Started the off getting bait around 6 AM and it was tough finding decent sized greenbacks. There is plenty of small fry around and that works to our advantage when targeting the millions of Mangrove Snapper filling the bay. If you use a 3/8 net you'll get plenty of small stuff stuck in your net. I suggest a 1/4 inch cast net.
If you like snapper you will find the around markers, cans, fishing obstructions and the bridges. A light knocker-rig with a 1 to 1/0 hook works for me with just enough weight to get the bait down in the current. Use small greenbacks or shrimp and hang on... you never know what you'll catch around a bridge.
We took advantage of the high incoming tide and targeted snook early. This paid off with several nice fish and the largest being 40 inches. Snapped a few quick photos and released big fish unharmed but a little tired.
Just after 11 AM the tide had turned and we headed out for some nice trout and Mackerel. Caught several large trout to 22 inches and plenty of big mackerel using greenback free-lined with the current.
See ya on the water:
Capt. Woody Gore
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