July 2012 Mosquito Lagoon/New Smyrna Bch Report
Capt. Patrick Rood
July 10, 2012
Mosquito Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
With the temps rising in the mid 90's for the past three weeks, and the left over run off of tropical storm Debbie has left severe murky conditions in the Lagoon system. You can still find some clear pockets
every now and then but for the most part it looks like split pea soup. So with that being said the sight fishing has not been easy but locating the bait is the key to your success. Target the bait pods early in the morning throwing
hard baits or live baits at the edge of the schools. I have had some great days lately catching large numbers of Red fish and Trout early. As the sun rises higher and heats the water move toward the edges of the flat and bars
I like to throw a Aqua Dream spoon to cover as much water as possible under these conditions. Now moving closer to the inlets and off the beaches there has been good numbers of Tarpon and Jacks following the bait pods.
The same theory applies look for the bait and you will find the predator fish. These fish can be taken on several different baits for the jacks I like to throw topwater for that huge explosive bite but spoons and twitch baits work just as well.
The Tarpon are a little bit more selective on baits you can throw twitch baits,soft plastics,flies and my personal favorite live bait depending on the conditions pin fish and live finger mullet work
great. Make sure when targeting these tarpon that you have the correct gear they are known for sending you home with your tail between your legs so definitely upsize your tackle from hooks to line and rod and reel.
Good luck and be safe!
Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
Target Species:
Red Fish,Trout,Cobia,Black Drum,Tarpon
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