Big Redfish in the No-Motor Zone
Capt. Tom Van Horn
April 13, 2008
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, April 10, 2008
Compliments of Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka Florida
Although the weather during the first week of April has been sunny, windy conditions have prevailed and the catching has been tough. I have experienced some very enjoyable adventures this past week spending quality time with great clients and good friends, but the catching for the most part was challenging.
My week started on the 4th where I had the privilege of spending a day on the No-Motor Zone with an outstanding lineup of notable outdoor journalist and veteran lagoon anglers. The group consisted of three specially rigged NMZ canoes, with Captain Rodney Smith and Paul Macinnis in one boat, Aaron and Fred Wicks of Kaynoe Paddle products in the second boat, and myself and Rusty Chinnis in the third.
While catching fish was our primary objective, Rusty was working on a future article, and I was interested in putting my newly modified Indian River Canoe to the test. Several months back, I was approached by the good folks at Kaynoe Paddle Products (www.kaynoe.com) in Orlando, Florida to test out their new canoe and kayak stabilizer system and casting and poling decks, and I must say I'm highly impressed. The light weight system can be modified to fit most any canoe or kayak, and it can be retracted when paddling from spot to spot, and then deployed when you are ready to standup and fish. Notwithstanding the extremely rough conditions we experienced on Friday the Kaynoe Stabilizer passed with flying colors.
Kaynoe Stabilizer and Casting and Poling Decks (www.kaynoe.com)
Besides the Kaynoe Stabilizer, I was also eager to check out my new SAS Stick, invented by George Waters (www.eastwatersdesign.com). The SAS Stick, Stealth Anchoring System, clamps to the side of your boat allowing you the manually stake it out with very little effort. Both of these innovations will be on display at the New Products Showcase at the Coastal Angler Magazine Boating and Fishing Expo at the Melbourne Auditorium, April 18th, 19th, and 20th.
SAS Stick, (Stealth Anchoring System) www.eastwatersdesign.com.
Considering the challenging conditions experienced on Friday, we still managed to catch some quality fish.
All in all, it has been a good week of fishing. I almost forgot, the ladyfish and sea trout top-water bite has significantly improved.
Future Hook Kids on Fishing Event:
April 19 - Melbourne: To register contact the Melbourne Leisure Services 321-255-4608.
If your or your organization would like to support these events by volunteering, please contact me and I will point you in the right direction, or you can call Coastal Angler Magazine at 321-777-2773.
Events and Seminars
April 18, 19, 20 Melbourne:
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Angler's Improvement Clinics held in conjunction with the Coastal Angler Magazine Boating and Fishing Expo at the Melbourne Auditorium. Both Captain Chris Myers and I will be conducting clinics throughout the event, so if you have any questions about tackle selection, rigging, or anything else just stop by our booth and ask. It is the perfect opportunity to learn from the pros. Additional sponsors for the clinics are: RipTide Lures, D.O.A. Lures, Woodies Rattles, Tti-Blakemore Fishing Group, and Daichi Bleeding bait Hooks.
As always, if you have any questions or need more information, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
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Target Species:
Redfish, Sea Trout, Black Drum, and Cobia
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