Gil Coombes

The last few weeks we have done a major change up with our fishing techniques and it has proven to be deadly on the Snook, Trout and Redfish. We fished Monday the 7th of April and had winds blowing out of the SW so we opted to fish under cover on the West Wall of the Indian River. throwing chartreuse DOA Shrimp in both 1/4 and 1/2 oz we found the fish to once again be very hungry. After instructing clients to target throwing the baits into the potholes that are spread out on the Wall we immediately started hitting hungry fish. These fish were just inhaling the baits and making a run for it. With catching numerous Trout in the slot range we decided to go hunting for bigger fish. We pulled up to a dock where the clients were instructed to work under and the edges, first cast proved fish were holding with a monster Snook rocketing out of the water, however the clients reaction was not quick enough and the fish immediately shot into the pilings with a quick break off. We continued to work the area and found a school of Reds however they were not receptive to anything..they just moved to deeper waters, evidently a sign of a weather change. We continued catching Trout and had a few toothy creatures hit the baits as well. We ended the day with keeping just enough Trout for a fresh dinner that night and released the rest. Just because the fish are just about jumping in the boat is no reason to keep every fish caught..release some for another fun day of fishing the flats.

Fish Species: Trout, Redfish and Snook
Bait Used: Chartreuse DOA Shrimp 1/4 & 1/2 oz
Tackle Used: Crowder Rods with Okuma Reels
Method Used: Fishing Potholes and structure
Water Depth: 1-4'
Water Temperature:
Wind Direction: SW
Wind Speed:

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Gil Coombes

About The Author: Captain Gil Coombes

Company: Smokin Em Charters

Area Reporting: Ft. Pierce/Stuart/Miami/Key Biscayne

Bio: Capt. Gil has been fishing for over 20 years from the waters of Delaware to Florida. With a passion for the sport, not only has he strived to become one of the best Offshore Captains to fish the Treasure Coast area but also one of the top Inshore Captains. Running a 45' Trojan Custom Sportfishand 37' Luhrs Sportfish out of the Ft. Pierce are and a 20' Hewes Flats he continuously is placing fish on the docks. From Sailfish, Dolphin and Wahoo fishing Offshore to Snook, Tarpon and Redfish fishing the Inshore waters. Now with an added charter location in the Miami/Key Biscayne area fishing a 30' Ocean Runner CC is able to offer charters and his fishing knowledge in that area as well. No other charter service can provide the enthusiasm for the sport or knowledge like the crew of Smokin Em Charters.

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