February 27, 2011
Hello Everyone. Spotted Sea Trout remains my main target fish throughout February. The shallow grass flats from Clearwater north to Tarpon Springs have been abundant with Speckled Trout this month. My favorite artificial bait has been the Mister Twister Exude Dart or Gulp's three inch shrimp on 1/8th. oz. Mission jigs. Although trout love live shrimp, you can out fish someone using shrimp with one of these jigs. You can cover more water and find more fish fan casting as you slowly drift the near shore flats. Speckled Trout is my favorite inshore fish to take home for a fish fry.
Next month I will be turning my attention back to Redfish. The deeper residential docks with oysters and shells underneath will be a gathering place for larger fish. I have done entire fishing trips around a few docks in the Clearwater area.
The Scaled Sardines will also be showing up inshore in March. It's been several months since I've thrown the net and I am ready to get started. See you on the water.
Capt. Paul Hajash (727) 251-2623
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