September 7, 2006
INSHORE:
Fall nears us on the Treasure Coast and this week we were treated to the three W's......wind.....weather.... and water. With all the storms and rain this past week, the water quality went downhill for now. The river is murky and dirty and it will take a few days to get back to normal again. The fall mullet run will be upon us soon, so get prepared now. The action slowed somewhat this week, but next week will bring new opportunities!
Slot size snook are fair game during fall.....
There wasn't a lot of action on the flats with all the dirty water around. Most of the action reported came from those anglers seeking snook. A lot of shorts have been caught around the spillways and bridges with all the runoff coming through. There have been some slot sized snook have been taken this week. Along with live bait, Storm baits have been the most popular. Colors are dependent on who you ask. Look on the flats early as the water cleans up. The water temps have dropped some with the overcast sky, so watch for the trout and snook to head up on the shallows.
Another redfish from the Treasure Coast flats.....
Fish along the edges of the flats if you are looking for redfish. Again, as the water clears up, look for them to head into the shallows to feed. This time of year, you might catch a few tailing in the early mornings. Top water, DOA shrimp, or gold spoons are great choices for baits. Got an email from Carol McKee who caught a nice slot size red around the Jensen Beach area recently.
Find clean water and look for the trout. Live shrimp or top water early will be a good bet for catching dinner. Look south of Fort Pierce for cleaner water for now. Hopefully, we will be back to normal by the weekend. Look down by the power plant area for now.
Snapper and sheephead have also been around the bridges and channel edges. Live shrimp are always great choices for them. As the mullet start their run along the coast, watch for great fishing along the beaches. Let's hope that our "storm" will be the only one we deal with this year! Bob Bergen and his fishing buddy boated a nice 40+ pound tarpon on live pinfish.
Tip of the Week:
I hope everyone took the time to check their licenses recently. I have met several anglers who didn't and were caught! Another today, told me they were checked and didn't have flares on their boat. Licenses and equipment are required by law. Don't take chances on either. The cost of running your boat legal is much less than the fines if you get caught....... It's just not worth the risk!
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
