Great Fall Fishing Continues in the Backwaters of Naples
Capt. Todd Geroy
October 16, 2012
Naples - Saltwater Fishing Report
October 16, 2012
The seasonal migration of "snowbirds" from the north has arrived a little early this year and they have kept me very busy with daily trips. Fall fishing has continued to be excellent with a variety of fish cooperating.
Redfish and snook continue to be the headliners with as many as 20 of each being boated on several recent trips. Even on some of the slower days, my clients have been rewarded with larger snook in the 15 lb. class as well as some juvenile tarpon to 30 lbs.
As usual, the redfish and snook are feasting on live sardines of which there are endless schools along the coast right now. A little live chumming gets the fish active when they are being finicky. Tides don't seem to matter as long as the water is moving.
Friday morning, I took Rich Kamp and his 16 year old son Parker out to bend the rods. They caught some beautiful redfish and plenty of snook throughout the morning. The highlight of the trip was a 15 lb. snook caught by Parker at the last stop. This fish really gave Parker a challenge as it made a strong run into the mangrove roots and tangling in the heavy cover. Parker was able to finesse the fish out and we were soon celebrating his largest snook ever!
I can't wait to get back on the water today to see what the day brings!
- Capt. Todd Geroy
Naples Fishing Forecast:
October should continue with more of the same action. I am looking forward to our fall mullet run which should be starting in the next few weeks. With it there should be some great tarpon acion.
Target Species:
Snook, Redfish, Baby Tarpon
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