May 8, 2011
Inshore:
It was a mixed week around the area with both weather and fishing. We had great success early in the week, but the last front that moved in had slowed the fishing down for a day or two. This week should provide us with super weather and fishing around the Treasure Coast. The winds are just about gone now, so get out fishing soon.
Ron, Mike and Timberly had some good fun this week fishing for redfish. They had a number of good strikes and landed three upper slot fish on the flats. We found some trout early in the day, but the redfish were the most exciting moments. Doug and Tony were out just as the front decided to slow down the redfish bite that morning. We had a good time anyway out on the Indian River flats.
The trout bite was somewhat slower this week, but you can expect it to pick back up. The fish have so much bait around the river right now and they will be feeding heavily. Try some lures to match the bait. DOA Baitbusters, BFL lures and CAL jerk baits are all good lures for this time of year. Try the Baitbuster as a top water lure while fishing the mullet schools around the flats. A CAL jerk bait on a weedless hook will also work well as a top water presentation. Fish around the bait schools for best results.
Redfish have been hanging around the shallow flats most of the day. Fish the edges on the lower ends of the tide and switch to the sand holes as the tide moves in on the grass flats. CAL jerk baits, live baits and DOA shrimp are great lures on the flats. You can also use live or cut baits as well.
Now that the winds are settling down again, we will be fishing lots of docks for snook, jacks, redfish and trout. Fishing lures uptide around the docks will allow the lures to stay under the docks and improve your chances at a hookup. Lot of jacks are around the river chasing the bait schools. You can also find quite a few bluefish around the flats as well. It's a great time of year to fish!
As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
http://www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
