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Estero bay report

Capt. Jon Fetter
February 7, 2014
Estero Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report

Things appear to be looking up with regards to the weather and the fishing isn't far behind. As the water temps start to increase the fish will be hungry and ready to feed. Start looking for redfish up around the mangrove edges and oyster bars on high water. Shrimp on a jig head or cut ladyfish will work best. Be patient and work the are well before moving on. With the return of bait on the beaches, the snook should be willing to take free lined white baits on 3/0 circle hooks around the floating docks and mangroves. Just remember that our season is still closed until March, so handle them with care and return them to the water. Sea trout are making their way to the grass flats in 2-5 feet of water. Shrimp under a popping cork will work best. Anglers will also pick up plenty of ladyfish for cut bait with this set-up. The nearshore reefs have been teeming with variety including snapper, grunts, sheepshead, grouper, and the occasional cobia. Shrimp tipped jig heads will work fine for most, but cobia can't resist a free lined shrimp thrown their way..

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