This time of year its better to start later in the day and fish the warmer water periods later in the day. Fish appetites are meager on the cold mornings so don't get up as early. Also start fishing more soft plastics with scent added... reaction baits should be reserved for warming trends only now.

Fish like sheephead and trout become the main focus on colder periods. Keep track of water temps on every trip now so you can see what each species prefers and maximize your efforts.

For the balance of my report including the big trout and redfish action visit my website at www.captaincarichardson.com.

Keep'em Bent!

Fish Species: Redfish
Bait Used: Natural
Tackle Used: Falcon Rods
Method Used:
Water Depth: 2 feet
Water Temperature: 73 degrees
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Speed: 10 to 15 mph
Kate with a whopper low tide red caught with Capt. C.A. Richardson
Kate with a whopper low tide red caught with Capt. C.A. Richardson


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About The Author: Captain C.A. Richardson

Company: Flats Class Charters

Area Reporting: St. Pete/Clearwater/Tampa Bay

Bio: Born in Charleston, SC in 1965… C.A.'s family relocated to St. Petersburg in 1967 where he honed his angling skills on the beaches, piers, and inshore flats of Tampa Bay. In 2001, he started his popular "Flats Class" fishing school to compliment his Flats Class Charter business. The school traveled around the state educating anglers through C.A.'s unique power-point presentation and by featuring many local inshore pros. Years later in 2007, Flats Class TV debuted, with the help of Forrest Fox Productions, and was an instant hit with anglers eager to learn from the pros! He has gained the reputation over the years as "the inshore guide" to hire when it comes to artificial techniques on the west coast of Florida and still spends over 200 days a year on the water with his clients & filming Flats Class TV.

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