Craig Lahr

Inshore fishing has been steady with an extremely warm January. Trout fishing has been hit or miss. Speckled Trout have not made a big push to our area. Until we start cooling down, these fish will be moving around to keep us guessing.

Silver trout are thick on the beaches , which creates non stop action. Once located, these fish will feed fast and furious for hours..

Redfish have just started to school on the flats. These fish are sitting near pot holes which make for great sight fishing.

Snook are still on the flats cruising around due to the warm water. A live well full of live pilchards can produce some great action. As water temperatures drop, look for fishing to really heat up.

Fish Species: Redfish, Trout, Snook,
Bait Used: mirrolure, shepup,16th oz jig head w/5 inch jerk shad
Tackle Used: 6-12 Lb dogfish stick 7ft
Method Used: Topwater deeper flats
Water Depth: 1-5 ft
Water Temperature: 66
Wind Direction: east
Wind Speed: 10-15 knts
Chuck from Lakeland with a nice 6.5 Lb Redfish
Chuck from Lakeland with a nice 6.5 Lb Redfish

Tom from Ohio with a 9 Lb Speckled Trout
Tom from Ohio with a 9 Lb Speckled Trout


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Craig Lahr

About The Author: Captain Craig Lahr

Company: skinnywatercharters

Area Reporting: westcenteral beachs clearwater st joseph soud

Bio: As with most diehard fisherman I started at an early age. Growing up on the Indian Rocks Pier I learned quickly that the "Oldtimers" were vast with knowledge. They took me under their wings and shared that much needed knowledge. In 1985 Hurricane Elena took away my favorite fishing pier and with it the informal educational sessions I so enjoyed. I moved to later work as a mate on a commercial fishing vessel. In my spare time I fished off piers and the flats.

Then I met an excellent local fisherman by the name of Kenny Krohl who introduced me to "Light Tackle Sport Fishing". I learned the finer points of fly fishing and light tackle. Kenny holds several IGFA World Records on a fly rod and light gear. I have made the backwater estuaries my second home.

Come experience the joys and excitement of "Skinny Water" fishing at it's best!

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