Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Deep Sea fishing
Capt. Rick Rodriguez
January 13, 2010
Hernando Beach - Saltwater Fishing Report
Hernando Beach Gulf Grouper Deep Sea Fishing Report
Grouper Fishing in January and February is easy when you fish where the fish are active. Often in the winter months catching grouper is a slower process than warmer months. As you venture off shore take note of the water temperature. The further west you go the warmer the water temperature will become. Lately 55 degrees is the number to look for. Less than 55 degrees it seems almost impossible to catch a limit of grouper.
If you fish your favorite areas in deeper water with dead baits you will catch more fish. The trick is to leave your bait on the bottom without moving it. Compensate for the wave action and the boat swinging from left to right by leaving your line loose with enough to have your sinker flat on the bottom. Maintaining a loose line when grouper fishing in cool water is a must. I promise you will get more bites and you will catch bigger grouper. It is not uncommon to leave your bait on the bottom for 10 minute before it is picked up. When a fish big enough to keep eats your bait it will not be a secret. Your line will tighten up as the grouper swims off with it. At that time reel at a steady speed without jerking. Have patience and believe that the fish in your area will eventually cooperate. The results of this method will surprise you.
January Forecast: Look for the Gag and Red grouper in 50 feet of water or deeper until the water temperature rises above 55 degrees. Not all of the fish in close are gone; however grouper do not swim around much when they are cold and feed less when they are not active. The time you spend running further off shore will be time well spent when you see your fish box full of fish at the end of the trip.
Capt Rick Rodriguez
727-992-9494
Hernando Beach Fishing Forecast:
January Forecast: Look for the Gag and Red grouper in 50 feet of water or deeper until the water temperature rises above 55 degrees. Not all of the fish in close are gone; however grouper do not swim around much when they are cold and feed less when they are not active. The time you spend running further off shore will be time well spent when you see your fish box full of fish at the end of the trip.
Capt Rick Rodriguez
727-992-9494
Target Species:
Gag and red Grouper, Amberjacks on extended trips
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