November 2, 2006
Inshore:
It's hard to believe that November is already upon us and soon the sweet aromas of turkey and pumpkin pie will be here! Where has this year gone already? Fall will bring cooler weather and many more fronts that will move across the Treasure Coast. Windy weather will become the norm throughout the winter on many days. This time of year, you make adjustments to your fishing plans to match the weather conditions. We are fortunate to have so many areas to fish, no matter what the conditions are each day.
Remember that trout season is closed November and December, so you must release your catch for now. Trout fishing has steadily improved of late with larger fish being taken on the flats. Live bait, soft baits and twitch baits will all get them to bite this time of year. Round Island and Harbor Branch has been the best areas for us lately.
Redfish are scattered most of the time now, but we have been getting some up on the flats later in the mornings. Live or cut baits, along with soft plastics, gold spoons and twitch baits have all worked with them recently. Round Island and Queen's Cove are good areas up to the north, while east of the Power Plant has held some to the south.
Snook fishing has been mostly around the inlets and bridges for now. The bite hasn't been hot like we are used to, but it could turn on any day now. Some shorts and a few keepers reported, but it has been slower than normal. The flats will produce some shorts at first light and a few slot size will be cruising around up there also. Top water when the weather permits will be the best choice.
The bridges have been yielding sand perch to some anglers. Sheephead and some snapper also being taken on the catwalks. Jetty anglers are enjoying bluefish and Spanish mackerel catches. The surf is producing snook, bluefish, jacks and a few mackerel along the beach. Ladyfish are everywhere on the flats this week. Pete Knoll was out with me and we boated a number of them on his flyrod. Offshore has been giving up some dolphin and kingfish to those who braved the weather this week.
Tip of the Week:
Looking for a better way to work that top water lure or trying your luck on a new twitch bait? Many anglers have switched to loop knots on the majority of their lures to help make their action more natural. If you haven't tried a loop knot, you don't know what you might be missing. It allows the lure to move as it wants to, instead of the line dictating what action it will take. Soft baits will bounce along the bottom much better and more naturally than before. There are a number of loop knots out there. The knot on the DOA lures website is the best I have found. Try it sometime!
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
