February 2, 2007
Inshore:
Snook season opened this week on the Treasure Coast. Some anglers enjoyed catching their first slots of the season, while others were still out there at daylight in search of theirs. I only spotted about six boats around the inlet at 6 am on Thursday morning. Others showed up around the area as the tide peaked on the river. Most anglers were targeting the seawalls, docks and bridges on the first day of snook season.
The weather this week made fishing a challenge on most days to get out of the winds. Some days started out nice, but ended up blowing by mid-mornings. This weekend looks like a good chance at showers for the next several days out there. Check the weather before you venture out!
Trout have continued to stay in two to five feet of water. If you can find clean water, then you can find some trout around there. Soft baits, live shrimp or twitch baits should get you a bite out there. We missed a few on Thursday on top water bites. If the wind permits, the east side of the river from Fort Pierce to the Power Plant can produce some nice trout catches.
Redfish have continued to hang on the flats and in deeper cuts along the river. Doug Taylor boated a nice slot size in about a foot of water on a soft bait. Hal and Brian Weliver found a nice cut this week and have been catching their limit for several days now. Fish your soft baits slow...and on the bottom for the best chance. Be quiet in the shallow water and move along slowly. The reds on the flats are usually sunning and will run at the least sound. Queen's Cove and down around the Power Plant have been productive on redfish so far this winter.
Jetty anglers are still catching bluefish, mackerel and jacks on shiny lures or live baits. Bridges are producing sand perch, snapper, sheephead and black drum on live or dead shrimp. Surf anglers are seeking whiting, pompano and bluefish along the beaches.
Tip of the Week: Their are always discussions and questions about fishing knots. Everyone has their own favorites that they rely on day after day. I am adding a few links on the internet of sites that provide instructions on tying different knots. One of the most frustrating things in fishing is having a knot fail while fighting a fish. Hope these sites help you find that knot that won't fail!
http://www.netknots.com/
http://www.doalures.com/knots.htm
http://www.animatedknots.com/
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
