Flamingo Everglades National Park
When chasing Snook and Redfish your thoughts need to be very tide oriented this month just like any other month. But more specifically keep in mind that the majority of Snook have already traveled up in the streams to seek refuge from the cold. So Pull out your GPS and head in the Deep Back Country like areas of Hells Bay, Lane Bay, Tarpon Bay, The Rookery, Fingers, Banana Patches….etc. Though if you're fishing with me don't even think of bringing a GPS!!! The Rapala X-Rap and Skidder Walk has become my bait of choice to throw on 30-40 pound Flurocarbon.
Tarpon! Oh man have we been having a ball on Tarpon. You can find these awesome animals on the Beaches of East Cape in Huge numbers. Just keep in mind they are very tide and wind oriented. These fish always need moving current to get them into the feeding mode. When you enter into this Bay SHUT YOUR MOTOR OFF!!! They are very sensitive contrary to other tarpon you may chase in different areas. And if you have to move to another area please be sure to idle you boat out of the fishing spot....otherwise you are wasting your time as well as other fisherman fishing within that 5 Mile stretch. I can not stress how important this really is. Once you find where the schools of fish are working toss a large lure such as the Rapala X-Rap in bright colors. They will only be able to see it in bright colors due to the dirty water. Also check out some of the new pictures in the Richard Gibson Photo Gallery of Tarpon Jumping. Awesome shots!
Remember be courteous and Tight Lines and Great Fishing!
