Lighter winds and less rain have allowed the water around the Sebastian area to clear up a bit and for us to get out on the water more often. The number of baitfish in the Lagoon continues to be high and with the lighter winds it has been much easier to find the concentrations. The improved conditions have resulted in improved catches of trout, snook, and reds. The continued warm weather has kept fish active and we have been catching nice fish throughout the day from early mornings right through to dark. The approaching full moon should make for some awesome mid-night fishing for snook and trout.
Edges of flats, underwater points, and mangrove shorelines have been producing most of our fish. Which areas have been holding the most fish has depended on the wind and current direction. Look for the areas where bait has been bunched up by the wind and you will find the fish you want to catch.
We have been catching most of our fish on Yo-Zuri 3D Fingerlings and Rip-Tide Brand Curtailers. We have been working them at a medium pace with a long pause to get strikes. White and Day Glow color patterns have been most productive.
As long as we don't get too much wind and rain runoff the fishing should remain good into the foreseeable future. Once we get a good cool front and the water temps drop we should see more flounder staging in the Inlet and that will signal the time to start jigging for the tasty flatfish.
Until next time, Tight-Lines to all.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron Bielefeld