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North Biscayne Bay Fishing Report
Capt. Alan Sherman
March 18, 2004
Miami - Saltwater Fishing Report
Fishing North Biscayne Bay
with Capt. Alan Sherman
Fishing in North Biscayne Bay remains very good. Fishing conditions have been changing almost daily but the one thing that has stayed constant is the wind. The nice thing about North Biscayne Bay is that there is always some protected waters somewhere near by. The numerous grass flats in the bay have had good numbers of large Speckled Sea Trout. On almost every trip we have had at least one fish at least 20”s and just under 4 lbs. There have been plenty of fish over 15”s and of course many juvenile fish. We have been catching them on live Shrimp and Pilchards under a Cajun Thunder popping cork, and artificial lures like the Hank Brown Hook Up Lure with a Saltwater Assassin plastic grub tail. I have been experimenting with a new product called Fish Bites. The product is a small strip that is made up of a chemical fish essence that is impregnated onto a fabric. The fabric is cut into strips and makes a great tip for a jig. The strips come in Crab and Shrimp flavors and so far the Trout, Pompano and Jacks have responded well to it. The larger Speckled Sea Trout are spawning right now and full of roe. They are in season and you are allowed 1 per person over 20”s but I urge you to release the bigger females and give them a chance to spawn out. Mixed in with the Speckled Sea Trout have been a few nice Pompano, Jack Crevalles and Ladyfish. On the warmer days small Barracudas and at times quite a few Snook have added some spice to our trips. Tarpon have been plentiful around the Ocean inlets and on the outside beaches when the winds have allowed us to fish them plus an occasional Permit.
For anyone interested, the Mast Academy High School is having the first Mast Academy PTSA Fishing Tournament on Sat. April 17th to raise money for scholarships. Entry forms can be obtained at your local fishing tackle dealers or by going on line to www.mast.dade.k12.fl.us or if you would like to be a sponsor of the tournament call 305-284-8311 and ask for Suzanne Levinson for more information.
Recent Catches:
Matthew Herring caught close to 20 Speckled Sea Trout up to 3 lbs.on a very windy morning using Hank Brown Hook Up Lures and a Saltwater Assassin plastic grub plus a strip of Crab flavored Fish Bites. in North Biscayne Bay.
Jerry C. on the windiest day of the week caught over 15 Speckled Sea Trout to 2.5 lbs. On Hook Up Lures and live Shrimp plus 7 Snook on live Pilchards free lined. He was using a Key Largo Rod with a Diawa Whisker spinning reel and 8 lb. Test Ande line.
Bill Evans and his friend Mac had a slow late afternoon and early evening but did manage to catch and release 1 Snook and a Mangrove Snapper. Mac lost a fish that ran about 100 yds. of line before breaking him off.
Clifton caught 12 Speckled Sea Trout to 3 lbs., 3 jack Crevalles and a Barracuda on live Shrimp and Pilchards.
Michael Harvey and visiting friends Lauren Keaton and Ryan Palmquist from Texas caught over 23 fish. Lauren was high hook with 13 fish. Their catch included Speckled Sea Trout to 3 ¾ lbs., Ladyfish, Jack Crevalles, Barracudas and Lizardfish.
Phil Marra and his 11 yr. old daughter Charlotte caught 4 Spanish Mackerel, 1 King Mackerel and 7 Speckled Sea Trout to 3 ½ lbs. The biggest Sea Trout was caught on a Hook Up Lure with a Saltwater Assassin plastic grub and a Shrimp flavored strip of Fish Bites.
John Swearinger & his son Tommy lost a 10 lb. Snook but caught an 11 lb. Jack Crevalle plus dozens of Speckled Sea Trout and smaller Jacks on live Shrimp under a Cajun Thunder and live pilchards.
Jerry Chaves and his 7 yr. old grandson teamed up to fight a losing battle with a 70 lb. Tarpon hooked on a Cajun Thunder and a live pilchard on 6 lb. spin but did manage 6 magnificent jumps and a 20 minute battle. They caught over 40 Jack Crevalles, Speckled Sea Trout and 1 Snook on live shrimp & pilchards and Hook Up Lures and a Saltwater Assassin root beer plastic worm.
Don’t let the weather keep you in doors! Get out and try your luck at some of the great fishing happening right here in North Biscayne Bay.
“Tight Lines and Good Fishing”
Capt. Alan Sherman
www.getemsportfisining.com
305-75705503
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