John Rivers

The Spring Breakers have gone home, and I need a nap. What a great 6 weeks of fishing! Countless sheepshead, and by far, the best bull redfish bite for March and April since I've been guiding.

I've got a few days off to get my tackle organized for the next run of trips. May is right around the corner and that's when I'll be hitting the flats going after some gator trout and sight-fishing reds.

I guided Mike and his son Austin from Minnesota. They came down to visit the Gulf coast to see what all the Red Drum hype was all about. They found out firsthand, and caught 6 big 'uns. They also had a great time hooking up sheepshead and watching all the guides work the ledges today. The bite was great, and it was good to see everyone out on the water.

Keep checking back for more inshore light tackle action.

Tight Lines.

Capt. John Rivers

Mega-Bite Inshore Charters

850-341-9816

Thanks to my sponsors:

American RodSmith Rods, Mann's Lures, Power-Pole, SPRO Fishing Tackle, Pro Cure.

Gamakatsu Hooks, Pure Fishing - Berkley,Quantum

Fish Species: Sheepshead, Redfish
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Water Depth:
Water Temperature: 69.4
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed: 5-10knots
MIke and Austin show us their trophies after a double hookup.
MIke and Austin show us their trophies after a double hookup.

Austin shows off two nice sheepshead.
Austin shows off two nice sheepshead.


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John Rivers

About The Author: Captain John Rivers

Company: Rivers to Bay Fishing Charters

Area Reporting: Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St Peterburg

Bio: Covering the Tampa Bay, Clearwater and St Petersburg area. Light tackle fishing for Snook, Redfish, Trout and more While cruising from spot to spot in our 24 ft custom Triton bay boat you will be riding in comfort, it has all the amenities. I\'m a veteran fishing guide of 18 years and you\'ll be in good hands. Thanks for stopping by. Tight Lines... John

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