Great Fall Fishing
Capt. Ariel Cabrera
September 15, 2008
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
Foul weather has put a temporary slowdown on the fishing down here. Dodging the storms has been the primary focus but now as we swing into the fall season things will change and will be real fishy. I'm talking about a great fall mullet run across coasts and fantastic fishing. Expect great all around action during Late October and well into December. All the big gamefish like snook, redfish, tarpon, and shark should be very cooperative. The new scent baits are a great choice. I use fishbites, Gulp, and a new product called ULTRASCENT. These are scent wafers that can be added to any lure or hook and they leave a scent trail attracting gamefish. Live bait works wonders too. One or two tosses from a castnet should fill your wells this time of year.
Flamingo Fishing Forecast:
Flamingo has had some remnants of debris from high winds however; fishing is going to steadily improve. As in the past and with this area in particular go slow when running your boat. This area is tricky to learn in the first place so it is always a good idea to refer to the charts or go with someone experienced. Good spots to try considering the time of year are grassflats, creeks, and passes. Incoming tide is always good producing best all-around action, especially for newcomers to the area. Start watching the tide carefully late fall as it gets shallow. No one wants to be stuck on a mudflat.
Biscayne Bay continues to be a great alternative to the nearby Everglades. Here expect better bonefishing and snapper fishing. Bring a chumbag and head to a nearby reef for mixed action. Or better yet go lobstering. The bugs are out there! Bring a bully net and tickle stick along with the dive gear. Shoreline flats hold monster-sized barracuda. They put up a fight.
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