David Rogers

July and August are great months to fish on the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon. Top water plugs such as the MirrOLure Top Dog, She Dog or Poppa Dog are great baits. I love the blue/chrome pattern and they can produce some awesome strikes. Top water plugs are a great way to start the day. Some anglers stop casting top water plugs when the sun is high. Don't let the sun cause you to put that top water plug away. Fish will crash them in the middle of the day. Jerk baits such as the Rip Tide Flats Chub work great also. Gold spoons and jigs are great also. Probably my favorite bait is that MirrOLure MR 17. It is a suspending twitch bait and it works great. Cut bait is always an option for big reds. Besides the redfish and trout, large schools of jack crevalle roam the flats terrorizing anything in their path. Jacks are great fighters. Tarpon and ladyfish are some other options through the summer months. Book now and get in on the action on the World Famous Mosquito Lagoon. Call 407-405-0819 and get your "SLOBBERKNOCKER"!!!!!!!!

Fish Species: Redfish and Trout
Bait Used: MirrOLure MR 17 MirrOdine, Cut Mullet
Tackle Used: Quantum Reels/Karma Rods/Power Pro Line/Daiichi Hooks
Method Used: Spinning/Sight Casting
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Captain Dave with a top water redfish.
Captain Dave with a top water redfish.

Dwight and Ryan with an early morning 8 pound
Dwight and Ryan with an early morning 8 pound


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David Rogers

About The Author: Captain David Rogers

Company: AAA Hawgwild Saltwater Charters

Area Reporting: Mosquito Lagoon - Orlando - Indian River

Bio: Captain David Rogers is a native Floridian who grew up fishing Florida waters. He has 30 plus years experience fishing Florida. The Captain has fished many lakes, rivers and several famous destinations such as Englewood, Boca Grande, Islamorada, Chokoloskee, the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. Captain David is on several pro staffs which include Rip Tide Saltwater Lures, Daiichi Hooks, Hell's Bay Boat Works and Mercury Marine. He also is a regular guest on the Florida Sportsman East Central Florida radio show with Captain Russ Rivers and Captain Jim Ross and has been featured in the Orlando Sentinel five times. Captain David guarantees all his clients will learn something and have great time fishing aboard his Hell's Bay Guide 18.

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