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Winter Blues
2008-12-02 19:43:33
Stuart, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Stuart Jetties
This winter trip starts out on a early December morning with overcast skies temperatures dropping as the morning progesses!
Winds are from the north west at a speed of 15-20 knots gusting to almost 25 knots at times.Sea conditions are three to four foot rollers in the St. Lucie Inlet.We travel north west of the inlet about half mile in.We start a drift back and forth using whole sardines on light tackle and circle hooks. At first the bite was hit and miss, but then the frenzy began with a half dozen bluefish in the 18-24 inch range with occasional 26 inch blue taking the bait.The battles were fast & furious! Pound for pound bluefish are one of the most fierce fighting fish in the sea!
After about two good hours of catch & release of these migrating predators we finished up with a few jack crevale.That's all for now, this is Capt Sal for St. Lucie Sportfishing Charters. Look us up on the web at www.profishingcharters.com. to book a trip for Wintertime Blues! Take care until next time,Capt. Sal out!
Fish Species: Bluefish
Bait Used: Sardines
Tackle Used: 15 lb spinner
Method Used: Drift
Water Depth: 12
Water Temperature: 69
Wind Direction: NW
Wind Speed: 18-22 knots
About The Author: Captain Sal Mattino
Company: St. Lucie Sportfishing Charters
Area Reporting: Ocean & River from Fort Pierce to Stuart ,Florida
Bio: Retired from Firefighting & Law Enforcement Service. Fishing this area for 17 years. U.S. Coast Guard Captains License Qualified to operate vessels up to 100 tons. I carry a maximum of 6 passengers. I am a member of the American Professional Captains Association. I am a certified Captain for the International Game & Fish Association. I have received additional training in First Responder First Aid applications.
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