Tampa Bay to Sarasota Bay Fishing Report: With water temps in the low 50's the fish will make adjustments for warmer water. Usually with negative tides you will find fish holding in deep potholes, but with the water temps being extremely cold the fish are desperately needing heat from the sun. I have been finding redfish and trout in less than 2' of water. I have been using 1/8oz Slayer jigs rigged with gulp on the bottom. Sheepshead has been biting really well around structure on cut shrimp. I'm offering Artificial 101 tips and techniques. You will go one on one with Capt. Shawn Raulerson for a full day and learn how to catch fish on artificial lures. Please contact me for more information.
If you plan on fishing please check the new regulations on Snook, Tarpon and Bonefish. Due to the freezing cold weather we had a major fish kill through out the state of Florida and FWC had to make a temporary closed season on the following species mentioned above. Snook season is closed up to August 31, 2010. Tarpon and Bonefish are closed up to March 31, 2010.