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Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Tom Van Horn
March 7, 2007
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report
Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, March 7, 2007
Complements of Mosquito Creek Outdoors
My undertakings this past week were exhilarating with three quality days spent on the water with a weekend of fishing show mixed in.
On Sunday the 24th, Daniel Blackburn from jolly old England joined me for a day of fishing on the North Indian River Lagoon, and despite the strong winds from the south and an inconsiderate fellow guide who ran a circle around the fish; we still managed five respectable redfish with two over the slot. Although the school was spooked, we staked out on the flat, and once they settled down, we caught all five fish on cut mullet.
My next day on the water, I was honored to lead a party into the No-Motor Zone consisting of Dave Cameron, owner of Freedom Hawk Kayaks, Eric Sharp, Outdoor Editor for the Detroit Free Press, Captain Rodney Smith, and Rodney’s son Jake Smith. For those of you who haven’t checked out the Freedom Hawk (http://www.freedomhawkkayaks.com/Freedom_14.htm), it is a kayak designed specifically to stand up and fish. As we worked our way into the zone, it became apparent that conditions weren’t favorable for site casting. But despite windy and cloudy conditions, we still managed six redfish with Eric scoring a nice black drum and a 44 inch redfish.
Next, it was off to the Frank Sargent Show in Tampa for the annual meeting of the Florida Guides Association, some great seminars, and a chance to visit old friends and make some new ones.
Today, I returned to the Zone joined by Bob Evans and Jeff Brown for a very enjoyable day, which stated out with three nice redfish before the sun cleared the horizon. The bite was hot and heavy at first, and then quickly cool off as the fish developed a serious case of lockjaw. We had good shots at many fish, but failed to connect again. All in all, it was a great week on the water, and although the seas are predicted to increase due to a low pressure system moving up from the southeast, the winds look favorable and fishable next week.
In closing, if you are interested in conservation or have kids interested in learning how to fish, plan on attending the Mosquito Creek Conservation Day event in Apopka this Saturday (http://www.coastalanglermagazine.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=335).
Seminar and Show Schedule
March 10, 2007 Mosquito Creek Outdoors Conservation Day Event
Apopka Florida
Hook Kids on Fishing Program 10am – 12pm
Free fishing seminars from 12pm –3pm.
Coastal Angler Magazine’s Traveling Lagoon Booth
April 19, 20, 21st Coastal Angler Magazine Boating and Fishing Expo.
Melbourne, Florida
New Products Showcase throughout the event
Braided Fishing Line Tying Clinic
New Products Seminars
As always, if you have any questions or need information, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
www.irl-fishing.com
407-416-1187 on the water
407-366-8085 landline
866-790-8081 toll free
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