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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
August 22, 2002
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Bielefeld's Indian River Florida Report - Sebastian Area
Well, the morning trout bite and late evening snook action has remained good over the past week or so. We have been catching trout from 12 inches to 5 lbs. Fish in the 3 lb range have not been rare, and the occasional super gator (8-10 lb variety) has exploded on our plugs. The bigger fish all are coming on top-water plugs from first light to about 9 am depending on cloud cover and chop. When the clouds and chop keep the light penetration to a minimum the heavy action on the flats has lasted as late as noon. The biggest fish are feeding in shallow water very early. Try a spook or chug-bug. If the bait is heavy use a fast retrieve. If the bait is sparse use a slower more deliberate approach. Switching to live pig fish after the top-water action slows will produce additional fish if you like to fish with live bait. If not switch to the mangroves and docks and pitch soft plastics. Trout, snook, and reds have been lurking in these areas during mid day. The action has been slow, but steady.
As the sun goes down, the snook have been hitting the flats and our plugs near deeper mangrove shorelines. Make sure you switch to a bit heavier tackle when fishing for the linesiders near those ever present roots. If you don’t you will be sorry when that 15 pounder, or larger, eats you and your wimpy tackle for supper.
Danger! Danger! The sharks are on the flats! I hate to horse a fish to the boat once it is hooked. After all, playing a fish is fun. However, be aware, if you let your hooked quarry fight too long it may end up being a shark’s meal rather than yours. Moreover, it always seems it is the big one that gets snatched by the toothy predators, not the 12 incher. Check out my website if you want to see what I mean.
Until next time,
Tight-Lines to all
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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