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HOT Days on the water in Southwest Florida
2009-10-11 12:45:14
Pine Island Sound, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, Sanibel
You wouldn't think it was the second week of October, it was down right HOT all week on the water. Beautiful Days, just a little warm for this time of year. With the heat the inshore waters have also warmed back up into the low nineties, this coupled with lots of outgoing and low tides made for challenging fishing.
We found a few redfish in northern Pine Island Sound working deep holes along bars as the falling tide was pushing food past them. Small live pinfish was the favored bait. Once again this week the snook bite was tough, you could see them blasting schools of tiny baits along the mangroves, but they weren't much interested in anything large enough to stay on a hook.
Our best action came on the deeper grassflats near the Sanibel Causeway. After a little chumming with live shiners we found action with a mix of trout, snapper, ladyfish and mackerel. Not the fast paced action we often get, but steady.
I am beginning to see quite a few pompano skipping my boat weight over the deeper grassflats and unseasonal warm weather has kept plenty of sharks in our waters.
The weather forecast for the upcoming week continues to be hot until weeks end. If our northern friends could just send us down a shot of cooler weather, not cold just a little cooler. We sure could use it!
Fish Species: Redfish, Sharks. Snook, Trout
Bait Used:
Method Used: Live and cut bait
Water Depth:
Water Temperature: Hot
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A Pine Island Sound Redfish
10 year old Domminick visiting from Canada with his first shark. A five foot Bull caught and released in northern Matlacha Pass.
About The Author: Captain Bill Russell
Company: Gulf Coast Limited Professional Guide Se
Area Reporting: southwest florida including Sanibel, Pine Island Sound, Charlotte Harbor, Matlacha Pass
Bio: "Catch The Action" with Captain Bill Russell. As a native of Pine Island Bill has spent his entire life fishing the waters surrounding the Island and has been a professional fishing guide for fourteen years and loves to share the local knowledge and history of the waters. The waters surrounding Pine Island including Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, Charlotte Harbor, Sanibel, Captiva and Boca Grande are a true fishing Mecca that provide a wide choice of angling thrills. We specialize in light tackle fishing for Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Sea Trout, Sharks and a variety of other species. Not only do our waters provide World Class fishing opportunities our Islands and waters are also abundant with a wide variety of wildlife and beautiful scenery, so bring a camera! We customize each trip to ensure everyone on board has a great time and will return again. From the small child to the novice to the most experienced angler we will make your trip a memorable one. Spend a day on the waters of Southwest Florida and "Catch The Action" with Captain Bill Russell
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