Redfish on the edge

The wind, wind, wind, has been blowing this week across the bay, with one morning this week prior to heading out, the computer showed 28 knots out of the northeast. But along with the winds has come sunshine and daytime highs in the 80's, which has certainly helped increase the water temperature throughout the area. In fact this past week the rising temperatures' has brought out the baitfish with more regularity and if you are willing to make the long run you can catch all you want.

For others, the bait will soon be on the flats, where kayakers or wade fisherman will be able to cast net a bait bucket full. The big news is that as soon as the water temperature reaches 72 degrees, the snook will become increasingly interested in eating. There are a few places right now in the bay that the water temperatures are currently 72 or approaching the magic 72, so get out there and scout the warmer waters and moving waters and you will find the fish. This past week my clients had good action on Snook, with a keeper and some smaller 16"- 22" Redfish, with Trout still available on the grass flats throughout the bay.

Captain Jim Savaglio
www.inshoreslam.com
813-477-7657 or 941-238-7597