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Bulldog Fishin Inshore report

Capt. Keith Tomlinson
January 2, 2010
Hernando Beach - Saltwater Fishing Report

As we go through January, Angler must be ready to deal with "Old Man Winter". The cooler water temperature will have most species looking for warmer conditions.The colder water in the flats will have fish moving back into the many creeks and bayou's that litter this area of the Nature Coast. The sun warms these shallow waters quickly, and many of these spots have springs nearby. These springs keep the water temperature a little warmer causing fish to concentrate. Target deeper cuts and holes. Red fish, trout, black drum, lady fish, sheep head and other species can all be caught here. Free lined shrimp on a 2/0 hook works well for the sheep head and drum,but I prefer cut mullet for the red fish. I like to throw top water plugs this time of year for trout. The surface lures seem to produce quality trout.
The deeper flats will still produce fish. Target rock piles in 8 - 12 foot of water. These areas will hold species like blue fish, mackerel, and shallow water grouper. The grouper move in to shallow water with cooler temperatures but migrate back to deeper water when the temperature starts to hold below 60 degrees. Gag grouper like to remain in the rocks for cover so anchor up current from the structure and lure them out by chumming. Cut threadfin or sardines work well. Cast baits back to the rocks but not on the rocks. I like to use heavy spinning tackle but conventional tackle will work. Gags will come out and hit a threadfin or live pin fish, so get those fish away from the rocks hard and fast.

Get your grouper fishing in while you can because the season closes next month. February 1st until March 31st!

Good luck out there and tight lines!

Capt. Keith Tomlinson
Bulldog Fishin Charters
www.bulldogfishin.com
(352)238-3581

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Spring Hill, FL 34607
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