida Outdoor Writers Annual Meeting.
Cocoa tarpon by Doug Blanton (9/27/2007)
The fall bait run is a little early this year ant things are starting to go nuts. The tarpon I have talked about all year have started showing up and are feeding pretty good.
The fall bait run is a little early this year ant things are starting to go nuts. The tarpon I have talked about all year have started showing up and are feeding pretty good.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (9/19/2007)
You can probably tell from the title, this report is not about fishing Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island but about a recent road trip to Homosassa for the Florida Outdoor Writers Annual Convention. If you are like me you like to get away from home once in a while and fish some other areas. Homosassa provides the perfect spot to do so.
You can probably tell from the title, this report is not about fishing Cocoa Beach and Merritt Island but about a recent road trip to Homosassa for the Florida Outdoor Writers Annual Convention. If you are like me you like to get away from home once in a while and fish some other areas. Homosassa provides the perfect spot to do so.
Cocao Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (9/09/2007)
The Fall mullet run has started and fishing should pick up.
The Fall mullet run has started and fishing should pick up.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (8/21/2007)
I am beginning to feel like I'm on a roller coaster with the fishing. Good one day not the next. The ups and downs are most closely related to finding bait and the weather.
I am beginning to feel like I'm on a roller coaster with the fishing. Good one day not the next. The ups and downs are most closely related to finding bait and the weather.
Kings on pogies by Ron Presley (8/07/2007)
Kings on pogies and a surprise cobia. The nearshore fishing has picked up at Cocoa Beach.
Kings on pogies and a surprise cobia. The nearshore fishing has picked up at Cocoa Beach.
Cocoa Beach Redfish Fishing Banana River by Doug Blanton (8/06/2007)
Summary The weather may be hot but so is the fishing. The snook have been busting bait in the early mornings, the reds are schooled up again, the trout bite is holding on pretty good and the tarpon are everywhere.
Summary The weather may be hot but so is the fishing. The snook have been busting bait in the early mornings, the reds are schooled up again, the trout bite is holding on pretty good and the tarpon are everywhere.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (7/24/2007)
Summer Patterns Definitely Continue. Rip Tide mullet working well on spotted sea trout
Summer Patterns Definitely Continue. Rip Tide mullet working well on spotted sea trout
Cocoa Beach Fishing report by Doug Blanton (7/23/2007)
Summer is here. You can almost set your watch by the afternoon thunderstorms and the tarpon are in good numbers in the rivers. The schools of redfish have broken up into smaller schools and the bulls are on their way north. The snook fishing has improve in the early morning and the trout are on the drop-offs. For Cocoa Beach this all means that it\'s summer slam time.
Summer is here. You can almost set your watch by the afternoon thunderstorms and the tarpon are in good numbers in the rivers. The schools of redfish have broken up into smaller schools and the bulls are on their way north. The snook fishing has improve in the early morning and the trout are on the drop-offs. For Cocoa Beach this all means that it\'s summer slam time.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (7/06/2007)
Kings and Tarpon love pogies. A recent trip out of Canaveral produced one big tarpon and several kingfish.
Kings and Tarpon love pogies. A recent trip out of Canaveral produced one big tarpon and several kingfish.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (6/25/2007)
Tarpon and Kingfish biting outside Port Canaveral
Tarpon and Kingfish biting outside Port Canaveral
Tarpon on the Beach by Ron Presley (6/11/2007)
Finally, a chance to get on the beach. Low winds, light seas and plenty of bait was the recipe for some beach side action this week.
Finally, a chance to get on the beach. Low winds, light seas and plenty of bait was the recipe for some beach side action this week.
Indian River Lagoon by Ron Presley (5/07/2007)
Spring trout fishing is picking up on the Indian River Lagoon.
Spring trout fishing is picking up on the Indian River Lagoon.
Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island Fishing Report by Ron Presley (4/08/2007)
The Banana and Indian River provide nine species of salt-water fish for a family from Georgia.
The Banana and Indian River provide nine species of salt-water fish for a family from Georgia.
Cocoa Beach Cobia Fishing In Spring by Ron Presley (3/20/2007)
Early Spring can be a good time for Cobia. Baits for the cobia include everything from live pinfish to eels. Typically I use a 3/8 to ½ oz. jig head in chartreuse. The ones with the plastic worm attached work well, or you can tip the jig with shrimp to add the sense of smell.
Early Spring can be a good time for Cobia. Baits for the cobia include everything from live pinfish to eels. Typically I use a 3/8 to ½ oz. jig head in chartreuse. The ones with the plastic worm attached work well, or you can tip the jig with shrimp to add the sense of smell.
Cocoa Beach Fishing Report by Doug Blanton (2/28/2007)
I can't say the bulls are charging but I can say the Gator Trout are. We have been catching a few nice reds up to 31 lbs and have seen a few of the 40+ pound fish but as of this report we haven't boated one yet. As for the big trout, they have been moving on the flats in good numbers. Our biggest to date was a 8 pounder we boated on top water.
I can't say the bulls are charging but I can say the Gator Trout are. We have been catching a few nice reds up to 31 lbs and have seen a few of the 40+ pound fish but as of this report we haven't boated one yet. As for the big trout, they have been moving on the flats in good numbers. Our biggest to date was a 8 pounder we boated on top water.
Winter Time Duties by Ron Presley (2/19/2007)
When its too cold to fish, there are other things you can do.
When its too cold to fish, there are other things you can do.
Cocoa Beach Fishing Report by Doug Blanton (1/26/2007)
Fishing has picked up over the past week. A few schools of good reds are starting to show up as well as a few of our spring trout. The best part has been that the top water bite is starting to turn on. If things keep up the way they are now we are going to be in for a great spring.
Fishing has picked up over the past week. A few schools of good reds are starting to show up as well as a few of our spring trout. The best part has been that the top water bite is starting to turn on. If things keep up the way they are now we are going to be in for a great spring.
Comfortable Fishing Conditions For Banana & Indian River Near Cocoa Beach by Ron Presley (1/22/2007)
The recent warm weather has made for comfortable fishing conditions.
The recent warm weather has made for comfortable fishing conditions.
More Trout Catches This Month by Doug Blanton (1/10/2007)
Fishing has still been up and down for the past few weeks but the good news is we have been having more on days then off. We have boated a good number of of slot sized reds which is different for me but great for anyone wanting to take something home. We are seeing a few fish in the 30 pound range but most of them have been extremely spooky.
Fishing has still been up and down for the past few weeks but the good news is we have been having more on days then off. We have boated a good number of of slot sized reds which is different for me but great for anyone wanting to take something home. We are seeing a few fish in the 30 pound range but most of them have been extremely spooky.