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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
February 23, 2002
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Indian River Report - Sebastian Area
This week was one of those weeks where you just could not predict what the weather was going to do. For example, on Wednesday and Thursday the forecast called for 10 to 15 mph winds through the nights and the days. At 6:00 am the winds were 10 to 15, but they calmed to nothing by 7:00 am and remained down until about 10:00 am when the wind machine was magically switched back on. Friday’s forecast called for breezy conditions that did not materialize until late afternoon. Temperatures this week were up and down as well.
When the winds were not too bad and the water temps made it to the upper 60s the trout turned on big time. I must apologize to Jim for making a bad call Thursday morning. The wind was kicking and we decided to hold off until another day. We should have gone out because the wind died soon after we decided not to go. I did go out an hour later and caught and released 35 trout and a bunch of ladyfish. None of the fish were huge, but the numbers made it fun. The moral of this story is, don’t second-guess yourself, and just go! Sorry Jim.
Small trout are holding around island structure in 2 to 4 feet of water. They are hitting jigs and twister tails. Larger fish are scattered in shallower water and have been hitting top-water plugs when the water temps move into the upper 60s. When the temps are cooler, slow your presentation down. Jigs and jerk baits worked slowly have produced some nice fish, but you have to work for them when the water temps are in the low 60s or cooler. Redfish also are in shallower water around islands, along shorelines, and near docks. No large numbers of fish, but a few have taken jerk baits and jigs worked slowly.
Tarpon are in the Sebastian River, and few fish have been caught. They have been most interested in small jigs and soft plastics, which I find interesting. Catching a 20-30 lb tarpon using this presentation is a great challenge. Always be ready to chase. Mullet, shrimp, and crabs floated under a cork also have produced fish in the past.
The weather forecast is for changeable conditions to continue including a big cool down late in the week. Lets hope this does not occur and water temps stay in the upper 60s. The more the weather changes the poorer the fishing.
Until next time,
Tight-Lines to all
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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