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Warmer than normal pattern continues, fishing is great!

Capt. Rob Modys
December 5, 2012
Fort Myers - Saltwater Fishing Report

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Slightly above average temperatures has kept the water a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, which has extended the fall fishing season. Look for this pattern to continue for the next week and take advantage of it if you can.

We've been getting a nice mix of fish in Estero Bay over the past week. Redfish are feeding well, thanks to a combination of good tides and warmer than normal water temperatures. Look for them near mangrove edges and along oyster bars. Live shrimp on a jig will get their attention but you can also use topwater artificials like Rapala Skitterwalks and Bomber Badonk-A-Donks.

The sheepshead migration toward spawn has slowed a bit. Look for a push when we get our first big cold front. There are a few nice ones on the nearshore rock piles, but not the numbers we're use to seeing this time of year.

Sea trout are biting on the flats but they are more scattered than in previous weeks. Live shrimp under popping corks combined with drifting the flats will help you locate them. The good news is most are slot fish, so dinner is a real possibility.

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The nearshore Gulf waters are providing a nice mixed bag of fish. Pompano, flounder, ladyfish, spanish mackerel, bluefish and bonita are all biting from the beaches out to the ledges and rock piles.

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