Making the best of a stuation!
Capt. Jim Hobales
August 21, 2008
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
I just finished up my 2 week vacation and i was itching to get back on the water. I fished with Rich from England on 08-16-08 we started out in Government cut but the water was crystal clear and there wasn't much action we did catch a nice Spanish Mackeral. I ran to an area that had been holding some Tarpon but the winds kicked up and we never found them. Rich did catch a bunch of Trout to 20 inches, 2 mangrove Snappers 14-16 inches and plenty of Barracudas while watching a water spout touch down across the bay from us.
Unfortunately Tropical Storm Fay has made a mess of the State of Florida. I took advantage of the situation andd fished the spillways where the water is getting pumped out. The Snook had been biting good from what I heard but we only managed 4 Bass from 2- 3 1/2lbs. The next day we went back and caught 4 Peacock Bass up to 3 lbs on Twitch in raps and Power bait Hollow bellies. While catching the Peacocks there were Tarpon rolling and refused our lures only as a Tarpon can do.
The southern end of the state will be fine by this coming weekend and I plan on whacking the Snook. They are in both Haulover Inlet and Government Cut, The water is dirty and the bite should turn on within the next few days. Big spawning Snook is what we will target with a little heavier tackle.
The fishing down in Everglades Natonal Park should start to go off when the water settles a bit the next few days, the west winds really had it stirred up. I think Whitewater Bay could be incredible with large numbers of Snook and Redfish. The next 2 months is possible the best months to fish Whitewater Bay, the by catch is Goliath Groupers and Snappers that hit like big Snook. On one trip last year we had 25 Snook, 22 Redfish, 25 Goliaths to 25 lbs and 70 Mangrove Snappers to 20 inches. These are the days most anglers dream of and the next 2 months they can be a reality.
There are still plenty of Tarpon around, and of course thats always my first choice if possible.
There could be an early season bait run from T.S Fay if we are lucky enough that the baits get driven down the coast.
I will keep everyone informed so we can all catch our fish of a lifetime.
If you need to fish give me a call at 305 333 8149 and I will help you out.
Tight Lines,
Capt. Jimbo
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