Flamingo - Everglades National Park

Capt. Ariel Cabrera
February 26, 2002
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report

Despite the rough weather fishing was possible in the protected coves and creeks not far from Flamingo. Since the sun was hiding sight fishing would be out of the question therefore it was best to use shrimp and let the fish find us. Robert Romero joined me for a "reel" adventure by starting the day with a couple of nice-sized sheepshead. The most exciting part was chasing after the beast that hit the bucktail jig for a good twenty minutes. I thought it was going to be a twenty-five pound drum or a goliath grouper but ended up being a stingray. The ray was released following a quick photo.

Top water plugs lured various tarpon but did not produce that solid hookup that we needed. Robert did manage to hook something large that wrapped into the mangrove roots but the wind and current was in favor of the fish. I guess you can't win them all. Robert said he had a great time and will be fishing with me again in a couple of weeks. In a few days I am looking forward to taking Jay Greer out "catching."

Some anglers targeting seatrout found some near the Snake Bight area during the morning because high winds made fishing difficult by afternoon. Some folks at the ramp even mentioned the fact that a tornado had struck nearby and caused damage to a roof.

This full moon will have all gamefish on the prowl. Many and more largemouth bass will be bedding. And whether you fish bass from the inland rivers leading Whitewater Bay as I do or from other areas across Florida it's going to get good. The last storms also produced some fluctuating barometers that have created feeding situations. Watch for the cold front as it approaches and plan trips accordingly. Remember, March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb.

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