SPOTTED SEA TROUT BEST BET ON THE FLATS

Fishing the flats the trout have been piled up in the deeper pot holes in 2-3 foot depth range. We've been catching the gator trout on D.O.A. CAL bait with rootbeer and chartruse swim tails, with a 1/8 oz. jig heads. They are also hitting on a D.O.A. shrimp baits either natural or rootbeer in color, we have been getting good results. We have been using the zoom jerk baits greenbacks with the white bellys, with a number 1 or 2 worm hook, owners brand are the best. The fish are feeding on the bottom so you need to get the baits down to them and also work the baits slowly so that the fish can catch up to the bait in the cooler waters. Free lining live shrimp either on the bottom or under a popping cork, the popping cork will get the fish's attention. When the fish get close enough to see the bait. The fish will definatly attack it. Using a number 1 or 2 circle hook on live bait. This way you can hook the fish in the corner of the mouth, making for easy release with a dehooker, for the fish you are not going to keep. Because the fish have a very soft mouth, you will need to keep the line tight with steady pressure with out horsing them to the boat. If you are looking to go fishing we are having a winter time special $50.00 off on inshore fishing charters, with the mentions of this report. So call to set up your trip 727-809-3474 or e-mail me at capttompost@verizon.net