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Winter Action In Ft Myers Offshore
2007-02-08 17:18:52
Fort Myers, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Ft. Myers - Offshore
Greetings,
The cold fronts we have been having as of late has kept water temps dropping. When that happens our winter fish become my prime targets. Winds and heavy seas have kept us close, but action fill our days none the less.
Onn the artificial reefs and wrecks Sheepshead have started to show up along with good numbers of Black Drum and a few Bull Redfish. Head knocker shrimp rigs and shrimp tipped jigs will catch both. Chumming with cut shrimp will kick off the bite. This is the time of year that trolling with deep running lures or planers, or down riggers can pay off with nice gag grouper. Color changes daily, but the presentation needs to be close to the bottom to be effective.
There is good Pompano and Bluefish action along with Ladyfish and Silver trout in most passes and sand bars as well. Again, shrimp, and jigs will server you well.
Sincerely, Capt. Rick
Fish Species: Redfish, Bluefish, Pompano, Ladyfish
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About The Author: Captain Rick Featherstone
Company: Magic Hook Charters
Area Reporting: Southwest Florida - Naples - Ft. Myers - Sanibel
Bio: Thanks for coming to our web site. I am Captain Rick Featherstone. I have been fishing and guiding local waters for 20 years deep sea fishing. I love to take kids of all ages out to catch fish they have never caught or even seen before. Helping a angler to a personal best, or biggest fish they have ever caught is a great thrill for me. As I head west into the gulf of Mexico each morning I still get the same thrill as I did the first time. There is something special about being out there. Guiding is a job, but it isn't. Its a special gift to be able to share with others the nature & beauty this area has to offer. There is room for beginners or experts aboard my boat. We offer light tackle sport fishing charters using, conventional, spin, plug, or fly equipment. I am a fishing nut and fishing is my passion. I don't fish for the money even though it pays the bills. I just love fishing. I'm the easiest guy to get along with and I will go the extra mile for you. No matter what we are after be it just bending rods for the kids, or that special fish of a lifetime, its always a good time for me.
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