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Estero Bay Report

Capt. Jon Fetter
January 9, 2014
Estero Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report

Well the changing weather has come and so too has the fishing patterns. Time for anglers to switch to their cooler water tactics. Sheepshead and sea trout are taking place of snook and redfish. 1/0 circle hooks with a #3 split shot thrown up around the oyster bars and mangrove islands has been producing the sheeps, while shrimp under a popping cork fished in 2-5 feet of water over the grass has produced the trout. The key for the trout is good moving water, so anglers should focus their locations near the passes or a cut through between two mangrove islands. Anglers will pick up the occasional redfish around the mangroves usually on higher water. The popping cork method is also great for ladyfish and jacks. The nearshore bite will start to produce sheepshead, snapper, Spanish mackerel, and grouper. Shrimp tipped jig heads will work best.

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Catching The Cure is a Backcountry Spin and Fly Fishing Charter located in Ft. Myers Florida. Captain Jon has spent 30 years fishing with experience ranging from farm ponds in Ohio to bonefishing in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas. He now calls Southwest Florida home where he hunts the flats and mangroves in search of monster snook, redfish, and tarpon. Captain Jon is the newest member of the Mako Boats Pro Staff and a Pro Staff memeber of Bass Pro Shops.

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17550 Stepping Stone Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
Phone: 239-229-4705
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