Threadfin Under The Ringling!

2008-05-21 17:05:16

Sarasota, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report

Sarasota Bay

Thursday May 15th 2008

Captain Douglas C. Ricciardi of SarasotaFishing.Org and Tearin’ Em Up! Fishing Charters and Nature Tours in Sarasota Florida Reports;

7am:

Threadfins under Ringling Bridge! Caught 15 in a few throws- not so good.

Bird Key Flats – Tons of Spanish Sardines and Finger Mullet! ‘bout 65 in one throw!

NICE! Mixed with some nervous shrimp and I have my day cut out for me. Not too much rain lately, clear water, tons of pinfish available!

8am:

Big fat Redfish on! Got it in! Here is the Photo! Nice Fish! Yee Haw!

4 more just like the first one, and then it slowed down a bit.

10am:

Some small trout by Longboat Key Bay Isles Area.

11am:

Chummed up the Twin Bridges real nice, and got One After Another Mini Grouper;

‘round the 16-17” range, nice way to bend the pole!

P.S. It’s Tarpon Time!!!

Fish Species: Grouper, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snapper

Bait Used: Shrimp, Threadfin Herring, Spanish Sardiens, Pinfish, Berkly Gulp, D.O.A. C.A.

Tackle Used: Penn Reels & Ugly Sticks

Method Used: Sight and Using basic knowledge, Speaking with other fishermen.

Water Depth: 4-6ft Trout 5-9ft Redfish & Snapper

Water Temperature: 78-82*

Wind Direction: SWS

Wind Speed: 12-18mph

Meg Kelly & 24

Rick & Meg Kelly

About The Author: Captain Douglas C. Ricciardi

Company: Tearin' Em Up! Sportfishing Charters

Area Reporting: Greater Sarasota Area

Bio: 15 Years Local Experiance 35 Years total Florida Fishing. Father of 4, and passionate about fishing 24/7-365!

941-587-6150

Click Here For Past Fishing Reports by Captain Douglas C. Ricciardi